Blue J Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I wonder whose idea it was to use Michael McDonald doing the background singing on Peg?  Am I the only one who thinks about these things? A song is truly a creation of the artist. I'm totally in love with that song right now!  And no, you are not the only one who thinks about that kind of thing.  I believe McDonald was a featured backing vocalist in one or two previous instances for them, also. Peg always makes me think of my mother. I don't want that to sound creepy, as the narrator in the lyric is obviously smitten with this actress, whose name and image are everywhere in lights...my mother was a model, and not and an actress. But the song stirs up a lot of positive memories for me, of her. The late '70s were a very good time for her, in terms of what she accomplished professionally.  Anyway... The song...fantastic groove, beautiful instrumentation (just like everything else on Aja). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 :musicnote: ....they got a name for the winners of the worldI want a name when I lose... :musicnote: Always makes my eyes tear up those lyrics. Beats being pounded over the head about red tides. :laughing guy: I agree with everything here. Except I also love Red Tide. Signed,Rushly Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I see Amazon has The Making of Aja. I will buy myself a birthday gift! :) I love watching things like that. What goes into the making of an album intrigues me. You will love that! I watched the whole thing on YouTube one night this winter. (I can get YouTube on my TV, so I got to see it on "the big screen"). :) It's really fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 :musicnote: ....they got a name for the winners of the worldI want a name when I lose... :musicnote: Always makes my eyes tear up those lyrics. Beats being pounded over the head about red tides. :laughing guy: I agree with everything here. Except I also love Red Tide. Signed,Rushly Dan I love Red Tide too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 I wonder whose idea it was to use Michael McDonald doing the background singing on Peg?  Am I the only one who thinks about these things? A song is truly a creation of the artist. I'm totally in love with that song right now! And no, you are not the only one who thinks about that kind of thing. I believe McDonald was a featured backing vocalist in one or two previous instances for them, also. Peg always makes me think of my mother. I don't want that to sound creepy, as the narrator in the lyric is obviously smitten with this actress, whose name and image are everywhere in lights...my mother was a model, and not and an actress. But the song stirs up a lot of positive memories for me, of her. The late '70s were a very good time for her, in terms of what she accomplished professionally. Anyway... The song...fantastic groove, beautiful instrumentation (just like everything else on Aja). That's interesting because Aja reminds me of two key points in my life - 1977 when it first came out, and 1988 when I rediscovered Steely Dan and was listening to them constantly. Aside from Quadrophenia, I can't think of another album whose lyrics bring more tears to my eyes than Aja. Not because the Dan meant them that way (we all know they picked them out of a hat ), but because of what I was doing and going through in my life. The songs on that album, each one, has some key lyrics for me and lots of memories. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 It says they used an electric piano and a regular piano on Aja. What's the difference between a regular piano and an electric one?  The album must have cost a lot to make. They had so many people either helping with singing or playing instruments on the album.  Donald Fagen - lead vocals (all tracks), synthesizer (all tracks but 4), police whistle (2), backing vocals (2, 5, 7)Walter Becker - bass (3), guitar (2), guitar solos (5, 6, 7)Victor Feldman - electric piano (1, 3, 7), vibraphone (5, 6), piano (5, 6), percussion (2, 4)Joe Sample - electric piano (2), clavinet (1)Paul Griffin - electric piano (4), backing vocals (4)Michael Omartian - piano (2)Don Grolnick - clavinet (4)Larry Carlton - guitar (1, 2, 3, 5, 7), guitar solo (6)Denny Dias (2), Dean Parks (6, 7), Lee Ritenour (3), Steve Khan (4) - guitarJay Graydon - solo guitar (4)Chuck Rainey - bass (all but 3)Paul Humphrey (1), Steve Gadd (2), Bernard Purdie (3, 5), Rick Marotta (4), Ed Greene (6)- drumsJim Keltner - drums (7), percussion (7)Gary Coleman - percussion (4)Tom Scott - tenor saxophone (1), lyricon (4), horn arrangementsWayne Shorter (2), Pete Christlieb (3) - tenor saxophoneMichael McDonald (4, 6), Timothy B. Schmit (2, 5, 7), Clydie King (1, 3, 6), Sherlie Matthews (1, 3, 6), Venetta Fields (1, 3, 6), Rebecca Louis (1, 6) - backing vocalsJim Horn, Bill Perkins, Plas Johnson, Jackie Kelso - saxes/flutesChuck Findley, Lou McCreary, Slyde Hyde - brass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Years ago, A couple of friends named a creek "Steely Dan Creek". :D Edited June 18, 2015 by troutman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I want so much to love this band.  2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I want so much to love this band. And you can........./ Just throw the lyrics aside........i know that's one of your troubles. they mean nothing, lol. Oh my this band is Equesite. it'll click with you Segue. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) I want so much to love this band. What ever you do, Do not force it on yourself. If it happens great. If not, life goes on. :D Edited June 18, 2015 by troutman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I want so much to love this band. And you can........./ Just throw the lyrics aside........i know that's one of your troubles. they mean nothing, lol. Oh my this band is Equesite. it'll click with you Segue. Mick Its not the lyrics...the music is pretty but oh so...flat? Maybe I need to buy an album and blast it from my speakers... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 It happened immediately for me........because of Fagan. what weird wonderful dude. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Segue doesn't like their lyrics? They have some great ones along with nonsense stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Segue doesn't like their lyrics? They have some great ones along with nonsense stuff. i thought he said that once.......but he just said the music's to flat. oh young one, lol Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Deacon Blues has some great ones. But maybe they are only great to me because I personally relate to them.   This is the dayOf the expanding manThat shape is my shadeThere where I used to standIt seems like only yesterdayI gazed through the glassAt ramblersWild gamblersThat's all in the past You call me a foolYou say it's a crazy schemeThis one's for realI already bought the dreamSo useless to ask me whyThrow a kiss and say goodbyeI'll make it this timeI'm ready to cross that fine line Edited June 18, 2015 by Lorraine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Segue doesn't like their lyrics? They have some great ones along with nonsense stuff. i thought he said that once.......but he just said the music's to flat. oh young one, lol Mick I am certain thats because of the type of device I used...remember Kansas? I should exert a bit more effort into hearing new music! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 And I love this line:Â My back to the wallA victim of laughing chance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I see Amazon has The Making of Aja. I will buy myself a birthday gift! :)Â I love watching things like that. What goes into the making of an album intrigues me.It is very well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Deacon Blues has some great ones. But maybe they are only great to me because I personally relate to them.   This is the dayOf the expanding manThat shape is my shadeThere where I used to standIt seems like only yesterdayI gazed through the glassAt ramblersWild gamblersThat's all in the past You call me a foolYou say it's a crazy schemeThis one's for realI already bought the dreamSo useless to ask me whyThrow a kiss and say goodbyeI'll make it this timeI'm ready to cross that fine line 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Didn't Donald Fagen want Michael McDonald to be the lead singer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I wonder whose idea it was to use Michael McDonald doing the background singing on Peg? Â Am I the only one who thinks about these things? A song is truly a creation of the artist.McDonald is one of those singers whose voice truly is an instrument. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I wonder whose idea it was to use Michael McDonald doing the background singing on Peg?  Am I the only one who thinks about these things? A song is truly a creation of the artist.McDonald is one of those singers whose voice truly is an instrument. He fits perfect with SD singing back up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 I love this one too:Â Â Well the danger on the rocks is surely pastStill I remain tied to the mastCould it be that I have found my home at lastHome at last 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I want so much to love this band. And you can........./ Just throw the lyrics aside........i know that's one of your troubles. they mean nothing, lol. Oh my this band is Equesite. it'll click with you Segue. Mick Its not the lyrics...the music is pretty but oh so...flat? Maybe I need to buy an album and blast it from my speakers... Countdown or Royal Scam. Book it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I love this one too:  Well the danger on the rocks is surely pastStill I remain tied to the mastCould it be that I have found my home at lastHome at last I listened to that song three times in a row yesterday. The lyrics and the music both are just fantastic. I can't get enough of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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