Tribute to Steely Dan – Top 5 Guitar Solos.
Hey all, today we’re gonna have a look at what I feel are the top 5 guitar solos from Steely Dan’s vast catalogue of music, many put down by various guitar players over the years. Mostly session players. All classics, all brilliant. Followed by a playthrough of each by yours truly.
Hope you enjoy!
Cheers, Kelly
Paypal tip jar if you’re so inclined https://paypal.me/kellydeanallen?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US
support for my channel on Patreon is always greatly appreciated as well. https://www.patreon.com/Kellydeanallen
#Tribute #Steely #Dan #Top #Guitar #Solos
Originally posted by UCzjJKtxtEn8J8SOsIEFMRBw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2mv_I6coCk
Awesome work…my favourite band!!
My 2nd favorite is the solo from THIRD WORLD MAN.
I agree with all of the others that you mentioned.
Thanks!
What about Top 20 Steely Dan Guitar Solos?
(Bodhisattva) Boh dee saat va. It is a term from Buddhism referring to an enlightened being who, instead of transcending, chooses to remain on the Earth to help others become enlightened. With the song, Becker and Fagen are actually making fun of all the hippies following Buddhism at this time in the '70s, therefore, the references to China and Japan. Also, Aja is pronounced Asia, like the continent. Guitar playing was good though.
Fun post – this is such a great moment in guitar music fans lives, some of the best music of an incredible genre played so tastefully! So glad to see this, thanks! ????????????????
Denny Diaz DO IT AGAIN!!!!SOLO
Wow – really great job nailing down the VIBES of these solos!
Much respect!
Nice picks.
Nice work
IMHO., Denny Diaz’ solo on Do It Again deserves a spot here. I don’t know why it always seems to be overlooked.
Great Job on those Beautiful Classic DAN Solos! Awesome!! ????????
Nailed it- GREAT. Maybe Night By Night?
YOU are much appreciated! Quite impressive…..
Unbelievable!
Love the staccato guitar style on My old School
Nice ????
Carlton’s one of my favorite all time players but to be fair some of these other solos seem even more creative guitar wise. They are all monsters of one kind or another! ❤
They are pronounced "Asia", and "Bo-dee-saht-vah."
Nice job, those solo are not easy to do you made it look easy. you pronounced Aja wrong, its A-ja not Ah-ja no biggy
All good solos. But I’d place Denny’s Do It Again at number one, hands down.
Great job – a wonderful video- thanks
Jay’s lead on Peg is not only the greatest Steely Dan lead but is one of the greatest leads ever. By anyone.
Faltaría el solo de Danny Dias en ,"Do it again"
Your playing continues to show why you definitely should have gotten your break back in the day – amazing story and I'm so glad you decided to pick up the guitar again! How do you transcribe all of these – and how do you make choices regarding positions to best play some of the transitional parts?
My fav is the solo from Green earring.
Excellent job and excellent choices. I personally love Carlton's 'Third World Man' solo. I heard an interview with their current guitarist Jon Herrington who said it's the only solo that Fagan and Becker wanted him to play note for note (not even Kid Charlemagne). 'Bodhisattva' is ridiculous, and 'Do it Again' is pretty great too. I think Denny Dias is criminally underrated.
Incredible job on "Reelin'" Spot on !!
Great work, technical genius. I'd nominate "Reelin……" as no. 1 simply because it is so commercially hooky.
hard to argue, my faves are ehe solos in Boston rag and Gold Teeth, would love to hear you play them
Can I get a shout out for a couple I consider quite emotionally played? “Bad Sneakers” and “Night By Night”. Both so fine!! ????????❤️❤️????????
I'm guessing that this has been asked before …wondering where/what you use for your backing tracks. Absolutely love your videos.
Great video! Loved your choices. Two solos that were not mentioned was the solo to Do it Again and the super mellow solo by Denny Dias on the title track AJA.
Those who know say Walter Becker was no slouch, either.
Well done! Only quibble: "Aja" is pronounced like "Asia."
So many great ones, I expected Bodhisattva to be in there
Denny and Skunk were a terrific team up. I love the solo on Boston Rag. Back in the day, as a guitarist discovering the band for the first time, Boston Rag grabbed me and threw me into the water ????
I think it must have been really difficult to pick 5 best. But i won't disagree
Thanks for bringing in "Bodhisattva" – my hands-down, number 1 favorite solo on any rock album ever. I can't fault you for "Peg" or "Kid Charlemagne" – outstanding, but to me, Bodhisattva has them beat due to the interplay over the chord changes, the turn arounds and the exchange with the bass line.
All great – but I think we NEED to add "Any Major Dude". The solo might be short, but it's simply un-f'n-believable!
Wow Kelly. I have returned to the fold after being gone for a while. You inspired me when I took guitar back up and now I'm 1/20th as good as you. I don't think I'll catch up.
Great video! My Old School is probably my 2nd favorite after Rikki.
Great choices, I doubt anyone would argue about Kid Charlemagne being the top solo. I also love Denny Dias' playing on Bodhisattva amongst others. Many thanks for your upload. PS Katy Lied was from 75 not 79.
Don’t take me Alive is the greatest intro ever. Kelly 61K followers. Well done. The funny thing about Steely Dan is they would have 4 or 5 guitarist come in and lay a solo down. Some of them never knew if any of their work would get picked.
Hey Kelly do you know what pedal was used for that sound on really in the years for the guitar solo?
Anybody who knows anything about Steely Dan and guitar solos would say Denny Diaz solo in Do It Again is by far the best Steely Dan solo and one of Rock and Rolls best solos ever