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sleepytako

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Steely Dan
« on: July 29, 2006, 11:20:37 AM »
On this (last weeks) re-run podcast there was the worst band ever and Steely Dan was mentioned a few times, well I just came across this glory and wanted to share it with all of you.
http://www.wwtdd.com/index.php?type=one&i=1181
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johnfgillson

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2006, 12:33:08 AM »
I think the funniest part of this story is that Steely Dan calls Owen Wilson out and says that he has "gangster friends". I'm sorry, but Owen Wilson is not the first person I'd associate with the mob.
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Chris L

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2006, 01:22:36 AM »
That article might've been better if it had been written by someone who has actually heard Steely Dan's music, but then again that might not be "what Tyler Durdern would do" (and lord knows there are some cases where I'd take a "filthy hippie" over a Fight Club fan, and that's saying something). 

I think it's obvious the letter was kind of an irreverant goof, and Becker and Fagen (and Fagen's interpreter, if Yacht Rock lore is to be believed) aren't sitting around outraged at Owen Wilson.  Luke, on the other hand, is far more deserving of ire. 
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shotzi

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2006, 02:31:36 AM »
Quote from: Chris L on July 30, 2006, 01:22:36 AM
That article might've been better if it had been written by someone who has actually heard Steely Dan's music, but then again that might not be "what Tyler Durdern would do" (and lord knows there are some cases where I'd take a "filthy hippie" over a Fight Club fan, and that's saying something). 

I think it's obvious the letter was kind of an irreverant goof, and Becker and Fagen (and Fagen's interpreter, if Yacht Rock lore is to be believed) aren't sitting around outraged at Owen Wilson.  Luke, on the other hand, is far more deserving of ire. 

Yeah, Owen's response to this definitely made it seem like everyone was already in on the joke. To me, at least.
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Emerson

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2006, 02:04:17 PM »
If I had any influence over Owen Wilson, I'd tell him that he's a funny guy who deserves a better legacy. But at least he's not writing a celebrity gossip blog for steakhouse fratboys, which is what the protag from Fight Club would do, apparently.

WFMU's listenership consists exclusively of "lonely hippies," or so I've heard.

~EmD
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Sarah

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2006, 03:18:17 PM »
Some of whom are also onanistic shut-ins.  And proud of it.  Dem it. (That last is an hommage to a Dutch speaker on another board I frequent--a little spillover there.  Appropriate given the mention of onanism, no?)
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sleepytako

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2006, 11:12:02 AM »
Quote from: Chris L on July 30, 2006, 01:22:36 AM
That article might've been better if it had been written by someone who has actually heard Steely Dan's music, but then again that might not be "what Tyler Durdern would do" (and lord knows there are some cases where I'd take a "filthy hippie" over a Fight Club fan, and that's saying something). 

Hehe, true enough, trust me its not the best (for lack of a better word) blog out there... its more to me like Tourgasm is to Tom.
(I'd be a dirty hippy too but I gotta shave my beard now, it scares the little kids here, I guess)
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SpaceBootz

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2006, 01:19:59 PM »
Steely Dan is far from the worst band ever.
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Steve in North Hollywood

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2008, 06:52:18 AM »
Wow, this thread is about to celebrate it's second birthday!

It's reelin' in the years.
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Steve in North Hollywood

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2008, 03:17:05 AM »
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on July 24, 2008, 06:52:18 AM
Wow, this thread is about to celebrate it's second birthday!

It's reelin' in the years.

That was only sort of funny, Steve
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Susannah

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2008, 03:25:54 AM »
LA-area FOT can catch Steely Dan on August 4th at the El Rey, if they so desire.

But why would they?
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masterofsparks

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2008, 08:39:06 AM »
Quote from: Susannah on July 26, 2008, 03:25:54 AM
LA-area FOT can catch Steely Dan on August 4th at the El Rey, if they so desire.

But why would they?

They do a really great Canned Heat medley if you catch them on the right night.
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bruce

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2008, 09:15:22 AM »
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 26, 2008, 08:39:06 AM
Quote from: Susannah on July 26, 2008, 03:25:54 AM
LA-area FOT can catch Steely Dan on August 4th at the El Rey, if they so desire.

But why would they?

They do a really great Canned Heat medley if you catch them on the right night.

What a 30 minute Goin' Up The Country
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masterofsparks

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2008, 09:56:45 AM »
Quote from: Bruce on July 26, 2008, 09:15:22 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 26, 2008, 08:39:06 AM
Quote from: Susannah on July 26, 2008, 03:25:54 AM
LA-area FOT can catch Steely Dan on August 4th at the El Rey, if they so desire.

But why would they?

They do a really great Canned Heat medley if you catch them on the right night.

What a 30 minute Goin' Up The Country

Future Blues in 16/8 time, why?
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Matt

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Re: Steely Dan
« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2008, 10:06:15 AM »
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 26, 2008, 09:56:45 AM
Quote from: Bruce on July 26, 2008, 09:15:22 AM
Quote from: masterofsparks on July 26, 2008, 08:39:06 AM
Quote from: Susannah on July 26, 2008, 03:25:54 AM
LA-area FOT can catch Steely Dan on August 4th at the El Rey, if they so desire.

But why would they?

They do a really great Canned Heat medley if you catch them on the right night.

What a 30 minute Goin' Up The Country

Future Blues in 16/8 time, why?

Actually, on this tour they're spotlighting Becker's little-known solo album 11 Tracks of Whack. I heard they do a mean "Cringemaker".
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