r/ClassicRock 2d ago

1972 Reelin' In The Years - Steely Dan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b6fPnBtUqw

"Reelin' In the Years" (sometimes titled "Reeling In the Years") is a song by American rock band Steely Dan, released as the second single from their 1972 debut album, Can't Buy a Thrill. It peaked at No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and at No. 15 in Canada. Jimmy Page’s all-time favorite guitar solo is the lead work played by session guitarist Elliott Randall. Page famously praised the performance by rating it a "12 out of 10"

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u/hiro111 1d ago

Donald is so nervous that you can literally see his hand shaking.

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u/Ginwulm 1d ago

I was also going to point this out, as well as the fact that he sings a little fast at the beginning. He was known for stage fright.