New York Rock & Soul Revue : Live at the Beacon

Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) (Author), Michael McDonald (Author), Boz Scaggs (Author), Phoebe Snow (Author), Charles Brown (Author) | Format: Audio CD

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• ASIN: B001VYI4KC
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Not much was heard from Donald Fagen following the release of his debut solo album The Nightfly in 1982 for the rest of the decade. But in the early '90s, Fagen began turning up in clubs in New York City as part of a loose affiliation of performers that came to be called the New York Rock & Soul Revue. This album captures a two-day stand by the Revue, March 1-2, 1991, at the Beacon Theater. The principal performers, in addition to Fagen, who performs originals, oldies, and Steely Dan tunes, are Michael McDonald, Phoebe Snow, Boz Scaggs, Charles Brown, and Eddie and David Brigati. So, you get to hear favorites from the repertoires of those stars and their old groups, such as the Doobie Brothers and the Rascals.

1. Intro 2. Madison Time - (with Donald Fagen/Jeff Young & The Youngsters)

3. Knock on Wood - (with Michael McDonald/Phoebe Snow)

4. Green Flower Street - (with Donald Fagen)

5. Shakey Ground - (with Phoebe Snow)

6. At Last - (with Phoebe Snow)

7. Lonely Teardrops - (with Michael McDonald)

8. Drowning in the Sea of Love - (with Boz Scaggs)

9. Driftin' Blues - (with Charles Brown)

10. Chain Lightning - (with Donald Fagen)

11. Groovin' - (with Eddie & David Brigati)

12. Minute by Minute - (with Michael McDonald)

13. People Got to Be Free - (with Full Cast)

14. Pretzel Logic - (with Donald Fagen/Michael McDonald)

15. Madison Reprise - (with Jeff Young & The Youngsters/Donald Fagen)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must own disc for Fagen Fans!, March 15, 2009

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After he released his 1982 debut solo album, "The Nightfly," Steely Dan's Donald Fagen found himself with a case of writer's block, and he took an extended break from the music business, apart from contributing music to the 1988 Michael J. Fox movie, "Bright Lights Big City" (which Fagen still found very difficult to do), and writing the occasional column for the popular movie magazine, Premiere. But come 1991, and Donald *finally* decided to ease himself back into his music career once more, and what better way to do it then to get together with some big-name friends and put on a concert just for fun. "The New York Rock And Soul Revue: Live At The Beacon" captures Fagen live in concert with other greats like Boz Scaggs, Phoebe Snow, Michael McDonald, Charles Brown, and Eddie & David Brigati of the Rascals, performing some of the classic oldies that inspired all of them to become musicians in the first place, as well as some of their original songs, too. In other words, as Fagen says in the liner notes, "the music we'd like to hear at a good party." And the "New York Rock And Soul Revue" is a damn good party, indeed. Donald & friends play this music with great fire, making for a truly rollicking good time. Standout tracks include McDonald & Snow's duet on "Knock On Wood," Snow's dynamic performances of "Shakey Ground" and "At Last," Donald's classy takes on "Green Flower Street" and Steely Dan's "Chained Lightning," Boz Scaggs' smooth rendering of "Drowning In The Sea Of Love," McDonald's cool cover of his hit with the Doobie Brothers, "Minute By Minute," and, of course, the Steely Dan classic, "Pretzel Logic," with Fagen dueting brilliantly with McDonald for a rousing finale. Not long after this concert was performed, Donald Fagen was finally inspired to record his second solo album, 1993's "Kamakiriad," AND to hit the road with his Steely Dan chum Walter Becker for a pair of reunion Steely Dan tours, culminating at last into the Dan's long-awaited reunion album, 2000's Grammy-winning "Two Against Nature." But, very thankfully, this magnificent live album was the spark for all of that. "The New York Rock And Soul Revue: Live At The Beacon" is a wonderful, must-own CD for any fan of Donald Fagen & friends.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Husband loves it!, May 24, 2009

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This review is from: New York Rock & Soul Revue : Live at the Beacon (Audio CD)

My husband has been wanted to get this disc for awhile. He loves the songs on it and plays it often. Good music!