09 April 2009

Steely Dan - Hey Nineteen (Live, 2006)

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"We got nothin' in common
We can't dance together
We can't talk at all
Please take me along when you slide on down"
If you are ever sitting in a bar -- and you are a man over 50 hitting on a young lady, let's say half your age. Then, mysteriously, the studio version of Steely Dan's Hey Nineteen comes on the jukebox, look around.

You may see me over in the corner of the bar, sipping iced tea and giggling to myself. Yes, I'm the culprit trying to mess up your May-December romance.

This is a message song -- a lesson to be learned well. In addition to the two couplets quoted above, think about this: she doesn't know who Aretha Franklin is. She probably never heard of the Beatles or the Stones. The only way you two, with no common ground, will get through the night is with some "Cuervo Gold and fine Colombian."

Just my opinion, and there are exceptions. But not in bars. Get a hold of yourself man. Pick on someone who is your own age. Leave that Sweet Little Rock n' Roller be.

5 comments:

whiteray said...

This song always puts me in mind of the Stones' "Stray Cat Blues." There are differences, of course, but still, it's Old Lech vs. PYT. (Along the same line, it becomes more ludicrous and even somewhat lewd these days when Paul McCartney sings "She was just seventeen . . .") [Regarding Neil Young and his ability to reflect Dylan in his performance, the only other time I heard that familiar cadence was by Levi Stubbs in a non-Dylan song, "Bernadette." Listen to it: "They pre-tend to be my friend." Rock on, Paco!

Paco Malo said...

Thanks WhiteRay!

For those of you who may be interested, The Four Tops' "Bernadette" (Levi Stubbs, lead vocal) is number 5 on my red jukebox in the right column here.

Paco

whiteray said...

Regarding your second comment: Post away, my friend!

Paco Malo said...

The red jukebox referred to above has been moved to the top center.

Paco Malo said...

I've move the red jukebox again, always trying to make this blog a better Daily Musical Journey.

It's now near the top of the left column.

Paco