Jethro Tull and Steely Dan

They both have a jam band vibe - albeit without all those songs that never end.

I think Steely Dan is highly respected among other musicians - they certainly brought Jazz skills to a rock and roll audience. I think they're the best example of Jazz/Rock fusion of the 70s, and maybe ever. One of the most talented, musically, of all the 70s rock bands.

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Totally agree on Steely Dan. The Making of Ajais awesome to watch. Fagen and Becker worked with a "who's who" of musicians...Skunk Baxter, Michael McDonald, Steve Gadd, Mark Knopfler, Lee Ritenour, Paich and Porcaro from Toto to name a few. Incredible lineups.

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Jazzman Tom Scott and Rick Derringer

Don't want to be a Fat Man .... people would say I was just good fun.

Saw Jethro Tull live on two different occasions. Very solid live act. One of the most creative bands of their time. Never saw Steely Dan live but I was always a fan just because they were not the run-of-the-mill stuff that permeates terrestrial radio.

That may be true for some of the songs, but 'Everyone's Gone to the Movies' is just downright creepy.

It is about a man showing 8mm porn movies to little kids.

Kids if you want some fun
Mr. Lapage is your man
He's always laughing, having fun
Showing his films in the den


Come on, come on
Soon you will be eighteen
I think you know what I mean
Don't tell your mama
Your daddy or mama
They'll never know where you been


Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last
Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last


Listen to what I say
He wants to show you the way
Right down the hallway with open arms
To teach you a new game to play


Come on, come on
Soon it will be too late
Bobbing for apples can wait
I know you're used to
Sixteen or more
Sorry, we only have eight


Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last
Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last


Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last
Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last


Kids if you want some fun
See what you never have seen
Take off your cheaters and set right down
Start the projection machine


Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last
Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last


Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last
Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last


Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last
Everyone's gone to the movies
Now we're alone at last

I have been meaning to listen to both more

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While the lyrics you quoted are about a guy showing porn and maybe more to underage kids it does not mean that the band sanctioned the act.

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I don't understand why this has to be explained so often. Same for movies.

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Agreed. Their 2-disc greatest of is chock full of obscure goodness.

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Yep, I found stuff I had never heard going through their collection and it was fantastic. Very versatile group.

Go get Great deceiver box set by King Crimson. Fripp on guitar, Whetton on bass and vocals, Burford on drums.