I decided to go to one tour date for Steely Dan this year.
The one that attracted me, was the Hollywood Bowl. Not because it was close by, but because it would have the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra playing with them.
My bet was on Aja and Deacon Blues being played and yes, that turned out to be the case.
I also thought Josie would get played, because of the ethereal open they normally use as an intro. I figured it was right up the Orchestra's alley.
So, how did I do...
Three for three. :-)
Here is the set list, from someone else who attended. It matches mine, so hey.
Set list at the Hollywood Bowl 6/18
LA Phil star spangled banner.
LA Phil/various
Green Earrings (Yay, angel!)
Aja
Caves of Altamira
Hey 19
Royal Scam
Deacon blues
Night by Night
Time Out Of Mind
Third World Man
Home at Last
Josie
Bodhisattva with fireworks!
Kid Charlemagne
Honestly, it was a great show. The orchestra did most of the opens and then stayed in the background, for most of the tune. I am sure they were adding extra punch to the songs, but they did not get in the way.
Walter Becker did a pretty good speech during Hey 19. Especially since they lived in LA for a decade of their lives. Something about Reseda comes to my mind.
Everyone was great and the fireworks during Bodhisattva, just took it over the top. As Donald said, he has never played to fireworks before.
Cheap night and such a great unexpected bunch of lesser played songs.
A great review and GREAT video! Check it out, HERE.
