David Palmer fronted the band during their live show, and sang "Do It Again" when the group played The Midnight Special in February 1973. Donald Fagen sang the vocal on the album version. [6] Video Music" (PDF). Billboard. June 6, 1987. p.52 . Retrieved 24 September 2017. Brian Wilson, at left, views the video in which he stars with I.R.S. Records act Wall of Voodoo. Kyle from Kansas City, KsIm sure im probably wrong on this one but i have always thought the song was about an illegal immigrant

The song opens with some smooth percussion that includes bongos and shakers before they’re joined by a middle eastern groove, and then David Palmer sings the first verse: John from Boca Raton, FlDonald Fagen used a primitive keyboard called a plastic organ for his solo. In 1996, Mike Love rerecorded "Do It Again". On July 4, 2017, Love remade and released the song again, this time with Mark McGrath, and released it as a single. [25] Personnel [ edit ] The opening drum line of "Do It Again" was sampled for "Remember" by French electronic duo Air on their album Moon Safari (1997). [21]Steve from Trabuco Canyon, CaIt has always been my understanding that the Steely Dan "Can't Buy a Thrill" album was about all of the bad things in the world and "Do it Again" was about recidivism which is a relapse into criminal behavior. I thought that "Reelin' in the Years" was about getting old, "Dirty Work" was about prostitution, and "Midnite Cruiser" was about growing away from friends. Neil Sedaka borrowed the main riff from "Do It Again" for his own song " Love Will Keep Us Together," a hit for the Captain and Tennille. [16] Scotland from South Lyon, MiSome really great comments here. I do disagree that the song is cryptic; I understand it just fine. The key is that it isn't literal. It is basically a cautionary tale. All the drug references are pretty clear. In addition, it is basically the following: Second part, when you know she's no high climber, betrayal, physical addiction, and the human reactionary response of gratification through revenge. It goes sideways obviously, all the time you know she's smiling, and you'll be on your knees tomorrow. And you knew all along even before you went down this rabbit hole that it wouldn't end to your satisfaction, and yet...

The Singles Chart" (PDF). Record World. February 24, 1972. p.27. ISSN 0034-1622 . Retrieved September 17, 2017. Drugs, addiction, emotion conquering rational thought, pride, the pursuit of unhealthy things while fully aware of the negative consequences, our inherent destructive nature, all human conditions. Percy from Melbourne, AustraliaJerry, Miami, FL :: SANGUINE is a current word that means "Optimistic / hopeful" not bloodthirsty. Do It Again | Acoustic | Elevation Worship". YouTube. September 30, 2016 . Retrieved July 27, 2018. PraiseCharts | "Do It Again" Sheet Music (Elevation Worship)". PraiseCharts. PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc . Retrieved July 17, 2018.Water may seem like a strange thing to have stolen, however it is absolutely essential for life, and in many parts of the world it is often in short supply. Two months earlier on November 12th, 1972 it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; and on February 4th it peaked at #6 (for 3 weeks) and spent 17 weeks on the Top 100...

third theme: vice/addiction/obsession/compulsion (being out of control - not necessarily as related to a gambling problem, rat race, ends justifies means, indescriminate opportunism, failure to restrain compulsive tendencies, gross mismanagement of resources) Released in 1972, the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 18, 1972, and reached number 6 on the US charts in 1973, making it Steely Dan's second highest-charting single. [4] Song [ edit ] What else would we expect, though, with a song titled "Do It Again?" History repeats itself. Bottom line. =) British single certifications – Steely Dan – Do It Again". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved September 2, 2022. This song has one of the best intro's ever and it means to me being intrigued, obsessive or addicted to that which is dangerously questionable. Curiosity killed the cat syndrome...so to speak.

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Scott from Columbus, OhGood point Jay (NYC)! Actually a quote of Einsteins is: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results" (or something close to that). Graff, Gary (2017-07-18). "Mike Love Remakes a Beach Boys Classic With Mark McGrath & John Stamos: Exclusive Video". Billboard . Retrieved 2023-11-25. Sampaio, Gerard (2005). "Steely Dan - Can't Buy a Thrill". In Dimery, Robert (ed.). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. London: Cassell Illustrated. p.257. In the first verse, the lyrics cover the strange allure of violence, and the dangers associated with it.

Bill from El Paso TxSaw the Brothers Dan perform this at the old coliseum in El Paso in '73 or ''74. They were second billed on a three act show. First up... Mason Profitt whose "Two Hangmen" got everything rolling. next... The Dan. Top billed? You ain't gonna believe this... Sha-Na-na. Those posers didn't even make an interesting freak show after the first two got done.Hoffmann, Frank, ed. (2005). "Steely Dan". Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-93835-X.