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Barrytown Steely Dan 1974
"Pretzel Logic" Album via You Tube ^ | 11/10/2013 | Steely Dan/TnGOP

Posted on 11/10/2013 8:12:17 AM PST by TnGOP

I came in from work this morning and put on "Pretzel Logic" by Steely Dan. When "Barrytown" came up, I thought about our current White House resident. Then as I listened to the words, I realized that the song echoed my feelings toward our modern-day "Barrytown"; (BHO & friends)

Here are the lyrics, and click the link to hear it on you tube.

I'm not one to look behind I know that times must change
But over there in Barrytown they do things very strange
And though you're not my enemy
I like things like they used to be
And though you'd like some company
I'm standing by myself
Go play with someone else

I can see by what you carry that you come from Barrytown

Don't believe I'm taken in by stories I have heard
I just read the Daily News and swear by every word
And don't think that I'm out of line
For speaking out for what is mine
I'd like to see you do just fine
But look at what you wear
And the way you cut your hair

I can see by what you carry that you come from Barrytown

In the beginning we recall that the word was hurled
Barrytown people got to be from another world

Leave me or I'll be just like the others you will meet
They won't act as kindly if they see you on the street
And don't you scream or make a shout
It's nothing you can do about
It was there where you came out
It's a special lack of grace
I can see it in your face

I can see by what you carry that you come from Barrytown


TOPICS: Education; Music/Entertainment; Society; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: coincidence; music; usvsthem
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It really helps to hear the song as you read the lyrics. Enjoy
1 posted on 11/10/2013 8:12:17 AM PST by TnGOP
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To: TnGOP

Love this song. Steely Dan is one my favorite bands...


2 posted on 11/10/2013 8:16:41 AM PST by Nachum (Obamacare: It's. The. Flaw.)
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To: TnGOP

Awful weird huh? Scary even. Good group though. “Reelin” has some great guitar work in it.


3 posted on 11/10/2013 8:35:42 AM PST by rktman (Under my plan(scheme), the price of EVERYTHING will necessarily skyrocket! Period.)
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To: TnGOP

Thanks!

I’ve always loved this song. Pretty melody, great piano, pedal steel guitar in the third verse!


4 posted on 11/10/2013 8:39:23 AM PST by MV=PY (The Magic Question: Who's paying for it?)
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To: TnGOP

Music of Steely Dan is timeless. Even though it’s been over 30 years since their heyday, nothing in their catalogue sounds dated.


5 posted on 11/10/2013 8:47:29 AM PST by SamAdams76
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To: Nachum

I passed on a chance to see them in Memphis a couple of months ago. I just wasn’t paying the $89 they wanted for a ticket. I’ve been listening to Countdown to Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, and Katy Lied. Pearl of the Quarter. I generally don’t listen to much Aja and beyond - just the older albums.


6 posted on 11/10/2013 8:49:52 AM PST by TnGOP (Petey the dog is my foreign policy adviser. He's really quite good!)
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To: TnGOP

I always liked this one

FM by Steely Dan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnnlZ0yR6AE


7 posted on 11/10/2013 8:52:50 AM PST by Lurkina.n.Learnin (If global warming exists I hope it is strong enough to reverse the Big Government snowball)
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To: SamAdams76

Lots of folks dislike Steely Dan and I never understood
why. ‘My Old School’ is one of my all time favorites.


8 posted on 11/10/2013 8:58:33 AM PST by Sivad (NorCal red turf)
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To: TnGOP

You should have gone. I saw them here in Omaha in July for the first time. Great show.


9 posted on 11/10/2013 9:05:44 AM PST by Big Red Clay (Greetings from the Big Red State)
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To: Sivad

Bad Sneakers!


10 posted on 11/10/2013 9:06:19 AM PST by 230FMJ (...from my cold, dead, fingers.)
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To: TnGOP

Barry tOwn.


11 posted on 11/10/2013 9:06:50 AM PST by Sivad (NorCal red turf)
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To: 230FMJ

That too plus Dr Wu


12 posted on 11/10/2013 9:32:45 AM PST by Sivad (NorCal red turf)
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To: TnGOP

You know, I am pretty much the only in my family who likes them. I’d pay the $89 for the ticket. Bet it would be a great show.

But I’d be going alone :)


13 posted on 11/10/2013 9:49:54 AM PST by Nachum (Obamacare: It's. The. Flaw.)
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To: Sivad
100%
14 posted on 11/10/2013 9:57:22 AM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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I enjoyed this song so much, I posted an old favorite video of mine on the production of Aja. Steely Dan was an artisan group...they really took their music seriously right down to the tiniest detail.
15 posted on 11/10/2013 10:00:02 AM PST by RoosterRedux (The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing -- Socrates)
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To: TnGOP; mylife

bttt - thanks for posting.


16 posted on 11/10/2013 11:41:33 AM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: Liberty Valance

berrytown


17 posted on 11/10/2013 12:52:26 PM PST by mylife (Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
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To: Liberty Valance
Dr Wu

Minutemen Dr Wu

18 posted on 11/10/2013 12:57:19 PM PST by mylife (Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
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To: Liberty Valance

Saw Jeff Skunk Baxter ONCE with the doobie brothers

Amazing player


19 posted on 11/10/2013 1:03:28 PM PST by mylife (Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
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To: rktman

Whenever I hear The Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes” it reminds me of Clinton’s presidency...

Listen too it...


20 posted on 11/10/2013 1:03:59 PM PST by shotgun
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