DON'T TAKE ME ALIVE Stealing Dan (Comox Valley) LIVE

Stealing Dan performs Don't Take Me Alive from the Steely Dan Royal Scam album.
Every musical detail is covered, resulting in an ultra-authentic live rendition with all the character and tonal nuance of the original studio masterpiece.
Members:
Art Van Volsen – drums
Charity Monro – harmony vocals
Claudio Fantinato – alto saxophone
Coleen Brooks – harmony vocals
Jeff Drummond – bass
Jeff Gillespie – guitar, vocals
Jim Papp – lead vocals, electric piano, guitar
John Mang – keyboard
Rachel Cooper – tenor saxophone
Dan Craven – tenor saxophone (sub)

This performance was recorded LIVE in the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada, November 5th, 2022.

[derekegenti]

This is such a wonderful rendition. One of my favorite songs ever.

[groovinmoose]

This what you call Precision at it's finest !! Unreal !

[arthouston]

As an old guy who once worked as a DJ in the top five radio market, I have these songs ingrained deeply in my brain, and I have to say that this was a very, very, very good treatment of this track.

[Gooby]

The problem with acts that aren't on top of the world is almost always the lead vocalist, who doesn't quite get how to do it. This guy gets it. He could sing for any group out there.

[hellofromdavid]

Great lead vocal. Superb lead guitar tone and playing. The drummer smashed it.

[thechannel]

With my eyes closed this was every bit as good as the original if not slightly better... can't believe I said it!!

[douglaspearce]

If you ever come to South Africa I'll buy tickets for every damn show!

[christopherkane]

Holy spit oh ma dog this is so excellent

[treyGO]

I know most are loving the lead guitarist doing a bang up job as 'Larry Carlton' (me too!), but dude on the keyboards is killing me. That brother is straight serious about his craft. The look on his face.... Bravo!👋

[jimbrennan]

Every bit as good as the original....fantastic!

[TheFreightBeast]

You guys are great. Can’t wait to hear more!

[davidkyle]

Excellent cover. How lucky for Van Island Dan fans!

[doctorsteveb]

The bass player is worth listening to all on his own.

[stratplayr]

About as close as you can get to the real thing - great job!

[bwhammm]

Easily one of my favourite SD songs - just genius, both music and lyrics. You guys nailed it and I had no inclination to stop it and instead listen to the original! And that says a lot.

[mikesimmons]

You guys nailed this most difficult Steely Dan song. Everything was well played and tight. The bass and drums really stood out to me as perfect. Fun listen, thank you

[Riccardo_Silva]

CHE BELLO!!!😃😃😃 As someone said here in the comments, Jeff (Gillespie) nailed perfectly Mr. Carlton's part, but Jeff (Drummond) did exactly the same with the bass! And any other else did, for that matter. Not only the right notes, that'd be obvious, but the right intention and meaning. And, let's mind, this is not just a great song, this is Steely Dan! Beautiful...this is musical intelligence! Greetings, and many thanks, from Italy! 👏👏👏

[silverdime]

Beautiful cover. Nice sounding backing vocals. Solid all around.

[DavidSmith-qose]

Excellent. It's difficult to pick a favorite Steely song, but this is one of them. Nicely done.

[chairrider]

Nailed it! This was awesome! Subscribed!