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His vocals are matchless on this. I'm glad you (Matt) could make this Vox work with the Signet track (folks, that was a hell of a job he had to do, and it's absolutely seamless). But those vocals....man...and the phrasing, like someone noted on the other post. There are so many reasons this is a great song (and a great demo IMHO). This was probably my favorite of the demos floating around back in the day. The song's simply peerless, a real showcase for what he does best in so many ways. It's nice to have a cleaner version to listen to - thanks .

I just listened to the new higher quality version of Love in the 4th on repeat while prepping for dinner tonight (now I have a bowl of fresh guacamole sitting on the counter, I chuckled to myself when I was putting the finishing touches on it right as Walter sang "It's getting older - But it ain't getting better.") A definite improvement in quality, though it's still got the distortion from being a bit too loud. God what a good song this is. In a way I'm disappointed I didn't appreciate the demo version before, but in another way I'm loving getting to hear this with almost completely fresh ears. My personal highlights: "The train is rolling out of the station / Across the platform another train is pulling in" is such a clever phrase anyway, but that phrasing when Walter sings it, with the change in tone of voice and hesitation before "pulling in..." Perfect. The bridge section with Bob Sheppard's sax solo really steals the spotlight. The chord changes mixed with the incredibly melodic sax lines really paint a picture.

When I saw Steely Dan play for the first time at The Liverpool Pops , Aintree Liverpool in 2007, the guys from China Crisis were in the audience, and Walter gave a shout out to them

What a wonderful surprise! Listened once so far and it sounds amazing. Some great changes during the sax solo. I listened to the stripped down demo again first just to get the full impact of the band version 3 more listens to go (sorry Lary, hope you get to hear it soon :-) Edit. 2nd listen...my weekend has definitely started !! :-)

D-Mod, Meeting the off-stage Walter Becker in 2016 was a great honor for me. Receiving the lovely rust-colored silk shirt with tiny, embroidered pineapples on it was beyond wonderful! I will treasure it always as a reminder of the gentleman who helped me when I was struggling in Sandi's office! Walter should be remembered not only for his musical talent, but also for his kindness. D-Mod, we've never met, but I will remember your kindness as well. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for sharing these treasures with us all. One of your posts mentioned not reimbursing the postage, but I will pay it forward with a contribution to the American Cancer Society in Walter's name. Thank you yet again. What a lovely thing to do! 🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍

Dear D, I had such a good laugh over the “could be Italian” socks, I just about split laughing. Thank you 😂 I haven’t been active here in Walter Becker media forum because it seems like a place for actual musicians who know just how amazing Walt really was while I’m just a nut fan - though we’re all nut fans. I’m Dandom Slut from the yellow book days if anyone else is here too :) Thank you too for the black shirt - not his style I can see that but a lovely gift from his guitar tech ! Thank you for writing that out ! I couldn’t get the techs last name (your handwriting is horrendous, D !) but I’m enamored of the story because a guitar tech and your basic guitar god would have a special relationship, and I can see that in the shirt it was one of mutual respect, even if the shirt was picked up at a souvenir shop (it probably wasnt ?) - it’s a very classy shirt and of nice fabric, serious in nature, also elegant, but still comfy and smooth. Undoubtedly this is how we all see Walter and how I’ll always remember that silly dood. I never got to meet him but I swear, those socks are in good shape but very, very worn in the area only at the ankles where they chafed - D-MOD — YOU APPEAR TO HAVE INADVERTENTLY SENT ME HIS “LUCKY SOCKS” I am completely honored by these unreal gifts- it’s a moment to not only hug him hard while looking for his dna, oh I know we’re icky lol, but to see my hero as human and at the same time absolutely real. I can’t begin to explain how precious this is for me. xx sorry this was long, my initial thought was to mail this thank you on a paper plate (how tacky!) via usps, which I still might do. Many hugs and my happy memories of Walt and my life with his music, all in your direction too. Finn :)