1947Chief (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Life's all about choices , right ? I choose to uphold the integrity of musicians who put the music first ....... I don't like lipsync , it is ridiculous .

doverbenjamin (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Maybe so, but in that case you'll know as well as I do that it's going to depend upon what artist you are, what your ambitions are and what stage of your career you're at as to whether you attempt to get away with facing down an established producer.JJ Cale will have (for better or worse) been making a career decision when he made that choice.

1947Chief (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

As a matter of fact J.J. Cale turned down a American Bandstand appearance when he was asked to lypsync . I'm a musician , I understand .

doverbenjamin (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

1947Chief, Millie Vanilli happened because it was actually a different artist performing on the album.Cheif, you're not being realistic. I can tell you right now... That when the producer of American Bandstand says you're using a pre-record or you don't play - you play.It's all very nice to have artistic principles, but there is also such a thing as career suicide. Producers have long memories.

slyfoxx7 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

steely dan, worst ever? you're a tool. hey nineteen is one of thee best songs ever. it is a working definition of smooth, mello, and cool.

1947Chief (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

This is how the Millie Vanillie (sp) scandal happened . Lip Sync is STUPID . Some well known performers/musicians simply refuse to do it . I love Steely Dan , this was a bad idea ...

doverbenjamin (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

wow. such insight... perhaps you should look elsewhere.

doverbenjamin (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

1947chief, Particularly on variety shows with multiple acts, you're not always given a choice to play live.There are many (good and valid) reasons why it may be simply impractical to play live. Not the least of which is that the show may simply not let you play live.

barrett90 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

steely dan are legitimately the worst group everterrible music

apujols2194 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

its a music video