“My Old School” is Steely Dan at their most musically effusive, with celebratory soul revue-style horns as they meet with stinging rock guitar. Obliquely, “My Old School” is about the kind of heartbreak felt when people we thought we knew take up unexpected and unreconcilable positions ag...
One of Steely Dan's most brilliant casting moments is also one of their best-written songs. "Any World (That I'm Welcome To)" immediately signals its intention to explore the depths of alienation, as Fagen sighs:"If I had my way, I would move to another lifetime."Hal Blaine's old-...
The songs of Steely Dan form the soundtrack for so many of our lives. The band, more than any other, brought together Jazz, Rock, and R&B sensibilities to form a whole new kind of pop music. These are the songs that we associate with the warm summer of 1978, our first kiss, and ...
One of Steely Dan's most brilliant casting moments is also one of their best-written songs. "Any World (That I'm Welcome To)" immediately signals its intention to explore the depths of alienation, as Fagen sighs:"If I had my way, I would move to another lifetime."Hal Blaine's old-...
One of Steely Dan's most brilliant casting moments is also one of their best-written songs. "Any World (That I'm Welcome To)" immediately signals its intention to explore the depths of alienation, as Fagen sighs:"If I had my way, I would move to another lifetime."Hal Blaine's old-...
Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet: First Band/Song Name Second Band/Song Name New Song Name Submittor Dance Monkey Tones And IMonkey In Your Soul Steely DanDance Monkey In Your Soul Little Old Lady Hu Joey Concrete BlondeJosie ...
Answer: Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and John Coltrane Their jazz influences, blended with modern pop arrangements made for songs that were both interesting and entertaining. 3. Who was the lead guitarist on Steely Dan's first album, "Can't Buy a Thrill"? Answer: Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Jef...
What brought you back to Steely Dan's "My Old School" and the version you recorded for your album? I used to sing it live with Steely Dan. For some reason, Donald wanted me to do it and I thought, “Okay, I’ll give it a try.” The more we played it, the more energetic it...
Although the songs were largely written while the Dan undertook their first touring they don’t suffer as a result. In fact, some feel this album might be – gasp – the greatest record ever made. It is an immaculate piece of work. ‘Bodhisattva’, which lampoons the Western obsession ...
What brought you back to Steely Dan's "My Old School" and the version you recorded for your album? I used to sing it live with Steely Dan. For some reason, Donald wanted me to do it and I thought, “Okay, I’ll give it a try.” The more we played it, the more energetic it...