Steely Dan – Turn That Heartbeat Over Again
Oldies Songs A wistful reflection on lost love and the passage of time, imbued with Steely Dan’s signature sophisticated jazz-rock. Steely Dan, the brainchild of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, were masters…
Steely Dan, Carolyn Leonhart – Pixeleen
A nostalgic reflection on fleeting beauty and the relentless march of progress. Released in 2003 as part of their album Everything Must Go, “Pixeleen” isn’t a chart-topper in the traditional…
Steely Dan – Josie
A poignant portrait of a returning hometown girl, tinged with both admiration and melancholy. “Josie,” a standout track from Steely Dan’s critically acclaimed 1977 album, Aja, is more than just…
Steely Dan – Green Earrings
A hauntingly beautiful vignette of fleeting connection and underlying melancholy. “Green Earrings” is a standout track from Steely Dan‘s 1976 album, The Royal Scam. While The Royal Scam as a…
Steely Dan – Sign In Stranger
A darkly humorous tale of desperation and dubious characters on a fictional, dystopian planet. Released in 1976 on their critically acclaimed album The Royal Scam, “Sign In Stranger” isn’t a…
Steely Dan – Kings
A Cynical Look at the Fleeting Nature of Fame and Fortune “Kings”, a standout track from Steely Dan‘s debut album, “Can’t Buy a Thrill” (1972), isn’t just a song; it’s…
Steely Dan – My Old School
A nostalgic reflection on youthful rebellion and the complexities of college life. Released in 1973 on their second album, Countdown to Ecstasy, “My Old School” peaked at number 63 on…
Steely Dan – The Royal Scam
A Cynical Yet Captivating Journey Through the Underbelly of Ambition and Deception. Steely Dan’s 1976 album, The Royal Scam, stands as a testament to their unique blend of jazz-infused rock,…
Steely Dan – Gaucho
A Tale of Decadence and Disillusionment in the Late 70s “Gaucho,” the title track of their 1980 album of the same name, is a complex and layered composition that encapsulates…
Steely Dan – Don’t Take Me Alive
A Desperate Plea for Self-Preservation in a World of Shadows and Intrigue “Don’t Take Me Alive”, a standout track from Steely Dan’s 1976 album, The Royal Scam, isn’t just a…