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Tom Lehrer, the First DIY Star
Tom Lehrer had a gift for writing satirical songs. Donald Fagen and Randy Newman were big fans. Get to know him.
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Tom Lehrer had a gift for writing satirical songs. Donald Fagen and Randy Newman were big fans. Get to know him.

These days, many artists are going the DIY route because of the state of the industry. Steely Dan set the pattern with "Katy Lied."

Steely Dan's Donald Fagen and Walter Becker hadn’t worked together in years – and had no plans to do so until model-turned-singer Rosie Vela entered their world and sparked a new era of creativity.

The "sound" of Steely Dan is one that we think we know well. But in their early career, it was evolving. "The Royal Scam" was the bridge.

YouTube is turning out to be a prime source for some Steely Dan gems. Our resident Dan-ologist has the scoop.