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A Tale of Two Bands: Steely Dan’s “The Royal Scam”
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.
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Unearthing Some “Lost” Steely Dan Treasures
YouTube is turning out to be a prime source for some Steely Dan gems. Our resident Dan-ologist has the scoop.
Steely Dan’s “Aja”: Eight Minutes of Genius
This Steely Dan masterpiece hits all the right notes. Let's "deconstruct" it and see why.
The Old-World Twist to “Babylon Sisters”
Back in the day, Tin Pan Alley songwriters wrote introductory "verses" that were nothing like the song that followed. Steely Dan modernized this old-world technique on "Babylon Sisters." See how.
The Radio Edit Hall of Shame
Time constraints or not, some radio edits to classic rock and pop songs just feel wrong. Here is a list of some of the worst.