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Introducing the Expanding Dan podcast
Episode 1: "Sensitive Types"—a mix of slick torch songs featuring many of the same session players used by Steely Dan
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The deeper significance of Steely Dan's name
On dildos, horse heads, cock rock, and more
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Quantum Criminals: a Steely Dan rogues' gallery
In their new book, Alex Pappademas and Joan LeMay see reflections of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen in the many characters from their songs.
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Classic Albums—Steely Dan: Aja . . . now with a commentary track!
Producer Martin R. Smith discusses making the 2000 doc that is studied like the Zapruder film.
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The everlasting summer of "Reelin' in the Years"
As Steely Dan's 1973 hit turns 50, guitarist Elliott Randall talks about the solo that is now etched upon our minds.
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Dirty Work: The Complete Oral History of Recording with Steely Dan
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Dirty Work: The Oral History of Recording with Steely Dan – Part III
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Dirty Work: The Oral History of Recording with Steely Dan – Part I
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Dirty Work: The Oral History of Recording with Steely Dan – Part V
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Peter Farrelly was a Danfan first
The Oscar-winning filmmaker on finding Steely Dan at boarding school, talking to Walter Becker about Me, Myself & Irene, and his vision for a…
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Jazz and confrontation
On a rare bootleg tape from 1977, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen can be heard bringing their spiky comedy routine to Los Angeles radio.
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The woman who shaped the look of Aja
Patti Mitsui on the iconic cover design of Steely Dan's 1977 album
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The origins of Steely Mike
Hear Michael McDonald tell the story of how he joined Steely Dan.
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Before Steely Dan, there was Demian
The history of the pre-Dan jazz-rock band, as told by the guys booted by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen
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Jazz chops, hang-ups, and assholes
In search of the Village Voice classified ad that gave rise to Steely Dan
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Donald Trump on Donald Fagen, and more from SNL's James Austin Johnson
The comedian explains how terrible hash and L.A. traffic made him a Danfan.
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Dirty Work: The Complete Oral History of Recording with Steely Dan
Fifty years after Steely Dan’s debut, musicians, producers, and engineers recall the painstaking process of making beautiful music with Donald Fagen and…
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Dirty Work: The Oral History of Recording with Steely Dan – Part VII
Aja took a long time to make. But Gaucho took way longer, and they spent a lot more money. The difference was this time they were not settling for…
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