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The lyrics were ultra-cool. I don't know why but the words "even Cathy Berberian knows there's one roulade she can't sing" followed by a single dissonant piano note, is a moment of high art.
Never a fan of Steely Dan, but the pair of 'em could knock out some good tunes. Read a bit about the band a few years ago and thought the two mainstays were clever, interesting gents. Rarely a day goes by on the local radio stations in the Boston area that their tracks aren't played.
Only just found this out (and why LFW is so much more than just football.)
RIP to a bloke who helped form such a fantastic band. Music and lyrics with a brain and a heart, wonderful fusion of musical genres, superb musicianship. Goddamn!
Even a song about a 'major dude' can be great.
(Btw, this song goes out to a couple of friends in particular...)
Saw them with you Mel, Hammersmith - when Elliot Randall guested - sad sad day (Got tickets for October, maybe Michael Mcdonald will step in?)
Mid 70s (I think) a mates older brother played Pretzel Logic non-stop and I was hooked
RIP
Me too.
I understand that Fagen plans to keep the band going and it would be fantastic to pay our respects at the gig.
I think the Doobies are supporting, so McDonald may already be there for the Aja vocals.
For me, the opening to Don't Take Me Alive on The Royal Scam is almost orgasmic (and I have for years amused myself by changing the lyrics to "I'm a goalkeeper' son".
I always thought they were not just extremely talented musicians, but witty and erudite chaps to name themselves after a steam-powered dildo that featured in William Burrough's Naked Lunch.
Bye Walter you have left some wonderful work to remind us of you.
Apart from the superb music, Aja is just the most beautiful sounding album. And it predates the digital era.
Since my Mrs got me the Bose headphones at the end of October I reckon I must look like Cameron Diaz brother in Something about Mary walking around the house every waking hour and mostly listing to the whole Aja album on constant repeat. Every track epic performances and incredible production. Bernard Purdie, Steve Gadd, Jim Keltner groove city. Peg lifts my spirits every time I hear it. Need to wean myself off Aja and on to Pretzel Logic next. Simply music from a different stratosphere Dan.
Since my Mrs got me the Bose headphones at the end of October I reckon I must look like Cameron Diaz brother in Something about Mary walking around the house every waking hour and mostly listing to the whole Aja album on constant repeat. Every track epic performances and incredible production. Bernard Purdie, Steve Gadd, Jim Keltner groove city. Peg lifts my spirits every time I hear it. Need to wean myself off Aja and on to Pretzel Logic next. Simply music from a different stratosphere Dan.
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