Steely Dan

Author : Brian Sweet
Publisher : Omnibus Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-16
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781787591295

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Steely Dan: Reelin' in the Years by Brian Sweet Pdf

Reelin’ in the Years tell the remarkable story of the American jazz rock band who have sold over 50 million albums during a career lasting over 20 years: Steely Dan. Updated and revised for 2018. Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, a couple of cynical New York jazz fans wormed their way into a record contract and astonished critics with their first album Can't Buy a Thrill in 1973. Nine albums later, they were among the biggest selling acts in the world. Steely Dan were different from the rest of rock's super-sellers. They rarely gave interviews and, after some early bad experiences on the road, they refused to tour. They didn't have their photographs taken and few people knew what they looked like. Steely Dan weren’t even a proper group; it was two musicians and a producer, yet every top notch player in the world lined up to appear on their albums. This book, penned by Brian Sweet, the editor and publisher of Metal Leg, the UK-based Steely Dan fanzine, finally draws back the veil of secrecy that surrounded Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Here is the story of how they made their music and lived their lives.

Author : Donald Fagen
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781101638095

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Eminent Hipsters by Donald Fagen Pdf

A witty, candid, sharply written memoir by the cofounder of Steely Dan In his entertaining debut as an author, Donald Fagen—musician, songwriter, and cofounder of Steely Dan—reveals the cultural figures and currents that shaped his artistic sensibility, as well as offering a look at his college days and a hilarious account of life on the road. Fagen presents the “eminent hipsters” who spoke to him as he was growing up in a bland New Jersey suburb in the early 1960s; his colorful, mind-expanding years at Bard College, where he first met his musical partner Walter Becker; and the agonies and ecstasies of a recent cross-country tour with Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs. Acclaimed for his literate lyrics and complex arrangements as a musician, Fagen here proves himself a sophisticated writer with his own distinctive voice.

Author : Barney Hoskyns
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781468316285

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Major Dudes by Barney Hoskyns Pdf

A “thoughtful, loving, and thorough portrait” of the pioneering musicians behind Steely Dan, featuring interviews, essays, reviews and more (PopMatters). At its core, Steely Dan is a creative marriage between guitarist Donald Fagen and keyboardist Walter Becker. It recorded several of the cleverest and best-produced albums of the 1970s, making them one of the most successful bands to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Major Dudes collects some of the smartest and most revealing interviews Becker and Fagen have ever given, along with intelligent reviews of—and commentary on—their extraordinary songs. Compiled by leading music critic Barney Hoskyns, Major Dudes features contributions from the likes of Sylvie Simmons, Fred Schruers, and the late Robert Palmer; plus rare interviews and reviews of Steely Dan’s early albums from Disc, Melody Maker, and Rolling Stone. With an introduction by Hoskyns and an obituary for Walter Becker by David Cavanagh, Major Dudes is essential reading for any rock afficionado.

Author : Don Breithaupt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781441115188

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Steely Dan's Aja by Don Breithaupt Pdf

Aja was the album that made Steely Dan a commercial force on the order of contemporaries like Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles and Chicago. A double-platinum, Grammy-winning bestseller, it lingered on the Billboard charts for more than a year and spawned three hit singles. Odd, then, that its creators saw it as an "ambitious, extended" work, the apotheosis of their anti-rock, anti-band, anti-glamour aesthetic. Populated by thirty-fi ve mostly jazz session players, Aja served up prewar song forms, mixed meters and extended solos to a generation whose idea of pop daring was Paul letting Linda sing lead once in a while. And, impossibly, it sold. Including an in-depth interview with Donald Fagen, this book paints a detailed picture of the making of a masterpiece.

Author : Anthony Robustelli
Publisher : FAQ
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Rock musicians
ISBN : 1495025128

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Steely Dan FAQ by Anthony Robustelli Pdf

(FAQ). Despite Steely Dan's popularity, its ability to cultivate an ever-growing base of avid and loyal fans, and its chart positions, relatively little has been written about the group. Steely Dan FAQ clears up some of the many misconceptions about the band and sheds new light on the genius behind the songwriting of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, the perfection of their productions, and the myriad musicians who have played a role in creating the distinctive Steely Dan sound. Steely Dan FAQ takes us through five decades of cryptic lyrics, sophisticated music, elusive interviews, dramatic interludes, and misconstrued sentiments. The band has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and has had the majority of its albums certified platinum or double platinum in the U.S., yet the story has not been fully told. Within these pages readers will gain insight into the influences, musicians, situations, and complications that created one of the most distinctive bands in the history of rock and roll.

Author : Steely Dan
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1995-10-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781458495211

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Steely Dan Complete (Songbook) by Steely Dan Pdf

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). All the songs from Can't Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, Katy Lied, The Royal Scam, Aja and Gaucho 62 songs in all! Includes: Reelin' in the Years * Rikki Don't Lose That Number * Aja * Deacon Blues * Peg * Hey Nineteen.

Author : Stephen Vincent Orourke
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-22
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780615172996

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The Steely Dan File by Stephen Vincent Orourke Pdf

The Steely Dan File- the first American biography of the great rock band. A detailed history of the acclaimed rock band Steely Dan. From their origins as a quirky rock band in the early 1970's on through their transformation into one of the most innovative and enjoyable American musical entities of our era, Steely Dan (Donald Fagen & Walter Becker) have carved out a unique position in the annals of rock and popular music. Read their inspiring story in this well researched and well presented book- The Steely Dan File. From 'Do It Again' to 'Morph the Cat' the saga of Steely Dan has been a journey of intrigue and humour.

Author : Don Breithaupt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781441181329

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Steely Dan's Aja by Don Breithaupt Pdf

Aja was the album that made Steely Dan a commercial force on the order of contemporaries like Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles and Chicago. A double-platinum, Grammy-winning bestseller, it lingered on the Billboard charts for more than a year and spawned three hit singles. Odd, then, that its creators saw it as an "ambitious, extended" work, the apotheosis of their anti-rock, anti-band, anti-glamour aesthetic. Populated by thirty-fi ve mostly jazz session players, Aja served up prewar song forms, mixed meters and extended solos to a generation whose idea of pop daring was Paul letting Linda sing lead once in a while. And, impossibly, it sold. Including an in-depth interview with Donald Fagen, this book paints a detailed picture of the making of a masterpiece.

Author : Jez Rowden
Publisher : On Track
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Music
ISBN : 1789520436

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Steely Dan by Jez Rowden Pdf

Author : Steely Dan
Publisher : Warner Bros. Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Rock music
ISBN : 071197540X

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Steely Dan by Steely Dan Pdf

Titles are: Aja * Bad Sneakers * Black Friday * Bodhisattva * Chain Lightning * Deacon Blues * Don't Take Me Alive * Gaucho * Green Earrings * Hey Nineteen * Josie * Kid Charlemagne * My Old School * Night By Night * Parker's Band * Peg * Pretezel Logic * Reelin' in the Years * Rikki Don't Lose That Number * Time Out of Mind.

Author : Steely Dan
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1996-04-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476803203

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The Best of Steely Dan (Songbook) by Steely Dan Pdf

(Guitar Recorded Versions). Transcriptions of 20 top hits, including: Aja * Deacon Blues * Hey Nineteen * Josie * Kid Charlemagne * My Old School * Peg * Reelin' in the Years * Rikki Don't Lose That Number * and more. Includes an introduction, photos and tab.

Author : Brian Sweet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Rock musicians
ISBN : 184449425X

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Steely Dan by Brian Sweet Pdf

Updated and redesigned editions of the classic guides to the music of the worldâs best known acts. Written by experts, each book examines every song in a given artistâs recorded repertoire, making it an invaluable guide for collectors and fans alike.

Author : Steely Dan
Publisher : Cherry Lane Music
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Music
ISBN : 1575603136

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Best of Steely Dan by Steely Dan Pdf

A fantastic collection of 16 hits showcasing the sophisticated sounds of Steely Dan. Includes: Babylon Sisters * Bad Sneakers * Cousin Dupree * Deacon Blues * Do It Again * FM * Gaucho * Here at the Western World * Hey Nineteen * I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World) * Josie * Kid Charlemagne * My Old School * Peg * Reeling in the Years * Rikki Don't Lose That Number.

Author : Brian Thornton
Publisher : Down & Out Books
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Die Behind the Wheel by Brian Thornton Pdf

This is the book of the expanding man. What’s the end result of a crazy scheme to match some of music history’s most evocative and memorable songs with twelve of today’s most entertaining writers? You’re looking at it. With this collection there’s no need to chase the dragon, tour the Southland in a traveling minstrel show, or drink Scotch whiskey all night long. You’ve already bought the dream. Covering every game in the Grammy-winning catalog of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker—collectively celebrated as Steely Dan—these compulsively readable stories will stagger the mind of ramblers, wild gamblers, and—of course—the winners in the world. From the suburban streets of Annandale to the mystical spheres of Lhasa…from the shine of your Japan to the sparkle of your China…from Sunset Boulevard to Camarillo and from Scarsdale to Brooklyn … put these twelve masters of crime fiction behind the wheel, and come along for a ride you won’t soon forget. Like a Sunday in T.J., it’s cheap, but it’s not free. Edited by Brian Thornton with a Foreword by Jeffrey Weber and stories by David Corbett, Nick Feldman, Bill Fitzhugh, Linda Joffe Hull, R.T. Lawton, Cornelia Read, Stacy Robinson, Brian Thornton, dbschlosser, Sam Wiebe, Simon Wood, and James W. Ziskin.

Author : David Kamp,Steven Daly
Publisher : Crown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005-04-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780767918732

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The Rock Snob's Dictionary by David Kamp,Steven Daly Pdf

At last! An A-to-Z reference guide for readers who want to learn the cryptic language of Rock Snobs, those arcana-obsessed people who speak of "Rickenbacker guitars" and "Gram Parsons." We've all been there--trapped in a conversation with smarty-pants music fiends who natter on about "the MC5" or "Eno" or "the Hammond B3," not wanting to let on that we haven't the slightest idea what they're talking about. Well, fret no more! The Rock Snob's Dictionary is here to define every single sacred totem of rock fandom's know-it-all fraternity, from Alt.country to Zimmy. (That's what Rock Snobs call Bob Dylan, by the way.)