steely dan

  • Half way there

    A wife comes downstairs before a dinner date with her husband. “Do I look fat in this dress?” the wife asks.“Do I look dumb in this shirt?” the husband replies. Here is my version of “Black Cow” from Steely Dan’s Aja album. This song is a perfect example of the use of a parallel major

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  • Tiny! And I admit it, I got that online. Here is Hey Nineteen from Steely Dan’s album titled Gaucho. It is number 28 on the list of 61 Steely Dan remakes.

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  • Numbers 26 and 27

    Song numbers 26 and 27 of the “Summer of Dan” continues with My Old School from the Countdown to Ecstasy album and Peg from the album Aja. It can be found along with all of the other Steely Dan remakes here. My Old School was written after an incident at Bard College in New York

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  • Bad Sneakers

    I have a pair of bad sneakers from 1995. They are old soles. Check out these Bad Sneakers: https://youtu.be/MiBfhFvJdvc?si=9NJQrRqsCVTZJI7g This brings the total number of Steely Dan songs to 25.

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  • Dos Mas

    I bring you new music from “Under The Heat Dome.” That means there are now 24 songs on the Steely Dan page: There is nothing like a live Steely Dan concert: Steely Dan Live | 1993 | Full Concert (youtube.com)

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  • Don’t you hate it when you hear that phrase? I have no idea what you are thinking. But I know you are going to like these songs. This brings the total number of Steely Dan remakes to 22. That means there are 39 left to do. I should be busy until early October. (these were

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  • Enlightened music

    Name Those Steely Dan Songs (I will give you a hint: They are on different albums):

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  • I was thinking earlier today, what would you call a Shrink who has retired? A Shrunk? Check these out:

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  • Keep Those Socks Off

    Otherwise they are just going to be knocked off again. Here are some remakes of some classics:

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  • Here is something I call “Heavy Metal Steel.” I hope your socks are on tight.

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  • Back to the present

    Here are some more songs in the ever-growing list of Steely Dan remakes. Why do I keep doing songs by these guys? I am not sure. I guess I am trying to learn from the best. But the newest ones (December 2024) can be found on the Steely Dan Page. How old do you think

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  • Two More For You

    Check out these songs. See if you can get them both to play at the same time. That is all.

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  • February is Sitar Month

    Here is another Version of a Steely Dan masterpiece. Why so much Steely Dan? I am not sure. I just really like their music.

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  • Take Two

    Check out these songs. See if you can tell which ones are from the 20th century, and which ones are not. And remember, fear is just an ear with an f. Think about it. Here is something that could be very handy if you are in a hurry: https://youtube.com/shorts/qWHYKLYmOJM?si=BwiHxFBfIJzdk4oQ

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  • Words to Live By

    Here is another song. Making these songs is how I get through the day. And here is the original version:

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  • Number Fifteen

    Today’s song is the 15th Steely Dan song to be posted on this site. It is called Dr. Wu, from the Katy Lied album. All of the other Steely Dan songs can be found here:

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  • I Remember St. Louis

    It was very flat. Except for the arch. Here is a song called East St. Louis Toodle-OO, from the album Pretzel Logic.  

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  • Another Hit

    Here is another one from the “Can’t Buy a Thrill” album and is titled Kings.

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  • I Have Nerves of Steel

    This is a reharmonized Steely Dan song called Midnite Cruiser from the Can’t Buy a Thrill album. The melody is the same as the original, but almost everything else has changed. (If the song doesn’t work, reload your page.) Original Version: The real deal:

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  • New Chords, Same Notes

    I took the melody from “Dirty Work” by Steely Dan and added my own chords and bass line. This is what it sounded like before: And here is the real deal. Check this one out: Approximately one year ago I posted this song. I remember that day. And finally, here is an artist who is

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