Robin BannksFeb 20

Pretzel Logic

Becker and Fagen release their third album on March 2, 1974. It's #386 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. It's the last album to be released with The Dan being a touring band and the last for Jeff "Skunk" Baxter who leave for The Doobie Brothers. Check out Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan on Amazon Music #steelydan #pretzellogic #70srock #70smusic #donaldfagen #walterbecker #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

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Pretzel Logic

Becker and Fagen release their third album on March 2, 1974. It’s #386 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. It’s the last album to be released with The Dan being a …

You Can't Make This Stuff Up ...
50+ MusicFeb 20
On February 20, 1950: #WalterBecker, American rock bassist, guitarist, songwriter, and #recordproducer (#SteelyDan - "Deacon Blues"; "Peg"), born in New York City (d. 2017).
#HappyBirthday #RIP 💔🕊️
Robin BannksFeb 20

Walter

Walter Becker ~ b. February 20, 1950 #walterbecker #birthday #steelydan #70srock #80srock #90srock #classicrock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic

http://robinbannks.com/2026/02/20/58639/

Walter

Walter Becker ~ b. February 20, 1950 #walterbecker #birthday #steelydan #70srock #80srock #90srock #classicrock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic

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Ted Tocks CoversFeb 20

Ted Tocks Covers - Year 9 - Day 15

Pretzel Logic

On this day in 1974, Steely Dan released the critically acclaimed ‘Pretzel Logic’ album.

“Well, I've seen 'em on the TV, the movie show
They say the times are changing but I just don't know
These things are gone forever
Over a long time ago”

#steelydan #WalterBecker #donaldfagen #INXS #michaelmcdonald #warrenhaynes

https://tedtockscovers.wordpress.com/2026/02/20/pretzel-logic-they-say-the-times-are-changing-but-i-just-dont-know-musicislife-tedtockscovers-steelydan-walterbecker-donaldfagen/

Pretzel Logic – They say the times are changing but I just don’t know. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #SteelyDan #WalterBecker #DonaldFagen

Pack your bags. Let’s do a little time travel with Steely Dan, but before we leave you might reconsider those shoes. Steely Dan released their album ‘Pretzel Logic’ on this day back in 1974, so tod…

Ted Tocks Covers
Andi ChorleyDec 30

Countdown to Ecstasy is the second studio album by American rock band Steely Dan, released in July 1973 by ABC Records...

Like Steely Dan's 1972 debut album Can't Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy has a rock sound that exhibits a strong influence from jazz...

Countdown to Ecstasy has similar lyrical themes to Can't Buy a Thrill. It explores topics such as drug abuse, class struggle, and Los Angeles excess...

According to Rolling Stone critic Rob Sheffield, Becker and Fagen's lyrics on the album portray America as "one big Las Vegas, with gangsters and gurus hustling for souls to steal.".. - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7vZHDaFJ0Y&list=RDS7vZHDaFJ0Y&start_radio=1

#SteelyDan #WalterBecker #DonaldFagen #Music #Rock #Jazz

50+ MusicOct 8
"Deacon Blues" is a song by the American #rock band #SteelyDan, written by #WalterBecker and #DonaldFagen in 1976 for the band's sixth album, #Aja (1977). It peaked at number 19 on the US #Billboard #Hot100 and number 17 on the US #CashBox Top 100 in June 1978. It also reached number 40 on the Easy Listening chart. In Canada, it peaked at number 14, a position it occupied for two weeks, and number 20 #AdultContemporary. In 2021.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O4cvfaAsUM
Deacon Blues

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gregg rSep 3, 2025

In the littlest hours ‘tween the dusk and dawn
While the nightlight glows with the music on
You could climb so high in the dreamtime sky
And go anywhere

#WalterBecker , 1950-2017

http://walterbecker.com/

50+ MusicSep 3, 2025
#OnThisDay in 2017, #WalterBecker, American rock bassist, guitarist, songwriter and #recordproducer (#SteelyDan - "Deacon Blues"; "Peg"), died of esophageal #cancer at 67.
#RIP 💐
David GraylessSep 3, 2025
#OnThisDay in 2017, #WalterBecker, American rock bassist, guitarist, songwriter and #recordproducer (#SteelyDan - "Deacon Blues"; "Peg"), died of esophageal #cancer at 67.
#RIP 🥀
50+ MusicAug 28, 2025
"Josie" is a song written by #WalterBecker and #DonaldFagen and first released by #SteelyDan on their 1977 album #Aja. It was also released as the third single from the album and performed modestly well, reaching number 26 on the #Billboard Hot 100 and number 44 on the #EasyListening chart that year. It has appeared on several Steely Dan #live and compilation albums.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaKhk5RFKRg
Josie - Steely Dan TKV

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