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Donald Fagen

Five songs by Steely Dan that sound years ahead of their time

Five songs by Steely Dan that sound years ahead of their time

A one of a kind band.

Reuben Cross
Dec 20, 2025
Donald Fagen - Steely Dan

The only musicians that Donald Fagen actually likes: “I basically listen to the same 40 albums”

His longtime favourites.

Arun Starkey
Dec 11, 2025
Donald Fagen - Keyboardist - Steely Dan - 2023

The only four artists Donald Fagen ever loved: “I have a critical nature”

Not very many.

Dale Maplethorpe
Dec 4, 2025
Steely Dan - 1974

The band that gave Steely Dan their big break: “Our first professional job”

“It was our first professional job, really”.

Tom Phelan
Nov 25, 2025
The Eagles - Steely Dan - Split

The Eagles album Steely Dan called “cowboy dream crap”

The sounds of unpolished twang.

Tim Coffman
Nov 23, 2025
Donald Fagen - Steely Dan

The only guitarist Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen called “a real virtuoso”

The fusion guitar-god.

Tim Coffman
Nov 14, 2025
Donald Fagen - Keyboardist - Steely Dan - 2023

The artist Donald Fagen said was “the most exciting”

The art of musical communication.

Tim Coffman
Oct 31, 2025
David Crosby - Graham Nash - 1960s

The song Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen gifted David Crosby: “I’m so honoured”

He was a Steely Dan superfan.

Aimee Ferrier
Oct 29, 2025
Donald Fagen - Keyboardist - Steely Dan - 2023

The music legend Donald Fagen said “didn’t work” as a songwriter

“…they don’t lend themselves very well to cover renditions”.

Tom Phelan
Aug 21, 2025
Donald Fagen - Steely Dan

Did Donald Fagen really hate being in “oppressive” Steely Dan?

Hate is a strong word…

Dale Maplethorpe
Aug 18, 2025
Donald Fagen - Keyboardist - Steely Dan - 2023

The album Donald Fagen listens to in secret

One hell of a guilty pleasure.

Will Howard
May 29, 2025
Donald Fagen - Ray Charles - Split

Ray Charles: How Donald Fagen found inspiration in the R&B progenitor

A lasting influence.

Ben Forrest
May 20, 2025

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