“Very sexy”: the 1980 song Christine McVie always adored “I love Steely Dan.” Tom Taylor Jun 29, 2026
The 1977 Steely Dan guitar solo that required seven guitarists to perfect Steely Dan are known for their ruthlessness with perfection. Kelly Murphy Jun 26, 2026
The one band David Crosby called the best writers in history: “Nobody better” The best kind of musicality. Tim Coffman Jun 24, 2026
The 1980 song Joni Mitchell called the “most praiseworthy” in Steely Dan’s discography Interesting choice. Tom Taylor Jun 24, 2026
The 1980 Steely Dan and Mark Knopfler song that ended in tears: “A strange experience” Loveable misanthropes. Arun Starkey Jun 22, 2026
The two Beatles songs that changed Steely Dan’s mind about rock ‘n’ roll A defining moment. Tom Taylor Jun 21, 2026
10 albums with tracklists in completely the wrong order Fell at the last hurdle. Callum MacHattie Jun 21, 2026
The 1977 song that confirmed Robert Downey Jr’s love for Steely Dan “Hot pockets.” Thomas Coll Jun 19, 2026
Five musicians think Steely Dan are out of everyone’s league: “The American Beatles” The guys who caught a thrill. Tom Taylor Jun 19, 2026
The American city Donald Fagen considered the height of stupidity: “Nobody seemed to understand” A bit of a joke. Reuben Cross Jun 17, 2026
“That’s gotta be a 12, hasn’t it?”: Breaking down Jimmy Page’s favourite solo A stunning piece of music. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 14, 2026