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Steely Dan

last updated 2026-09-11 11:26

Steely Dan

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Kings — played 2026-09-03

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Steely Dan — Kings

Played: 2026-09-03 (Moment in History)

One of the earliest Steely Dan originals, on their 1972 debut Can't Buy a Thrill — a sleek proto-smart-pop cut with a Latin-tinged groove and angular guitar lines that pointed at the jazz-craft they'd perfect later. Frequently cited by fans as one of the duo's most underrated tracks.

Moment in History: Marks the 2017 death of co-writer Walter Becker, co-founder and guitarist of Steely Dan, who died at age 67. The lyrics are about the death of King Richard I of England and the political turmoil before his brother John's ascent to the throne, carrying the wry political point that the rise and fall of leaders makes no difference and suffering persists unchanged.
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