Steely Dan fanatics John Lawler, Preston Frazier and S. Victor Aaron choose their five favorite songs from frontman Donald Fagen.

Wondering about the best Steely Dan guitar solos? Play air guitar along with fanatics John Lawler, Preston Frazier and S. Victor Aaron.

‘Abbey Road’ was simultaneously the Beatles at their best, and the sound of a band disintegrating.

Our panel of Steely Dan fanatics reminisce about that magic moment when their minds were blown away by the artful brilliance of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.

On Beck’s birthday, we select five examples of his frisky genius.

Call this one the Nels Cline Singers with strings, with music by Scott Amendola.

Though Charlie Haden is battling polio, he meets an old friend at their peak capacity.

The Drive-By Truckers’ ‘English Oceans’ is another essential entry in a catalog that’s already full of essential entries.

With the fantastic music and playing, one almost forgets the sad tale of woe conveyed by Steely Dan’s Walter Becker on “Upside Looking Down.”

Every one knows “Hey Jude,” “Yesterday,” “She Loves You.” To the point where you could (gulp!) start getting sick of the Beatles.