Walter Becker, “The Dopest Cut / Down In the Bottom” (1992): Steely Dan Sunday
Walter Becker’s ’11 Tracks of Whack’ outtake “The Dopest Cut / Down In the Bottom” is another treat for Steely Dan fans that shouldn’t go unnoticed.
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Toto, “Bodhisattva” from ‘Through the Looking Glass’ (2002): Toto Tuesdays
“Bodhisattva” works for Toto for the same reason that it worked (and still works in concert) for Steely Dan: The song is damn fun.
Walter Becker, “War Baby” (ca. 1994): One Track Mind
Walter Becker’s unfinished “War Baby” is just one of several examples where he used metaphor to describe a relationship as a game of contention.
Jon Herington, Steely Dan guitarist: Something Else! Interview
Jon Herington drops by to discuss his new duo project with Jim Beard, covering Steely Dan, and his all-time favorite albums.
Walter Becker, “He Wants You (Out)” (1997): Steely Dan Sunday
“He Wants You (Out)” suggests that Walter Becker’s creative fire was burning brighter than we may have assumed during a period of down time with Steely Dan.
Walter Becker, “Couchriders In the Sky” (circa 2008): Steely Dan Sunday
Right on the heels of “This Is My Building” comes another candidate for inclusion in Walter Becker’s ‘Circus Money’ that somehow didn’t survive the primaries.
Walter Becker, “This Is My Building” (circa 2008): One Track Mind
The ample leftovers from Walter Becker’s ‘Circus Money’ sessions continue to be pulled out of the fridge, warmed in the microwave and set on the table for feasting.
Walter Becker, “Our Lawn” (early 1990s): One Track Mind
The ample leftovers from Walter Becker’s ’11 Tracks of Whack’ sessions continue to be pulled out of the frig, warmed in the microwave and set on the table for feasting.
Steely Dan Sunday: “Paging Audrey [Demo]” (2008)
A newly unearthed demo reminds us of the genius of Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker, and what a huge loss we suffered with his death.
Walter Becker, “Just One Season” (2003): One Track Mind
Walter Becker could knock out a catchy jingle like “Just One Season” with probably about as much effort as it takes most of us to write something clever on a greeting card.
