Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

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Steely Dan

Steely Dan

Steely Dan is a jazz rock band formed in 1972 in New York. It was formed by the following core members: The duo met while attending Bard College in New York. Donald and Walter...

Josie

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“Josie” by Steely Dan

The Steely Dan gang was quite young, i.e. in their late twenties, when this song (“Josie”) came out. And they use the occasion to celebrate the subject, that being the titular Josie. It has been suggested, by one notable...

Peg

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“Peg” by Steely Dan

“Peg” is quite an unusual song, and it’s interesting that this particular piece stands as a Steely Dan fan favorite. As explained by Donald Fagen, what this narrative revolves around is the vocalist taking on the role of a...

Third World Man

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“Third World Man” by Steely Dan

There does not appear to be a true consensus concerning the meaning of Steely Dan’s “Third World Man” for a couple of reasons. First is that lyrically, there is scant direct information given concerning the...

Dr Wu

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“Doctor Wu” by Steely Dan

There seems to be an ongoing debate as to whether the “Doctor Wu” mentioned in this song is a real person. Yes, there is an actual Dr. Wu who has been known to treat celebrity drug addicts. But...