Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja (1999)

10/21/1999 (BE) • 1h 2m

Music, Documentary

The songs and story of this classic album

Overview

Aja was the biggest selling album of Steely Dan's illustrious career. It was the first album by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker as a duo. Fagen and Becker recall the history of the album, along with Peg, Deacon Blues and Josie. Michael McDonald, later of the Doobie Brothers did guest backing vocals on Aja, the late British musician Ian Dury, record producer Gary Katz and the legendary session musicians who worked on Aja also contribute. This is a vivd portrait of a 70's record that is still as fresh and as memorable more than two decades after its release.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

rock band

jazz rock

soft rock

introspective

joyous

informative

steely dan

aja

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