The Secret History of Steely Dan

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The Secret History of Steely Dan

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Dec 29, 2021

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Donald Fagen on losing Walter Becker, developing Steely Dan’s sound, and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt
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Dec 29, 2021

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