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All the music that Donald Fagen and Walter Becker released together as Steely Dan and on their solo albums were songs that were carefully written, constructed and performed at the highest levels of pop music. These weren’t just throw away songs and stuff that you can just walk into a studio and record in a few hours.
- Brian Kachejian
Sep 4, 2017 · From “Pretzel Logic” to “Slang of Ages,” the Steely Dan co-founder’s sharp style always resonated. By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. September 4, 2017. Photo by Scott Dudelson/FilmMagic ...
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine
The best album credited to Walter Becker is 11 Tracks Of Whack which is ranked number 12,952 in the overall greatest album chart with a total rank score of 88. Walter Becker is ranked number 6,029 in the overall artist rankings with a total rank score of 125.
- 'FM' From: 'FM' soundtrack (1978) Becker is again featured on both bass and guitar, but his performance on the latter is what sends "FM" to the top of our list of Top 10 Walter Becker Songs.
- 'Black Friday' From: Steely Dan's 'Katy Lied' (1975) You can be forgiven for thinking this solo came courtesy of original Steely Dan member Denny Dias. "Black Friday" actually features an eruptive turn by Becker – played on Dias' guitar.
- 'Gaucho' From: Steely Dan's 'Gaucho' (1980) "Gaucho" may be best known for the nasty legal dispute that followed when Donald Fagen publicly admitted to making a note-for-note reference to jazz pianist Keith Jarrett's "Long as You Know You’re Living Yours."
- 'Book of Liars' Given how closely "Book of Liars" – a delectable perversion of the gone-girl ballad – hues to Steely Dan snarky template, it's perhaps no surprise that this Becker solo song ended up as part of his main band's set.
Walter Carl Becker (February 20, 1950 – September 3, 2017) was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was the co-founder, guitarist, bassist, and co-songwriter of the jazz rock band Steely Dan. Becker met future songwriting partner Donald Fagen while they were students at Bard College.
Sep 4, 2017 · The group returned to touring in the 1990s, and released two warmly received albums in the new millennium. Here are 13 essential tracks that showcase Mr. Becker’s talents, including two from...
Sep 11, 2022 · Walter Becker was a very untypical guitar hero – a hell of a player but, as you said, somebody who never sought the limelight! Coincidentally, last night, I watched my good music friend’s tribute band, who mostly play Steely Dan songs.
