It's not surprising that Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker's debut solo album sounds like a Steely Dan record. What is a little surprising, though, is that, in his lead singing debut, he sounds so much like his erstwhile partner, Donald Fagen. Not that you'd mistake the two (Fagen projects more and is slightly grittier), but they sing in the same register with the same sly phrasing and the same accent. Other differences from the Dan are equally

All tracks have been digitally remastered.

In the years before they formed Steely Dan and released the band's debut album, Can't Buy a Thrill, in 1972, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen made numerous demonstration recordings of their songs under the auspices of their manager, Kenny Vance of Jay & the Americans. Vance began leasing these recordings for commercial release starting in 1983 with the Aero Records album Becker and Fagen -- The Early Years, and since then various collections of the

Demo Recordings;Nyc 1968-71Recorded between 1968 and 1971.Personnel: Donald Fagen (vocals, saxophone, keyboards, background vocals); Kenny Vance (vocals, drums, background vocals); Keith Lamelle Thomas (vocals, background vocals); Denny Dias (guitar, percussion); Walter Becker (guitar, background vocals); Elliott Randall (guitar); John Discepolo (keyboards, drums); John Mazzi (drums).Recording information: 1968-1971.Personnel: Walter Becker (voca

Collecting ten studio tracks that Donald Fagen and Walter Becker recorded between 1968 and 1971 (prior to their 1972 debut album), OLD REGIME provides a fascinating look at the duo as they work on perfecting the sound that would make them one of the most critically respected rock acts of the seventies. Though the sound quality of these recordings is not quite as pristine as that of Steely Dan's celebrated albums, OLD REGIME makes for some wonderf

Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 2008.

As one half of Steely Dan, Walter Becker is responsible for some of the smartest, most musically sophisticated music ever to come under the "pop" umbrella, but he's always remained in Dan frontman Donald Fagen's shadow. It took him 14 years to follow up his solo debut, 11 TRACKS OF WHACK, but CIRCUS MONEY doesn't feel even remotely labored. Like its predecessor, it bears echoes of Steely Dan's breezy jazz/pop/rock sound, but doesn't feel as fussy

Walter Carl Becker (born February 20, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer....

Walter Carl Becker (born February 20, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer....

Walter Carl Becker (born February 20, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer....

Walter Carl Becker (born February 20, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer....

Walter Carl Becker (born February 20, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer....

Walter Carl Becker (born February 20, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer....

Walter Carl Becker (born February 20, 1950 in Queens, New York) is an American musician, songwriter ...

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