Steely Dan - Can't Buy A Thrill with Dan Jackson

Welcome to a new season on the music of Steely DanMike here. In This Episode, Dre and I begin diving into the history and music of the band Steely Dan starting with their debut album "Can't Buy A Thrill".Each episode, we'll have a guest musician on the show to talk about their history with Steely Dan. In the minisodes, we'll feature a performance with me and the guest on a Steely Dan song of their choice.We're not afraid to get into the weeds on music theory, but Dre is always here to ask questions as a newcomer to the band. If you're an old fan or new to the Dan, there's something here for you.This week's guest is Dan JacksonDan RecommendsBandsplain PodcastBurt Sugarman’s Midnight Special with Steely DanRaye - this album may contain hopeThe Brook and the BluffDan’s Chicago RPG storeDan on instagramJoin us next Sunday where we talk to Dan about the song Dirty Work. Then stick around and hear us perform a duet of the song.The following week, we'll be back with another full-length episode on steely dan with special guest John Szymanski. Join us as we cover the albums "Countdown to Ecstasy" and "Pretzel Logic".Chapter TimesI'm working on adding chapters to the podcast. In the meantime, here's the next best thing in case you really can't stand the monologue. Or are only here for the quiz.00:02 - Opening Monologue 08:31 - Walter Beckons29:35 - Any Major Dre Will Tell You34:00 - David Palmer Memory Quiz41:44 - Dirty WorkRead the show notes hereHear Rock Lab at Chicago SummerfestMike On InstagramDre On InstagramDre On BlueskyLogo artwork by Michael Vincent BramleySee Michael's work or ask about commissions at https://mvbramley.art/All music by Mike SlaterListen to Mike's daily steely dan songs on instagram for #80daysofdan