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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 17 MIN

The Royal Scam Turns 50!

from It's Not the Beat, It's the Groove · host Kelly and Dave

Join Kelly & Dave as we dive into Steely Dan's The Royal Scam album. Go behind the scenes and discover the stories behind the songs. We help uncover a few of the musicians who helped Donald Fagen and Walter Becker craft this album. And we discuss how the process of recording The Royal Scam built the bridge to Steely Dan's next albums.

Join Kelly & Dave as we dive into Steely Dan's The Royal Scam album. Go behind the scenes and discover the stories behind the songs. We help uncover a few of the musicians who helped Donald Fagen and Walter Becker craft this album. And we discuss how the process of recording The Royal Scam built the bridge to Steely Dan's next albums.

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Join Kelly & Dave as we dive into Steely Dan's The Royal Scam album. Go behind the scenes and discover the stories behind the songs. We help uncover a few of the musicians who helped Donald Fagen and Walter Becker craft this album. And we discuss...

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