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238) Can't Buy a Thrill

Steely Dan

Posted Nov 01, 2003 12:00 AM

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Working as hired songwriters by day, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker rehearsed this debut in executives' offices by night. "We play rock & roll, but we swing," said Becker. For proof, check the cool lounge-jazz rhythms of "Do It Again" and the hot guitar of "Reelin' in the Years."

Total album sales: 1 million

Peak chart position: 17

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