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About Deacon Blues
"Deacon Blues" is a song written by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen in 1976 and recorded by their group Steely Dan on their 1977 album Aja. It peaked at number 19 on the Billboard charts and number 17 on the U. S. Cash Box Top 100 in June 1978. It also reached #40 on the Easy Listening chart. In Canada, it peaked at #14, a position it occupied for two weeks, and #20 Adult Contemporary.
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This is the day of the expanding manThat shape is my shadeThere where I used to standIt seems like only yesterdayI gazed through the glassAt ramblers, wild gamblersThat's all in the pastYou call me a foolYou say it's a crazy schemeThis one's for realI already bought the dreamSo useless to ask me whyThrow a kiss and say goodbyeI'll make it this timeI'm ready to cross that fine lineLearn to work the saxophoneI play just what I feelDrink Scotch whiskey all night longAnd die behind the wheelThey got a name for the winners in the worldI want a name when I loseThey call Alabama the Crimson TideCall me Deacon BluesMy back to the wallA victim of laughing chanceThis is for meThe essence of true romanceSharing the things we know and loveWith those of my kindLibationsSensationsThat stagger the mindI crawl like a viperThrough these suburban streetsMake love to these womenLanguid and bittersweetI rise when the sun goes downCover every game in townA world of my ownI'll make it my home sweet homeLearn to work the saxophoneI play just what I feelDrink Scotch whiskey all night longAnd die behind the wheelThey got a name for the winners in the worldI want a name when I loseThey call Alabama the Crimson TideCall me Deacon BluesThis is the night of the expanding manI take one last dragAs I approach the standI cried when I wrote this songSue me if I play too longThis brother is freeI'll be what I want to beI learned to work the saxophoneI play just what I feelDrink Scotch whiskey all night longAnd die behind the wheelThey got a name for the winners in the worldI want a name when I loseThey call Alabama the Crimson TideCall me Deacon Blues
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Steely Dan
Steely Dan is an American rock band consisting of core members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The band's popularity peaked in the late 1970s, with the release of seven albums blending elements of jazz, rock, funk, R&B, and pop.Rolling Stone has called them "the perfect musical antiheroes for the Seventies." more »
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Written by: Donald Jay Fagen, Walter Carl Becker
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"Deacon Blues" is a song written by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen in 1977 and performed by their band, Steely Dan. |
Album MembershipThe song is part of the band's sixth studio album "Aja," which was released in 1977. |
RecognitionThe album reached number 3 on the Billboard charts and was rated as a five-star album by Rolling Stone magazine. |
Song MeaningThe song title "Deacon Blues" is a nod to a football team, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, who had a losing reputation at the time. The band has explained that the song is about a man who wants to live his dream, despite not being extremely talented or successful. |
InspirationFagen has explained that the song is inspired by his days as a "bedroom troll" who would listen to the jazz stations in New York City, dreaming of becoming a musician. |
Composition DetailsThe song is known for its complex jazz influences and sophisticated lyrics. It also includes a saxophone solo by the guest musician Pete Christlieb. |
Length"Deacon Blues" is the longest song on the "Aja" album. It runs at 7 minutes and 37 seconds. |
Chart SuccessDespite its length, the song achieved considerable chart success. It peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the spring of 1978. |
Cultural ImpactThe song has been frequently covered and referenced in modern culture. For instance, it was covered by the jazz/funk band, The Manhattan Transfer, on their 2000 album, "The Spirit of St. Louis." |
Honoring the BandThe Scottish rock band Deacon Blue was named after this song. This demonstrates the profound impact "Deacon Blues" has had in the music world. |
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