The Iconic Rock Band Steely Dan
Ah, “Aja”—a classic gem by Steely Dan! Released in 1977 as the title track of their sixth studio album, it’s a jazz-infused masterpiece that showcases the band’s musical prowess. Now, let’s dive into the Billboard chart history, shall we? “Aja” reached an impressive number three on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart! That’s quite the achievement. And not just that—it also climbed to number five on the UK Albums Chart. Clearly, it struck a chord with listeners worldwide. Listen to the audio clip and watch the reaction video to learn more about this iconic Jazz fusion masterpiece. The songwriters, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, played guitar and synthesizer, respectively, on the track. However, they enlisted studio musicians for other parts. Fagen sang lead vocals, and production duties were handled by Gary Katz. Notably, tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter and drummer Steve Gadd made their first appearances in this song. Gadd’s drum solo in the song’s tag was recorded in just two takes, making it the first drum solo in a Steely Dan track.
