What was the genesis of the line? It resonated with me for years, and in the pre-internet days (yes, they existed) I read what few interviews that the Dan duo — Donald Fagan and Walter Becker — did in ...

Needing the name of a prototypical winner, Steely Dan‘s Donald Fagen and Walter Becker went to the world of college football. When they needed to contrast that, they borrowed the name of a famous pro ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Deacon Blues" remains a song that continues to enthrall listeners. Its smooth, jazz-inflected sound and introspective lyrics ...

Bill Callahan and Bonnie “Prince” Billy have continued their cover series with Steely Dan’s “Deacon Blues,” with Bill MacKay lending a hand. Directed by Michael Tully, the clip features a woman ...

Deacon Blue’s James ‘Jim’ Prime is said to be “seriously ill” in hospital ahead of the band’s upcoming tour. The update on the health of the co-founder and keyboardist was shared by Deacon Blue on ...

David "Deacon" Jones, a Hall of Fame defensive end credited with terming the word sack for how he knocked down quarterbacks, has died. He was 74. (June 4) What was the genesis of the line? It ...

In 1978, Steely Dan released the landmark album Aja, and reshaped the music landscape with a standout track that would go on to rank among the decade’s greatest hits. "Decon Blues" is one of a ...