Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan
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I would love to tour the Southland In a traveling minstrel show Yes I'd love to tour the Southland In a traveling minstrel show Yes I'm dying to be a star and make them laugh Sound just like a record on the phonograph Those days are gone forever Over a long time ago, oh yeah I have never met Napoleon But I plan to find the time I have never met Napoleon But I plan to find the time 'Cause he looks so fine upon that hill They tell me he was lonely, he's lonely still Those days are gone forever Over a long time ago, oh yeah I stepped up on the platform The man gave me the news He said, You must be joking son Where did you get those shoes? Where did you get those shoes? Well, I've seen 'em on the TV, the movie show They say the times are changing but I just don't know These things are gone forever Over a long time ago, oh yeah
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Written by: DONALD JAY FAGEN, WALTER CARL BECKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"Pretzel Logic" is the title track from Steely Dan's third album released in 1974.
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Song DurationThe track runs for a total of 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Lyric ContentThe song's cryptic lyrics stream between different topics, with references to time travel and pinball, and have been interpreted in various ways by fans.
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Record LabelThe track and its album were released under ABC Records.
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CD ReissueThe track and the album were later reissued on CD in 1980 by MCA Records.
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Multiple TakesDonald Fagen and Walter Becker, the co-founders of Steely Dan, were known perfectionists. The recording of "Pretzel Logic" is believed to have involved multiple takes to get it right.
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Billboard PerformanceThe song didn’t chart individually but the "Pretzel Logic" album reached No.8 on the Billboard chart in 1974.
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Album ReceptionThe album is regarded as one of Steely Dan's best and was included in the book '1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.’
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Album ThemeThe entire album, including the title track, is known for its jazz-influenced structures and harmonies.
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Single Release"Pretzel Logic" was released as a single, but it did not chart.
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Shared VocalsThe song features shared lead vocals by both Becker and Fagen, which is a rarity in Steely Dan’s discography.
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Jazz InfluenceThe song's title allegedly reflects Becker and Fagen's love for intricate logic structures found in jazz music, likening these sophisticated arrangements to the twists and turns of a pretzel.
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