Donald fagen phone, address, background info whitepages. Not an autobiography exactly but more a selection of reminisces, this book is written by the lead singerfront man of steely dan, donald fagen. Donald fagen new frontier video my favorite song from my favorite album of all time. Donald fagen on rightwing paranoia, steely dans future singerkeyboardist also talks scifi, mental health and growing up as a real jazz snob. When they said a memoir by donald fagen was on the. All this highoctane rhythm can be heard on sunken condos, fagens 2012 album and easily the liveliest solo album hes released since the nightfly in 1982. Select this result to view donald larry fagens phone number, address, and more. Bossa novaesque, early meets early beyond clever lyrics with iconic art thrown into the mix.
What a beautiful world is a song written and performed by american songwriter, singer and musician donald fagen. In eminent hipsters, musician and songwriter donald fagen, best k. His writing has appeared in premiere, slate, harpers bazaar, and jazz times. I guess im someone for whom youth still seems more real than the present, or the half century in between. Donald fagen on rightwing paranoia, steely dans future. Donald fagen just being honest in new book the gear page. Much of that is due to a pronounced emphasis on rhythm. When they said a memoir by donald fagen was on the way it seemed. Stage fright, a general aversion to appearing on television he and becker lacked the large heads and swaths of cheek that they felt necessary to really make it on the small screen, and nearly 20 years with no touring created a mystique that endures to this day, despite the fact that they. It was the first track of his platinumcertified debut solo album the nightfly, and was released in september 1982 as its first single. September 3, 2017 posted by donald and libby fagen a song by mark oliver everett. Bringing up steely dan find this article in the cjn.
Donald fagen has written a tribute to steely dan cofounder walter becker, who was reported dead this morning at age 67. Eminent hipsters, by donald fagen of steely dan the new york. In eminent hipsters, musician and songwriter donald fagen, best known as the cofounder of the rock band steely dan, presents an autobiographical portrait that touches on everything from the cultural figures that mattered the most to him as a teenager, to his years in the late 1960s at bard college, to a hilarious account of a recent tour he made with boz scaggs and. Consider the opportunity to book donald fagen or other entertainers for a wedding, birthday, anniversary, business meeting or convention. The second best result is donald larry fagen age 60s in keota, ia. Steely dans donald fagen pens tribute to walter becker. Paul and donald discuss songwriting, donalds relationship with steely dans cofounder walter becker, and paul gets a. In eminent hipsters, donald fagen begins with tales about his early years in steely dan, but halfway through, his book becomes a cranky. Donald fagen was born in 1948 and grew up in new jersey.
Each night the band will perform a different classic album in its entirety, including aja, the royal scam, the nightfly and gaucho, as well as a greatest hits and popular demand performances. Donald fagen exposes unbridled contempt for fans in eminent hipsters october 23, 20. In his new collection of essays, fagen pays tribute to the culture that spawned his sensibility and sound. Late last summer, i noticed that donald fagen one half of the 1970s fusionrock duo steely dan was playing at the beacon theater in new york. New frontier is a song recorded by american singersongwriter donald fagen for his debut studio album, the nightfly 1982. Steely dans breakup was officially announced on 17th june 1981 when donald fagen gave a scoop to journalist and longtime fan robert palmer in the new york times. New frontier licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of reprise. The book reads as though youve flopped down in keefs country manor. Steely dans donald fagen arrested for domestic assault. Late last summer, i noticed that donald fagenone half of the 1970s fusionrock duo steely danwas playing at the beacon theater in new york. The band separated in 1981, leading fagen to pursue a solo career. Im deeply underwhelmed by most contemporary art, literature, music, films, tv, the heinous little phones, money talk, real estate talk, all that stuff. He thought he would become a journalist, or an english teacher.
Indeed, fagen, who grew up in new jersey and met becker while studying at bard college, may be one of the few rock stars who gets book recommendations from his fans. Much is known about donald fagen and his work, its true. On this particular day it was a trip to new york to interview steely dan singerkeyboardist donald fagen. Donald fagen the third story podcast with leo sidran. Their next tour date is saturday, april 25th at peabody opera house in st. Donald fagens new book, eminent hipsters, will be available in stores and online october 22nd.
By steve james reuters new york somehow the idea of rock musician donald fagen working in a borders book store or teaching highschool literature is about as likely as an unambiguous steely dan song lyric. That being said, its hard for me to fully comprehend that its been nearly 45 years since. My coat is black and the moon is yellow here is where i get off as you can see for yourself old girl in the green book i tango down to the smoky lobby. Sunken condos by donald fagen 93624947875 cd barnes. In his entertaining debut as an author, donald fagenmusician, songwriter, and. A nod to eminent victorians, a famously skewering 1918 biography of victorian figures. The nightfly is the debut studio album by american singersongwriter donald fagen. Born in new jersey, jewish i didnt realise in 1947 he seems to have gravitated to jazz very much against the grain. Fagen was previously best known for his work in the group steely dan, with whom he enjoyed a successful career in the 1970s.
If you are not a talent buyer, we are unable to provide donald fagen manager or management contact information. Donald fagen just being honest in new book the steely. In the interview, fagen didnt rule out the possibility that he would one day reunite with steely coleadercosongwriter walter becker, but neglected to mention that he had. Icets ice reveals the real hustler behind the fake cop july 11, 20. Steely dan singer donald fagen just being honest in new book. A witty, candid, sharply written memoir by the cofounder of steely dan in his entertaining debut as an author, donald fagenmusician, songwriter, and cofounder of steely danreveals the cultural figures and currents that shaped his artistic sensibility, as well as offering a look at his college days and a hilarious account of life on the road. He is a graduate of bard college, where he met musician walter becker, with whom he formed steely dan.
Donald jay fagen born january 10, 1948 is an american musician best known as the cofounder, lead singer, cosongwriter, and keyboardist of the band steely dan, formed in the early 1970s. The tragic element of sunken condos is that it seems devoid of anything autobiographical in nature, and i for one have always looked to both donald fagen and walter becker to be the subversive elements in my life at a time when we needed them most. New frontier from the lp the nightfly file under ae absolutely essential. Steely dan donald fagens new book, eminent hipsters. In eminent hipsters, donald fagen begins with tales about his early years in steely dan, but halfway through, his book becomes a cranky account of being on the road for a recent summer. A few weeks ago, i got an advance copy of eminent hipsters, a new book written by donald fagen, who is best known as the cofounder of jazz rock group steely dan. Half of steely dan, whose solo work continued his former bands style with intricately detailed, carefully constructed and arranged pop songs.
The grain being itsy bitsy teeny weeny polka dot bikini and money. Sunken condos doesnt ease on its groove, the way the otherwise excellent morph the cat did. Buy donald fagens album titled kamakiriad to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to. T his book is a piece of pure bliss, and its not even the book i thought or hoped it would be. Donald is related to ryan d fagen and chelsea v fagen v as well as 5 additional people. Let us turn to the latter half of fagens newly released book, eminent hipsters, which is given over to. He is, after all, a creative force behind steely dan, one of rock musics most quirky but literate bands. Donald presents a group of vivid set pieces in his. He is a graduate of bard college, where he met musician walter becker and started a musical. Paul shaffer is joined by donald fagen of steely dan. Steely dan frontman donald fagen was arrested at his new york city home monday night after a physical altercation with his wife. The song was released as the second single from the album in january 1983 through warner bros. Steely dan will perform a sixnight residency at nycs beacon theater starting october 15, 2019. It was the thrill of the chase and that whole idea of traveling to some distant vista.
The young fagen was the rabbis only student in 1961. But for the unvarnished thoughts of an iconic rock stalwart, decades into a successful career. That same year, donald became the first bar mitzvah at the brandnew synagogue his father helped establish. Ever wonder what the typical rock star is thinking about on stage.
Terrence antonio jameschicago tribune ever wonder what the typical rock star is thinking about on stage. Steely dans donald fagen writes a hipster memoir the. While we waited for donald fagen and walter becker the founding members of the dan to emerge for the main event, the core band got ready on the dimly lit. Michael mcdonalds latest album is ultimate collection here. Coming soon new releases nook book bundles nook daily find nook foreign language. Steely dan singer donald fagen just being honest in new. Produced by gary katz, it was released october 1, 1982 by warner bros. Eminent hipsters, by donald fagen of steely dan the. Steely dans donald fagen discusses his influences new. In new book donald fagen lets his thoughts roam and theyre not all kind by christopher borrelli chicago tribune donald fagen of the band steely dan has a new book and tour diary, eminent hipsters. He has also released four albums as a solo artist and in 2001 was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. In eminent hipsters, musician and songwriter donald fagen, best known as the cofounder of the rock band steely dan, presents an autobiographical portrait that touches on everything from the cultural figures that mattered the most to him as a teenager, to his years in the late 1960s at bard college, to a hilarious account of a recent tour he made with boz scaggs and michael mcdonald.