Steely Dan ~ Peg 1977 Disco Purrfection Version

I was in my last year of high school when Aja was released. I had been following Steely Dan for years..."Reeling In The Years" was the first, but "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" and "Do It Again" became summer favorites of mine. They were primarily a studio band, perfectionists who crafted jazz funk concoctions that tended towards dance pop. I first heard "Peg" on American Bandstand, which was always on Saturdays around noon or so, I was a rabid fan of Dick Clark. There is a documentary film on the making of "Aja" that tears apart each layer and track to expose the intricacies of harmonies, be it vocal or instrumental. Its intensely fascinating to hear how each individual part makes up the finished product.

[@ilovethetampabaylightning92]

Great music from a great decade, when songwriters knew how to tell a story with their music. Now it's all crap.

[@washday2223]

brings childhood memories back.......Wash j

[@Italianoboy1gmail]

Vic morrow Combat, grew up with it man, RIP Vic morrow, be good!!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🐘🐼🐬🐕🐳🐴🐺

[@kingjulianne1]

Vic Morrow Forever In My Heart. Donald Fagen is a very special composer. This song is iconic.

[@ilovethetampabaylightning92]

Italianoboy1gmail It's one of my favorite shows. I wasn't even around when it was on but once I watched it I got hooked.

[@ilovethetampabaylightning92]

I was only 2 in '78. I wish I could go back in time and experience the entire decade.

[@purplegurl79]

I thank my Daddy every day for giving me Steely Dan. He passed away after my 24th birthday. Just turned 42 on Monday have been dedicated my birthday to my father since his death

[@brentlewis4865]

My love of music comes from my father as well

[@TheodoreKonkol]

Wow

[@mikeysuzefour]

He'd be very proud of you I'm sure ❣@purplegurl79 !

[@lchapo932]

That's the thing about GOOD music 🎶 I'm a 53yr old Black woman and this is fiyah 🔥🔥 #dabass🎸 #mikemcdonald🎤

[@933roundman]

💯🎯

[@michaeljohnston4621]

I'm heard that "53" straight 🔥

[@jojohorvath8538]

How is your age or being black relevant to the quality of Steely Dan's music?

[@jlk313ify]

You knOW that's right, baby. 'Love you for your comment.

[@tgar6663]

bass player is black, you don't have to justify listening to this, and music is universal so even if it were all white or Hispanic you shouldn't have to justify what you like.

[@sandrasgotvoice]

This is one of the best albums ever produced. Ever.

[@faybelle2991]

Yes.

[@retroray58warby98]

Sandra Segrest - Absolutely,yes! Great days for creative musicians and for your listening pleasure.

[@theohouf2190]

Yes, indeed!!

[@bennyvolance]

Friggin A.

[@dogschosenpeople]

Yeah right!

[@simflier8298]

Steely Dan intentionally created songs you loved to hear over and over again. I wish I knew exactly how many times Ive gone back to listen to Peg. Gotta be close to a million lol

[@bronxkies]

Lol same here! There was a time when this was the only song I listened to lol

[@cindipossidento5688]

Aja album is so beyond great ……. My all time favorite ……. 🎶💥

[@sailingsam3815]

This album was a masterpiece..should have won best album of the year

[@matthewclark9652]

Lost to Fleetwood Mac "Rumours".

[@susanlongb4]

And there's the difference with awards and such mainstream acceptance, of course not to disparage the Mac. Sometimes the lack of those things says alot.

[@v-town1980]

@@susanlongb4 come on, though... Rumours was/is hard to beat. Nowadays with these lame hip-hoppers and divas, I can see Aja blowing them out of the water.

[@earlwed]

That bass line has everything that a bass player needs to know; courtesy of Mr. Chuck Rainey !!

[@reubenfinklestein4496]

Playing slap against Don n Walt's express wishes!

[@Stefanthenautilus]

@@reubenfinklestein4496 They never knew it went down...they never knew it!

[@maryjanemiles3525]

The decade when music was great to dance to.

[@danieljackson1272]

They called me Disco Inferno. I was like 5, but I had moves. 🙃

[@Sean-me4fv]

Back when we had songs

[@standingupt]

the BASS LINE--SICK!!!

[@hepburnscott5618]

It's sooo utterly incredible , bad ass bass playing!!!

[@yuljohnson6838]

The disco perfection version series are INCREDIBLE and this one from Steely dan's "Peg" is no exception!!! It's even funkier than the original version. Peg was always one of Steely dan's grooviest and soulful hits and this version makes it even more so. It brings out more of the R&B flavor that it already had!

[@DanielTrue16]

YES!!! Love this song! This is my favorite era of music and I'm only 29!

[@theohouf2190]

congratulations!

[@MadiBurke06]

I'm only 14 and 60's, 70's and 80's is all I listen to, i cant even stand to listen to what people consider music today

[@v-town1980]

Age shouldn't dictate musical taste.

[@GunnarKil]

36 now...

[@djceejaay]

RIP WALTER BECKER. GOD BLESS YOU & DONALD FAGEN FOR GIVING US SOME OF THE GREATEST MUSIC THE WORLD WILL EVER KNOW. I grew up on Steely Dan and will never EVER forget hearing "AJA" the first time on FM radio, at night in my hometown of Winston-Salem, NC back in 1978. I already knew who they were from "Reelin in the Years" and "Ricky Don't Lose That Number", but when "Aja" came out, it was something that would change me for the rest of my life. From there my love affair with Steely Dan has lasted, and it still does. Their music helped me get through US Navy basic training (1980)and during my first early years in the Navy (1980-1982) I would not have made it without Steely Dan...Quincy Jones (The Dude)...MJ (OFF THE WALL)...Toto (TOTO)...Lakeside (FANTASTIC VOYAGE), Doobie Brothers (REAL LOVE)...ELO (yes! ELO) and so many, many other groups that the US Armed Forces Radio would play every day on their radio stations. This music is timeless! 20...30 years from now, if we're still here, this music will STILL..STILL..be remembered. 💯👊🏾

[@randelthetruth.2889]

Did you know that in they're early days, Chevy chase was the drummer ?

[@captainkeyboard1007]

I regret that Walter Becker and the former keyboardist of Steely Dan have died, even though I never met these musicasters before. DJDiscoCat raised this song to a grand masterpiece.

[@virginiagrandy6198]

How can you not love Steely Dan💜💜

[@darrenbrem6796]

absolutely!

[@mikeysuzefour]

I see 37 haters of this mix as of Jan. 2019--They must be hip-hop music idiots.

[@catrionabrookes1551]

i love some hip hop jazz ..but certainly love steely dan

[@jeromecabral7464]

I was born in 1977 I first heard peg in the early 1980s still one of my favorites

[@LuisGarcia-kn3rk]

2 ways of not loving S.D. You’re a corpse or You’re Deaf!

[@williamjenningssr918]

that album Aja is a classic!!! Peg still rocks to this day!!

[@mrslibertas3977]

One of the best songs of the 20th century. Love this version.

[@carleavesceo709]

Mrs Libertas Yes man I agree !

[@totalrobot]

It's in my desert island 5

[@tonystewart4113]

If you’re feeling sad Or feel down, this song will lift you up

[@thomasp6576]

Thank God our kid’s have music like this to fall back on!We really we’re lucky

[@keithhunter9341]

I love this band. Complex, tight, musical, beautiful harmonies. Everytime I listen I hear something new. Thank you so much !!

[@dobleanchorecords]

Most underated band in history. All their songs are art in it's most pure form! Thanks for this grrrreat version DJCat 👍👍👍

[@rondeneef]

dj discocat. LundX ontario/ca

[@carleavesceo709]

I used to listen to this on a 8 track tape player in the car. Loved it and still do !

[@RaptorV1USA]

Ha... My dad had a clean AF 914 Porsche.....yep, a " starter porsche".. Weekends were spent cruising the highways and canyons north of LA ...with a box of 8 tracks at my feet always.... Shit format.... Good times!!

[@hectorfiol8906]

Peg…is a dream come true…pure and clean sound… I am 64 y/o and still one of my favorite song… The Aja record is perfection in music…

[@thisisdoc]

Love the extended versions. Keep them comin'

[@jeffjefferson218]

DOC Robbins jammin

[@tyvianc]

I'm doing an extended chorus version of this song, and it's gonna be long.

[@bigdaddyl-rob7445]

You did the damn thing on this classic DiscoCat!!!!

[@hughmckechnie5649]

Now this is music!

[@dr.migalitoloveless1651]

Damn straight 👍👍

[@ecstatickitten2811]

Better than the crap there is now!

[@chefviciousandfroggyescoba5015]

Yes

[@larrywashington4971]

Unfortunately something that will never hear again

[@mhoniapierre1694]

!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS RECORD !!!

[@brucegoodwin634]

Disco schmisco. This is awesome groovy songwriting! A defining song of The Dan's jazz/rock fusion brilliance!

[@freddiem73]

is there something wrong with me, I've been listening to this song on repeat for weeks now?

[@spadgm]

Please continue, this song is a masterpiece!

[@Prof_Jeff]

Absolutely not! Keep looping, my friend! This has to be my absolute favorite Steely Dan track.

[@postmodernrecycler]

This entire album is a palliative to this BS world. Up the dose and never quit.

[@satman918]

Its normal

[@pamelajones-meadows7627]

No Babe you recognize real music.

[@theohouf2190]

reminds me of a time in life when there were no worries and this music seemed to embrace me like the arms of a beautiful lady......!

[@michaelvaughn8864]

I remember my mom buying Aja when I was in 2nd grade upstairs in the music section at the local Sears.....lol That was back in late 1977

[@robertogonzalez2250]

Wonderful Version!!!

[@Day0One]

Purrfection, Indeed it is... Great job ! Loved-it

[@RemnantCult]

That solo in 2:38 or so was exceptional because they went through many iterations of guitar solos from different folks and couldn't find the right one until they finally did.

[@malirabbit6228]

Who does not like steely dan? Who does not love what you have done? The Guys would have loved this also! ! !

[@michaelgraves2764]

Dude, you just keep doin, what you're doin. This takes me back to the days, during the summer, when so had the radio on, and they would play the extended version of songs, and we danced like nobody was watchin... Thank you.. :)

[@angelgraneromorales1286]

Peg is my favourite song into my favourite Steely Dan's work!! Brilliant!!

[@paisleyprincess7996]

First heard “Peg” when I was four, in 1978z My mom was at Bingo and my sister and I were listening to the radio. I loved it! I mean I danced to it. Truly, I’ve been a fan since.

[@v-town1980]

McDonald's backing vocals...my God!

[@TheGlass50]

Yes sir

[@garnettbrown]

No doubt

[@sheltonjohnson261]

Right!!!!!

[@chandicewallace8119]

Hell yeah!!! He sounds great!!

[@ronniet71]

Love and Light!

[@rocksmeller99]

it has to be my favorite foreign movie!

[@MegaShiva1]

The song that got me into Steely Dan, that I KNEW was Steely Dan!

[@simonscholey2390]

Grew up to this Man its timeless to me loved it when i was a kid & love it now Michael McDonald Back singing off the hook!!

[@edwinmercado4802]

This great group was . Ahead of it's time. With that beautiful. Music they play for us. Forever..!👍

[@darlamoseley7073]

I'll smile now that I heard the best music playing!!

[@richarddeane8433]

Absolute perfection ! I was lucky enough to see Steely Dan in 2022 in San Diego - I'd loved them as a teenager in England in the early 70's, & played Can't buy a Thrill over & over , Do It Again is probably my favorite but this band was so tight & both Donald Fagan & Walter Becker were genius musicians .......there's nothing like them today .

[@keithko007]

Sweet! Extended version!

[@djmegamase7590]

The line up on this album is incredible...

[@jeffblack5024]

Wonderful bass. In fact, pretty much wonderful everything.

[@DJCRAZE156]

wonderful on the extension, purrfection ! thank you

[@rainsunshine7186]

A great song the 70s I miss these classics playing on the radio. ♥️

[@rondeneef]

this was just US

[@ferpaez7547]

Que musica!! La escuchaba con una radio escondido en mi cuarto. Jamás pasará de moda.

[@robertmallory3799]

Great job, Cat. You have the best material.

[@ivanalmora1267]

Steely Dan, tremendo gran grupo de Jazz rock, estilo musical único e I inigualable de los 70 y siempre grato disfrutarlo, nunca pasa de moda!!

[@darkstarld]

*Funk

[@Vejur9000]

One of the greatest pop tunes in music history. Flawless music.

[@anthonymilicich1497]

too cool ! i was 14 or 15 when i first grooved to this back in the cool days of groovyness and im still grooveing thanks Steeely dans

[@chefviciousandfroggyescoba5015]

Me too

[@paisleyprincess7996]

I was like...4. Seriously, I danced to this song with my sister

[@RonSkurat]

With Michael McDonald on backup vocals!

[@devinthierault]

Ron Skurat ITSURRFAVORUTEFOREIGNMOOOOVIE just rolls off his tongue

[@tyiingram9878]

Wow!! I didn’t know that but I can hear him in the background. I love this song and Steely Dan

[@johnohara4730]

Saw Michael McDonald at Twin River Casino in Providence R.I . His son opened for him.

[@tondajohn]

@@johnohara4730is his son as talented as well?

[@paisleyprincess7996]

Michael NcDonald. Best damn blue-eyed soul man ever. Saw him last year...just great

[@ApocalypseLater8]

I’ll never forget taking a break from the night on the W. Bank of Minneapolis listening to 90.3 memorialize Walter Becker - followed the chart success of this song as well as Deacon Blues - I think I heard the intro of this song at least 10 times that night. Musical perfection. Michael McDonald? Yes!

[@excrono]

I remember first bing aware of the depth of lyricism of Steely Dan back in the early 2000s. I was eating out at a Perkins (like a Midwest Denny’s) and this song came on. I overheard a guy in the booth next door give an explanation of the lyrics to his companions. Prior to this I didn’t give Steely Dan much thought, but after it made me realize there was more going on with their lyrics, it opened my eyes and ears.

[@ColtraneTaylor]

Like what's the depth to Peg or another SD song you can think of?

[@edwinmercado4802]

So many times if I heard this great song. never get sick of hearing this great mix music just love the bass 🔊 🎶 always put me in a good mood! Really mean it .could listen all day long..p.s great 👍 job Mr dj.👏...

[@Spartanm333]

Hi there - here with a bit of added insight again. As you say, the Dan became a perfectionist studio band although they didn't start off like that and were pretty raw and funky in the early days when they played live - Don actually played sax as well as piano ( Steely Dan - Live 4/30/74 ). This is where Mike McDonald originally joined them with his good friend Jeff Porcaro RIP (later Toto) to support them on tour - Mike can be heard at 39.43 particularly (singing a break on his own) although he is also featured on All too mobile home and others here. By the time Dan did Peg Mike had actually left with Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter to join the Doobie Brothers although Don and Walt new a good thing when they heard it and would invite Mike back to help them with the 'pop' songs - every album (even a jazz one) needs a chart hit :). *Mike also quietly guest sang on Toto songs for a period and remains good friends with Steve Lukather. On Peg, the documentary you mention (Classic Albums) only half covers the approach - it actually came from Mike who borrowed it from his idol Marvin Gaye - you could say it was a homage. Marvin could sing in 4 octaves and was one of the first to harmonise with himself in the studio - this might have started as a quick demo thing but caught on - you can here it on songs like When Did You Stop Loving Me and Distant Lover. So on Peg Mike attempted to do the same and I think the boys liked it because it was different, well it was for 3 white boys :) - I think Mike did a stirling job and it remains one of my favourite Dan tracks. Thanks for the good work again P

[@malirabbit6228]

Spartanm333 Thank you for sharing the insight! It really adds to the enjoyment!

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Amen.

[@terrymck216]

Oh boy this is truly brilliant what a remix this is !!! And I love it all these iconic tracks being remastered remix are truly staggering ! Get up and dance all day + night let's get to the disco ! Just remind me of growing up in Wigan Lancashire England playing football all day during the school summer holidays and we would stay out all day ! No X boxes !!!! This was a truly brilliant time growing up in the UK and 1977 - 84 were the golden years work cups 78 Argentina 82 Spain watching live football Brazil Italy Holland west Germany England Scotland northern Ireland super film star wars superman jaws 2 grease Saturday night fever Moonraker James bond starring sir Roger Moore legend Richard Kiel as villain jaws with his killer shiny teeth !!! Raiders of the lost ark empire strikes back return of the Jedi alien the deer hunter Robert de Nero Christopher walkden Meryl streep apolcypse now Robert duvall Martin sheen Marlon Brando war games star trek the motion picture music was brill chic bee gees Roxy music queen Bowie sister sledge earth wind and fire ABBA boney m rod Stewart iconic TV programs starsky and hutch kojak cannon rising damp porridge sorry knight rider dukes of hazzard buck Rogers Muppets happy days more + Mindy ZANU ZANU ! Robin Williams was mad as the friendly alien yeah it was great and I miss it !

[@truckerthug66]

I so love this track! !!

[@bonnieallsup]

The recording sounds Amazing love this Steely Dan song takes me back to Hungtion Beach spending all summer

[@Mike270N]

Well done making this. You've given a different side to a masterpiece!

[@sandrasgotvoice]

You mixed this very well. I'd like to hear "I Got The News" extended...that one was WAAAY too short!

[@flymast1]

Steely Dan was at the heart of both Rythim and Blues, Soul and Disco, he is a legend.

[@hdofu]

were you that guy at the beginning of the b-side live version of Bodhivasta who sounded strung out?

[@mrslibertas3977]

Fly Mast Steely Dan isn't a "he" it's a "they".

[@H0neybaby_23]

Fly Mast really due to the fact they complete one another's sentences you could say he. But it's they...two musical madmen who dreamed up amazing beauty via music!

[@jamesscully529]

A steely dan is also a certain ....huh.... device LOL

[@theseangreen]

In which case I think "he" is accurate...

[@navymiguelito]

Steely Dan was my childhood music, and took me through puberty. Thanks guys!

[@caznrod]

bravo - well done, bringing me back to the golden age of music, thank you .-)

[@jeffankton9175]

Extended version,, Yes!!!! Love it.

[@CynthiaGreene-il1fe]

well done im a fan!!

[@lourivera9794]

This is an incredible masterpiece of music. There is a documentary that speaks about the production and how the song was broken down to almost individual notes. Michael McDonald is interviewed and he talks about how he had to sing certain notes in key with certain instruments.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Great feel good track then & now 2022 . Let the music 🎶 play .

[@hepburnscott5618]

It's 5/7/2024 and I swear this song is still so incredibly fresh, tight, gets you moving, grooving, all hail... Quality music.

[@nancygreen7365]

My late Sister introduced me to Steely Dan when I was in grammar school. This song reminds me so much of her. The vocals, lyrics, guitars, drums, and all involved rock! To top it all off Michael McDonald’s voice makes this one of the best collaborations I’ve heard. Extraordinary!

[@geminilover9526]

Great jam by steely Dan...... I had so much fun dancing to this Classic, bring back such great times with old true friends.😎

[@ronaldmillsip9206]

Classiccc Steely Dan great album😎🖤

[@paulw.ogradysicphockey4420]

Steely Dan has always had their very own incredibly soothing contagious sound. And simply unbeatable lyrics. The best.

[@vincentvisconi4001]

6 years into the future this extended version of peg rocking harder then ever

[@mannymolina9915]

Listen to the bass! I get up and dance everytime I hear this

[@TyroneEpps]

This version is hot ❤ !

[@mikeysuzefour]

Donald Fagen sells this song so sweetly--Thanks again DJ Disco Cat Man for helping me find these 'mix' classics!

[@ronaldmillsip9206]

Remember back in the day Philly I loved this song classiccc jawnnn😎🌉🎵🎵🎵💙🎧

[@djmegamase7590]

I pulled a 10 hour shift and I could not get this song out of my head the whole shift.... And I did not mind at all.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

Steely Dan was my first favorite musical producer. Your remastering of "Peg" is as grand as the rest of your works become.💙

[@tonystewart4113]

This is my second favorite from SD, great jam session

[@fernandorodriguezrealestat8463]

The jam! I'm shaking a leg about now ... Still listening 2020

[@JohnShields-xx1yk]

1976 16 my first job, first paycheck I bought steelys the royal scam and played it on the record player a thousand times.

[@donatastabile693]

Simply Amazing, perfection !

[@deacon711]

I bought the Aja album for $5 at a second hand record store downtown San Diego at the age of 19 , because my friend kept playing "Eye Know "by De LA Soul. I effectively proved that the saxophone riff was sampled from Peg. Fast forward to 2021, Fillmore district in San Francisco I'm with my daughter in "Restored Vinyl Record store" paying $30 for the same album I never saw again after loaning it to my friend. This rant brought to by Scotch whiskey and memories.

[@LaidbackFred]

These tracks need to be purchasable

[@drjwbriand]

a collection of some of the best studio guys ever who would just get together every now and then to make fantastic grooves! one of the tightest groups ever!

[@rogerleon9325]

I cant believe this song is that old I was 17 only listening disco only but when I start playing guitar and piano I play this song now I cant stay away from any performance with friends or work without playing this song Love it thank you Walter who is indulging God with his composition and magic guitar Donald for keeping the band alive...lot of years ..my best wishes to Steely Dan

[@michaelbrown2220]

Groovy, DC! Stone cold groovy!

[@cyclesgoff9768]

😍 what’s not to love here. Thanks for uploading dude.👍🏻

[@darrelvela7105]

Absolutely the classiest of classic rock was Steel Dan. Don't forget the Purdie shuffle in this song. He was a soul brother who gave R&B a kick and a boot on the drums during the actual recording sessions of Steely Dan music!

[@bradmicheallyerla3134]

This song is timeless and seems new everytime,it anchors amazing childhood memories

[@philiptucci2458]

Magnificent Masterpiece, very beautiful piece of music

[@kimharrison578]

phenominal duo. major hugs!!

[@ricardosanchez4112]

2023 and still listening to my old school music, it brings back memories.

[@62chucky]

That awesome background vocal by Michael McDonald!!!! those vocal parts/chords. Steely Dan was..lol...many band members, assorted session musicians...Becker/Fagen, work magic.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

Don’t forget Bernard “Purdy Shuffle” Purdy

[@jeffreychandler8666]

I was in college when this first came to my ears. I immediately was drawn to it, and since that era is in the pass, I still occasionally will play the album version. Classic "ROCK" that will never become antiquated !!!

[@d.l.redman5588]

DJDiscoCatV2 you have the best mixes. You are a true artist!