Reelin’ In the Years

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"Reelin’ In the Years" is a 1972 rock song by Steely Dan, known for its intricate guitar work, sardonic lyrics, and enduring classic rock radio presence.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
albumArtist Steely Dan
artist Steely Dan
countryOfOrigin United States
genre classic rock
rock
guitarSoloBy Elliott Randall
linked to: Elliot Randall
hasInstrumentation bass guitar
drums
electric guitar
keyboards
hasLyricalTheme nostalgia
reflection on past relationships
regret
hasLyricalTone sarcastic
hasNotableFeature intricate guitar work
prominent guitar solos
sardonic lyrics
hasNotableRecognition considered one of Steely Dan’s signature songs
hasSongStructure verse-chorus form
includedOn Steely Dan compilation albums
isAssociatedWith Steely Dan’s early period
isFromDebutAlbumOf Steely Dan
isRadioStapleOf classic rock radio
language English
leadVocalsBy Donald Fagen
musicalEra 1970s rock
originalAlbumReleaseYear 1972
partOfAlbum Can’t Buy a Thrill
performedBy Donald Fagen
Elliott Randall
linked to: Elliot Randall

Walter Becker
performer Steely Dan
producer Gary Katz
radioFormat classic rock radio
recordedBy Steely Dan
recordLabel ABC Records
releaseDecade 1970s
releaseYear 1972
tempo up-tempo
trackType studio recording
writer Donald Fagen
Walter Becker

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Steely Dan notableSong Reelin’ In the Years
Can't Buy a Thrill hasPart Reelin' In the Years
subject linked to: Can’t Buy a Thrill
linked to: Reelin’ In the Years
Can't Buy a Thrill containsHitSingle Reelin' In the Years
subject linked to: Can’t Buy a Thrill
linked to: Reelin’ In the Years
Do It Again precedesInSingleDiscography Reelin’ In the Years