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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instanceOf single
song
albumArtist Steely Dan NERFINISHED
artist Steely Dan NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
genre classic rock
rock
guitarSoloBy Elliott Randall NERFINISHED
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 NERFINISHED
isRadioStapleOf classic rock radio
language English
leadVocalsBy Donald Fagen NERFINISHED
musicalEra 1970s rock
originalAlbumReleaseYear 1972
partOfAlbum Can’t Buy a Thrill NERFINISHED
performedBy Donald Fagen NERFINISHED
Elliott Randall NERFINISHED
Walter Becker NERFINISHED
performer Steely Dan NERFINISHED
producer Gary Katz NERFINISHED
radioFormat classic rock radio
recordedBy Steely Dan NERFINISHED
recordLabel ABC Records NERFINISHED
releaseDecade 1970s
releaseYear 1972
tempo up-tempo
trackType studio recording
writer Donald Fagen NERFINISHED
Walter Becker NERFINISHED

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Steely Dan notableSong Reelin’ In the Years