Steely Dan's 1980 album, which was the first time since 1972 that they had waited more than a year to put out a new effort.

Just as "Dr. Wu" is the best song ever written about heroin addiction, "Gaucho" is the best song ever written about the tribulations of a couple of gay lovers having a break-up spat.

If you have ever heard Keith Jarrett and Jan Garberek play "Long as You Know You're Living Yours" and think you've heard this sax riff (played by Tom Scott here) before, you're probably correct. I love you boys, but you stole this one, and you know it. 'Fess up someday 'fore you die.