| Steely Dan – Gaucho Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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Absolutely ... I came here because I've been on a kick to listen to Steely Dan lately, and I've always liked Gaucho cause of the music, but also the lyrics and Donald Fagan's voice modulation is so cool. I couldn't remember what the song was about, so I cruised this blog. I remember back when the album came out it was rumored Fagan was pretty pissed at Walter's addiction problems, so you are correct on the assessment. While others may be correct about the illusion or comparison to Hollywood or sports stars - like so many of Steely Dan's lyrics it is all about imagery. Alice in Chains and Lane Stanleys' use of this kind of imagery is the most brilliant. Almost every love song they wrote is about Lane's battle with addiction, and the girls in his songs are heroin. It is brilliant when lyrists are able to make these kind of illustrations. JB |
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| Steely Dan – Gaucho Lyrics | 13 years ago |
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Absolutely ... I came here because I've been on a kick to listen to Steely Dan lately, and I've always liked Gaucho cause of the music, but also the lyrics and Donald Fagan's voice modulation is so cool. I couldn't remember what the song was about, so I cruised this blog. I remember back when the album came out it was rumored Fagan was pretty pissed at Walter's addiction problems, so you are correct on the assessment. While others may be correct about the illusion or comparison to Hollywood or sports stars - like so many of Steely Dan's lyrics it is all about imagery. Alice in Chains and Lane Stanleys' use of this kind of imagery is the most brilliant. Almost every love song they wrote is about Lane's battle with addiction, and the girls in his songs are heroin. It is brilliant when lyrists are able to make these kind of illustrations. JB |
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