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Reeling in the Years

Music by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen

Originally Performed by Steely Dan

"Reelin' In the Years" (sometimes "Reeling In the Years") is a song by jazz rock band Steely Dan, released as the second single from their 1972 album, Can't Buy a Thrill. It reached No. 11 in the Billboard charts. It was written by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker and features Fagen on vocals. The song was a No. 11 hit on the Pop singles chart in 1973. In March 2005, Q magazine placed the recording at No. 95 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks. Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reportedly said that session player Elliott Randall's guitar solo on "Reeling In the Years" is his favorite solo of all time.

Release Date: 1973

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Mark Brymer : Reeling in the Years

This 1973 pop hit from Steely Dan was reprised by American Idol Season 7 performers in a setting that will instantly connect with today's choirs. Available separately: SATB, SAB, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:50.

Arranger: Mark Brymer Performed By: Steely Dan