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Showbiz Kids - The Best of Steely Dan [Original recording remastered]

Steely Dan | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (16 May 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: Commercial Marketing
  • ASIN: B0000C8YKW
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 22,565 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Disc: 1
1. Do It Again
2. Dirty Work
3. Reelin' In The Years
4. Only A Fool Would Say That
5. Change Of The Guard
6. Bodhisattva
7. Boston Rag
8. Show Biz Kids
9. My Old School
10. Rikki Don't Lose That Number
See all 18 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Kid Charlemagne
2. Don't Take Me Alive
3. Hawaiian Divorce
4. The Fez
5. Here In The Western World
6. Black Cow
7. Aja
8. Deacon Blues
9. Peg
10. Josie
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Showbiz Kids - The Best of Steely Dan is a 2CD set chronicling Walter Becker and Donald Fagen's essential output between 1972-1980. This definitive 33-track collection features the classics "Do It Again", "Reelin' In The Years", "Peg" and "Rikki Don't Lose That Number". This is a great collection from the pop duo that set the standard for quality musicianship and sheer wit.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Scubaboy VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
Compared to some (not all) of the stuff that's around today, this double set is a shining beacon of brilliance. Messrs Becker & Fagen were not only accomplished musicians but managed to put an eccentric, jazzy twist to the West Coast sound. Previous compilations have never quite hit the mark - I even had one without "Pretzel Logic" on it!

But this collection really hits the spot. Fond memories throughout for me personally - this band were one of my favourites as a teenager, right the way up to "Gaucho" in 1980, and these albums cover this golden age admirably. Everyone has got their favourites of course - for me there isn't a bad track to be found, but I was always a sucker for "Reelin' In The Years", "Dirty Work" and the knockout "Bodhisattva" - an (almost) instrumental rollercoaster on a tune - the guitar work here from Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter is out of this world.

Disc 2 brings us gems such as "Haitian Divorce", "The Fez" and "Hey Nineteen", which anyone of my age who has tried to talk to a teenager can relate to!

Great price for a double - get it!

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After many years and many half-hearted stabs at it, we now have the choice cuts of Steely Dan's history.For any newcombers this is a superb introduction to the band's collection. There are many gems here on show that have been previously overlooked in past retrospectives. Check out "Change of the Guard" and "Only a fool would say that" from their debut album..Can't buy a thrill.Other lesser known highlights include "Night by night" "Kid Charlemagne" and "Peg" Remember don't waste your cash on all the other best of's, this is the one.Try it, you'll like it. I tried it, I liked it!
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Andy Millward has almost taken the words right out of my mouth (although I do like Kid Charlemagne)!

I would just add that all the tracks have been remastered under the watchful eyes and ears of Messrs Becker and Fagan, so that they now sound much better than they did first time round (this was because there was reportedly an issue with studio sound quality when recording the "Katy Lied" and "Royal Scam" albums) and certainly better than previous CD compilations.

The accompanying booklet gives full details of recording dates and participating musicians, which is always good to have. Less good is the rambling essay by journalist Michael Phalen, who admits to having stolen the master tapes to the "Aja" LP.

Although the Dan never had the huge commercial success of contemporaries such as the Eagles or Fleetwood Mac (only four singles mannaged to make the UK chart) their high quality musicianship, their fusion of rock, pop, jazz and funk, and their ability to write some cracking tunes along the way, mean that their stuff is still favourite airplay material - you'll be amazed at how familiar many of these tracks are - and this album, originally released in 2000 and now reissued at a more "friendly" price, is most heartily recommended.

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Best Of
If you like Steely Dan this is the one for you. Some songs I wouldn't have chosen personally but as everyone's taste is different it has to cover the range of choices. Read more
Published 23 months ago by C. M. Upton
"Steel" Control of the Stereo
What can I say? Many a journey has been made more enjoyable by this eclectic and consummate collection. Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2009 by Weaver
A good buy for fans
This CD introduced me to many new tracks having only heard 'Can't buy a thrill' in the past. Very good quality recordin and great value for money.
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by D. Gee
Show Biz Kids - The biz, kids!
For all of the dyed-in-the-wool, die-hard fan (or even the first-timer, those braving themselves prior to testing the water)Show Biz Kids, the latest Steely Dan compilation is a... Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by Mrs. T. J. Bebbington
Thorough And Worth Checking
For some this is the kind of music which punk set out to destroy. Sleek and tightly arranged, somewhat clever lyrics and some top drawer session players, Steely Dan were one of... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by pjr
A must have !
Really a must have, for anyone who used to enjoy the west coast music, back in the 70s and early 80s, particularly from the West Coast.. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2009 by Mimran
The best Steely Dan compilation ever
I have some of the vinyl originals mouldering in the attic, but I waited for years for a decent CD compilation. This is it. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2008 by Bob Sherunkle
One of the greatest bands, and the absolute pinnacle of the jazz-rock...
I hate lounge music and Fleetwood Mac style soft rock. They do not move me. So the fact that lounge style soft rockers Steely Dan are among my very favourite bands tells you... Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2008 by BS on parade
Intelligent but not smug
I cannot really argue with the previous reviews of this album. These people are clearly more knowledgable about the band than I am. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2007 by K. Hannay
CLASSY END OF ROCK
EVERY ONE OF THEIR ALBUMS ARE VERY VERY GOOD EVEN IF CHANGING STYLE A BIT.

THIS IS THE IDEAL PLACE TO START GETTING INTO STEELY DAN. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2007 by P. Heed
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