Peg
Steely Dan
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I've seen your picture Your name in lights above it This is your big debut It's like a dream come true So won't you smile for the camera I know they're gonna love it, Peg I like your picture I keep it with your letter Done up in blueprint blue It sure looks good on you And when you smile for the camera I know I'll love you better Peg It will come back to you Peg It will come back to you Then the shutter falls You see it all in 3-D It's your favorite foreign movie I like your picture I keep it with your letter Done up in blueprint blue It sure looks good on you And when you smile for the camera I know I'll love you better Peg It will come back to you Peg It will come back to you Then the shutter falls You see it all in 3-D It's your favorite foreign movie Peg It will come back to you Peg It will come back to you Then the shutter falls You see it all in 3-D It's your favorite foreign movie Peg It will come back to you Peg It will come back to you Then the shutter falls You see it all in 3-D It's your favorite foreign movie Peg It will come back to you Peg It will come back to you Then the shutter falls You see it all in 3-D It's your favorite foreign movie
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Written by: DONALD JAY FAGEN, WALTER CARL BECKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Peg" is a jazz-infused rock/pop song that's distinguished by its intricate musicianship and complex structure.
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AlbumThe song was from the album "Aja," released in 1977. This album is considered Steely Dan's best work and one of the most influential albums in the history of rock music.
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Ranking"Peg" reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Peg" was one of the first music videos aired on MTV when it launched in 1981.
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Musicians"Peg" featured a host of well-known session musicians, including Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers who provided backing vocals.
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Guitar SoloThe song is known for its distinctive guitar solo, which was reportedly the result of through seven different guitarists before settling on the version by Jay Graydon.
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SamplesThe song has been frequently sampled by various hip hop artists. The most notable case is with the song "Eye Know" by De La Soul.
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ProductionAudiophiles frequently use the track to test sound quality due to the crispness of its production, laid out by legendary engineer Roger Nichols.
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Recording ProcessDonald Fagen, one-half of Steely Dan, described the recording of "Peg" as a nightmarish process citing the difficulty in nailing down the guitar solo and chorus vocal parts.
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Behind the nameThe song "Peg" is said to be named after Peg Guccione, wife of Bob Guccione, the founder of Penthouse Magazine.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Peg" remain a topic of debate among fans, with interpretations ranging from the song being about an aspiring actress to being about a beloved pet. Steely Dan is known for their enigmatic lyrics.
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AwardsWhile "Peg" itself didn't win any major awards, the album "Aja" was Grammy-nominated. Steely Dan, however, won the Grammy for the Album of the Year for their later album "Two Against Nature".
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