Peg

Steely Dan

About Peg

"Peg" is a song by American rock group Steely Dan, first released on the band's 1977 album Aja. The track was released as single in 1977 and reached number 11 on the US Billboard chart in 1978 and number eight on the Cash Box chart. With a chart run of 19 weeks, "Peg" is tied with "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" and "Hey Nineteen" for being their longest-running chart hit. In Canada, "Peg" spent three weeks at number seven during March 1978.


Year:
1985
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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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Steely Dan

Steely Dan is an American rock band consisting of core members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The band's popularity peaked in the late 1970s, with the release of seven albums blending elements of jazz, rock, funk, R&B, and pop.Rolling Stone has called them "the perfect musical antiheroes for the Seventies." more »

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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.
Album
The 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.
Ranking
"Peg" reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978.
Music Video
The music video for "Peg" was one of the first music videos aired on MTV when it launched in 1981.
Musicians
"Peg" featured a host of well-known session musicians, including Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers who provided backing vocals.
Guitar Solo
The 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.
Samples
The song has been frequently sampled by various hip hop artists. The most notable case is with the song "Eye Know" by De La Soul.
Production
Audiophiles frequently use the track to test sound quality due to the crispness of its production, laid out by legendary engineer Roger Nichols.
Recording Process
Donald 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.
Behind the name
The song "Peg" is said to be named after Peg Guccione, wife of Bob Guccione, the founder of Penthouse Magazine.
Lyrics
The 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.
Awards
While "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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