Aja
Steely Dan
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Up on the hill People never stare They just don't care Chinese music under banyan trees Here at the dude ranch above the sea Aja When all my dime dancin' is through I run to you Up on the hill They've got time to burn There's no return Double helix in the sky tonight Throw out the hardware Let's do it right Aja When all my dime dancin' is through I run to you Up on the hill They think I'm okay Or so they say Chinese music always sets me free Angular banjoes Sound good to me Aja When all my dime dancin' is through I run to you
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Written by: DONALD JAY FAGEN, WALTER CARL BECKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Aja" is a song by the American rock band Steely Dan from their 1977 album of the same name.
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Grammy WinnerThe album "Aja" won a Grammy for the Best Engineered Non-Classical Recording.
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Jazz FusionThe song stands out for its fusion of jazz with popular music, which was a characteristic of Steely Dan's style.
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Legendary PerformerWayne Shorter, famous jazz saxophonist, played a sax solo on the song "Aja.” Steely Dan specifically sought him out because they admired his ability to play “on the edge of his mind,".
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Longest TrackAt 7:57 long, "Aja" is the longest-ever Steely Dan song.
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Wide InstrumentationThe song features complex jazz orchestration and includes timbales, vibraphone, and marimba, beyond the traditional guitar, bass, and drums.
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Critical AcclaimIt is considered one of the best Steely Dan songs and has consistently ranked high in lists of greatest songs.
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Album ArtThe cover art for the album, a picture of model/actress Sayoko Yamaguchi, was chosen because it matched the "timeless and mysterious" quality of the music.
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Commercial SuccessThe "Aja" album was certified platinum and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Respect for DedicationDespite Steely Dan's reputation for perfectionism in the studio, Wayne Shorter called the session one of his best experiences, admiring their dedication to music.
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