Any Major Dude Will Tell You
Steely Dan
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I never seen you looking so bad my funky one You tell me that your superfine mind has come undone [Chorus] Any major dude with half a heart surely will tell you my friend Any minor world that breaks apart falls together again When the demon is at your door In the morning it won't be there no more Any major dude will tell you Have you ever seen a squonk's tears? Well, look at mine The people on the street have all seen better times [Chorus] I can tell you all I know, the where to go, the what to do You can try to run but you can't hide from what's inside of you [Chorus]
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Written by: DONALD JAY FAGEN, WALTER CARL BECKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Year of Release"Any Major Dude Will Tell You" was released in the year 1974.
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Album AffiliationThe song is included in Steely Dan's third studio album named "Pretzel Logic."
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Genre ClassificationThe song belongs to the genre of Rock, more specifically to Jazz-Rock and Pop-Rock.
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SongwritersDonald Fagen and Walter Becker, the members of Steely Dan, wrote the song.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics revolve around resilience and the power of positivity in hard times.
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Billboard PerformanceAlthough the song was never individually charted on Billboard, the album "Pretzel Logic" reached number eight on the Billboard 200.
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Cover VersionsWilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has covered "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" live on multiple occasions.
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In Popular CultureThe song was featured in the 2000 film "Almost Famous," directed by Cameron Crowe.
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Critical AcclaimMusic critics generally praise "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" for its complex melody and intricate guitar work.
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Recurring LyricThe lyric "any major dude with half a heart surely will tell you, my friend" is repeated throughout the song, leading some fans and critics to regard it as a comforting refrain or motif.
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Musical CompositionThe song is well-noted for its combination of electric guitar, piano, and bass guitar with jazz-infused chords and rhythm.
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Fan FavouriteDespite not being one of Steely Dan's biggest commercial hits, "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" is considered a fan favorite due to its optimistic lyrics and catchy melody.
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Use in Music Therapy"Any Major Dude Will Tell You" has been mentioned by some music therapists as a song that can induce positive feelings and improve mental health.
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Official Music VideoThere is no official music video made for the song "Any Major Dude Will Tell You."
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Production TeamGary Katz produced the song, and Roger Nichols engineered it.
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