Any Major Dude Will Tell You

Steely Dan

About Any Major Dude Will Tell You

"Any Major Dude Will Tell You" is a song written by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker that was first released by Steely Dan on their 1974 album Pretzel Logic. It was also released as the B-side of the first single from that album "Rikki Don't Lose That Number." It was later released on several Steely Dan compilation albums.


Year:
1979
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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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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

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15 facts about this song

Year of Release
"Any Major Dude Will Tell You" was released in the year 1974.
Album Affiliation
The song is included in Steely Dan's third studio album named "Pretzel Logic."
Genre Classification
The song belongs to the genre of Rock, more specifically to Jazz-Rock and Pop-Rock.
Songwriters
Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, the members of Steely Dan, wrote the song.
Song Theme
The lyrics revolve around resilience and the power of positivity in hard times.
Billboard Performance
Although the song was never individually charted on Billboard, the album "Pretzel Logic" reached number eight on the Billboard 200.
Cover Versions
Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has covered "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" live on multiple occasions.
In Popular Culture
The song was featured in the 2000 film "Almost Famous," directed by Cameron Crowe.
Critical Acclaim
Music critics generally praise "Any Major Dude Will Tell You" for its complex melody and intricate guitar work.
Recurring Lyric
The 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.
Musical Composition
The song is well-noted for its combination of electric guitar, piano, and bass guitar with jazz-infused chords and rhythm.
Fan Favourite
Despite 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.
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.
Official Music Video
There is no official music video made for the song "Any Major Dude Will Tell You."
Production Team
Gary Katz produced the song, and Roger Nichols engineered it.

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