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Masterclasses from Steely Dan and Toto

Two intricate albums feature, one loved more by critics than the other, as Johnnie and David examine Steely Dan's third album Pretzel Logic from 1974 and Toto IV from 1982.

Two intricate albums tonight, both made by perfectionists, but one more loved by critics than the other.

Johnnie and David examine Steely Dan's jazz influenced and intriguing third album Pretzel Logic from 1974 and the 'go-to' studio musicians Toto and their collection of massively radio friendly songs on Toto IV from 1982.

David reveals some interesting facts about Barrytown, the most perfect pause in pop and Toto's collective cv.

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Horace Silver

    Song For My Father

    • BMW 1998 Calendar CD.
    • EMI Premium.
    • 6.
  • Steely Dan

    Through With Buzz

    • Pretzel Logic.
    • MCA Records.
    • 007.
  • Steely Dan

    Parker’s Band

    • Pretzel Logic.
    • MCA Records.
    • 006.
  • Steely Dan

    Rikki Don't Lose That Number

    • A Decade Of Steely Dan.
    • MCA.
  • Steely Dan

    East St Louis Toodle-Oo

    • A Decade Of Steely Dan.
    • MCA.
  • Steely Dan

    Pretzel Logic

    • Pretzel Logic.
    • MCA Records.
    • 008.
  • Steely Dan

    Barrytown

    • Pretzel Logic.
    • MCA Records.
    • 004.
  • Toto

    Rosanna

    • Walk On - Hits From The Last 2 Decade.
    • Columbia.
  • Toto

    I Won't Hold You Back

    • Sampled 3 (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
  • Toto

    Lovers in the Night

    • Toto IV.
    • Columbia.
    • 007.
  • Toto

    Africa

    • Toto IV.
    • Columbia.
    • 010.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 20 Feb 2014 22:00
  • Thu 11 Jun 2015 22:00