Countdown to Ecstasy
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Template:Album infobox Originally released in 1973, Countdown To Ecstasy was the second album released by rock group Steely Dan. The album was written and recorded in rushed sessions between live concerts and failed to produce even one hit single. Still, a large number of Dan fans hold this album as their favourite. Donald Fagen is even reported to have said that it is the Steely Dan album he likes the most.
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Track listing
all songs by Becker and Fagen
- "Bodhisattva" - 5:19
- "Razor Boy" - 3:11
- "The Boston Rag" - 5:40
- "Your Gold Teeth" - 7:02
- "Show Biz Kids" - 5:25
- "My Old School" - 5:47
- "Pearl of the Quarter" - 3:50
- "King of the World" - 5:04
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Personnel
Steely Dan
- Denny Dias - guitar, Stereo Mixmaster General
- Jeff "Skunk" Baxter - guitar, pedal steel guitar
- Walter Becker - electric bass, harmonica, vocals
- Jim Hodder - drums, percussion, vocals
- Donald Fagen - piano, electric piano, synthesizer, vocals
Additional personnel
- Victor Feldman - vibes, marimba, percussion
- Ray Brown - string bass on "Razor Boy"
- Rick Derringer - slide guitar on "Show Biz Kids"
- Ben Benay - acoustic guitar
- Sherlie Matthews - background vocals
- Myrna Matthews - background vocals
- Patricia Hall - background vocals
- David Palmer - background vocals
- Royce Jones - background vocals
- James Rolleston - background vocals
- Michael Fennelly - background vocals
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Production
- Producer: Gary Katz
- Engineer: Roger Nichols
- Assistant engineer - Miss Natalie
- Album design: Dotty of Hollywood
- Photography: Ed Caraeff
Reissue
- Reissue Producers: Walter Becker, Donald Fagen
- Remastering engineer: Roger Nichols
- Reissue design: Red Herring Design, New York City
- Consultant: Daniel Levitin
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External link
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Charts
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Pop Albums | 35 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | "My Old School" | Pop Singles | 63 |
| 1973 | "Show Biz Kids " | Pop Singles | 61 |