Walter Becker

Walter Becker

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Walter Carl Becker, born February 20 1950 in New York, was an American guitarist and songwriter best known as the co‑founder of the jazz‑rock band Steely Dan. After early musical training on saxophone and guitar, he met Donald Fagen at Bard College; the duo formed Steely Dan in 1971, releasing the debut single "Reelin' In The Years" and the album Can't Buy a Thrill in 1972. Steely Dan’s breakthrough came with Aja (1977), which peaked at Number 1 on the Billboard 200, followed by Gaucho (1980). Following the group’s 1981 split, Walter Walter Carl Becker produced for artists such as China Crisis and Rickie Lee Jones, and released solo albums 11 Tracks of Whack (1994) and Circus Money (2008). The band reunited in 1993, issuing Two Against Nature (2000) that won four Grammy Awards, and continued touring until 2016. Walter Walter Carl Becker died of esophageal cancer on September 3 2017 in Manhattan.

Top tracks

01
A Horse in Town
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
02:52
02
Junkie Girl
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
04:07
Writer: Walter Becker
01
Down in the Bottom
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
04:16
Writer: Walter Becker
04
Book of Liars
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
04:09
Writer: Walter Becker
08
Android Warehouse (Remastered)
Walter Becker
Remastered from the Archives
02:13
Composers: Walter Carl Becker - Donald Jay Fagen
03
Surf And / Or Die
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
06:15
Writer: Walter Becker
14
The Roaring of the Lamb
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
03:04
21
You Go Where I Go
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
02:03
20
Yellow Peril
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
04:01
08
Girlfriend
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
05:43
Writer: Walter Becker
02
Downtown Canon
Walter Becker
Circus Money
05:37
09
My Waterloo
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
04:02
Writer: Walter Becker
04
Upside Looking Down
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:08
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
03
Bob Is Not Your Uncle Anymore
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:45
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
06
Circus Money
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:15
Writer: Walter Becker / Composers: Walter Becker
02
A Little with Sugar
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
03:25
15
Soul Ram
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
02:05
10
This Moody Bastard
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
05:18
Writer: Walter Becker
06
Hard up Case
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
04:56
Writer: Walter Becker
02
A Little with Sugar (Remastered)
Walter Becker
Remastered from the Archives
03:31
Composers: Walter Carl Becker - Donald Jay Fagen
12
Three Picture Deal
Walter Becker
Circus Money
05:29
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
11
Hat Too Flat
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
05:26
Writer: Walter Becker
12
Little Kawai
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
02:44
Writer: Walter Becker
07
Selfish Gene
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:38
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
13
Parker's Band
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
02:12
10
The Mock Turtle Song
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
03:28
08
Charlie Freak
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
02:35
01
Android Warehouse
Donald Fagen
Android Warehouse
02:11
01
Door Number Two
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:33
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
01
Brain Tap Shuffle
Steely Dan
The Old Regime
03:06
09
Caves Of Altamira
Walter Becker
Sun Mountain
03:15
10
Old Regime
Walter Becker & Donald Fagen
Sun Mountain
03:12
19
This Seat's Been Taken
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
02:37
07
Cringemaker
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
05:11
Writer: Dean Parks - Walter Becker
05
Lucky Henry
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
04:39
Writer: Walter Becker
13
Take It Out On Me
Walter Becker & Donald Fagen
Sun Mountain
02:24
05
More to Come
Walter Becker and Donald Fagen
The Best Of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen
02:51
Writer: Walter Becker - Donald Jay Fagen / Composers: Walter Becker - Donald Jay Fagen
09
Come Back Baby
Walter Becker & Donald Fagen
Sun Mountain
04:08
05
Barrytown
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
02:43
06
Parker's Band
Walter Becker & Donald Fagen
Sun Mountain
02:18
01
El Motivo
Walter Becker
Tangos Y Otros Pecados
03:07
Composers: Juan Cobian
13
Dark Horse Dub
Walter Becker
Circus Money
06:46
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
05
Paging Audrey
Walter Becker
Circus Money
06:48
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
11
God's Eye View
Walter Becker
Circus Money
06:02
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
09
Somebody's Saturday Night
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:30
10
Darkling Down
Walter Becker
Circus Money
05:04
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
04
Ida Lee (Remastered)
Walter Becker
Remastered from the Archives
03:40
Composers: Walter Carl Becker - Donald Jay Fagen
14
More to Come
Steely Dan
Before Steely Dan
02:53

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  • Discography
Albums
Remastered from the Archives
(P) 2019 RED BANK RECORDS INC.
16-05-2019
Remastered from the Archives
01
Let George Do It (Remastered)
Walter Becker
Remastered from the Archives
03:04
Composers: Walter Carl Becker - Donald Jay Fagen
02
A Little with Sugar (Remastered)
Walter Becker
Remastered from the Archives
03:31
Composers: Walter Carl Becker - Donald Jay Fagen
03
The Mock Turtle Song (Remastered)
Walter Becker
Remastered from the Archives
03:36
Composers: Walter Carl Becker - Donald Jay Fagen
04
Ida Lee (Remastered)
Walter Becker
Remastered from the Archives
03:40
Composers: Walter Carl Becker - Donald Jay Fagen
05
Stone Piano (Remastered)
Walter Becker
Remastered from the Archives
02:18
Composers: Walter Carl Becker - Donald Jay Fagen
06
Parker's Band (Remastered)
Walter Becker
Remastered from the Archives
02:16
Composers: Walter Carl Becker - Donald Jay Fagen
07
Any World (That I'm Welcome to) (Remastered)
Walter Becker
Remastered from the Archives
03:43
Composers: Walter Carl Becker - Donald Jay Fagen
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Circus Money
2008 5 OVER 12
10-06-2008
Circus Money
01
Door Number Two
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:33
02
Downtown Canon
Walter Becker
Circus Money
05:37
03
Bob Is Not Your Uncle Anymore
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:46
04
Upside Looking Down
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:08
05
Paging Audrey
Walter Becker
Circus Money
06:49
06
Circus Money
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:15
07
Selfish Gene
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:38
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Circus Money
3171756 Records DK
10-06-2008
Circus Money
01
Door Number Two
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:33
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
02
Downtown Canon
Walter Becker
Circus Money
05:36
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
03
Bob Is Not Your Uncle Anymore
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:45
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
04
Upside Looking Down
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:08
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
05
Paging Audrey
Walter Becker
Circus Money
06:48
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
06
Circus Money
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:15
Writer: Walter Becker / Composers: Walter Becker
07
Selfish Gene
Walter Becker
Circus Money
04:38
Writer: Walter Becker - Larry Klein / Composers: Walter Becker - Larry Klein
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Sun Mountain
18-12-2007
Sun Mountain
01
Brain Tap Shuffle
Walter Becker & Donald Fagen
Sun Mountain
03:01
02
Brooklyn
Walter Becker & Donald Fagen
Sun Mountain
06:00
03
Mock Turtle Song
Walter Becker & Donald Fagen
Sun Mountain
03:33
04
Soul Ram
Walter Becker & Donald Fagen
Sun Mountain
02:08
05
Yellow Peril
Walter Becker & Donald Fagen
Sun Mountain
04:07
06
Ida Lee
Walter Becker & Donald Fagen
Sun Mountain
03:39
07
Any World
Walter Becker & Donald Fagen
Sun Mountain
03:41
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Tangos Y Otros Pecados
℗ 2006 ALLMUSICA Musikverlag
03-02-2006
Tangos Y Otros Pecados
01
El Motivo
Walter Becker
Tangos Y Otros Pecados
03:07
Composers: Juan Cobian
02
Jacinto Chiclana (Radio Version)
Walter Becker
Tangos Y Otros Pecados
02:46
Composers: Piazzolla
03
Nostalgias (Radio Version)
Walter Becker
Tangos Y Otros Pecados
03:39
Composers: Juan Cobian
04
El Dia Que Me Quieras (Radio Version)
Walter Becker
Tangos Y Otros Pecados
03:34
Composers: Gardel
05
Naranjo En Flor (Radio Version)
Walter Becker
Tangos Y Otros Pecados
03:49
Composers: V. Exposito
06
Mi Buenos Aires Querido (Radio Version)
Walter Becker
Tangos Y Otros Pecados
03:04
Composers: Gardel
07
1964 (Radio Version)
Walter Becker
Tangos Y Otros Pecados
05:00
Composers: Piazzolla
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11 Tracks Of Whack
℗ 1994 Giant Records, manufactured and distributed by Warner Records Inc.
27-09-1994
11 Tracks Of Whack
01
Down in the Bottom
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
04:16
Writer: Walter Becker
02
Junkie Girl
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
04:07
Writer: Walter Becker
03
Surf And / Or Die
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
06:15
Writer: Walter Becker
04
Book of Liars
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
04:09
Writer: Walter Becker
05
Lucky Henry
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
04:39
Writer: Walter Becker
06
Hard up Case
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
04:56
Writer: Walter Becker
07
Cringemaker
Walter Becker
11 Tracks Of Whack
05:11
Writer: Dean Parks - Walter Becker
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Splits
Brooklyn
29-05-2014
Brooklyn
01
Come Back Baby
Walter Becker
Brooklyn
04:07
02
Brain Tap Shuffle
Walter Becker
Brooklyn
03:06
03
Android Warehouse
Walter Becker
Brooklyn
03:18
04
Charlie Freak
Walter Becker
Brooklyn
02:39
05
More to Come
Walter Becker
Brooklyn
02:55
06
Parkers Band
Walter Becker
Brooklyn
02:17
07
The Old Regime
Walter Becker
Brooklyn
03:09
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Reelin' in the Early Years
12-12-2013
Reelin' in the Early Years
01
A Horse in Town
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
02:52
02
A Little with Sugar
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
03:25
03
Android Warehouse
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
03:16
04
Any World (That I'm Welcome To)
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
03:34
05
Barrytown
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
02:43
06
Brain Tap Shuffle
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
02:56
07
Brooklyn
Walter Becker
Reelin' in the Early Years
05:52
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Android Warehouse
10-12-2011
Android Warehouse
01
Android Warehouse
Donald Fagen
Android Warehouse
02:11
02
Brain Tap Shuffle
Donald Fagen
Android Warehouse
02:57
03
The Mock Turtle Song
Donald Fagen
Android Warehouse
03:26
04
Let George Do It
Donald Fagen
Android Warehouse
03:04
05
Soul Ram
Donald Fagen
Android Warehouse
02:05
06
Don't Let Me In
Donald Fagen
Android Warehouse
04:10
07
Sun Mountain
Donald Fagen
Android Warehouse
02:50
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Sun Mountain
01-01-1995
Sun Mountain
01
You Go Where I Go
Walter Becker
Sun Mountain
02:05
02
A Little With Sugar
Walter Becker
Sun Mountain
03:26
03
Roaring Of The Lamb
Walter Becker
Sun Mountain
03:03
04
Charlie Freak
Walter Becker
Sun Mountain
02:34
05
Sun Mountain
Walter Becker
Sun Mountain
02:48
06
Oh Wow It's You
Walter Becker
Sun Mountain
02:37
07
Undecided
Walter Becker
Sun Mountain
03:16
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Featured in
Yacht Rock Classics
2025 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
18-06-2025
Yacht Rock Classics
01
I Keep Forgettin (Every Time You're Near)
Michael McDonald
Yacht Rock Classics
03:42
Writer: Ed Sanford - Jerry Leiber - Michael McDonald - Mike Stoller / Composers: Ed Sanford - Jerry Leiber - Michael McDonald - Mike Stoller
02
Dreams (2018 Remaster)
Fleetwood Mac
Yacht Rock Classics
04:17
Writer: Stevie Nicks / Composers: Stevie Nicks
03
I’d Really Love to See You Tonight
England Dan & John Ford Coley
Yacht Rock Classics
02:39
Writer: Parker McGee / Composers: Parker McGee
04
What a Fool Believes
The Doobie Brothers
Yacht Rock Classics
03:39
Writer: Kenny Loggins - Michael McDonald / Composers: Kenny Loggins - Michael McDonald
05
Right down the Line
Gerry Rafferty
Yacht Rock Classics
04:27
Writer: Gerry Rafferty / Composers: Gerry Rafferty
06
Saturday in the Park
Chicago
Yacht Rock Classics
03:55
Writer: Robert Lamm / Composers: Robert Lamm
07
Drive
The Cars
Yacht Rock Classics
03:54
Writer: Ric Ocasek / Composers: Ric Ocasek
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Yacht Rock 100 Top Songs
2025 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
09-04-2025
Yacht Rock 100 Top Songs
01
I Keep Forgettin (Every Time You're Near)
Michael McDonald
Yacht Rock 100 Top Songs
03:42
Writer: Ed Sanford - Jerry Leiber - Michael McDonald - Mike Stoller / Composers: Ed Sanford - Jerry Leiber - Michael McDonald - Mike Stoller
02
I’d Really Love to See You Tonight
England Dan & John Ford Coley
Yacht Rock 100 Top Songs
02:39
Writer: Parker McGee / Composers: Parker McGee
03
Dreams (2018 Remaster)
Fleetwood Mac
Yacht Rock 100 Top Songs
04:17
Writer: Stevie Nicks / Composers: Stevie Nicks
04
If You Leave Me Now
Chicago
Yacht Rock 100 Top Songs
03:54
Writer: Peter Cetera / Composers: Peter Cetera
05
What a Fool Believes
The Doobie Brothers
Yacht Rock 100 Top Songs
03:39
Writer: Kenny Loggins - Michael McDonald / Composers: Kenny Loggins - Michael McDonald
06
She's Gone
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Yacht Rock 100 Top Songs
05:13
Writer: Daryl Hall - John Oates / Composers: Daryl Hall - John Oates
07
Right down the Line
Gerry Rafferty
Yacht Rock 100 Top Songs
04:27
Writer: Gerry Rafferty / Composers: Gerry Rafferty
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Yacht Rock - Captain's Summer Collection
2025 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
09-07-2025
Yacht Rock - Captain's Summer Collection
01
I’d Really Love to See You Tonight
England Dan & John Ford Coley
Yacht Rock - Captain's Summer Collection
02:39
Writer: Parker McGee / Composers: Parker McGee
02
I Keep Forgettin (Every Time You're Near)
Michael McDonald
Yacht Rock - Captain's Summer Collection
03:42
Writer: Ed Sanford - Jerry Leiber - Michael McDonald - Mike Stoller / Composers: Ed Sanford - Jerry Leiber - Michael McDonald - Mike Stoller
03
Right down the Line
Gerry Rafferty
Yacht Rock - Captain's Summer Collection
04:27
Writer: Gerry Rafferty / Composers: Gerry Rafferty
04
Dreams (2018 Remaster)
Fleetwood Mac
Yacht Rock - Captain's Summer Collection
04:17
Writer: Stevie Nicks / Composers: Stevie Nicks
05
Hard to Say I’m Sorry
Chicago
Yacht Rock - Captain's Summer Collection
03:41
Writer: David Foster - Peter Cetera - Robert Lamm / Composers: David Foster - Peter Cetera - Robert Lamm
06
You Make Me Feel like Dancing (Single Version; Remastered)
Leo Sayer
Yacht Rock - Captain's Summer Collection
03:39
Writer: Leo Sayer - Poncia / Composers: Leo Sayer - Poncia
07
Dream Weaver
Gary Wright
Yacht Rock - Captain's Summer Collection
04:15
Writer: Gary Wright / Composers: Gary Wright
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Fusion
2020 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
16-10-2020
Fusion
01
Catembe
Miles Davis
Fusion
05:37
02
I Told U So
David Sanborn
Fusion
05:03
03
Geneva
George Duke
Fusion
05:28
04
You'll Know When You Get There (Special Edit)
Herbie Hancock
Fusion
06:30
05
Down the Pipe
Hiram Bullock
Fusion
04:12
06
A Long Time Ago
Yusef Lateef
Fusion
06:35
Composers: Yusef Lateef
07
Oblivion
Al Di Meola
Fusion
06:03
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Yacht Rock 100
2023 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
07-12-2023
Yacht Rock 100
01
Right down the Line
Gerry Rafferty
Yacht Rock 100
04:27
Writer: Gerry Rafferty / Composers: Gerry Rafferty
02
You Make Me Feel like Dancing (Single Version; Remastered)
Leo Sayer
Yacht Rock 100
03:39
Writer: Leo Sayer - Poncia / Composers: Leo Sayer - Poncia
03
I Keep Forgettin (Every Time You're Near)
Michael McDonald
Yacht Rock 100
03:42
Writer: Ed Sanford - Jerry Leiber - Michael McDonald / Composers: Ed Sanford - Jerry Leiber - Michael McDonald - Mike Stoller
04
I’d Really Love to See You Tonight
England Dan & John Ford Coley
Yacht Rock 100
02:39
Writer: Parker McGee / Composers: Parker McGee
05
Dreams (2018 Remaster)
Fleetwood Mac
Yacht Rock 100
04:17
Writer: Stevie Nicks / Composers: Stevie Nicks
06
Urgent (Single Version)
Foreigner
Yacht Rock 100
03:57
Writer: Lou Gramm - Mick Jones / Composers: Lou Gramm - Mick Jones
07
Drift Away
Rod Stewart
Yacht Rock 100
03:45
Writer: Mentor Williams / Composers: Mentor Williams
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