On this day, November 21, 1980, Steely Dan released their seventh studio album, Gaucho. Known for its meticulous production and smooth jazz-rock sound, the album reached #9 on the Billboard charts, showcasing hits like “Hey Nineteen” and “Time Out of Mind.”
The making of Gaucho was notoriously challenging, involving numerous studio sessions, legal disputes, and lineup changes. Despite the hurdles, it became a critical and commercial success, further cementing Steely Dan’s legacy as one of the most sophisticated bands of their time.
The making of Gaucho was notoriously challenging, involving numerous studio sessions, legal disputes, and lineup changes. Despite the hurdles, it became a critical and commercial success, further cementing Steely Dan’s legacy as one of the most sophisticated bands of their time.