Pretzel logic was published in early 1974. A diverse set, considered by many fans as the pinnacle of experimentation and inspiration of the band, which included one of the greatest hits of the Riki group don't lose that number (number 4), and a note-by-note interpretation of the success of Duke Ellington and James 'Bubber' Miley East St. Louis toodle-oo.
During the tour of the previous album, the band had added vocalist and percussionist Royce Jones, vocalist and keyboardist Michael McDonald, and session drummer Jeff Porcaro (of Sonny & Cher). Porcaro contributed significantly to the Pretzel logic album (as he would in future Steely Dan recordings), reflecting Steely Dan's growing dependence on session musicians (such as Dean Parks and Rick Derringer). Drummer Jeff Porcaro and pianist Davis Paich (who collaborated with the duo on the album Katy Lied) would later be part of the band Toto. Striving to seek perfection, Becker and Fagen sometimes requested musicians to record at least forty shots of each song.
Pretzel logic was Steely Dan's first album in which Walter Becker collaborated on the guitar.
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