Steely Dan - Do It Again Apr 2026

"Do It Again" was the breakout debut single for , released in 1972 as the opening track of their first album, Can't Buy a Thrill . It established the band's hallmark sound—a cynical, sophisticated blend of jazz-rock and Latin-influenced rhythms . Key Features & Production

: The track is famous for two distinct instrumental breaks: an electric sitar solo by founding member Denny Dias and a "plastic organ" solo by Donald Fagen, performed on a Yamaha YC-30 combo organ that used a pitch-bending portamento ribbon for its unique sliding sound. Steely Dan - Do It Again

: While Donald Fagen sang lead on the studio version, the band's early live frontman, David Palmer , often performed the song during their initial tours, including their 1973 appearance on The Midnight Special . "Do It Again" was the breakout debut single