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Artist: Steely Dan
Track: Aja

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Up on the hill
People never stare
They just don't care
Chinese music under banyan trees
Here at the dude ranch above the sea
Aja
When all my dime dancin' is through
I run to you

Up on the hill
They've got time to burn
There's no return
Double helix in the sky tonight
Throw out the hardware
Let's do it right
Aja
When all my dime dancin' is through
I run to you

Up on the hill
They think I'm okay
Or so they say
Chinese music always sets me free
Angular banjoes
Sound good to me
Aja
When all my dime dancin' is through
I run to you
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Aja” by Steely Dan?
“Aja” by Steely Dan was written by Walter Becker & Donald Fagen.
Q:When did Steely Dan release “Aja”?
Steely Dan released “Aja” on September 23, 1977.
Q:Who produced “Aja” by Steely Dan?
“Aja” by Steely Dan was produced by Gary Katz.
Q:When did Steely Dan release “Aja (Live)”?
Steely Dan released “Aja (Live)” on October 17, 1995.
Q:Who produced “Aja (Live)” by Steely Dan?
“Aja (Live)” by Steely Dan was produced by Donald Fagen.
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Steely Dan originates from Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. The band’s name is in reference to the steam-powered dildo, “Steely Dan III from Yokohama,” in William S. Burroughs' 1959