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Steely Dan

Peg

1977 · via De La Soul

Steely Dan’s 1977 recording of “Peg” is the earliest release on file. Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are credited as its writers. Also recorded by Nerina Pallot (released 2007), Doc Severinsen (released 1993) and Doc Powell (released 2002), among 40 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz. De La Soul’s “Eye Know” (1989) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Steely Dan – Peg
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Walter Becker and Donald Fagen get a writing credit on a De La Soul record, which tells you how much of "Peg" is riding inside "Eye Know." Play the Steely Dan cut first, then flip back and listen for the seams.

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Liner notes

Credited writers: Walter Becker and Donald Fagen.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1977.

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De La Soul’s “Eye Know” (1989) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

Other recordings on file · first release year

40 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.

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De La Soul's "Eye Know" samples, and carries the writing credit of, a song called "Peg." Which act had "Peg" on record before them?Steely Dan
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