Album · 1980
Gaucho
- Released
- 21 November 1980
- Label
- MCA Records
- Catalogue no.
- MCA-6102
- Tracklist
- 7 tracks
- Length
- 38:16
- Country
- US
“Gaucho” is an album by Steely Dan, released in 1980 on MCA Records. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 38:16. The line-up features Donald Fagen (lead vocals, electric piano), Rob Mounsey (instrument arranger, piano), Steve Khan (guitar, acoustic guitar), Leslie Miller (background vocals) and Randy Brecker (flugelhorn, trumpet).
Who played on Gaucho
- Donald Fagen lead vocals, electric piano, synthesizer, organ all tracks
- Rob Mounsey instrument arranger, piano, synthesizer on 5 tracks
- Steve Khan guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar on 5 tracks
- Leslie Miller background vocals on 4 tracks
- Randy Brecker flugelhorn, trumpet on 4 tracks
- Steve Gadd percussion, drums (drum set) on 4 tracks
- Tom Scott alto saxophone, clarinet, tenor saxophone, Lyricon, instrument arranger on 4 tracks
- Valerie Simpson background vocals on 4 tracks
- Frank Floyd background vocals on 3 tracks
- Michael Brecker tenor saxophone on 3 tracks
- Patti Austin background vocals on 3 tracks
- Walter Becker bass guitar, guitar on 3 tracks
- Zachary Sanders background vocals on 3 tracks
- Anthony Jackson bass guitar on 2 tracks
- Chuck Rainey bass guitar on 2 tracks
- Crusher Bennett percussion on 2 tracks
- Hugh McCracken guitar on 2 tracks
- Ralph MacDonald percussion on 2 tracks
- Rick Marotta drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
- Bernard “Pretty” Purdie drums (drum set) on 1 track
- David Sanborn alto saxophone on 1 track
- David Tofani tenor saxophone on 1 track
- Diva Gray background vocals on 1 track
- Don Grolnick clavinet, electric piano on 1 track
- George Marge bass clarinet on 1 track
- Gordon Grody background vocals on 1 track
- Hiram Bullock guitar on 1 track
- Jeff Porcaro drums (drum set) on 1 track
- Joe Sample electric piano on 1 track
- Lani Groves background vocals on 1 track
- Larry Carlton electric guitar on 1 track
- Mark Knopfler guitar on 1 track
- Michael McDonald background vocals on 1 track
- Nicky Marrero timbales on 1 track
- Pat Rebillot electric piano on 1 track
- Rick Derringer guitar on 1 track
- Ronnie Cuber baritone saxophone on 1 track
- Toni Wine background vocals on 1 track
- Victor Feldman percussion on 1 track
- Wally Kane bass clarinet on 1 track
- Wayne Andre trombone on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Babylon Sisters — Walter Becker, Donald Fagen 5:55
- A2 Hey Nineteen — Walter Becker, Donald Fagen 5:10
- A3 Glamour Profession — Walter Becker, Donald Fagen 7:32
- B1 Gaucho — Walter Becker, Donald Fagen, Keith Jarrett 5:33
- B2 Time Out of Mind — Walter Becker, Donald Fagen 4:14
- B3 My Rival — Walter Becker, Donald Fagen 4:34
- B4 Third World Man — Walter Becker, Donald Fagen 5:18
Production
- Elliot Scheiner mix
- Roger Nichols engineer
- Steely Dan arranger
- Gary Katz producer
- Barbara Isaak engineer
- Bob Ludwig mastering
- Carla Bandini engineer
- Craig Goetsch engineer
- Georgie Offrell engineer
- Jerry Gabenelli engineer
- John Dougherty engineer
- John Potoker engineer
- Linda Randazzo engineer
- Marti Jane Robertson engineer
- Rosa Howell engineer
- Tom Greto engineer
More albums by Steely Dan
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Gaucho?
The line-up of Gaucho includes Donald Fagen (lead vocals, electric piano), Rob Mounsey (instrument arranger, piano), Steve Khan (guitar, acoustic guitar), Leslie Miller (background vocals), Randy Brecker (flugelhorn, trumpet), Steve Gadd (percussion, drums (drum set)), Tom Scott (alto saxophone, clarinet) and Valerie Simpson (background vocals).
Which label released Gaucho?
Gaucho was released in 1980 on MCA Records (MCA-6102).
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