The Nightfly

Editorial Reviews
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Donald Fagen's 1982 solo debut extends the sleek, smart pop craft of his work with Steely Dan into the realm of the concept album, taking the Dan's penchant for intricate plotting, evocative narrative voices, and allusive imagery to the logical next step. Fagen's connective thread is futurist nostalgia for the "New Frontier" as anticipated from the prosperous vantage point of late-'50s America. He romanticizes a brave new world of technology in the sultry diorama of "I.G.Y.," celebrating the coming glories of the Atomic Age. He then filters that view through his own suburban adolescence--a would-be seduction in a fallout shelter, the siren song of a graveyard-shift jazz DJ, a not-quite-hard-boiled noir adventure ("The Goodbye Look") that borrows its title from an early '60s Ross MacDonald mystery. Song for song, the set's a stunner and stands apart from Steely Dan thanks to a unique, poignant romanticism embodied in Fagen's yearning "Maxine" and a creamy update of Dion & the Belmonts' "Ruby Baby." --Sam Sutherland

Tracks:

I.G.Y.
Green Flower Street
Ruby Baby
Maxine
New Frontier
The Nightfly
The Goodbye Look
Walk Between Raindrops

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Donald Fagen's 1982 solo debut extends the sleek, smart pop craft of his work with Steely Dan into the realm of the concept album, taking the Dan's penchant for intricate plotting, evocative narrative voices, and allusive imagery to the logical next step. Fagen's connective thread is futurist nostalgia for the "New Frontier" as anticipated from the prosperous vantage point of late-'50s America. He romanticizes a brave new world of technology in the sultry diorama of "I.G.Y.," celebrating the coming glories of the Atomic Age. He then filters that view through his own suburban adolescence--a would-be seduction in a fallout shelter, the siren song of a graveyard-shift jazz DJ, a not-quite-hard-boiled noir adventure ("The Goodbye Look") that borrows its title from an early '60s Ross MacDonald mystery. Song for song, the set's a stunner and stands apart from Steely Dan thanks to a unique, poignant romanticism embodied in Fagen's yearning "Maxine" and a creamy update of Dion & the Belmonts' "Ruby Baby." --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

A Classic without dispute.......2007-05-18

Maxine. Walk Between the Raindrops. The Goodbye Look. The Nightfly.
One day we'll wake up, make love, until then...try to hang on, Maxine.

Welcome to the Fagen Train.......2007-04-14

Ok, let me just start by saying-wow! I don't care who you are or what kind of music you're into, you need to check this CD out.
I didn't think it could get any better than the wonderful sound of Steely Dan, but when Donald Fagen set out to create his first solo album released in 1982, I was proven wrong. This compilation of 8 cool Fagen beats is irresistable, and what a great image for an album look-late night DJ playing these jazzy bits all night long, aka "The Nightfly". I guess Fagen himself summed it up best, "The songs on this album represent certain fantasies that might have been entertained by a young man growing up in the remote suburbs of a Northeastern city during the late 50's and early 60's, I. E., one of my general height, weight and build."
This masterpiece begins with "I.G.Y."(International Geophysical Year). Of all the songs I've ever heard, this one's got one of the coolest, jazziest tunes, with key synthesizers and upbeat lyrics. This song's got such a jaunty little tune, you almost don't need the lyrics, but of course they're great. Definitely my favorite track.
The tempo picks up slightly with "Green Flower Street", and then drops down for jazzy interludes of "Ruby Baby" and "Maxine". "New Frontier" is fast paced, setting the tone for flagship, "The Nightfly". Here Fagen entertains the fantasy of an independent radio station, late night 'WJAZ, with jazz and conversation.' "The Goodbye Look" is a close second favorite of mine vying for attention with xylophones straight out of Havana, and another archanic story brought to you by Fagen's keen ability to write intriguing lyrics. The Nightfly is wrapped up with upbeat "Walk Between Raindrops" who's 1950's makeup is uncharacteristic of Fagen but great fun.
All in all, this is a CD which just can't be passed up. It only contains 8 tracks, but these are so good that you don't need more. And don't be fooled by this album's debut year either, its way before it's time and simply one of the best albums I've ever heard. It needs to be checked out!

Unequivocally...the BEST album ever recorded!.......2007-04-13

Quite simply, fellow aficianadoes{s}....This effort by Monsieur Fagen and friends, is the BEST RECORDED MUSIC that, I have ever heard! This album has been lovingly and finely crafted by one of the more under appreciated, aural artists of the last quarter, twentieth century! Nightfly, should be required listening for anyone even remotely concerned with audio; just to "show 'em HOW IT'S DONE!" Bravo, Donald,...BRAVO!

Steely Donald takes on 1950's Americana.......2007-03-20

The Nightfly marked Donald Fagen's return to the recording studio following the post-Gaucho Steely Dan breakup. The overall sound is very keyboard-heavy in typical Fagen fashion, and his lyrics are primarily set during the prosperous Eisenhower-era 1950's. Some of the residual Gaucho sound is still present on "Greenflower Street" and the album's title track. However, most of the album sways back and forth between a more contemporary sound ("New Frontier" and "I.G.Y.") and a sound that harkens back to days gone by ("Maxine" and "Walk Between The Raindrops"). Fagen even takes on calypso in the light-hearted "The Goodbye Look". Overall, fans of early Steely Dan will likely be disappointed, but those who enjoyed the Katy Lied/Royal Scam/Gaucho years should feel right at home.

The colorful 50s .......2007-03-12

Rarely could a claim be made that the 50's, with its banal material appeal and cookie cutter lifestyle manifesto, be considered a colorful decade. Ah, but we had no colorist like Donald Fagen. Regardless of where Fagen finds himself he can swipe a bright red on the most drab of grays.

"I.G.Y." won one of the first MTV music awards. Not bad for an "art" artist who openly disdains flash such as the video network. With Fagen's knack for invigorating stage characters, artfully tying a nice musical bow through threading a concept among a series of songs, no medium could overlook the appeal of " The Nightfly", offered in an era where thought was not part of the musical equation.

Fagen cannot be suppressed. His contribution to Steely Dan is evident with this first solo outing, evident that Fagen is a genius at crafting songs that play like events, scenes from a production, all coming together for a satisfying conclusion. Children of the 1950s had to plumb the depths of their creativity to produce images beyond " Leave It to Beaver". No problem for Don Fagen. Always with an eye on the future, Fagen revisits his childhood fantasies about how the events predicted might play out in an imagined adulthood. Hindsight lends these songs even more flavor as " The New Frontier" is explored for glimmers of light amid dire prophesies. Eternally romatic ( in a skewed way), Fagen croons away about the love interests that pepper the journey, most poetically on "Maxine".

Twenty five years on this music stands up as a timeless slice of Americana, Fagen style.

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NIGHT FLY Has Flown?

Donald Fagen The Nightfly Dual Disc

Manufacturer: Warner Bros.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000FIUPA2

Product Description

One Disc. Two Experiences. CD Side: 1. I.G.Y. 2. Green Flower Street 3. Ruby Baby 4. Maxine 5. New Frontier 6. The Nightfly 7. The Goodbye Look 8. Walk Between Raindrops DVD Side: All Songs in 5.1 Multichannel Surround Sound Advanced Resolution Audio For DVD-A Players Lyrics To All Songs "New Frontier" Video Web Link This DualDisc is designed to play in standard DVD and CD players, but it may not play on certain car, slot-load players & megadisc changers.

Customer Reviews:

NIGHT FLY Has Flown?.......2007-06-14

I sure wish I knew what this product is. I've looked everywhere for it, but no one seems to know of a dual disk on this title. Was this a limited edition?

NIGHT FLY would be a prime candidate for a dual disk edition with 5.1 surround and all that noise, because it is a solid and layered recording. So I would alert the record company to make this more widely available or give us more information as to how we could get it!!

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Nightfly
Mike del Ferro
Manufacturer: Pony Canyon Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000UN32W
Release Date: 2003-12-29

Tracks:

L'Amant
Secret Love
When You Wish Upon a Star
Night and Day
I Fall in Love Too Easily
What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life
Someday My Prince Will Come
Watch What Happens
Smile
What a Wonderful World

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The Nightfly
Donald Fagen
Manufacturer: Wea/Warner
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EMH60Q
Release Date: 2007-01-29

Tracks:

I.G.Y.
Green Flower Street
Ruby Baby
Maxine
New Frontier
Nightfly
Goodbye Look
Walk Between Raindrops
New Frontier [Video][*][Multimedia Track]

Album Details

Same as USA Version.

Fat Stewsday - Mardi Gras from Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar

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Fat Stewsday - Mardi Gras from Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar
Delicious Blues Stew
Manufacturer: Nightfly Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008IP0P
Release Date: 2003-02-04

Tracks:

Checkin' Up On My Baby
Big Chief
Cal Daniels
Congo Square
Mardi Gras Mambo
You Are My Sunshine
Carnival Time
They All Asked For You
Saints Go Marchin' In

Album Description

Madi Gras party music!

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The Apple Pie Conspiracy
Homemade Water
Manufacturer: Nightfly
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000KNF2EQ

Product Description

A refreshing blend of groove, jazz, country, reggae, classic rock and 70's soul. Arriving in Nashville by way of Bowling Green, KY., Homemade Water features notable percussionist Tom Larson, who teams with bassist Kyle Hopkins to lay down a solid rhythmic foundation. Add to that Aaron Joyce's Jerry Garcia-esque guitar leads and Jody Duvall's skillful songwriting, and you've go a pleasant sound that goes down like a tall, cool drink on a sweltering summer day. 1. Outback Shack 2. Dream On 3. Needin' A Change 4. Walk Away 5. Allegro 6. But Anyway 7. Forever And A Day 8. Average Joe 9. Comfort Zone 10. Apples 11. I Wrote This For You 12. Crystal 13. Muddy Possum

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A Floor Burnin Trance Tune

Nightfly
Blank & Jones
Manufacturer: Konto
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TKCO
Release Date: 2000-04-17

Tracks:

The Nightfly - Short Cut
The Nightfly - Original Mix
The Nightfly - Transa Remix
The Nightfly - Sunbeam Remix
The Nightfly - Headcleaner Remix

Customer Reviews:

A Floor Burnin Trance Tune.......2000-06-11

Blank & Jones also know as Gorgeous have created another sure to be hit Progressive Trance masterpiece. The duo have kept with their singnature sound. This track has already hit number one on the German dance charts. If you like Cream or After Love your gonna like this. Blank & Jones gives you two mixes on this single. Plus a not to be missed remix by the Sunbeam Dj team and Headcleaner & Transa Remixs. The Nightfly is burnin up the dance floors in europe. Not to be missed! Plus look for their new lp "Dj Culture". Very similar to the In Da Mix LP. You get a mix portion. Then Unmixed short Versions of the biggest tunes from the Lp.

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Live at Blue Note Milan
Nick the Nightfly & The Monte Carlo Night Orchestra
Manufacturer: Edel
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007MAKIS
Release Date: 2005-01-17

Tracks:

Everyday I Have The Blues
Strangers In The Night
I've Got You Under My Skin
Walk On By
Music To Watch Girls By
Look Of Love
Me And Mrs Jones
Wives And Lovers
Bswing
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Fly Me To The Moon
Splanky

Album Details

On this Album, Nick and the Nightfly Are Accomanied by his Big Band and features Duets with Sarah Jane Morris.

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Awesome!

The Nightfly
Blank & Jones
Manufacturer: Radikal Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000056V87
Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

The Nightfly (Short Cut)
The Nightfly (DJ Jean Radio Edit)
The Nightfly (Original Mix)
The Nightfly (Sunbeam Mix)
The Nightfly (DJ Jean Remix)
The Nightfly (Rapid Eye) (R.E. Mix)

Product Description

1. Nightfly, The - (short cut)
2. Nightfly, The - (DJ Jean radio edit)
3. Nightfly, The - (original mix)
4. Nightfly, The - (Sunbeam remix)
5. Nightfly, The - (DJ Jean remix)
6. Nightfly, The - (Rapid Eye remix)

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Awesome!.......2001-04-10

This is currently my favorite song. Blank and Jones have the best sounds. It really works me up listening to their music and this song is one of the best.

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Delicious Blues Stew
Manufacturer: Nightfly Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005V16A
Release Date: 2001-12-21

Tracks:

Trouble
Pirogue
House Built On Love
De Con
Bayou Country
Maw Maw, Paw Paw
just Like Her Dog
Place We Fell In Love
You Are My Sunshine
The Best Thing
Wiggin'
Star Spangled Lady
I'm the Man

Album Description

Delicious Blues Stew is a Bluesiana party band covering bayou blues styles such as Baton Rouge and New Orleans Blues, Zydeco, Cajun, 2nd Line and Mardi Gras music. Eclectic, with quality original material, the Stew won the last "Best Unsigned Blues Band in Nashville" contest. The band went to the international contest sponsored by the Blues Foundation, where they made the finals, and where only one band came out ahead... The Stew founded the highly successful Mardi Gras celebration at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar in Nashville (winner of the World's Best Blues Club 2000 award), and is now playing 18 or more Mardi Gras dates per year at the club, making The Stew the band that plays more than any visiting (non-house band) act. Delicious Blues Stew features a catalogue of over 300 songs, ranging from high-spirited originals to time-honored classics in blues, rock n roll, country and jazz. The Stew delivers good-time "Bluesiana Music" with a Mardi Gras flavor.

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