Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja

Oct 21, 1999

1h 2m

★ 6.5

The songs and story of this classic album

Overview

Aja was the biggest selling album of Steely Dan's illustrious career. It was the first album by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker as a duo. Fagen and Becker recall the history of the album, along with Peg, Deacon Blues and Josie. Michael McDonald, later of the Doobie Brothers did guest backing vocals on Aja, the late British musician Ian Dury, record producer Gary Katz and the legendary session musicians who worked on Aja also contribute. This is a vivd portrait of a 70's record that is still as fresh and as memorable more than two decades after its release.

Genres

Music

Documentary

Production Companies

Eagle Rock Entertainment

Isis Productions

Daniel Television

Steely Dan Inc.

MEDIA Programme of the European Union

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Cast

Self

Donald Fagen

Self

Walter Becker

Self

Wayne Shorter

Self

Ian Dury

Self

Michael McDonald

Self

Gary Katz

Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his students the finer points of rock 'n' roll. The school's hard-nosed principal is rightly suspicious of Finn's activities. But Finn's roommate remains in the dark about what he's doing.

6.8

Still Crazy

Oct 30, 1998

In the 1970s, Strange Fruit were it. They lived the rock lifestyle to the max, groupies, drugs, internal tension and an ex front man dead from an overdose. Even their demise was glamorous; when lightning struck the stage during an outdoor festival. Twenty years on, these former rock gods they have now sunk deep into obscurity when the idea of a reunion tour is lodged in the head of Tony, former keyboard player of the Fruits. Tony sets out to find his former bandmates with the help of former manager Karen to see if they can recapture the magic and give themselves a second chance.

0.0

Death of a Black Panther: Fred Hampton

Dec 31, 1969

Chronicles he police raid and assassination of American activist Fred Hampton.

7.5

Woodstock

Mar 26, 1970

An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.

9.8

More Bad News

Feb 27, 1988

Four years after they were last the subject of a documentary, the heavy metal band Bad News get back together again for another film of their exploits, beginning with a reunion gig at the Flying Horse.

0.0

So What

Jul 16, 1988

In a small town, high school students in their final year try to balance their studies while also playing together in a rock band.

0.0

Untitled Modest Mouse Documentary

Jul 1, 1997

Documentary about the indie rock band Modest Mouse made around 1997, as they were recording their second album, The Lonseome Crowded West

7.3

Becoming Led Zeppelin

Feb 5, 2025

The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting in the summer of 1968 for a rehearsal that changes their lives forever.

0.0

Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story

Apr 9, 2007

Documentary about brother and sister duo The Carpenters, one of the biggest-selling pop acts of the 1970s, but one with a destructive and complex secret that ended in tragedy.

6.1

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

Jun 17, 1970

An all-girl rock band moves to Hollywood in the hope of achieving success, only to fall into a whirlpool of wickedness and decadence.

6.8

Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story

Jan 28, 2020

Exploring the rise and fall of the groundbreaking animated series Ren & Stimpy and its controversial creator, John Kricfalusi, through archival footage, show artwork and interviews with the artists, actors and executives behind the show.

0.0

Fleetwood Mac: Japanese Rumours, Live in Tokyo

Dec 5, 1977

Fleetwood Mac performing live in Toyko, Japan at the Budokan on December 5, 1977. Most complete pro-shot version of a Rumours show. Very good version of Gold Dust Woman. Not the entire show but as much as could be found on DVD. This is the most complete collection of songs from this great show and in correct order of the concert according to the audience tape "stages" of the same show ! Taken from Japanese TV , Outtake Clips and the Japan documentary DVDs. 1.01 Monday Morning 1.02 Oh Well 1.03 Rhiannon 1.04 Oh Daddy 1.05 Never Going Back Again 1.06 Landslide 1.07 Over My Head 1.08 Gold Dust Woman 1.09 You Make Loving Fun 1.10 Go Your Own Way 1.11 World Turning 1.12 The Chain 1.13 Songbird

6.8

Junk Story

May 23, 2015

A look back at the life and career of Japanese guitarist hide, who died under questionable circumstances in 1998.

7.8

Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74

Nov 19, 1974

For long-time fans, this may be the most outstanding concert by Queen. The reason? It gives a perfect overview of an early Queen presentation. The material, the costumes, and the performance of the members are really great and supported by the hilarious conversational approach of a young Freddie Mercury. In one of the last interviews, the singer Freddie Mercury said that the way he looked in those days was ridiculous; many would argue. The band looked very theatrical and outrageous. That's the way that the orthodox, good old fashion Queen fan likes it more, so it's joyful to see the careful treatment of the performance and the power of the Queen sound when all the members of the band sing together.

7.0

Southern Comfort

Jan 25, 2001

This moving documentary chronicles the last year in the life of Robert Eads, a trans man dying of ovarian cancer. We're introduced to several prominent figures in Robert's life -- most importantly, his life partner and caretaker Lola Cola, who is also trans. The two prepare to lead a panel at the annual Southern Comfort conference, a yearly event created for transgender individuals.

6.0

Every Body

Jun 30, 2023

Three intersex individuals overcame shame, secrecy and unauthorized surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods, choosing to ignore medical advice to conceal their bodies and coming out as who they truly are.

0.0

What the Forest conceals

Mar 1, 2023

CE QUE CACHE LA FORÊT (What the Forest conceals) explores the invisible inheritance we carry within us: that of the family unconscious passed down from generation to generation. Personalities as varied as psychologist Anne Ancelin Schützenberger, systemic therapist Bert Hellinger and artist Alexandro Jodorowsky have, each in their own way, revealed the existence of these unresolved stories that profoundly influence our lives. Today, epigenetic research confirms that trauma can mark our genome, and be passed on beyond those who experienced it. But how do these memories get inscribed in us? How can they be recognized, overcome and healed? Filmmaker Louis Mouchet shares his own journey through this deeply personal film. This process was nourished by : The making of and follow-up to the film La Constellation Jodorowsky, An introspective dive triggered by the death of his mother and the simultaneous birth of his first child, A powerful session with Romanian therapist Cristina Schmidt.

Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja

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