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What does 'Steely Dan' actually mean ?!

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Speeedy Dan

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Aug 9, 2000, 3:00:00 AM8/9/00
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Hi all,

since I'm Dutch I don't really know all the finesses of the english
language. Someone however gave me a hint about the name Steely Dan meaning
something. This person wouldn't tell me what. So this is why I'm asking.

TIA.

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Greetz,

Speedy Dan

Common sense was chasing me,
fortunately I was quicker..........


Adam Keys

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Aug 9, 2000, 3:00:00 AM8/9/00
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Well a "Steely Dan" is a steam powered dildo featured in the William Burroughs
book Naked Lunch. Hope that helps, and if I have got it wrong I am sure
someone else in the group will correct me, or add more detail.

Cheers

Adam

Speeedy Dan

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Aug 9, 2000, 3:00:00 AM8/9/00
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Thanx alot !

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Greetz,

Speedy Dan

Common sense was chasing me,
fortunately I was quicker..........

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JonHey

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Aug 11, 2000, 3:00:00 AM8/11/00
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from steelydan.com (the faq)

>>... Donald and Walter need a name for their group. Since both of them were
avid readers of 1950's "Beat" literature, they decided to name the band "Steely
Dan" after a dildo in William Burrough's "Naked Lunch."<<

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