New Frontier

Album: The Nightfly (1982)
Charted: 70
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  • Lyrics currently unavailable Writer/s: Donald Fagen
    Publisher: Wixen Music Publishing

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  • Steven Mcguire Sr from Orem, UtahGuitarist/Songwriter Steven McGuire Sr. states that the late guitarist Hugh McCracken, who played the iconic intro guitar lick and fiils on 'Brown Eyed Girl,' also performed the tasteful harmonica work on Donald Fagen's 1982 hit song 'New Frontier.' As a guitarist Mr. McCracken is all over the place on Steely Dan albums as well as msny other hits by other artists. What a great talent!
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