The Royal Scam
5th Studio album by
Steely Dan |
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| Released | May 31, 1976 |
| Recorded | November 1975–March 1976 |
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| Genre | Jazz rock |
| Length | 41:11 |
| Label | MCA Records |
| Producer | Gary Katz |
All tracks written by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, except where noted.
Tracklist:
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Solo(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Kid Charlemagne“ | Guitar solo by Larry Carlton | 4:38 | |
| 2. | “The Caves of Altamira” | Tenor saxophone solo by John Klemmer | 3:34 | |
| 3. | “Don’t Take Me Alive” | Guitar solo by Larry Carlton | 4:16 | |
| 4. | “Sign In Stranger” | Piano solo by Paul Griffin, guitar solo by Elliott Randall | 4:23 | |
| 5. | “The Fez” | Becker, Fagen, Paul Griffin | Guitar solo by Walter Becker | 4:01 |
| 6. | “Green Earrings” | Guitar solos by Denny Dias (1st) and Elliott Randall (2nd) | 4:05 |
| 7. | “Haitian Divorce” | Talk box guitar solo by Dean Parks, altered by Walter Becker | 5:53 |
| 8. | “Everything You Did” | Guitar solo by Larry Carlton | 3:55 |
| 9. | “The Royal Scam” | Guitar solo by Larry Carlton | 6:28 |


















