Steely Dan was formed in 1972 when staff songwriters Walter Becker and Donald Fagan needed a band to perform and record songs they were writing for ABC/Dunhill. Defying all rock conventions, Steely Dans sound was sophisticated yet accessible, featuring irresistible pop melodies along with complex harmonies. Released in 72 to critical success, the platinum selling Cant Buy a Thrill spawned 2 Top 10 hits: Do It Again and Reeling in the Years.