Backing Vocals – Donald Fagen, Starz VanderlocketBass – Abraham LaborielDrums – Ed GreenHarmonica – Hugh McCrackenLead Guitar – Larry CarltonPercussion – Starz VanderlocketPiano, Electric Piano – Michael Omartian
6:23
2
Green Flower Street
Backing Vocals – Daniel Lazerus, Frank Floyd, Valerie Simpson, Zack SandersBass – Chuck RaineyDrums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano, Clavinet – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Dean Parks, Rick DerringerLead Guitar – Larry CarltonPercussion – Starz VanderlocketSynthesizer – Donald Fagen, Rob Mounsey
3:40
3
Walk Between Raindrops
Backing Vocals – Donald Fagen, Leslie MillerBass – Will LeeDrums – Steve JordanElectric Piano, Organ, Synthesizer – Donald FagenGuitar – Larry CarltonSynthesizer [Synthesizer Bass] – Greg Phillinganes
2:38
4
Maxine
Alto Saxophone – Dave TofaniBaritone Saxophone – Ronnie CuberBass – Marcus MillerDrums – Ed GreenElectric Piano, Organ – Donald FagenEuphonium – Dave BargeronFlugelhorn – Randy BreckerGuitar – Larry CarltonPiano – Greg PhillinganesTenor Saxophone – Michael Brecker
3:50
5
The Goodbye Look
Acoustic Guitar – Steve KhanBacking Vocals – Donald Fagen, Valerie SimpsonBass – Marcus MillerDrums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Dean ParksLead Guitar – Larry CarltonPercussion – Starz Vanderlocket
4:47
6
Ruby Baby
Arranged By – Donald FagenBacking Vocals – Donald Fagen, Valerie SimpsonBass – Anthony JacksonComposed By – Jerry Leiber And Mike StollerDrums – Jeff PorcaroDrums [Additional] – James GadsonElectric Piano, Organ, Synthesizer – Donald FagenGuitar – Hugh McCrackenLead Guitar – Larry CarltonPiano – Michael OmartianPiano [Solo] – Greg PhillinganesTenor Saxophone – Michael BreckerTrumpet, Flugelhorn – Randy Brecker
5:38
7
I.G.Y. (International Geophysical Year)
Alto Saxophone – Dave TofaniBacking Vocals – Frank Floyd, Gordon Grody, Valerie Simpson, Zack SandersBaritone Saxophone – Ronnie CuberBass – Anthony JacksonDrums – James GadsonDrums [Additional] – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano – Greg PhillinganesGuitar – Hugh McCrackenPercussion – Roger Nichols, Starz VanderlocketSynthesizer – Donald Fagen, Rob MounseySynthesizer [Synth Blues Harp] – Donald FagenTenor Saxophone – Michael BreckerTrombone – Dave BargeronTrumpet – Randy Brecker
6:05
8
The Nightfly
Backing Vocals – Donald Fagen, Frank Floyd, Valerie Simpson, Zack SandersBass – Marcus MillerDrums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano – Michael OmartianGuitar – Hugh McCracken, Rick DerringerLead Guitar – Larry CarltonPiano – Donald FagenSynthesizer – Donald Fagen, Rob Mounsey
5:50
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
9 23696-1, 1-23696
Donald Fagen
The Nightfly (LP, Album)
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
9 23696-1, 1-23696
US
1982
9 23696-1, 1-23696
Donald Fagen
The Nightfly (LP, Album)
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
9 23696-1, 1-23696
South Africa
1982
923696-1
Donald Fagen
The Nightfly (LP, Album)
Warner Bros. Records
923696-1
Norway
1982
92.3696-4, UK:W3696-4
Donald Fagen
The Nightfly (Cass, Album, Bla)
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
92.3696-4, UK:W3696-4
Europe
Unknown
BAN 923696
Donald Fagen
The Nightfly (LP, Album)
Warner Bros. Records
BAN 923696
US
1982
Credits
Arranged By [Horns] – Donald Fagen, Rob Mounsey
Art Direction – George Delmerico
Composed By, Arranged By – Donald Fagen (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B4)
Engineer [Assistant] – Cheryl Smith, Mike Morengell, Robin Lane, Wayne Yurgelun
Engineer [Chief Engineer] – Roger Nichols
Engineer [Overdubs] – Daniel Lazerus
Lacquer Cut By – RL
Mastered By [Original Mastering] – Bob Ludwig
Photography By – James Hamilton
Producer – Gary Katz
Sequenced By, Percussion, Effects [Special Effects] – Roger Nichols, Wendel II
Tracking By, Mixed By – Elliot Scheiner
Producer – Gary Katz
Arranged By [Horns] – Rob Mounsey
Backing Vocals – Daniel Lazerus (tracks: A2), Frank Floyd (tracks: A1, A2, B2), Gordon Grody (tracks: A1), Leslie Miller (tracks: B4), Starz Vanderlocket (tracks: B1), Valerie Simpson (tracks: A1, A2, A3, B2, B3), Zack Sanders (tracks: A1, A2, B2)
Bass – Abraham Laboriel (tracks: B1), Anthony Jackson (tracks: A1, A3), Chuck Rainey (tracks: A2), Marcus Miller (tracks: A4, B2, B3), Will Lee (tracks: B4)
Drums – Ed Green (tracks: A4, B1), James Gadson (tracks: A1, A3), Jeff Porcaro (tracks: A1, A2, A3, B2, B3), Steve Jordan (tracks: B4)
Engineer [Digital Maintenance] – Wayne Yurgelun
Engineer [Assistant] – Cheryl Smith, Mike Morongell, Robin Lane, Wayne Yurgelun
Issued in laminated single sleeve with printed inner sleeve including lyrics & credits. Early copies have a sticker on front sleeve ("INCLUDING THE HIT: I.G.Y.").
This version differs from The Nightfly because of: - Extra price code for UK: W 3696 printed on back sleeve and spine - Matrix / Runout
