5 Things to Know About Donald Fagen's The Nightfly
- It was released on October 1, 1982, by Warner Bros. Records.
- It is Donald Fagen’s first solo album after Steely Dan went on hiatus.
- The album is a concept record centered on a late-night radio DJ’s monologues and memories.
- Its sound is polished and pristine, typical of Fagen’s meticulous production style.
- The Nightfly is widely regarded as a high point in 1980s pop-rock, blending jazz, R&B, and sophisticated lyrics.