Home / Music / What does Steely Dan's song "Pretzel Logic" reference?Music linernotes album music steely-danWhat does Steely Dan's song "Pretzel Logic" reference?The lyrics reference Duke Ellington and the swing era, with Fagen singing about wanting to go back to a time of classic jazz. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What does the title 'Amasrar' mean in Tinariwen's music?Next What did Tinariwen's album Amasrar represent in their musical journey?