Industry Apr 25, 2026
Steely Dan's Babylon Sisters Mixing Challenge
A track that took 274 attempts to mix must’ve been worth it in the end, right?
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MusicRadar
The recording and mixing process for Steely Dan's "Babylon Sisters" was notably arduous, with the final mix requiring 274 attempts. The song features the distinctive "Purdie shuffle" and extended jazz chords. One anecdote describes an engineer arriving with banners proclaiming "You done hired the hit-maker." Originally reported by MusicRadar.