# In 1978, Steely Dan recruited Jeff Porcaro for a song. To this day it remains his favourite recording

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1978-steely-dan-recruited-jeff-porcaro-for-a-song-to-this-day-it-remains-his-favourite-recording/
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T21:35:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/1978-steely-dan-recruited-jeff-porcaro-for-a-song/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Jeff Porcaro named ‘FM’ his most satisfying recording.
- He recorded an overdub to a click track.
- The session brought together several experienced musicians.

## Summary

Jeff Porcaro, Toto’s drummer, said Steely Dan’s 1978 song ‘FM (No Static at All)’ was the one recording among his many sessions that left him satisfied. His recollection stands out because the band were known for exacting studio standards that reportedly frustrated other musicians.

Porcaro said the part was an overdub played to a click track and that its feel worked especially well for him. The session also involved musicians associated with the band’s ‘Aja’ recordings, jazz musician Pete Christlieb and Timothy B Schmit; Glenn Frey and Don Henley reportedly sang backing vocals.

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