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

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.