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The song's lyrics describe the sexual desires the narrator, Dupree, has for his attractive cousin Janine. In 2001, the song won a [[Grammy Award]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal|Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal]]. |
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In July 2006, Steely Dan posted a humorous letter on their website saying that the title of [[Owen Wilson]]'s film ''[[You, Me and Dupree]]'' was stolen from their song.<ref name="memo">[[Walter Becker|Becker]] and [[Donald Fagen|Fagen]]. [http://www.steelydan.com/heyluke.html Open Letter to the Great Comic Actor, Luke Wilson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026121218/http://www.steelydan.com/heyluke.html |date=2013-10-26 }} (July 17, 2006). Accessed October 3, 2006.</ref> The film is about a house guest who overstays his welcome; the song's title character is a slacker who is sleeping on his aunt's couch. Owen Wilson defended himself in similarly deadpan comic fashion, stating, "I have never heard the song 'Cousin Dupree' and I don't even know who this gentleman, Mr. Steely Dan, is. I hope this helps to clear things up and I can get back to concentrating on my new movie, '[[Hey Nineteen|HEY 19]].'"<ref name="Post">AP [https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/28/AR2006072801025.html Owen Wilson Says 'Dupree' Is No Rip-Off] (July 28, 2006). Accessed October 3, 2006</ref> |
In July 2006, Steely Dan posted a humorous letter on their website saying that the title of [[Owen Wilson]]'s film ''[[You, Me and Dupree]]'' was stolen from their song.<ref name="memo">[[Walter Becker|Becker]] and [[Donald Fagen|Fagen]]. [http://www.steelydan.com/heyluke.html Open Letter to the Great Comic Actor, Luke Wilson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026121218/http://www.steelydan.com/heyluke.html |date=2013-10-26 }} (July 17, 2006). Accessed October 3, 2006.</ref> The film is about a house guest who overstays his welcome; the song's title character is a slacker who is sleeping on his aunt's couch. Owen Wilson defended himself in similarly deadpan comic fashion, stating, "I have never heard the song 'Cousin Dupree' and I don't even know who this gentleman, Mr. Steely Dan, is. I hope this helps to clear things up and I can get back to concentrating on my new movie, '[[Hey Nineteen|HEY 19]].'"<ref name="Post">AP [https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/28/AR2006072801025.html Owen Wilson Says 'Dupree' Is No Rip-Off] (July 28, 2006). Accessed October 3, 2006</ref> |
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| Single by Steely Dan | ||||
| from the album Two Against Nature | ||||
| Released | 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1998 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 5:28 | |||
| Label | Giant | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Walter Becker, Donald Fagen | |||
| Producer(s) | Walter Becker, Donald Fagen | |||
| Steely Dan singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| Cousin Dupree on YouTube | ||||
"Cousin Dupree" is the first single from Steely Dan's 2000 album Two Against Nature.
Background
The song's lyrics describe the sexual desires the narrator, Dupree, has for his attractive cousin Janine. In 2001, the song won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
In July 2006, Steely Dan posted a humorous letter on their website saying that the title of Owen Wilson's film You, Me and Dupree was stolen from their song.[1] The film is about a house guest who overstays his welcome; the song's title character is a slacker who is sleeping on his aunt's couch. Owen Wilson defended himself in similarly deadpan comic fashion, stating, "I have never heard the song 'Cousin Dupree' and I don't even know who this gentleman, Mr. Steely Dan, is. I hope this helps to clear things up and I can get back to concentrating on my new movie, 'HEY 19.'"[2]
Release
The single included live trakcs from the band's American tour. "Aja" is taken from the album Alive in America, while the other two songs are exclusive to the single.[3]
Tracklisting
All tracks are written by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Cousin Dupree" (Edit) | 4:23 |
| 2. | "Aja" (Live) | 8:40 |
| 3. | "Fall Of '92" (Live) | 6:09 |
| 4. | "Overture" (Live) | 8:00 |
Personnel
- Donald Fagen – Wurlitzer piano, lead vocals
- Walter Becker – bass guitar, guitars
- Leroy Clouden – drums
- Jon Herington – rhythm guitar
- Ted Baker – Rhodes piano
- Carolyn Leonhart – backup vocals
- Amy Helm – whistling
External links
References
- ^ Becker and Fagen. Open Letter to the Great Comic Actor, Luke Wilson Archived 2013-10-26 at the Wayback Machine (July 17, 2006). Accessed October 3, 2006.
- ^ AP Owen Wilson Says 'Dupree' Is No Rip-Off (July 28, 2006). Accessed October 3, 2006
- ^ "Steely Dan – Cousin Dupree". discogs.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
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