The incredible guitar work starting at 4:53 of Negative Girl...

[Bunker Andy]

Who plays it? It’s a riveting miniature, my favorite part of the song, a gem nestled in the fadeout. It actually spurred me to concoct a theory about the meaning of a guitar solo, something I’ve never done before. The song tells the tale of a dysfunctional relationship of course, which for me gave rise to a question: what draws the narrator to such a troubled girl? The guitar answers the question -- they’re both very highly strung. But who plays it?

[The old geezer]

All SD songs are about drugs!!

[Bunker Andy]

Post by The old geezer
All SD songs are about drugs!!

But... but...

Who plays that little solo?

[The old geezer]

Paul Jackson, Jr.

[Bunker Andy]

Post by The old geezer
Paul Jackson, Jr.

I am in your debt, sir. :-)

[The old geezer]

A good book to get is Steely Dan FAQ. Lists everyone who ever played on their albums. Plus their life story, song meanings & FAQ. One can purchase it thru Amazon.

[smsmkiwi]

Post by The old geezer
Paul Jackson, Jr.

I am in your debt, sir. :-)

I think its Dean Parks.