Charlie Freak
Steely Dan * Track #10 On Pretzel Logic
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Charlie Freak by Steely Dan
Release Date
Performed by
Steely DanProduced by
Gary KatzWrited by
Donald Fagen & Walter BeckerAbout
This song portrays the themes of compassion, empathy, and the fleeting nature of material possessions through the story of a destitute man named Charlie Freak and his interaction with a more privileged individual.
Charlie Freak Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Charlie Freak had but one thing to call his own
Three weighed ounce pure golden ring, no precious stone
Five nights without a bite, no place to lay his head
And if nobody takes him in he'll soon be dead
[Verse 2]
On the street he spied my face, I heard him hail
In our plot of frozen space he told his tale
Poor man, he showed his hand, so righteous was his need
And, me, so wise I bought his prize for chicken feed
[Verse 3]
Newfound cash soon begs to smash a state of mind
Close inspection fast revealed his favorite kind
Poor kid, he overdid, embraced the spreading haze
And while he sighed his body died in fifteen ways
[Verse 4]
When I heard I grabbed a cab to where he lay
'Round his arm the plastic tag read "D.O.A."
Yes Jack, I gave it back, the ring I could not own
Now come, my friend, I'll take your hand and lead you home
Charlie Freak Q&A
Who wrote Charlie Freak's ?
Charlie Freak was written by Donald Fagen & Walter Becker.
Who produced Charlie Freak's ?
Charlie Freak was produced by Gary Katz.
When did Steely Dan release Charlie Freak?
Steely Dan released Charlie Freak on Wed Feb 20 1974.