A cover of and tribute to Duke Ellington, who passed away the year Pretzel Logic was released. The band covered Ellington’s composition, “East St. Louis Toodle-oo,” and intended to send a pressing to Ellington to see if he’d like it, but was informed he passed away before they could do so.
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released
East St. Louis Toodle-Oo was written by Duke Ellington & Bubber Miley.
East St. Louis Toodle-Oo was produced by Gary Katz.
Steely Dan released East St. Louis Toodle-Oo on Wed Feb 20 1974.