song: Gaucho
artist: Steely Dan
album: Gaucho (1980)
writers: Walter Becker, Donald Fagen (and Keith Jarrett)

electric piano: Donald Fagen
lead vocal: Donald Fagen
backing vocals: Patti Austin, Valerie Simpson, Lesley Miller
electric guitars, rhythm: Steve Khan
electric guitar, solo: Walter Becker
electric bass: Walter Becker
tenor saxophone + horns arrangement: Tom Scott
trumpet: Randy Brecker

(drums: Jeff Porcaro)
(acoustic piano: Rob Mounsey)
(percussion: Errol "Crusher" Bennett)

This is a note-for-note transcription of the listed instruments on this Steely Dan masterpiece, “Gaucho”. This transcription is based on the separate stereo tracks available, which has allowed me to hear the each instruments clearly. Enjoy!

Be sure to check out the great instructional video (by Homespun) in which Donald Fagen himself breaks down songs like, “Peg”, “Josie”, “Chain Lightning”, and more: Get it here on their website.