Song

Deacon Blues

by Steely Dan

Deacon Blues is a 1977 song by Steely Dan, 7:36 long, which peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Yacht Rock Songs song themes.

Top 40 hit (#19) Karaoke version available

Released 1977 Hot 100 peak #19 · 16 weeks Length 7:36 Jazz Pop, Soft Rock

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Performance tips

• Deliver with a dry, sophisticated, and slightly cynical drollery
• Focus on the tight, syncopated pocket and crisp enunciation
• Maintain a cool, detached, and highly polished vocal tone

In these themes

• ⛵Yacht Rock Songs

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Deacon Blues" karaoke

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• Hey Nineteen1980 · 5:06
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