Home at Last (song)

Home at Last is a song by Steely Dan, and is the fifth track on their 1977 album Aja. It is inspired by the epic poem The Odyssey, reflecting the feelings associated with a long-awaited homecoming.

Original Steely Dan member Denny Dias plays the guitar solos on this song, his last contribution to one of the band's songs.

Bernard Purdie plays drums on the track utilizing his signature beat called the "Purdie Shuffle".

Personnel

• Lead Vocals: Donald Fagen
• Drums: Bernard Purdie
• Bass: Chuck Rainey
• Guitar: Larry Carlton
• Solo Guitar: Walter Becker
• Piano and Vibes: Victor Feldman
• Synthesizer: Donald Fagen
• Backup Vocals: Donald Fagen and Timothy B. Schmit

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