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How did the bands Steely Dan and Lovin' Spoonful get their names?

Question #4609. Asked by Meaty.
Last updated Jul 21 2021.

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MousyDung
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Steely Dan refers to a dildo in the book 'Naked Lunch' by William S. Burroughs. The Lovin' Spoonful took their name from the blues song lyric "My baby loves me 'bout a lovin' spoonful."

NOTE: Lovin' Spoonful -- The band's name was inspired by some lines in a song of Mississippi John Hurt called the "Coffee Blues".

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steeley_Dan

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovin%27_Spoonful

[Links & Note added March 25, 2008 -- Zbeckabee]
Response last updated by CmdrK on Jul 21 2021.
Jul 25 2000, 6:45 PM
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