"Cousin Dupree" is a song by Steely Dan from their 2000 album Two Against Nature. The song describes the desire a young man (Dupree) has for his attractive cousin. In 2001 the song won a Grammy Award for best pop performance by a duo or group
In July 2006, Steely Dan posted a humorous letter on their website, saying that Owen Wilson's film You, Me, and Dupree, is stolen from their song. The film is about a house guest who overstays his welcome. O...
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Cousin Dupree
Music
Composer
Walter Becker
Walter Carl Becker (born February 20, 1950 in Queens, New York) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the co-founder,...
Donald Fagen
Donald Jay Fagen (born January 10, 1948) is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the co-founder, lead singer, and the principal songwriter (along...
Award-Winning Work
Awards Won:
| Year | Award | Award Winner |
|---|---|---|
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Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Winners
- 1996
- 1997
- 1998
- 1999
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
- 2004
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