Rickie Lee Jones's 1989 album "Flying Cowboys" saw her collaborating with producer Walter Becker of Steely Dan, resulting in a polished, jazz-inflected pop record that stood apart from her earlier, more raw work.
- The album was produced by Walter Becker and Gary Katz, with Steely Dan bandmate Donald Fagen contributing keyboards.
- "Flying Cowboys" marked Jones's first release on the Geffen Records label.
- The album features a cover of the jazz standard "My Funny Valentine."
Rickie Lee Jones is a multifaceted singer-songwriter from Chicago, known for her distinctive voice and genre-bending approach that blends jazz, pop, and folk elements. By 1989, she had established herself as a significant voice in contemporary music, moving beyond her earlier bohemian image to explore more mature thematic content.
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