Claim: The Nightfly the album by  Donald Fagen was released October 1, 1982, by Warner Bros. Records also previously best known for his work in the group Steely Dan, with whom he enjoyed a successful career in the 1970s furthermore, Fagen was on several music charts with the Nightfly including Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) where it peaked at number six and it was met with almost universally positive reviews including one from Billboard labeling it the top album pick in the first month of its release, calling it a "stunning debut".
Evidence: Nightfly may refer to: The Nightfly is the debut solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Donald Fagen. Produced by Gary Katz, it was released October 1, 1982, by Warner Bros. Records. Fagen was previously best known for his work in the group Steely Dan, with whom he enjoyed a successful career in the 1970s. 6 The Nightfly was met with almost universally positive reviews. Billboard labeled it their top album pick in the first month of its release, calling it a "stunning debut" and praising its "typically blue chip crew of crack players and crisp digital production."