Simple and classic.
Absolutely identifiable.
Steve Gadd's drumbeat for "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" transcends the sillyness of the song, in my opinion.
I believe it's the reason for the damn thing being a hit!
From second 1 your taken on this playful, almost nursery rhyme of rhythm.
Not until later do you have to deal with that,"slip out the back jack" crap.
Steve Gadd was a studio drummer responsable for many hits and is still very respected by all musicians and the geeks especially. (as seen)