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Chicago: The Legendary Band That Perfected the Sound of Yacht Rock admin
Joseph
Shane Laurila - An Exciting Evening Aboard...
For Pat, hope your enjoying the view...
Linda M
Rod Stewart - Have I Told You Lately
To the love of my life
Markus Etzkorn
Sting - When We Dance
My favorite Song by Sting!
Shane Laurila - An Exciting Evening Aboard...
For Pat, hope your enjoying the view...
Linda M
Rod Stewart - Have I Told You Lately
To the love of my life
Markus Etzkorn
Sting - When We Dance
My favorite Song by Sting!
Yacht Rock music
Yacht rock (originally known as the West Coast sound or adult-oriented rock) is a broad music style and aesthetic commonly associated with soft rock, one of the most commercially successful genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. Drawing on sources such as smooth soul, smooth jazz,[1] R&B, and disco, common stylistic traits include high-quality production, clean vocals, and a focus on light, catchy melodies. The term yacht rock was coined in 2005 by the makers of the online video series Yacht Rock, who connected the music with the popular Southern Californian leisure activity of boating. Considered a pejorative term, prominent artists that have been labeled “yacht rock” include Christopher Cross, the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Rupert Holmes, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Toto and Supertramp.
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YachtRock.Radio vs. iHeartRadio If you're searching for the best place to listen to Yacht Rock online, you have plenty of options. But if you're looking for a station dedicated exclusively to the smooth sounds of the late 1970s and 1980s, YachtRock.Radio was built with that mission in mind. Rather than offering Yacht Rock as one channel among many, YachtRock.Radio focuses entirely on delivering an immersive listening experience for fans of […]
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Yacht Rock Blog | News, Artists, Songs, Albums & Music History
Yacht Rock Blog | News, History, Artists & Classic Soft Rock Stories Welcome to the Yacht Rock Blog, your destination for everything Yacht Rock. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the smooth sounds of the late 1970s and early 1980s, you'll find in-depth articles, artist spotlights, music history, playlists, album reviews, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of music's most enduring genres. From Michael McDonald and Christopher Cross to […]
50 Best Yacht Rock Songs of All Time | Ultimate Yacht Rock Playlist
Best Yacht Rock Songs of All Time If you're looking for the best Yacht Rock songs of all time, you've come to the right place. Yacht Rock combines smooth vocals, polished production, jazz-influenced musicianship, and unforgettable melodies into one of the most relaxing genres ever recorded. Born in the late 1970s and early 1980s, these timeless classics continue to fill playlists, radio stations, and boat speakers around the world. Whether […]
Daryl Hall and John Oates – The Best-Selling Duo in Music History and Icons of Yacht Rock
Daryl Hall and John Oates: The Definitive Sound of Blue-Eyed Soul and Yacht Rock Few artists have influenced popular music more than Daryl Hall & John Oates. Blending blue-eyed soul, soft rock, R&B, new wave, and pop, the Philadelphia duo created one of the most recognizable sounds of the 1970s and 1980s. With more than 40 million albums sold worldwide, six No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 singles, and an induction […]
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Steely Dan: The Legendary Band That Perfected the Yacht Rock Sound
Steely Dan: The Gold Standard of Yacht Rock No band represents the sophistication of Yacht Rock more completely than Steely Dan. Formed in 1972 by songwriting partners Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, Steely Dan created a musical style unlike any other—blending jazz, rock, R&B, blues, Latin rhythms, and pop into a polished, intelligent sound that continues to influence musicians around the world. Known for meticulous studio production, world-class session musicians, […]
Top 20 Yacht Rock Songs
Top 20 Yacht Rock Songs “What a Fool Believes” – The Doobie BrothersMichael McDonald + smooth production = the Yacht Rock gold standard. “Sailing” – Christopher CrossThe anthem of the genre. Close your eyes—you’re on open water. “Africa” – TotoEpic harmonies, lush synths, and a chorus made for airwaves and oceans. “Rosanna” – TotoJazz-fusion meets pop-rock perfection. Another Toto triumph. “Peg” – Steely DanSlick horns, complex chords, and tight harmonies […]
What Is Yacht Rock? Best Yacht Rock Songs, Artists & History | Yacht Rock Radio
What Is Yacht Rock? The Ultimate Guide to Smooth Sailing Music Yacht Rock is a smooth, sophisticated style of soft rock that became popular during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Known for its polished production, rich harmonies, memorable melodies, and world-class musicianship, Yacht Rock remains one of the most beloved genres on classic radio and streaming playlists today. Whether you're discovering Yacht Rock for the first time or reliving […]
Third World
THIRD WORLD - THE REGGAE AMBASSADORS Celebrating 47 years, THIRD WORLD is one of the longest-lived Reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. Mixing in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock and, later on, dancehall and rap, Third World’s style has been described as "reggae-fusion". With 9 Grammy nominations and catalog of charted smash hits, including (“Now That We […]
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