Yacht Rock
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What? You live under a rock? XM even has Yacht Rock channel.
I know that now, but not then. I listen to XM Alternative Rock. I like the Alt 18 countdown with MadisonWhat? You live under a rock? XM even has Yacht Rock channel.
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What exactly is "Yacht Rock"? I tuned into the XM Yatch Rock station a couple times. It just seems like a new terminology for "soft rock". Is there a difference between soft rock and yacht rock?
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Sure - where folks have boats, it's 'Soft Rock'; where folks DON'T have boats, it's 'Yacht Rock'!!
Yacht rock is soft rock but not all soft rock is yacht rock. It's smooth, feel good, with that glossy coastal vibe. Songs by Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, Michael McDonald and Toto all fit.
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Yacht rock is soft rock but not all soft rock is yacht rock. It's smooth, feel good, with that glossy coastal vibe. Songs by Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, Michael McDonald and Toto all fit.
Thanks. What would be a couple examples of soft rock songs that are not Yacht Rock songs?
James Taylor, Air Supply, America.
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James Taylor, Air Supply, America.
I guess I'm still not seeing the difference. It seems that those groups would fit right in to the "Yacht Rock" category.
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Yuck....James Taylor, Air Supply, America.
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Are you saying that you have never been through the (AZ) desert on a horse with no name, been lost in love, nor ever gone to Carolina in your mind?
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Not if I can help it...Are you saying that you have never been through the (AZ) desert on a horse with no name, been lost in love, nor ever gone to Carolina in your mind?
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Yeah, I've yet to commit a crime that required that punishment.
Top Yacht Rock songs. James Taylor, America, and Air Supply don't make the list
- "Sailing" by Christopher Cross – The quintessential yacht rock track.
- "What a Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers – A masterpiece of smooth West Coast pop.
- "Rosanna" by Toto – A staple of 80s slick studio production.
- "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" by Michael McDonald – The peak of McDonald’s legendary soulful vocal style.
- "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs – A silky, Grammy-winning R&B/disco crossover.
- "Peg" by Steely Dan – Highlighted by flawless session musicianship and vocal harmonies.
- "Baby Come Back" by Player – The ultimate smooth soft-rock breakup anthem.
- "Right Down the Line" by Gerry Rafferty – A warm, feel-good groove highlighted by beautiful slide guitar.
- "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes – The breezy and catchy tale of casual romance.
- "Biggest Part of Me" by Ambrosia – A soaring vocal harmony showcase.