Yacht Rock

Now you just need a yacht!?

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hello, listeners, I cannot thank you enough for stoppin' by.
It is time for another episode of the Music Playlist podcast.
It's gonna be a fun episode to day listeners, ladies
and gentlemen, boys and girls, people of the Internet. Today's
episode it's dedicated to wait for it. That's right, yacht rock.

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I just can't contain myself. Folkslet's get a going first
on the list and in no particular order, quintessential yacht rock.
Put this in your Spotify and play it. By Toto,
the song Africa was a smooth rock anthem from Toto's

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Toto four album in nineteen eighty two. It was famous
for his catchy chorus, sweeping orchestration, and exotic, adventurous vibe.
Reeling in the Years by Steely Dan is a jazzy
blues and fused hit from Steely Dan's Can't Buy a

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Thrill album in nineteen seventy two. It's known for its
tight musicianship and cynical lyrics. Hollan Oates Private Eyes was
an upbeat pop rock tune from their Private Eyes album
released in nineteen eighty one. It's driven by catchy hooks

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and a distinctive falsetto from Darryl Hall. I Keep Forgetting
every Time You're near By Michael McDonald is a soulful,
smooth track from If That's What It Takes, released in
nineteen eighty two. McDonald's signature vocal style shines here from

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the Doobie Brothers What a Fool Believes. This smooth classic
from Minute by Minutes, released in nineteen seventy eight, blends
jazz and soft rock, with Michael McDonald's vocal being iconic.
Christopher cross With Ride Like the Wind, a Grammy winning

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song from his self titled debut album released in nineteen
seventy nine. It's a breezy, care free track perfect for
the yacht rock vibe. How Much I Feel by Ambrosia
is a soft rock ballad from Life Beyond La released

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in nineteen seventy eight. Ambrosia's smooth vocals and lush production
make it a quintessential yacht rock track. Boz Skag's Low
Down from Six Degrees, released in nineteen seventy six, is
a funky track blending smooth jazz, R and B and rock.

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It features stand out saxophone parts. Baby Comeback by Player
is a mellow, catchy tune from The Player nineteen seventy
seven album. It's about regretting reconciliation, often remembered for its
smooth sing a long chorus, This Is It by Kenny

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Loggins is a classic soft rock track from night Watch
released in nineteen seventy eight. It features smooth melodies and
lyrics that fit the relaxed yacht rock mood Seals and
croft Summer Breeze is a gentle acoustic driven hit from
the Summer Breeze album released in nineteen seventy two. The

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track and bodies soft rocks, laid back vibe, and introspective
lyrics poplo crews. Love Will Find a Way is an upbeat,
optimistic track from A Place in the Sun released in
nineteen seventy seven. It's a great example of breezy yacht
rock anthem. Little River Band with Reminiscing is a heartfelt

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ballad from their Sleeper Catcher album released in nineteen seventy eight.
That's a perfect fusion of soft rock with catchy seeing
along moments. The Eagles with I Can't Tell You Why,
a tender ballad from the Long Run album released in
nineteen seventy nine, is known for its smooth harmonies, lush instrumentation,

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and introspective lyrics. George Benson on Broadway, a crossover hit
from the Breezen album released in nineteen seventy six. It
blends jazz, pop and R and B. Its, smooth groove
and guitar work are iconic. America With a Horse with

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No Name, a folk rock hit from America, released in
nineteen seventy one. Its simple acoustic arrangements and philosophical lyrics
make it a laid back classic. Chicago with If You
Leave Me Now, a heartfelt ballad from the Chicago X
album released in nineteen seventy six. It features lush strings

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and smooth vocals, marking Chicago's shift toward softer rock. Air
Supply with All Out of Love, a soft rock ballad
from Lost in Love, released in nineteen eighty, with its
lush melodies and emotional lyrics about lost love. Jimmy Buffett's

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Margaritaville is a quintessential beachy anthem from the Changes in
Latitude Changes in Attitude album released in nineteen seventy seven.
It is perfect for a laid back, tropical vibe. Robbie
Dupree Steal Away a smooth soft rock hit from his
self titled album released in nineteen eighty. This song is

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a smooth blend of pop, jazz and light R and B. Key.
Largo from Bertie Higgins is a romantic track from Just
Another Day in Paradise, released in nineteen eighty one. It
combined smooth vocals with a tropical, dreamy atmosphere. Steely Dan's Peg,

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a jazzy, sophisticated track from the Asia album released in
nineteen seventy seven. Peg blends smooth rock with Steely Dan's
signature sharp witty lyrics. Rosanna from Toto is a soft
rock masterpiece from Toto four released in nineteen eighty two.

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It featured lush instrumentation and some of the band's most
catchy hooks. The Doobie Brothers with Minute by Minute, a smooth,
jazzy ballad from the album of the same name released
in nineteen seventy eight, featuring Michael McDonald's signature vocals and
an easy groove. Hall and Oates with Sarah Smile, a

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soulful ballad from Abandoned Luncheonette album in nineteen seventy three.
It features Hall's soulful falsetto and a laid back, soulful vibe.
The Little River Band Lady is a smooth, radio friendly
soft rock tune from the Little River Band's nineteen seventy
five album. It features lush harmonies and melodic guitar work.

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Michael McDonald with Sweet Freedom a funky, soulful track from
No Looking Back in nineteen eighty two, blending McDonald's signature
smooth vocals with a catchy melody. David Foster Brought Us
Love theme from Saint Elmo's Fire, a smooth instrumental track

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from the Saint Elmo's Fire soundtrack released in nineteen eighty five.
It's famous for its lush, romantic feel. Biggest Part of
Me from Ambrosia is a classic soft rock track from
Life Beyond La released in nineteen seventy eight, known for
its smooth vocals, orchestration, and love themed lyrics. The Outfield

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with Your Love is a late eighties soft rock classic.
This upbeat track from Play Deep from nineteen eighty five
has a single, long coorse and infectious melody. Gino Venelli
with I Just Want to Stop is a lush R
and B inspired ballad from Brother to Brother released in
nineteen seventy eight. It features soulful vocals and smooth instrumentation.

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Phil Collins with One More Night a tender ballad from
No Jacket Required in nineteen eighty five, combining soft rock
with collins emotive vocals. Johnny Harris with Odyssey is a
smooth instrumental track from the Odyssey nineteen seventy nine album.
This cinematic piece combined soft rock, jazz, and ambient elements.

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Climax Blues Band with Couldn't Get It Right is a
laid back blues rock hit from gold Plated released in
nineteen seventy six, with smooth instrumentation and catchy melodies. Lido
Shuffle from bos Skaggs is a funky upbeat track from
These Six Degrees album released in nineteen seventy six. It's

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known for its catchy hooks and jazzy pop appeal. Youomob
There from Michael McDonald is a smooth R and B
duet with James Ingram from If That's What It Takes
released in nineteen eighty two. It blends soulful vocals and
up bat eat rhythm. Even the Nights Are Better from

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Air Supply is a soft rock anthem from Now and
Forever released in nineteen eighty two with its lush, romantic
lyrics and soaring chorus. Loggins in Messina with House of
Pooh Corner a gentle folk rock tune from Logins in
Messina released in nineteen seventy one, featuring acoustic guitars and

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soft harmonies. The Doobie Brothers with Long Trained Running is
a classic track from the Captain and Me album released
in nineteen seventy three. It mixes rock and jazz influences
and is driven by its iconic riff folks. There's so
much yacht rockin so little time. I can't thank you

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enough for tuning in to this episode. End until next time.
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