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I had not heard of this genre when I still had my big boat. That said, we probably played many of those songs on the boat
 
getakey said:
I had not heard of this genre when I still had my big boat. That said, we probably played many of those songs on the boat
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What? You live under a rock? XM even has Yacht Rock channel. :)
 
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?
 
Chesagansett said:
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'!!
 
yeah, soft rock and yacht rock are pretty much the same. If you want to go into details

 
Chesagansett said:
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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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. :)
 
Golfman25 said:
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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Thanks. What would be a couple examples of soft rock songs that are not Yacht Rock songs?
 
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.
 
I'll pass on most of them. Gerry Rafferty is okay. Boz Scaggs is okay. The one hit wonder by Player is okay.
Michael McDonald grates on my nerves. The old Doobie Brothers (pre-McDonald) were so much better. Rupert Holmes is creepy.
 
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