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05-10-2018 , 11:07 PM

#51

John Cole

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Originally Posted by Dominic

holy crap! Another one I've never heard before that's great....where are you finding these?

I think that's more Power Pop than Yacht Rock; nevertheless, I had this album in college:

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05-10-2018 , 11:45 PM

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ChipWrecked

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05-11-2018 , 12:19 AM

#53

samuri8

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Posting my submission from earlier

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05-11-2018 , 12:53 AM

#54

Rexx14

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The last one possibly isn't a yacht rock song but it does include alcohol and sailing!

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05-11-2018 , 03:37 AM

#55

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Lots of Hall & Oates can scratch the Yacht Rock itch, but probably Kiss on the List works best.

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05-11-2018 , 06:05 AM

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owster

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OBV

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05-11-2018 , 01:06 PM

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05-11-2018 , 06:49 PM

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05-11-2018 , 07:05 PM

#59

ReasonableGuy

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Is this too mellow?

The mention of Steve Winwood brought it to mind.

If that one's too long/slow, try this one.

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05-11-2018 , 07:59 PM

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mendicant loafer

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05-11-2018 , 08:52 PM

#61

REDeYeS00

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i honestly have never heard of 'yacht rock', but so far the songs in the thread have reminded me of this (not sure if posted yet)...does it qualify?

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05-11-2018 , 10:13 PM

#62

Dominic

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Originally Posted by REDeYeS88

i honestly have never heard of 'yacht rock', but so far the songs in the thread have reminded me of this (not sure if posted yet)...does it qualify?

Not really...the a certain "something." An artistic motivation beyond a simple pop song...and it needs to be so well produced (for the most part), you're in awe of its sonic quality.

There's a famous story about Steely Dan's "Reelin' In the Years," where they had like 18 session guys try the solo before they got exactly what they wanted.

But here's what Wiki says about it:

Yacht Rock is a broad music style and aesthetic[4] identified with soft rock. Yacht rock was one of the commercially successful genres of its era, existing between the late 1970s and early 1980s. Drawing on sources such as smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, funk, and disco, common stylistic traits include high-quality production, clean vocals, and a focus on light, catchy melodies. Initially used pejoratively, its name was derived from its association with the popular Southern Californian leisure activity of sailing.

So really, I have no idea.

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05-12-2018 , 01:54 PM

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05-12-2018 , 09:17 PM

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PocketInfinities

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Originally Posted by Dominic

Not really...the a certain "something." An artistic motivation beyond a simple pop song...and it needs to be so well produced (for the most part), you're in awe of its sonic quality.

I think I get it, kinda. That there have been two Boz Scaggs songs posted, and neither of them is Lido Shuffle, seems like a useful definition/example for what is and isn't "yacht rock" (?)

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05-12-2018 , 10:33 PM

#65

Dominic

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Originally Posted by PocketInfinities

I think I get it, kinda. That there have been two Boz Scaggs songs posted, and neither of them is Lido Shuffle, seems like a useful definition/example for what is and isn't "yacht rock" (?)

Yeah, I love Lido Shuffle, but I don't think of it as Yacht Rock, but Jojo and Lowdown are.

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05-12-2018 , 10:38 PM

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Rexx14

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Are my first two Yacht rock?

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05-12-2018 , 11:49 PM

#67

Dominic

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Originally Posted by Rexx14

Are my first two Yacht rock?

first one - definitely

2nd one - I've never heard it it before, but it seems like early new wave/new romantic more than yacht rock

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05-13-2018 , 12:09 AM

#68

Rexx14

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Ok then. I put them in order of likelihood so didn't do too bad. Thought the second might just slip in to give an Aussie listing.

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05-13-2018 , 12:52 AM

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702guy

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somewhat grunching, but isn't this #1 yacht rock song of all time:

also, starland vocal band song - whoa...blast from the past

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05-14-2018 , 07:38 PM

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REDeYeS00

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does this qualify?

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05-14-2018 , 07:39 PM

#71

REDeYeS00

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or this?

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05-14-2018 , 09:02 PM

#72

Dominic

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first one - definitely not!

2nd one - while I hear certain things in it that might sound like Yacht Rock, I'd have to say no. Maybe Keep On Lovin' You? But I'd have to say most of REO SW is classic rock.

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05-14-2018 , 09:58 PM

#73

John Cole

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I agree with Dom on this. Definitely not Yacht Rock.

BTW, one of the great misheard lyrics: I've got two chickens to paralyze.

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05-15-2018 , 05:55 PM

#74

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I wouldn't be offended if someone tried to argue this song isn't yacht rock, but I guarantee it wouldn't feel too out of place on any yacht rock playlist: