What is Yacht Rock?
It’s a sublist of soft rock hits from the mid 70s to the early 80s that generally features elements of smooth soul, smooth jazz, R & B, funk, rock and disco. It’s smooth and light, yet fun and tasty. Some go as far as to call it cheesy, and we’re good with that. Powered by the likes of Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross and ONJ, you’d enjoy these songs that make you feel like you’re on a boat or a beach. Not every soft rock hit qualifies as “official” yacht rock; but don’t worry, we’ve been known to break a rule or two.
Song List
Peg – Steely Dan
How Much I Feel – Ambrosia
Heart to Heart – Kenny Loggins
Magic – Olivia Newton John
Reminiscing – Little River Band
Thunder Island – Jay Ferguson
I Can’t Tell You – Why Eagles
What You Won’t Do For Love – Bobby Caldwell
Brandy – Looking Glass
Suddenly – ONJ & Cliff Richard
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Africa – Toto
All Night Long – Lionel Richie
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
Long Train Running – Doobie Brothers
Southern Cross – Stephen Stills
Dance With Me – Orleans
Man Eater – Hall` & Oates
Sailing – Christopher Cross
Sister Golden Hair – America
Ride Like the Wind – Christopher Cross
Escape – Rupert Holmes
Steal Away – Robbie Dupree
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