The playlist is absolutely magnificent! Pablo Cruise, Seals and Croft, Dancin' in the Moonlight, Paul Simon's Train in the Distance...you got it all! Thank you!!!
Some call it Yacht Rock, I call it Blue Eyed Soul. Baby Come Back, What You Wont Do For Love, How Long, She's Gone, Deacon Blues...all those songs and groups on FM radio that you liked and were excited to hear Black DJs slip into rotation - and even more excited to realize people you never expected like the same songs. The gruff coworker who lit up when the Bee Gees came on. That cool chick in the all black everything that sang along to the Doobie Brothers. Whatever you call it it opened ears and eyes to the beauty of good music that reached all kinds of people.
James Taylor's version of a Woman's gotta have It or Bobby Womack's? Both are great!
Such a great read, Matt. Loved the rollicking detour through the origins and influences of Yacht Rock. Thanks for giving us that piece of music history, but also a view into your excitement for it all. Definitely putting together a little Spotify list.
I didn't enjoy the soundtrack as much as the earlier movies. My lord, the second one opened with "Brandy, You're a Fine Girl" and could have left happy after 3 minutes.
This is spot on, and the chart is simply brilliant! Well said Matt.
Thanks Rick!
The playlist is absolutely magnificent! Pablo Cruise, Seals and Croft, Dancin' in the Moonlight, Paul Simon's Train in the Distance...you got it all! Thank you!!!
Enjoy it, Barron!
Some call it Yacht Rock, I call it Blue Eyed Soul. Baby Come Back, What You Wont Do For Love, How Long, She's Gone, Deacon Blues...all those songs and groups on FM radio that you liked and were excited to hear Black DJs slip into rotation - and even more excited to realize people you never expected like the same songs. The gruff coworker who lit up when the Bee Gees came on. That cool chick in the all black everything that sang along to the Doobie Brothers. Whatever you call it it opened ears and eyes to the beauty of good music that reached all kinds of people.
James Taylor's version of a Woman's gotta have It or Bobby Womack's? Both are great!
I’ve been listening to Yacht Rock without realizing it! Listening now to your Yacht Rock Adjacent playlist on Spotify 👍🏻🎵
Very cool, Chris. Thanks for checking it out!
By and large I love your playlist . . . but I do have reservations about Toto!
Someday we shall debate that over a cocktail.
You're on! If it happens to be poolside at our place in Pennsylvania, we can do some runs on the rings as well!
Such a great read, Matt. Loved the rollicking detour through the origins and influences of Yacht Rock. Thanks for giving us that piece of music history, but also a view into your excitement for it all. Definitely putting together a little Spotify list.
Appreciate that, Wes. I get nervous at the thought of Write of Passage editors reading my stuff. 😅
The lyrics/critical data line is gold.
Thanks Jimmy!
It's going to play out that way, I'm sure of it ...
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 gave me a few cherished and a few unwanted earworms
I didn't enjoy the soundtrack as much as the earlier movies. My lord, the second one opened with "Brandy, You're a Fine Girl" and could have left happy after 3 minutes.
This Is The Day by The The holds special memories for me