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Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:54 pm
by rass
Regulate - Warren G/Nate Dogg

(Y) or (N)?

(not that SXM would ever vote Y)

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 1:13 pm
by mister d
In the sense that any rap song that samples Michael McDonald would qualify, sure.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 1:43 pm
by rass
I think I agree? In large part because it doesn’t just sample but just lets it run through the entire song. And their personal style of delivery is so laid back.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 2:12 pm
by rass

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:28 pm
by brian

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:13 pm
by rass
The flugelhorn gets all of the attention but the guitar solo in Feels So Good is pretty epic.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:36 am
by rass
Man, last summer must have SUCKED for some reason.



He has a guest DJ spot on The Bridge today. Speaking of last summer sucking, hopefully he's recovered from having COVID.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:38 am
by MaxWebster
also the answer to a great/obscure classic rock question:

Who was the only person to fill in for Ritchie Blackmore on guitar for a live Deep Purple gig?


(nobody would ever guess Chris Cross but 'tis true...)

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:00 pm
by Johnnie
I hadn't opened this thread in a while.
rass wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:36 amSpeaking of last summer sucking, hopefully he's recovered from having COVID.
This was my thought too. Jumped from Corona to a guest DJ spot.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:07 pm
by brian
42 years ago this week “What A Fool Believes” was the #1 song in America.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:12 pm
by govmentchedda
That came from somewhere back in your long ago.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:50 pm
by serrano
When a song by Christopher Cross has back-up vocals from Michael McDonald, it becomes the de facto most yacht rock-y song of all time, right? I think I’m right.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:02 pm
by rass
serrano wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:50 pm When a song by Christopher Cross has back-up vocals from Michael McDonald, it becomes the de facto most yacht rock-y song of all time, right? I think I’m right.
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Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:13 pm
by serrano
rass wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:02 pm
serrano wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:50 pm When a song by Christopher Cross has back-up vocals from Michael McDonald, it becomes the de facto most yacht rock-y song of all time, right? I think I’m right.
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That image raises an interesting challenge. Christopher Cross wrote a song that is the foundation of the entire genre. Kenny Loggins perfected the genre. Michael McDonald is the man I want to be. I am so torn.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:46 pm
by EnochRoot
serrano wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:13 pm
rass wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:02 pm
serrano wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:50 pm When a song by Christopher Cross has back-up vocals from Michael McDonald, it becomes the de facto most yacht rock-y song of all time, right? I think I’m right.
547FBB51-1FE0-41E3-AA02-533241ACD973.png
That image raises an interesting challenge. Christopher Cross wrote a song that is the foundation of the entire genre. Kenny Loggins perfected the genre. Michael McDonald is the man I want to be. I am so torn.
The wise man has the power to reason away.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 7:21 am
by rass
Back on channel 70

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 8:07 am
by tennbengal
rass wrote: Tue May 25, 2021 7:21 am Back on channel 70
Woo!

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 8:48 am
by Reaper
EnochRoot wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:46 pm
serrano wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:13 pm
rass wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:02 pm
serrano wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:50 pm When a song by Christopher Cross has back-up vocals from Michael McDonald, it becomes the de facto most yacht rock-y song of all time, right? I think I’m right.
547FBB51-1FE0-41E3-AA02-533241ACD973.png
That image raises an interesting challenge. Christopher Cross wrote a song that is the foundation of the entire genre. Kenny Loggins perfected the genre. Michael McDonald is the man I want to be. I am so torn.
The wise man has the power to reason away.
Challenge accepted:
Fuck Kenny Loggins
Marry Christopher Cross
Kill Michael McDonald

That's what you were looking for, right?

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 9:45 am
by DSafetyGuy
I prefer the second tweet as a standalone.


Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 9:51 am
by EnochRoot
Reaper wrote: Tue May 25, 2021 8:48 am
EnochRoot wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:46 pm
serrano wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:13 pm
rass wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 4:02 pm
serrano wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:50 pm When a song by Christopher Cross has back-up vocals from Michael McDonald, it becomes the de facto most yacht rock-y song of all time, right? I think I’m right.
547FBB51-1FE0-41E3-AA02-533241ACD973.png
That image raises an interesting challenge. Christopher Cross wrote a song that is the foundation of the entire genre. Kenny Loggins perfected the genre. Michael McDonald is the man I want to be. I am so torn.
The wise man has the power to reason away.
Challenge accepted:
Fuck Kenny Loggins
Marry Christopher Cross
Kill Michael McDonald

That's what you were looking for, right?
Well, it’s always better than nothing.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 9:54 am
by mister d
I don't like Michael McDonald, ironically or otherwise.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 6:33 am
by rass
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^this guy

Was debating whether to post this here or the vacation thread. Glad I checked here.


Yesterday I spent $7 on the Michael McDonald "Ultimate Collection" greatest hits CD because I needed the single version of Sweet Freedom for my vacation mix CD. That version is unavailable for purchase on its own and is about 3 minutes shorter than the version (from the Running Scared soundtrack) which can be bought as a standalone. Giving Bezos $7 got me immediate access to the MP3s, but seems like a steal anyway for that many smooth classics.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:04 am
by tennbengal
Um.

A mix CD?

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:06 am
by rass
It's a late-summer tradition. Like shitting on the Bengals in the pre-season.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:01 am
by tennbengal
rass wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:06 am It's a late-summer tradition. Like shitting on the Bengals in the pre-season.
That's a good tradition. I guess both are.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:40 am
by rass
tennbengal wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:01 am
rass wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:06 am It's a late-summer tradition. Like shitting on the Bengals in the pre-season.
That's a good tradition. I guess both are.
Though both dated, perhaps?

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:41 am
by Ryan
The best that you can do.
Is fall in love with the backup left guard.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:55 am
by tennbengal
rass wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:40 am
tennbengal wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:01 am
rass wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:06 am It's a late-summer tradition. Like shitting on the Bengals in the pre-season.
That's a good tradition. I guess both are.
Though both dated, perhaps?
Eh. Both classic and a happy nostalgia I suppose. I have spent most the last week contemplating age and the passage of time and the end of all things - which does generally correspond with Bengals camp. It's good to have a rhythm to life.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:22 am
by rass
If you draft Chase instead of Sewell and your line is shitty...
Ryan wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 8:41 am The best that you can do.
Is fall in love with the backup left guard.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:21 am
by Ryan
Marvin's Theme

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 5:52 pm
by rass
BTW Arthur’s Theme isn’t on the playlist but Sailing is a mainstay if not the centerpiece.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:35 pm
by EnochRoot
Al Stewart is the Yacht Rock buddha.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 6:26 am
by rass
Yacht Rock is gone from channels available in the car. Welcome October by listening to the Billy Joel channel?

A couple of quick notes now that the season is over:

Most unfortunate/inappropriate additions to the rotation this summer:
2. Fleetwood Mac (they've played Dreams in past years but really went all-in this summer)
1. Pre-Michael McDonald Doobies

Song that I felt like I heard every time I turned on the channel:
Moonlight Feels Right - Starbuck

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:24 am
by mister d
rass wrote: Fri Oct 01, 2021 6:26 amYacht Rock is gone from channels available in the car. Welcome October by listening to the Billy Joel channel?
Speaking of, there's a picture of Katie Lee at Montclair Bread Co. from I guess yesterday?

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:49 am
by A_B
mister d wrote: Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:24 am
rass wrote: Fri Oct 01, 2021 6:26 amYacht Rock is gone from channels available in the car. Welcome October by listening to the Billy Joel channel?
Speaking of, there's a picture of Katie Lee at Montclair Bread Co. from I guess yesterday?
I can't decide how much I despise you right now. Is this a hate crime?

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:18 am
by mister d
I honestly don't know enough to know what part upsets you.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 1:21 pm
by MaxWebster
If you're not listening to Al Stewart on vinyl is it really listening to Al Stewart at all?
Image
EnochRoot wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:35 pm Al Stewart is the Yacht Rock buddha.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:35 am
by Pruitt
Been listening to a lot of Steely Dan lately.

Forgot about what great story tellers they are.


Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:46 pm
by GoodKarma
Went through the XM channels yesterday to update my favorites...turns out there is a Yacht Rock Deep Cuts available on the app. Currently playing Will It Last by Kenny Loggins. Not quite Mariana Trench level deep but it's been playing a bunch of stuff I've never heard or haven't heard in about 30 years.

Re: Yacht Rock

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:08 am
by rass
I’ll search that out, though I seem to have an issue when I play those app only stations on my smart speakers. They consistently cut out after 10 or 15 minutes, then I get annoyed and give up on them.