Friday, July 26, 2013

Introduction to Yacht Rock, The Wrap Up

I'm heading out on vacation for a week at the beach and this is a great time to wrap up my introduction to Yacht Rock. We'll go ahead and come full circle with "Cool Change" by the Little River Band; a song that makes no effort in the mysterious lyrics category as the listener is urged to leave their 9 to 5 and head out on the ocean. My favorite lyrical gem in this song has to be "the albatross and the whales they are my brothers"; deep man, deep like the ocean.  

You're right Mr. Shorrock, it's time for a cool change; I'm off to sit on a beach and listen to some smooth saxophone infused soft rock. 



Extra Credit: I really can't close out this introduction without mentioning "I'm Not In Love" by 10cc, this will also make up for missing yesterday which I'm sure was traumatizing. 




Bonus: 
If you'd like to graduate from an introduction and move into a more advanced knowledge of Yacht Rock, may I suggest: 

Steal Away by Robbie Dupree
This Is It by Kenny Loggins
Keep Forgettin by Michael McDonald
Hold The Line by Toto
You Make My Dreams by Hall & Oates
What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers
Hey Nineteen by Steely Dan
Watching The River Run by Loggins & Messina
Lowdown by Boz Scaggs
Running On Empty by Jackson Browne
I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt
Oh Sherrie by Steve Perry
Easy Lover by Phil Collins 
Easy by The Commodores

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