What is Yacht Rock? After watching the feature-length Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary (Sky Documentaries), I still couldn’t tell you exactly. But I thoroughly enjoyed the programme anyway. We’re talking ...

As with most irritants in life, I blame Lionel Richie. Of course, I am talking about the soft-rock genre of music labeled as Yacht Rock. The rhyming phrase started as a joke made by comedians on a web ...

What is yacht rock? In the new HBO movie, Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, no one can agree on a definition. For the comedian Fred Armisen, yacht rock is "a very relaxing feeling." But for the writer Rob ...

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Bentley understands the appeal of yacht rock – and what sticks in Fagen’s craw about the term. The intricate, jazz-influenced arrangements, sardonic lyrics and non-conformity set Steely Dan and some ...

“The Doobie Brothers were a kickass rock and roll band, then Michael McDonald rolled in with his easy listening voice and ruined everything.” That comment appears on a community page for guitar ...

Yacht rock is a phenomenon that occured during the late 1970s and early 80s. It netted smash hits for numerous artists, and a ...

What in da heck is Yacht Rock? If yes, then who are your Top Five Yacht Rock Artists? It’s a whole genre of music featuring (mostly) rock artists who do a blend of easy listening, melodious, upbeat ...

NEW YORK — The stress of Thanksgiving is over. Now it's time to heat up leftovers, relax on the couch and enjoy the smooth sounds of a wrongly mocked music genre: yacht rock. The late-'70s songs of ...

Yacht Rockers On Broadway set sail for a night of slick grooves, breezy vocals, legendary hooks, and unforgettable ...