Mellow Gold

Mellow gold is a genre of music characterized by its warm, laid-back, and introspective sound, often featuring lush vocal harmonies, soaring guitar riffs, and a blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation. Emerging in the 1970s, mellow gold drew from folk, rock, and pop traditions, with a focus on storytelling and relatable lyrics. Defined by its mid-tempo rhythms, catchy melodies, and sing-along choruses, the genre reached its peak popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Mellow gold played a significant cultural role, providing a soundtrack for suburban America and capturing the nostalgia of a generation. With its blend of folk, country, and classic rock influences, mellow gold shares connections with soft rock, adult contemporary, and yacht rock, yet its distinct blend of intimacy and anthemic quality sets it apart.

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Roll With The Punches (Deluxe Edition)
Album - 18 Tracks - Released December 19, 2025

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Air Supply
Al Stewart
America
Art Garfunkel
Asia
B.J. Thomas
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Bad Company
Badfinger
Barry Manilow
Bette Midler
Billy Idol
Billy Joel
Bob Dylan
Bob Seger
Boz Scaggs
Bruce Springsteen
Bryan Adams
Carly Simon
Carpenters
Cheap Trick
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Chris Rea
Christopher Cross
Cliff Richard
Commodores
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Dan Fogelberg
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Dave Mason
Dionne Warwick
Donovan
Elton John
Emmylou Harris
Eric Clapton
Faces
Fine Young Cannibals
Firefall
Fleetwood Mac
Foreigner
Genesis
George Harrison
Glen Campbell
Joe Cocker
Joe Jackson
Joe Walsh
John Fogerty
John Lennon
John Mellencamp
John Waite
Judy Collins
Leo Sayer
Leon Russell
Linda Ronstadt
Little Feat
Loverboy
Melissa Etheridge
Michael McDonald
Mike + The Mechanics
Naked Eyes
Neil Diamond
Neil Young
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Olivia Newton-John
Orleans
Paper Compass
Paul Carrack
Paul McCartney
Paul Simon
Peter Frampton
Peter Gabriel
Pretenders
Pure Prairie League
Richard Marx
Rick Springfield
Robert Plant
Roberta Flack
Rod Stewart
Roxy Music
Sheena Easton
Sheryl Crow
Simply Red
Steve Perry
Styx
The Band
The Black Crowes
The Doobie Brothers
The Gregg Allman Band
The J. Geils Band
The Mamas & The Papas
The Who
Thompson Twins
Tina Turner
Todd Rundgren
Tom Petty
Traffic
Van Morrison
Warren Zevon
Wet Wet Wet
Wings
Fleetwood Mac
Elton John
Bee Gees
Billy Joel
Eagles
TOTO
Dire Straits
Bryan Adams
Bob Dylan
Journey
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Bruce Springsteen
Simon & Garfunkel
Billy Idol
Rod Stewart
Eric Clapton
America
Chicago
Foreigner
George Harrison
Men At Work
The Mamas & The Papas
Simply Red
Jim Croce
Tom Petty
The Doobie Brothers
John Denver
Carpenters
Supertramp
Van Morrison
Bob Seger
Olivia Newton-John
Paul McCartney
Air Supply
Neil Young
James Taylor
Tina Turner
Paul Simon
Heart
Genesis
John Lennon
Steely Dan
Neil Diamond
Starship
Kansas
Kenny Loggins
Christopher Cross
Richard Marx
Boston
Buffalo Springfield
John Mellencamp
Sheryl Crow
REO Speedwagon
The Who
Commodores
Chris Isaak
Don McLean
The Monkees
Joe Cocker
Pat Benatar
The Righteous Brothers
Rick Springfield
The Hollies
Huey Lewis & The News
Peter Gabriel
Pretenders
Cliff Richard
KC & The Sunshine Band
Wings
Carly Simon
The Band
Glen Campbell
Don Henley
Billy Ocean
Linda Ronstadt
Roberta Flack
Barry Manilow
Roxy Music
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Fine Young Cannibals
Dionne Warwick
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Jefferson Airplane
10cc
Cheap Trick
Traveling Wilburys
Bonnie Raitt
The Black Crowes
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Bette Midler
The Romantics
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Styx
Robert Palmer
Bad Company
Steve Winwood
Chris Rea
Emmylou Harris
Paul Young
The Lovin' Spoonful