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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Live At 55
Single - Released November 15, 2024

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38 Special
Al Stewart
America
Art Garfunkel
Asia
Atlanta Rhythm Section
B.J. Thomas
Barry Manilow
Billy Joel
Boz Scaggs
Bruce Hornsby
Bruce Springsteen
Bryan Adams
Carly Simon
Carole King
Carpenters
Chicago
Christopher Cross
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Crystal Gayle
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Dave Mason
David Crosby
Dire Straits
Don Henley
Don McLean
Dr. Hook
Eagles
Eddie Money
Elton John
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Eric Clapton
Firefall
Foghat
Foreigner
Genesis
George Harrison
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Glen Campbell
Gordon Lightfoot
Harry Chapin
Helen Reddy
Huey Lewis & The News
Jackson Browne
James Gang
Jefferson Airplane
Jim Croce
Joe Cocker
Joe Jackson
Joe Walsh
John Denver
John Mellencamp
Journey
Judy Collins
KC & The Sunshine Band
Kenny Loggins
Leon Russell
Linda Ronstadt
Little Feat
Little River Band
Loverboy
Michael McDonald
Neil Diamond
Neil Young
Olivia Newton-John
Paper Compass
Paul McCartney
Paul Simon
Paul Young
Pete Townshend
Peter Frampton
Peter Gabriel
Poco
Pretenders
REO Speedwagon
Rick Springfield
Robert Plant
Rod Stewart
Roy Orbison
Sheena Easton
Stephen Stills
Steve Miller Band
Steve Perry
Steve Winwood
Styx
The 5th Dimension
The Alan Parsons Project
The Band
The Beach Boys
The Byrds
The Doobie Brothers
The Guess Who
The Knack
The Marshall Tucker Band
The Moody Blues
Todd Rundgren
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Van Morrison
Wings
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Elton John
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Bruce Springsteen
Bee Gees
Billy Joel
Eagles
TOTO
Dire Straits
Journey
Bryan Adams
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Van Morrison
The Beach Boys
Simon & Garfunkel
Electric Light Orchestra
Rod Stewart
Paul McCartney
America
Chicago
Foreigner
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Men At Work
The Mamas & The Papas
Jim Croce
Tom Petty
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Eric Clapton
Neil Young
John Denver
Carpenters
Supertramp
Bob Seger
Steve Miller Band
Roy Orbison
James Taylor
Paul Simon
Heart
Genesis
Steely Dan
George Harrison
Neil Diamond
Starship
Kansas
Kenny Loggins
Olivia Newton-John
The Cars
Bread
Boston
Buffalo Springfield
John Mellencamp
REO Speedwagon
Commodores
Chris Isaak
Don McLean
The Monkees
Joe Cocker
Wings
Pat Benatar
Allman Brothers Band
Christopher Cross
Rick Springfield
The Hollies
Huey Lewis & The News
Peter Gabriel
Pretenders
The Alan Parsons Project
Barry Manilow
KC & The Sunshine Band
The Righteous Brothers
Don Henley
Billy Ocean
Linda Ronstadt
Carole King
Carly Simon
The Band
Glen Campbell
Cheap Trick
Gordon Lightfoot
Jackson Browne
Gerry Rafferty
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Jefferson Airplane
10cc
Traveling Wilburys
The Everly Brothers
Bonnie Raitt
Bad Company
The Romantics
38 Special
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Styx
Robert Palmer
Steve Winwood
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Paul Young
The Lovin' Spoonful
Leo Sayer
Grand Funk Railroad