Yacht Rock

Yacht rock is a genre of soft rock music characterized by its smooth, laid-back sound, often featuring lush vocal harmonies, jazz-influenced chord progressions, and a distinctive blend of rock, pop, and R&B elements. Emerging in the late 1970s and peaking in popularity in the early 1980s, yacht rock drew inspiration from the West Coast music scene, with its emphasis on polished production, catchy hooks, and a relaxed, California-inspired vibe. The genre's cultural significance lies in its reflection of the era's aspirational, upwardly mobile lifestyle, with its music often evoking images of luxury, leisure, and sun-kissed escapism. While often associated with the adult contemporary and AOR (album-oriented rock) formats, yacht rock's unique blend of sophistication and accessibility set it apart from other soft rock styles, with its jazz-inflected instrumentation, intricate vocal arrangements, and a distinctively nuanced, mid-tempo approach to rock music.

Latest Yacht Rock Release
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Souvenirs (50th Anniversary Edition)
Album - 15 Tracks - Released April 4, 2025
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Fleetwood Mac
TOTO
Eagles
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Chicago
The Doobie Brothers
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80s HITS | TOP 100 SONGS 11 Yacht Rock artists
70s HITS - 100 Greatest Songs of the 1970s 8 Yacht Rock artists
80s HITS - 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s 5 Yacht Rock artists
Beyond 20 4 Yacht Rock artists
Classic Rock 4 Yacht Rock artists
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Top Radio 3 Yacht Rock artists

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