Yacht Rock
- Brent Miller
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
*** This week we set sail with Yacht Rock classics to help you set the mood for warm paradise vibes
Yacht Rock is Rock Music wearing a blue blazer with boat shoes.
Smooth late 70s & early 80s songs remain the soundtrack of cool Country Club events, which is why we take a look at this cool vintage genre this week and all of the songs that continue to excite deck-side party-goers.
Whether you are on an evening company cruise of the Toronto Inner Harbour, or enjoying an event at a Private Golf Course or Yacht Club, there always seems to be an inside knowledge among the members of Yacht Rock and all of the songs that make up the ocean-breeze inspired soundtrack.
Having performed at so many of these events over the past decade, we want to invite you to enjoy this gentle upscale rock genre with us. Think of it as a sunset-sailing adventure together as we list our Top50 Yacht Rock Classics along with 5 fresh video examples.
Tighten the straps and hold onto your captain hats, we are about to set sail!
YACHT ROCK CLASSICS
The classic period of songs that defined the Yacht Rock genre in all of its ocean-cruising glory
You Make My Dream Come True - Hall & Oates
Dont Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John
What a Fool Believes - Doobie Brothers
Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
My Life - Billy Joel
One Of These Nights - The Eagles
Reeling In The Years - Steely Dan
Rosanna - Toto
Sailing - Christopher Cross
Escape (Piña Coladas) - Rupert Holmes
VINTAGE YACHT
More classics that still stir the night breeze as Yacht Rockers sing along over lapping waves
Dancing In The Moonlight - King Harvest
Rich Girl - Hall & Oates
Hold The Line - Toto
Magic - Pilot
I'm Alright - Kenny Loggins
Do It Again - Steely Dan
Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
Long Train Running - Doobie Brothers
Goodbye Stranger - Supertramp
Africa - Toto
YACHT-ADJACENT
Smooth R&B Soul songs that are so close to Yacht Rock that they pull right up adjacent in the harbour
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Come And Get Your Love - Redbone
Give Me The Night - George Benson
Ballroom Blitz - Sweet
Sultans Of Swing - Dire Straits
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Give A Little Bit - Supertramp
Listen To The Music - Doobie Brothers
More Than A Feeling - Boston
SOFT YACHT
The lighters side of Yacht Rock that borders on Soft Rock, but gets the Marina singing all the same
Your Song - Elton John
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Hotel California - The Eagles
Maneater - Hall & Oates
She's Always a Woman - Billy Joel
This Is It - Kenny Loggins
If You Leave Me Now - Chicago
Kokomo - The Beach Boys
YACHT- DISCO
While these are definitely Disco songs, their soft intricate styling land them in most Yacht Rock playlists
Dancing Queen - Abba
Bee-Gees - More Than A Woman
In The Navy - Village People
September - Earth Wind & Fire
He's The Greatest Dancer - Sister Sledge
Miss You - The Rolling Stones
Do Ya Think I'm Sexy - Rod Stewart
Little Lies - Fleetwood Mac
Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang
Last Dance - Donna Summer
