The term yacht rock was coined in 2005 by the makers of the online comedy video series Yacht Rock, who connected the music with the popular Southern Californian leisure activity of boating.

Aug 1, 2025 · From No. 1 hits to deeper-cut gems, we've compiled a list of 50 Top Yacht Rock Songs to set sail to below. 50. "Thunder Island," Jay Ferguson (1978)

Nothing but smooth sailing ahead! Legendary storytellers, poets and voices. Cover: James Taylor. A mix of hits from the 1970s. A mix of the biggest songs from the 1980s.

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70s 80s Soft Rock for a day on the boat. Island tunes, chill summer hits smooth sailing while jamming to hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, TOTO, Looking Glass, Billy Joel, Hall & Oates more.

Jul 27, 2022 · There's only one style of music that goes with this image: Yacht rock. What is Yacht Rock? Also known as the West Coast Sound or adult-oriented rock, it's a style of soft rock …

May 15, 2024 · Yacht Rock, a term that has steadily grown in popularity, refers to the smooth, groovy rock music of the '70s and '80s that has been popularized over the recent years.

Read about how the soft-rock genre has weathered the test of time, and listen to a playlist of some of the best yacht rock songs, from Christopher Cross and Toto to Steely Dan and …

May 24, 2024 · But what exactly is Yacht Rock? Yacht Rock is ‘70s soft schlock about boats, love affairs, and one-night stands. Typified by artists like Christopher Cross, Rupert Holmes, and …

Dec 24, 2024 · The yacht rock sound is most commonly associated with some very commercially successful genres from the 1970s and 1980s, from bands and common studio musicians who …