Yacht Rock Essentials

Behind The Song

08.01.25

The Story Behind the Lone Pop Smash From Future Country Stars, The Bellamy Brothers

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

07.18.25

The 70s Elvin Bishop Smash Assisted by a Famous 80s Rock Star: “Fooled Around And Fell In Love”

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

07.10.25

The Unique Collaboration Between Carly Simon and Michael McDonald: “You Belong To Me”

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

07.03.25

“Fool (If You Think It’s Over)”: Chris Rea’s Unintended Contribution to the Yacht Rock Genre

By Jim Beviglia
Features

06.22.25

Yacht Rock Essentials: Patti Austin and James Ingram Delivered Duet Gold with “Baby, Come To Me”

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

06.12.25

Yacht Rock Essentials: Crosby, Stills & Nash Survey the Soft-Rock Land They Helped To Create in “Southern Cross”

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

05.31.25

“Lost In Love”: The Breezy Yacht Rock Breakthrough by Air Supply

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

05.18.25

“Hard to Say”: A Dan Fogelberg Yacht Rock Smash Aided by Glenn Frey

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

01.03.25

Yacht Rock Essentials: “Smoke From a Distant Fire,” the Soulful Surprise Smash From the Sanford-Townsend Band

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

12.22.24

Yacht Rock Essentials: “99,” the Subtly Sci-Fi Sleeper From Toto

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

12.12.24

Yacht Rock Essentials: “Thunder Island,” Jay Ferguson’s Rocking Depiction of Exotic Romance

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

12.08.24

Yacht Rock Essentials: “On and On,” Stephen Bishop’s Easygoing Tale of Woe

By Jim Beviglia