Episode 20.3: Variations on a Theme

The deeper you dive, the more you explore. And if you’re looking for buried treasure, look no further than the extended catalogues of the artists you already know, and you will fall in love with what John calls “Yacht Jazz.” You know the hits by Chuck Mangione, Herb Albert and George Benson, but let’s go exploring out of the main, and into the deep (cuts): What is “Yacht Jazz,” and how does it relate to Yacht Rock? What, specifically, does “Yacht Jazz” have in common with Yacht Rock? Who were the contemporaries, and just how many different types of record did they play on? What is “Yacht R&B,” and is it the same as “Yacht Soul?” Tom calls it “Yacht Pop,” John calls it “AC Gold.” You should call it a friend. Is there really such a thing as “Yacht Country?” We neglect to mention it, but isn’t Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, a lot of America, Jim Croce, etc., really “Yacht Folk,” and not really Yacht Rock at all? The Lightning Round: Is it Yacht, or Is It Not? Buried Treasures Off the Map: Gimme a song that's not, but belongs on the yacht References and Related: The first playlist of its kind: John’s Yacht Jazz playlist Want some Yacht Pop? Check out the AC Gold playlist on Spotify John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Intro/outro music: “Sunrise on the Water” by Page99 Find and Follow: The Mainland: YachtRockPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/yachtrockpod Anchors Aweigh: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast