So what is 'Yacht Soul'? Smooth, well-crafted, super-engineered with the sprinkling of perfect musicianship: Yacht Soul is where soul music from the late 70s and AOR collided to create a perfect blend which has stood the test of time - thanks in large parts to the meticulous songwriting and producing of the era. An elite group of musicians which included members of Toto – Steve Pocaro, Jeff Pocaro, Mike Pocaro, Steve Lukather, David Paitch along with other well respected session musicians such as Paulinho DaCosta, Greg Phillinganes, Louis Johnson, members of Average White Band and finally Jerry Hey, Larry Williams & Kim Hutchcroft of Seawind Horns. Song writers included David Foster, Jay Graydon, Bill Champlin and Rod Temperton. Yacht Soul has more synthesizer and horns with less emphasis on rock guitars. Lyrics are a little more romantic, a little more sensual. The players are rooted in R&B, jazz and soul - it’s all very smooth.
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Soulguru Podcast 64 - Rod Temperton Special
Rod Temperton Special - The Re-edits, Re-activations, Re-Makes and Re-Jazzed
A 60 minute retrospective of one of the greatest songwriters of all-time, Rod Temperton. I look at the Re-edits, Re-activations, Re-Makes and Re-Jazzed.
The Re-edits
Rock With You [The Reflex Re√ision] - Michael Jackson (2013 Reflex Re√isions)
Love X Love [Koko Southport Edit] - George Benson (2010 Gamm 064)
Spirit Of The Party (Gimme The Night) - George Benson (2014 STARTIME003)
The Re-activations
Turn on the Action - Quincy Jones (1982 The Dude)
Live In Me - Rufus & Chaka Khan (1979 Masterjam)
Closer to the One That You Love - The Brothers Johnson (1980 Light Up the Night)
The Re-Makes
Somethin' Special feat. Yahzarah - Zo! (2009 ...just visiting too)
Star Of The Story - Jimmy Abney (2008 Return to Forever)
The Lady in My Life - Marc Nelson (1999 Chocolate Mood)
The Re-Jazzed
Celebrations - The Brothers Johnson (1980 Light Up the Night)
Sign Of The Times - Bob James (1981 Sign Of The Times)
Give It All Your Heart (feat Patrice Rushen) - Herbie Hancock (1982 Lite Me Up)
Something a little extra ...
In the Pocket (feat. For Real) [Non-Album Cut] - Quincy Jones (1995 You Put a Move on My Heart [CDS])