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 55
I have an amazing exclusive for you this week, the **NEW** record from UK's Finest, SOUL TALK, thank you Ernie McKone for hooking me up! The great new cut from Chris Ballin and the welcome return from CHIC. I follow this up with a tribute to CHIC, featuring 3 of their lesser known gems (this includes a Johnny Mathis GEM which is still unreleased officially). Skip-tastic interlude - 3 cuts from Skip Scarborough. Taking You Back Section looks at UK Street Soul. A real indulgent set, but I hope you like it!
New and Upfront
Not Giving Up - Soul Talk (2015 Exclusive and Forthcoming)
Endlessly - Chris Ballin (2015 Soul Life Compilation Expansion)
I'll Be There - Chic (2015 I'll Be There EP)
Back In Time - Tribute to lesser know CHIC tracks
Tenderness [Chic Mix] - Diana Ross (1980 Diana [Deluxe Edition])
You Fooled Around - Sister Sledge (1980 Love Somebody Today)
Love and Be Loved - Johnny Mathis (1981 I Love My Lady UNRELEASED)
Skip-Tastic interlude
Lover To Lover - Bobbi Humphrey (1977 Tailor Made)
Reasons Why - Aretha Franklin (1979 La Diva)
Simple Things - Alton McClain & Destiny (1981 Gonna Tell The World)
Taking You Back - UK Street Soul
You Know You Want To Be Loved - Daryll Haines (1990 Sure Delight 20)
Do You Really Love Me - Loleta (1990 TSR - TSCRT 7)
Alright - Deluxe (1996 Show Me)
Something a little extra ... where it all started for Soul Talk!
I Want It - Soul Talk (2010 Soul Talk)