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 53
Not been around for a while but here is my latest offering. Featuring 12 of the hottest tracks around from Ruth Koleva (Kaidi Tatham Remix) Soulpersona, Van Gelder, DJ Spen, Tristan, Charlie Wilson, Victor Fields, Rhonda Thomas, Kenny Lattimore, Will Downing, Raheem DeVaughn, and Leon Ware. plus a small selection of Vinyl Only Motown cuts from the late 80s. I finish off the show with one of the best tracks Rahsaan Patterson ever recorded - from the vaults 1996.
New and Upfront
What Am I Supposed To? (Kaidi Tatham Remix) - Ruth Koleva (2015 Ruth Koleva (Remix Album)
Bout Time You - Soulpersona & Princess Freesia (2015 Fast Forward)
A Little Peace - Van Gelder - Fleming (2015 Loveland)
It's About That Time - DJ Spen (2015 Transitions)
Finally Found (Sweet Soul Remix) - Tristan feat Heston (2015 2nd Phase)
Hey Lover - Charlie Wilson (2015 Forever Charlie)
Let Me Be Good to You (feat. Chris Camozzi) - Victor Fields (2015 Single)
Show Me How To Love You - Rhonda Thomas (2015 Single)
Love Me Back - Kenny Lattimore (2015 Anatomy Of A Love Song)
Never Say No to You - Will Downing (2015 Single)
Temperature's Rising - Raheem DeVaughn (2015 Love Sex Passion)
Surrender Now - Leon Ware (2015 Sigh)
Motown LP only from the 80s
People Will Be People - Guinn (1986 Guinn)
Fall In Love - Bobby King (1984 Love In The Fire)
One Touch - Darryl Duncan (1987 Heaven)
A little something extra ...
Let It Be Me - Rahsaan Patterson (1996 MCA Demo)