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 51
51 not out ... I open the show with the killer new single from SHIRLEY JONES courtesy of Expansion Records! Some great new music from Bashiyra, Syleena & R.Kelly, Faith Evans and Mike City, Frank McComb and Calvin Richardson. I look back at some great 7inches from the 70s and Brit Soul Favs ... something little extra comes from the production boards of Leon Ware.
New and Upfront
Because You Love Me (Radio Mix) - Shirley Jones(2014 Expansion Released Dec 12th)
Just Can't Be Wrong (Soul Talk Remix)- Bashiyra (2015 Expansion Forthcoming)
License to Love - Syleena Johnson & R. Kelly (2014 Chapter 6: Couples Therapy Unreleased )
Extraordinary (Prod Mike City)- Faith Evans (2014 Incomparable)
She Needs True Love - Frank McComb (2014 Soulmate - EP)
Home In a Minute (Prod Eric Benet) - Calvin Richardson (2014 I Am Calvin)
Back in Time - 70s 7inch Wonders
Rain In My Life - Prophecy (1972 All Platinum AP-2340)
Come On And Love Me - Bobby Sheen (1975 Chelsea 3034)
Waiting For The Last Goodbye - Shades Of Blu (1975 A&M 1754)
Taking You Back - Brit Soul Time
Shiver (feat Gina Foster) - Drizabone (1997 Backbone 1)
Express Yourself [Slow Motion 7] - Jimi Polo (1992 RCA CDS)
Take Me Now (Loop Mix)- Tammy Payne (1991 Talkin Loud TLKX 12)
Something a little extra - New Leon Ware production
Water Me (feat Leon Ware) - Theophilus London (2014 Vibes)