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 49
Almost at the big 50 ... been away a few months so I thought I would come back with an 'all new music' show highlighting some of the wonderful sounds that are circulating the ether at the minute. I have thrown in a couple of gems that you might not hear anywhere else. Enjoy!
Revival (Soulpersona Raregroove Remix)- Martine Girault (2014 Revival (Soulpersona Remixes)
Cleverly (Soul Talk Soul Mix Extended)- Dasha feat Paul Johnson (2014 Expand 104)
Control Yourself (Opolopo Remix) - Robin McKelle & The Flytones (2014 Control Yourself)
Best Work - Tasha Page-Lockhart (2014 Here Right Now)
Don't Hide Your Wings - Eric Roberson (2014 The Box)
Laying Beside Me (feat Eric Roberson) - Kim Waters (2014 Silver Soul)
Nobody - Kem (2014 Promise To Love)
Do You Want Some Lovin - Opaz feat Ray Hayden (2014 Sarethereal EP)
Grace (Reel People Vocal Mix) - Portia Monique (2014 RPM042)
Jam (Soulpersona Raregroove Remix) - Wonderlush (2014 Jam (e-single)
ForeverMyDarlin' [#bootlegmix] - Rahsaan Patterson (2014 Demo)
Deeper (Ga Outstanding 80s Mix) [Digital Only Bonus Track] - Shakatak (2014 On The Corner)
Just Can't Give You Up (Demo Mix) - Diplomats of Soul feat. Noel McKoy (2014 Expansion Forthcoming)