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 48
I thought that I would celebrate two massive franchises - old and new. Firstly, the Soul Togetherness series is due a new release next month and I include 3 huge cuts from this years comp (all of which will debut on CD on this compilation!) This is nicely followed by 3 of my favourite cuts from 2006, 2007 and 2008. Secondly, TK owner Henry Stone passed away this month so I thought that I would include 6 soul killers from the extensive TK back catalogue. I round the podcast off with an awesome re-edit of Michael Jackson from Kon. Until next time ...
Soul Togetherness Retrospective
Better Than This (Soul Talk Remix) - Paul Johnson (Soul Togetherness 2014)
Praying For Rain - Garcia feat Vince Durrell (Soul Togetherness 2014)
London Sky (Soul Talk remix) - Glen Goldsmith (Soul Togetherness 2014)
Walkafteru - Aura Jackson (Soul Togetherness 2006)
Brothers & Sisters ft Tamar - Seven (Soul Togetherness 2007)
Adore U - Sheree Brown (Soul Togetherness 2008)
TK Records Retrospective
I'm So In Love With You - Wizdom (1980 Drive 6287)
It's You Girl - Universal Love (1977 Glades 1745)
If It Was Me - Sundray Tucker (1981 TK 1046)
You Are My Star - Paulette Reaves (1977 Blue Candle LP)
Our Day Is Here - J.P.Robinson (1974 Blue Candle 1504)
It Don't Concern Us - Rising Sun (1975 Kingston 267)
Something a little extra ...
Get Kon The Floor (KON remix) - Michael Jackson (2014 STARTIME 004)