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 43
Where has the last 4 weeks gone? Well I am back with a new show ... some new gems from Tyrone Lee - Spinna Remix, J Holiday, Soul Talk Boys remix Lisa Stansfield, Robin McKelle, Thomas Motter feat LeNora Jaye and Lington feat Kenny Lattimore! Back in time section focuses on indie ssoul from the 80s / 90s. Taking you back section looks at Street Soul and it includes and elusive unreleased gem from PAUL JOHNSON! Finally, in tribute to Frankie Knuckles I have included his remix for Nicki Richards.
New and Upfront
Get My Life Back (Spinna Radio Edit) - Tyrone Lee (2014 Get My Life Back (Single))
Thinkin About You - J Holiday (2014 Guily Concience)
So Be It (Soul Talk Mix) - Lisa Stansfield (2014 So Be It (Single))
Control Youself - Robin McKelle & the Flytones (2014 Heart of Memphis)
Star (Feat Le Nora Jaye) - Thomas Motter (2014 Lost & Loved)
Gonna Love You Tonight (feat Kenny Lattimore) - Michael Lington (2014 Soul Appeal)
Back In Time - Indie Gems from 80s and 90s
Give Her What She Wants - Gregg Willis (1990 Warlock 12)
Make Me Yours Forever - Willie Clayton (1988 Forever)
Just A Heartbeat Away - Skip Martin (1987 Smart Records 1001)
Taking You Back - Street Soul of the 90s
Walking - Paul Johnson (1994 Unreleased)
Me My Turn (Street Soul Mix) - Funhill (1991 Seventh Heaven – SH 001)
Alright - Deluxe (1996 Show Me LP)
A Little Something Extra from ... Frankie Knuckles!
Summer Breeze (Frankie Knuckles Remix) - Nicki Richards (1991 Atlantic DMD 1674)