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 40
Back with an interesting mix of new and old, this being my 40th podcast.
I kick the show off with an incredible JOEY NEGRO re-edit of a wonder George Benson album track. New music comes from Natasha Watts, L Young, Noel Gourdin, Ruben Studdard and John Michael (lovingly mixed together). Back in time section features 3 non-album cuts produced by Maurice White and Earth, Wind & Fire. Taking you back section looks at 3 exclusive re-edits from my good friend Stevie Street and Andy Madhatter. Finally, classic Dego and Kaidi from their new EP on EGLO. Till next time...
New and upfront
George Will Come Again (Joey Negro Re-edit) - George Benson (2014 JN Re-Edit)
Good Love - Natasha Watts (2014 Natasha Watts)
I Love My Girl (Reel People Remix) - L. Young (2014 RPM034)
No Worries - Noel Gourdin (2014 City Heart, Southern Soul)
Love, Love, Love - Ruben Studdard (2014 Unconditional Love (Deluxe Edition)
Sophisticated Lady (Soulpersona Remix) - John Michael (2014 Remix)
Back in Time - Earth Wind & Fire Non album cuts
Diana - Earth, Wind & Fire (1979 I Am Bonus)
My Baby Dance [Non-Album Track] - The Emotions (1979 CBS 7869)
Heartstrings [Non-Album Track] - Jennifer Holliday (1983 Geffen 7-29525)
Taking you back - Stevie Street and Andy Madhatter re-edits
Realize (Madhatter Street Re-edit) - Charlie Wilson (2014 Exclusive Re-edit)
Believe In Love (Madhatter Street Re-edit) - Teddy Pendergrass (2014 Exclusive Re-edit)
Angel (Madhatter Street Re-edit) - Company (2014 Exclusive Re-edit)
Something a little extra...
Carrot & Sesame - Dego & Kaidi (2014 Dego & Kaidi EP)