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.
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/soulguru
Soulguru Podcast 26
Two shows this week, my podcast here, and broadcasting LIVE on Solar Radio, this Sunday 21st April 12am to 2pm ... no peace for the wicked. I found some new tracks from Zo feat Sy Smith, Bluey, Rayn, Omar, Bomey James feat Raheem DeVaughn and Brand New Heavies. Back in time section looks at 3 great Rick James productions from 1985 and I am taking you back to the mid 90s with 3 promo only remixes. Finally I will leave you with an interesting new song produced by Raphael Saadiq.
New and Upfront
The Train feat. Sy Smith (Single Mix) - Zo! (2013 The Train (Single)
Why Did I Let You Go - Bluey (2013 Leap of Faith)
We Got Love - Rayn (2013 A Creation from the Soul)
Nothing Like This (2013 Version) - Omar (2013 The Man)
Maker Of Love (feat Raheem DeVaughn) - Boney James (2013 The Beat)
One More For The Road - The Brand New Heavies (2013 Forward)
Back in Time - Rick James Productions 1985
Searching For Love - Process and the Doo Rags (1985 Too Sharp)
Let's Fall In Love - Val Young (1985 Seduction)
Shadow Lover - Mary Jane Girls (1985 Only Four You)
Taking You Back - Remix Pressure from the mid 90s
Make It Right [R.Kelly Remix No.1] - Lisa Stansfield (1994 Giant [Pro-Cd 7240-R]
On The Down Low [Chucky Thompson Remix] - Brian McKnight (1995 On The Down Low [Remix CDS]
There It Is [Alex's Remix] - Barry White (1994 There It Is [Promo CDM]
Something a little extra ...
Waiting (Produced Raphael Saadiq) - Adrien (2013 Promo)