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 25
I have compiled a cd sized tribute to the late, great Don Blackman (September 1, 1953 - April 11, 2013) who sadly passed away yesterday. I have included original compositions, productions and covers. I hope you enjoy the selection and appreciate what a true legend this guy was! RIP Don...
Hearts Desire - Don Blackman (1982 Don Blackman)
I Love You - Weldon Irvine (1976 Sinbad)
Holding You, Loving You - Don Blackman (1982 Don Blackman)
Haboglabotribin' - Bernard Wright (1980 'Nard)
Never Miss a Thing - Don Blackman (1982 Don Blackman)
Peanut Butter - Twennynine Feat. Lenny White (1979 Best of Friends)
Since You Been Away So Long - Don Blackman (1982 Don Blackman)
So I Say To You - Sylvia St. James (1980 Magic)
Morning Sunrise - Twennynine Feat. Lenny White (1979 Best of Friends)
Let Love Groove Me - Sylvia St. James (1980 Magic)
Spend The Night With Me - Charles Earland (1980 Coming To You Live)
Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide - Don Blackman (1982 Don Blackman)
Glad That You Were Mine (feat Don Blackman)- Esperanto (1995 Esperanto)
Coming To You - Coming To Me - Don Blackman (1999 Listen)
Ghetto Lament - Sylvia St. James (1980 Magic)
Holding You, Loving You - Zo! (2009 ...just visiting too)
I Love You (feat. Lonnie Liston Smith & Patrice Covington & Monet) - Jarrard Anthony (2012 Ready To Live)
Heart's Desire - Sunlightsquare (2012 Soul Togetherness)