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Each year SiriusXM’s Yacht Rock Radio reignites some ongoing, mostly playful skirmishes among radio people and music fans. Is “Yacht Rock” what the term’s creators define it as — ’70s/early-’80s soft rock with some element of R&B/jazz/disco fusion? Is it what SXM plays — a wider version of soft pop from the late ’70s/early ’80s? Why are we canonizing this music from pop music’s doldrums in the first place?

But if you’re eager to play along with that discussion, SXM has just launched Yacht Soul, as a pop-up format currently appearing on SiriusXM’s channel 105 through July 8, after which time it will remain available on the SXM app. The channel is hosted by George Benson, whose reminiscences about songs and artists are interspersed several times an hour.

The new channel is a reminder of R&B’s place at the center of yacht rock. However much weight you want to put on them at a fraught time for pop music, I’d rather hear Benson’s “Give Me the Night” or “Turn Your Love Around” than a lot of other hits from the same period. In turn, Benson, Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau, and George Duke & Stanley Clarke were chief among the artists who were able to cross over during the worst moments of the “disco backlash” that kept other great things happening in R&B away from pop radio in 1980-82.

Like SXM’s Yacht Rock Radio, Yacht Soul is a broad mix of mellow R&B from the same era. The hook promos include some things that seem defining (Dennis Edwards’ “Don’t Look Any Further,” Bobby Caldwell’s “What You Won’t Do for Love,” Chaka Khan’s “Through the Fire”) and others that feel less likely (Evelyn King’s “Love Come Down,” Diana Ross’ “Love Hangover,” Natalie Cole’s “Sophisticated Lady”). Chances are you just disagreed with at least one of my characterizations. Such is the discussion.

Here’s Yacht Soul at 9:30 a.m. on July 3:

• Fourplay, “101 Eastbound” — early ’90s instrumental that seems like more of a fit for Smooth Jazz
• Brothers Johnson, “Strawberry Letter 23”
• Quincy Jones f/Patti Austin, “Something Special”  
• Kool & the Gang, “Too Hot” — preceded by a vignette of George Benson talking about witnessing the band’s ascent
• Brenda Russell, “New York Bars” — her hits (“So Good So Right” and “Piano in the Dark”) were nearly a decade apart, in 1979 and 1988; this is from a 1983 album
• Bill Withers, “Lovely Day”
• Patti Labelle, “New Attitude”
• Manhattans, “Shining Star”
• Average White Band, “School Boy Crush”
• L.T.D., “Love Ballad” — Benson talks about hearing the original for the first time: “One of the best songs I ever heard.” Later, he would have a 1979 hit with his own uptempo version
• Atlanta Rhythm Section, “So Into You” — It did crack the R&B chart (No. 93) in 1977. Not the hit single, but what sounded like a longer album version
• William DeVaughn, “Be Thankful for What You Got” — 1974 hit that seems prescient in this context
• Bee Gees, “How Deep Is Your Love”
• Lionel Richie, “All Night Long (All Night)”
• El DeBarge, “Someone”
• George Benson, “This Masquerade” — Benson talks about not knowing the Leon Russell original, or Russell, when the song was brought to him, and his initial reluctance to cover it, or include a vocal on the Breezin’ album

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Hey Sean, Checking out Yacht Soul a bit. A little surprised to hear some cover versions (Everbody Plays The Fool – Aaron Neville and I Never Can Say Goodbye – Issac Hayes), but they are smooth and the channel is inyeresting and easy to listen to. JH

Caught Yacht Rock Radio for the first time, today. Channel 311, had to go looking. In 45 minutes’ time, listening….never heard a single female singer.

I like the mix mainly because it stretches about 25 years, more than double the approximate 10 years of traditional yacht rock. My only complaint so far is “Caravan of Love” being listed as by the Isley Bros.

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Set Sail with SiriusXM’s Yacht Rock: Tune to 14 & 311

Embark on a Smooth-Sailing Musical Voyage with Yacht Rock Radio

Welcome aboard the musical cruise of Yacht Rock Radio on Sirius XM! If you’ve been searching for “what channel is yacht rock on Sirius XM?”, you’ve just found your smooth-sailing destination. Yacht Rock Radio, also known as Yacht Rock 311, offers a commercial-free haven where the soft rock songs of the late ’70s and early ’80s come to life.

Your Port of Call for Classic Soft Rock

Yacht Rock Radio celebrates the very best of ’70s/’80s smooth-sailing soft rock. It’s where the iconic voices of Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates, and other titans of this mellow musical era’ll serenade you. This station encapsulates the essence of what was once known as the West-Coast sound or adult-orientated rock (AOR), now lovingly termed ‘Yacht Rock’, thanks to the 2005 online video series that coined this term.

Where to Tune In

Find your musical getaway on Sirius XM Radio 14 during the summer months, and on Sirius XM Radio 311 for the rest of the year. Yacht Rock Radio ensures that your listening experience is always top-notch, whether you’re basking in the summer sun or cozying up during the cooler months.

Why Choose Yacht Rock Radio on Sirius XM?

• Non-Stop Music: Immerse yourself in hours of uninterrupted soft rock classics.
• Expertly Curated: Each song is a handpicked gem, ensuring the finest listening experience.
• Seasonal Variations: Two channels for year-round enjoyment – Channel 14 in summer and 311 otherwise.

Set Sail with Sirius XM’s Yacht Rock Radio

Join the legion of yacht rock enthusiasts who’ve made Sirius XM’s Yacht Rock Radio their go-to station for smooth tunes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of this genre or exploring it for the first time, channels 14 and 311 are your gateways to an era of music that soothes the soul and lifts the spirits.

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The name of the station comes from the 2005 online video series Yacht Rock , which helped coined the term of the previously called West-Coast sound or adult-orientated rock (AOR) style of soft rock.

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"SiriusXM's tribute to Yacht Rock celebrates the smooth-sailing soft rock from the late '70s and early '80s. You'll hear artists like Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates and other titans of smooth music. It's the kind of rock that doesn't rock the boat!"

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Yacht Rock Radio Ch. 17 rock

Yacht Rock Radio celebrates the smooth-sailing soft rock from the late '70s and early '80s. You'll hear artists like Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan and other titans of smooth music. It's the kind of rock that doesn't rock the boat!

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So In To You

• Atlanta Rhythm Section  

Times Played: 92

• John Stewart  

• Paul Davis  

Smooth Operator

Times Played: 91

Kiss You All Over

• Bill Withers  

Morning Dance

• Spyro Gyra  

Times Played: 90

Show and Tell

• Al Wilson  

Make a Little Magic

• Nitty Gritty Dirt Band  
• Nicolette Larson  

Times Played: 88

What Cha' Gonna Do For Me

• Chaka Khan  

• Boz Scaggs  

Times Played: 87

After The Love Has Gone

• Earth, Wind & Fire  

Laughter In The Rain

• NEIL SEDAKA  

I Love a Rainy Night

• Eddie Rabbitt  

Times Played: 86

Leather And Lace

• Stevie Nicks  
• Don Henley  

That Girl Could Sing

• Jackson Browne  

Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

• Rupert Holmes  

Reminiscing

• Little River Band  

Times Played: 85

Baby Come Back

Still The One

Biggest Part Of Me

Times Played: 84

Make It With You

Diamond Girl

Lido Shuffle

Times Played: 83

Never Too Much

• Luther Vandross  

Goodbye Stranger

• Supertramp  

Times Played: 82

Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)

• Looking Glass  

Times Played: 81

Baker Street

• Gerry Rafferty  

Times Played: 80

• Bob Welch  

I Just Wanna Stop

• Gino Vanelli  

Times Played: 79

Turn Your Love Around

• George Benson  

Feels So Good

• Chuck Mangione  

Times Played: 78

• Kim Carnes  

You’re Only Lonely

• J.D. Souther  

I'd Really Love To See You Tonight

• J.F.Coley  

• Robbie Dupree  

Times Played: 77

I Just Want to Be Your Everything

• Andy Gibb  

• Samantha Sang  

We're In This Love Together

• Al Jarreau  

What You Won't Do For Love

• Bobby Caldwell  

Summer Breeze

Times Played: 75

Let Your Love Flow

• Bellamy Brothers  

• Bertie Higgins  

Searchin' So Long

Times Played: 74

Fool (If You Think It's Over)

• Chris Rea  

Heart To Heart

• Kenny Loggins  

Times Played: 73

• Andrew Gold  

I Believe In Love

Times Played: 72

Love Will Find A Way

• Pablo Cruise  

Times Played: 71

• Kool & The Gang  

Fooled Around And Fell In Love

• Elvin Bishop  

Keep a Light On

You Are The Woman

Whatcha Gonna Do

Nobody Does It Better

• Carly Simon  

Times Played: 70

It Never Rains In Southern California

• Albert Hammond  

Times Played: 69

You're The Only Woman

Cool Change

Times Played: 68

Running On Empty

Thunder Island

• Jay Ferguson  

Into The Night

• Benny Mardones  

Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

• James Taylor  

Times Played: 67

Give Me the Night

• Michael Martin Murphey  

How 'Bout Us

• Champaign  

HOLD THE LINE

Couldn't Get It Right

• Climax Blues Band  

Shower The People

Times Played: 66

• Dobie Gray  

How Much I Feel

Times Played: 65

Moonlight Feels Right

You Can Do Magic

Ride Like The Wind

• Christopher Cross  

Times Played: 64

• Pure Prairie League  

Times Played: 63

Stumblin' In

• Chris Norman, Suzi Quatro  

Wishing You Were Here

Sentimental Lady

Times Played: 61

Ride Captain Ride

• Blues Image  

Show And Tell

Times Played: 59

Silly Love Songs (Remastered)

Magnet And Steel

• Walter Egan  

Times Played: 58

I Really Don't Know Anymore

Listen To The Music

• Doobie Brothers  

Just Remember I Love You

Afternoon Delight

• Starland Vocal Band  

Times Played: 56

Sister Golden Hair

Every Kinda People

• Robert Palmer  

One Of These Nights

Dream Weaver

• Gary Wright  

Times Played: 55

Arthur's Theme

The Things We Do For Love

Times Played: 54

Love Is The Answer

Times Played: 53

I Keep Forgettin' (82)

• Michael McDonald  

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Yacht Rock 311

'70s/'80s Smooth-Sailing Soft Rock

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SiriusXM's tribute to Yacht Rock celebrates the smooth-sailing soft rock from the late '70s and early '80s. You'll hear artists like Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates and other titans of smooth music. It's the kind of rock that doesn't rock the boat!

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From soft-rock songs by Hall and Oates to 1980s hits by Olivia Newton-John, select your favorites for the 'Yacht Rock of the ’80s Countdown.'

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SiriusXM’s tribute to Yacht Rock celebrates the smooth-sailing soft rock from the late 70s and early 80s. You’ll hear artists like Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates and other titans of smooth music. It’s the kind of rock that doesn’t rock the boat!

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I was trying to find a Youtube recording of the guy that does the bumpers in the exaggerated "Thurston Howell III" voice but could only find this old promo. Just hilarious comments that must have been a blast to write, like somehow oblivious to the fact that not everyone in the world owns a yacht etc., or "ooooo that tune is sooo yachtty", "...a bunch of tunes by dudes with mustaches and feathered hair".":lol: I`ve heard "Peg" at least twice in the last 24 hourssmiley-veryhappy.

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I'm fluffing up my chest hairs and polishing up my gold necklaces as we speak!

I'm glad for you.

Cool! Another entire group of people and musicians to look down on! Awesome!

Part of being a Yacht Rock fan (which I proudly am) is having the ability to embrace the term. Keep it fun. It's just music, people.

I simply must tell Biff and Chip the grand news!

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For those who aren't in the know and don't know if a song is Yacht or nyacht, you can always check this website...

https://www.yachtornyacht.com/

  How is listening to a channel dedicated to the music "looking down upon them"?   Part of being a Yacht Rock fan (which I proudly am) is having the ability to embrace the term. Keep it fun. It's just music, people.

You're for yacht rock and you're against Ozzy. What does that tell us?

For those who aren't in the know and don't know if a song is Yacht or nyacht, you can always check this website...     https://www.yachtornyacht.com/  

Hey, I don't need no silly website to tell me what's Yacht or Nyacht. I know for myself!

Part of the fun of Yacht Rock is deciding what is Yacht or Nyacht and why. Setting your own definitions. A friend and I listened to this station on a long drive last summer deciding whether each song or artist was truly Yacht and to what degree.

I'll bet this one doesn't even make that website's list! But what good is a trip on your yacht without a smoooooth instrumental after sailing back to port?

And the album cover seals the deal!

[video=youtube;J7ji_PRL8_U]

Hey, Bill Champlin's on the list. I like me some Sons.

Champlin is the guy mixing the drinks on the yacht bar. He's there for every trip!

Let's see... You're for yacht rock and you're against Ozzy. What does that tell us? Hmmm...  

I never heard of "Yacht Rock", so I looked it up. It seems to have occurred during a period of time when I had developed an intense disdain for popular culture. I still harbor those feelings. That is not intended to be a slam toward anyone's tastes, just my choice.

Even though it is not from that era, it seems that "Sloop John B" should be on the list. I like that song.

I never heard of "Yacht Rock", so I looked it up. It seems to have occurred during a period of time when I had developed an intense disdain for popular culture. I still harbor those feelings. That is not intended to be a slam toward anyone's tastes, just my choice.   Even though it is not from that era, it seems that "Sloop John B" should be on the list. I like that song.

Not every song about a boat qualifies as 'yacht rock', my friend. And most of what the Beach Boys did was not yacht.

But the one of theirs that probably comes the closest is this:

[video=youtube;89x9W9drH0Y]

  Hey, I don't need no silly website to tell me what's Yacht or Nyacht. I know for myself!   Part of the fun of Yacht Rock is deciding what is Yacht or Nyacht and why. Setting your own definitions. A friend and I listened to this station on a long drive last summer deciding whether each song or artist was truly Yacht and to what degree.   I'll bet this one doesn't even make that website's list! But what good is a trip on your yacht without a smoooooth instrumental after sailing back to port?   And the album cover seals the deal!   [video=youtube;J7ji_PRL8_U]  

Boz Scaggs was another one.

West coast anyway.

  Not every song about a boat qualifies as 'yacht rock', my friend. And most of what the Beach Boys did was not yacht.   But the one of theirs that probably comes the closest is this:   [video=youtube;89x9W9drH0Y]

There was a great BB documentary on AXSTV lately, FYI.

I never heard of "Yacht Rock"' date=' so I looked it up. [b']It seems to have occurred during a period of time when I had developed an intense disdain for popular culture. I still harbor those feelings[/b]. That is not intended to be a slam toward anyone's tastes, just my choice.   Even though it is not from that era, it seems that "Sloop John B" should be on the list. I like that song.

  I like people who can sing in tune?

When I was in high school that was a go-to band for impressing the girls. Boz Scaggs was another one. West coast anyway.  

How else are you going to lure them to your yacht? Duh....

Gawd, I used to hate that song. Pretty much the only BB song I didn't like...that I heard.   There was a great BB documentary on AXSTV lately, FYI.  

So jazz-rock fusion is yacht rock, as is the entire Toto and Doobie Brothers catalog. Yacht Rock seems to be a shorthand way of saying stuff from the eighties that I did not like.

  So jazz-rock fusion is yacht rock, as is the entire Toto and Doobie Brothers catalog . Yacht Rock seems to be a shorthand way of saying stuff from the eighties that I did not like.

No, just the Michael McDonald era stuff. But Toto? Oh hell yeah. In fact, anything with a Porcaro brother anywhere near the recording is pretty much an automatic shoe-in.

Jazz rock fusion is almost always acceptable to play on the yacht. Anything that sounds like it took a LOT of money to record will usually qualify.

But the best yacht rock songs (IMO) are those with a bit of ironic sadness to them. Those that you'd play while busting out the lines of coke to impress that girl who is probably way too young for you but since you're now spending so much more time on your boat now that the wife has left you and has taken the house and the kids.....

it aint a yacht without an elevator !! )

I was mad when they took it off last time and put something stupid in its place:mad:. Then a couple days ago I was listening to another channel when “Yacht Rock Guy” came on between songs with the hilarious accent and beckoned me to change the channel to 70(that’s seven-zero:whisper:). Now I can get my groove back on in my land yacht..soo yachtty.

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Vote For the Top ’80s Yacht-Rock Hits, Then Hear the Countdown Labor Day Weekend

From hits by Hall and Oates to classics by Olivia Newton-John, select your favorites for the ‘Yacht Rock of the ’80s Countdown.’

Make your end-of-summer dreams come true with a special fan-voted countdown of the top yacht-rock songs of the ’80s for Labor Day weekend!

Before setting sail during the three-day weekend, we need your votes to create the “ Yacht Rock of the ’80s Countdown .” From favorites by Hall & Oates and Olivia Newton-John to classics by Kenny Loggins and Christopher Cross, select up to five smooth-sailing songs from the list below now. Then, tune in to Yacht Rock Radio (Ch. 14 through September 8) or Yacht Rock 311 (Ch. 311 all year round) from September 2 through September 5 to hear the entire countdown. The full special will also be available on the SXM App after its premiere.

This poll closed on   September 1 at 11:59pm ET .

Yacht Rock Radio is available on Channel 14 and on the SXM App through September 8. To hear your favorite smooth-sailing songs from the ’70s and ’80s anytime, stream Yacht Rock 311 all year round on the SXM App. Check out more information about Yacht Rock 311 here .

In addition to the “Yacht Rock of the ’80s Countdown,” SiriusXM will air a number of other fan-voted countdowns — featuring genre- and era-spanning music — throughout Labor Day weekend. See more of our Labor Day polls here .

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