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Music industry veteran SteveJ takes a "deep dive" into music books, including bios, criticism, photography, and cultural takes, and explores music documentaries and films with the people behind them, along with a fascinating revolving panel of guests.
Episode 19: "The Yacht Rock Book" with Greg Prato
Just what is "yacht rock," you ask? Is it AM gold? Soft, smooth 70s hits, come back to life? Perhaps the easiest description is music that would not sound out of place being played while carousing aboard a yacht back in "the good old days." Unsure if you've heard "yacht rock?" Well...if you've heard anything featuring Michael McDonald or members of Toto, you have! Author Greg Prato takes us through its birth in the early 70s (Seals & Croft, The Eagles, Steely Dan), its second act later in that decade (Player, Pablo Cruise, Firefall), as well as its current revival, which includes touring outfit The Yacht Rock Revue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices