Tag Archives: Toto

🎶 Why Toto IV Is My All-Time Favorite Album 🎶

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This one’s easy. I love a lot of albums—Christopher Cross’ debut, Minute By Minute by the Doobie Brothers, Eagles Greatest Hits, Steely Dan’s Aja, and Donald Fagen’s The Nightfly, just to name a few. Most of them live in the … Continue reading →

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A Life in Layers: Who I Am, One Piece at a Time

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The question is, “How would you describe yourself to someone?” It’s a big one—with more than a few layers. I believe the most important things about us are the roles we play in the lives of others. First and foremost, … Continue reading →

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The Soundtrack to My Life

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The question “What do you listen to while you work?” got me thinking, and I realized the answer goes way back. I think I’ve always needed a soundtrack for my life. I can still vividly remember being 12 or 13, … Continue reading →

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🎉 The Ultimate Earthly Dinner Party: A Gathering of Legends

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We’ve all seen the question float around social media: “If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?” It’s the kind of question that gets you dreaming. The first time I considered it, my thoughts … Continue reading →

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My Musical DNA: The Unlikely Voyage Between Yacht Rock and CCM

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If you took a look at my music library, you might think I’m living two very different lives. On one side, you’ve got the smooth, polished sounds of what we now call Yacht Rock. On the other, the foundational voices … Continue reading →

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Yachty or Nyachty? What Makes Yacht Rock, and Is It Open to Discussion?

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Growing up, I was always a bit of an “odd duck.” My interests were usually a little different from many of the kids I knew, and that included my taste in music. When I was in elementary school and junior … Continue reading →

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