Tag Archives: Yacht Rock

The Song That Always Rises Above the Rest

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The definitive Yacht Rock playlist can almost always put me in a better mood, but one song still rises above the rest every time: Toto’s “Rosanna.” Continue reading →

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🎶 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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Back Pours and Magic Fingers

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Relaxation doesn’t always look the same, but when it shows up, I know it by feel — like an old friend who doesn’t knock, just walks right in. Sometimes, it’s writing these blog posts. The act of shaping thoughts into … 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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