Smooth Sailing: Classic 70s Yacht Pop/Rock

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Some classic 70s yacht pop/rock, perfect to play on a boat trip along the West Coast with a drink in your hand and good company on your side!😊 The only exception is the track by Young Gun Silver Fox, which is from the new compilation Too Slow To Disco Neo: The Sunset Manifesto 2. Enjoy!

In the mid-seventies successful Dutch band The Cats went to Los Angeles to record with the best West Coast musicians around at the time. Top notch musicians like Jeff Porcaro, David Foster and Larry Carlton played on their LP Hard To Be Friends. The track How Did You Feel is a L.A. recording from the album, but I don’t know who actually played on it.

I Know That I’m Dreaming by the mysterious The Exchange & Mart is from the compilation Occasional Rain by Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs (Saint Etienne):

“This is England, the day after the 60s. It’s a time of flux. On the cusp of progressive rock but without a rule book, many groups hold fast to psychedelia’s adventurousness and melodic delights, while they are also happy to venture deep into the jazz and folk scenes.”

Tracklist:

Walter Egan Feat. Lindsey Buckingham – Hot Summer Nights (1977)
Dee Dee Bridgewater – He’s Gone (1976)
Dane Donohue – Casablanca (1978)
Sutherland Brothers & Quiver – Arms Of Mary (1976)
Albert West – Listen (1977)
Art Garfunkel – Bright Eyes (1979)
James Walsh Gypsy Band – Cuz It’s You, Girl (1978)
Steely Dan ‎– Here At The Western World (1978)
Young Gun Silver Fox – Curious (2025)
Mr. Big – Romeo (1977)
The Exchange And Mart – I Know That I’m Dreaming (1972)
The Cats – How Did You Feel (1976)
Cilla Black – Fantasy (1976)
James Taylor ‎– Woman's Gotta Have It (1976)
The Doobie Brothers ‎– It Keeps You Runnin' (1976)
Joe Harnell – See You Later (1977)
Frankie Valli – Swearin’ To God (1975)