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Phoebe Cates
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1982 was not only the last year of disco, it was the final year of yacht rock as well. Bands like Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers created a smooth radio rock sound around the mid-seventies, but in 1982 frontmen Donald Fagen and Michael McDonald had left their bands and made one last pivotal solo album. Other key figures of yacht rock were the members of Toto who could be heard on many records at the time. In 1982 they reached their next level when they played extensively on Michael Jackson’s
Thriller. That same year Toto made a milestone of their own, when they released Toto IV (with
Africa on board). Both albums became commercial and creative highlights of a genre that seemed to have reached its end around that time. Some of the yacht rock artists kept on going, like Michael McDonald who was commercially successful with
Sweet Freedom in 1986. It turned out to be his last Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. In the second half of the decade heavier genres, like metal, house and hip hop took over and would swipe almost everyone away.
So let's sail back 40 years in time and enjoy this smooth sailing trip! Next up is a new funky chillout session.
Tracklist:
Ray Parker Jr. – It's Our Own Affair
Diane Tell – Tes Yeux
Al Jarreau – Girls Know How
Michael Jackson – Baby Be Mine
Dionne Warwick – For You
Donald Fagen – I.G.Y.
Patrice Rushen – Remind Me
Deniece Williams – It's Gonna Take A Miracle
Leslie Pearl – If The Love Fits Wear It
Greg Guidry – Goin’ Down
Karla Bonoff – Personally
Paul Davis – Cool Night
Jackson Browne – Somebody's Baby
Del Shannon – Sea Of Love
Tavares – I Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me
Luther Vandross – Never Too Much
Michael McDonald – I Keep Forgettin’
George Benson – Turn Your Love Around
Donna Summer – State Of Independence
Toto – Africa
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