The Worldwide Singles 1980-1988 (Omnivore) Call it yacht rock if that gets you in the door, but don’t write off Christopher Cross. Possessing a supple and immediately identifiable tenor, Cross’s songs ...

As with most irritants in life, I blame Lionel Richie. Of course, I am talking about the soft-rock genre of music labeled as Yacht Rock. The rhyming phrase started as a joke made by comedians on a web ...

Retroactively given to the music of The Doobie Brothers, Toto, and Christopher Cross, yacht rock is defined by glossy production, smooth hooks, and virtuosic musicianship. HBO’s Yacht Rock: A ...

“The Doobie Brothers were a kickass rock and roll band, then Michael McDonald rolled in with his easy listening voice and ruined everything.” That comment appears on a community page for guitar ...

Bentley understands the appeal of yacht rock – and what sticks in Fagen’s craw about the term. The intricate, jazz-influenced arrangements, sardonic lyrics and non-conformity set Steely Dan and some ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. (L-R) Michael McDonald and Christopher Cross from 'Yacht Rock: A ...

Plenty of yacht rock songs delivered good vibes. But that’s not all this laid-back genre proved capable of providing. Every now and again, an artist would come along and tap into a smooth, soft-rock ...

If you've ever plumbed the placid seas of yacht rock - that distinct style of jazz-influenced soft pop and rock that surfaced in Southern California in the late Seventies - you know it's filled with ...

NEW YORK — The stress of Thanksgiving is over. Now it’s time to heat up leftovers, relax on the couch and enjoy the smooth sounds of a wrongly mocked music genre: yacht rock. The late-’70s songs of ...

When I hear the term “yacht rock,” I’m immediately intrigued. Is it a label that stems from irony, or are the bands described as such inspired by and actually fans of yacht rock touchstone Michael ...