663. What is Yacht Rock? Is it really a musical genre?
Release Date: 06/27/2025
681. Great comedian, successful businessman and philanthropist describes what Elliott Threat has done. Who he is, is a great father who serves humanity.
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Elliott Threatt was the youngest boy of 4 children. His parents were very active in the early civil rights movement. James Threatt, Elliotts father, was one of the first black elected officials in the state of New Jersey and the nation. A young Elliott watched the likes of great Jackie Robinson, tennis pioneer Arthur Ashe and noted poet Langton Huges visit his home for dinner. One week before he was assassinated, Martin Luther King sat at the Threatt dinner table. “Over the years I watched as my father made public speeches, using...
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680. What is funny when you get a liver transplant? Amy Honeycutt shares why SHE JUST HAD TO LAUGH when she did.
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679. Performing Jazz and stand-up comedy are one in the same as World-Class trumpet player Stanton Kessler and comedian David Naster prove it.
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678. From American Show Business to the meaning spiritual journey of faith, Esther Lewin shares her fascinating story of moving to Israel.
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677. Jeff Matovic returns to share how faith got him to finally manage his Tourettes. And that is the faith in himself as well as God.
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Jeff Matovic returns to the YJHTL podcast to share how faith in God and himself led him to be the first person to have his Tourette Syndrome controlled through deep brain stimulation. Jeff’s story is amazing. His faith is inspiring.
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676. Complete your mission whatever it is how Michael Panethiere lives - by doing what he loves.
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Michael Panethiere is proficient in both hemisphere’s of the brain including being a world class musician and a Ph.D in ConstructionScience/Electrical Engineering. His Professional Registration: (P.E., Electrical) includes the states of Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, Colorado, Oklahoma, Ohio, Virginia, Iowa, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, Florida, Minnesota, South Carolina, and Texas His expertise and research is in Building Electrical Power Systems Engineering, Electrical Grounding and Bonding, Sustainable Electrical Design,...
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675. The fascinating world of Mourning Doves with Elizabeth Stoaks.
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673. Mushrooms have enormous health benefits and MyCo Planet’s founder Robin Moore shares her scientific driven business.
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672. Honor to the Elderly - they have experienced a lot.
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A tribute to the elderly. We rock!
info_outlineYacht rock is a subgenre of soft rock, popular from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, characterized by its smooth, sophisticated sound and often associated with a leisurely, upscale lifestyle. It draws inspiration from smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, and disco, featuring polished production, mellow vocals, and catchy, melodic compositions. The term "yacht rock" itself gained popularity with a 2005 online comedy series that humorously explored the music's connection to boating culture in Southern California.
The music features memorable, often upbeat melodies and catchy hooks.
While not always explicitly about boating, yacht rock lyrics often evoke themes of romance, leisure, and a carefree lifestyle.
It blends elements of smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, and disco, creating a unique and recognizable sound.
Michael McDonald: Known for his distinctive vocals and contributions to the Doobie Brothers and his solo work.
Christopher Cross: Famous for hits like "Sailing" and "Ride Like the Wind".
Hall & Oates: A popular duo known for their blend of pop, rock, and soul.
Steely Dan: While not exclusively a yacht rock band, their later work shares many stylistic traits with the genre.
Toto: Another band with strong ties to the yacht rock sound.
Ambrosia: Known for hits like "Biggest Part of Me".
Boz Scaggs: His album Silk Degrees is considered a foundational work.
Rupert Holmes: Famous for "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)".
In this podcast my great friend Bob Gretz and myself have fun talking about all of this music we we alive the first time it came around. YJHTL