Yacht Rock
The term Yacht Rock is thought to have been coined in this year, roughly 2-3 decades after the music it describes
What is 2005?
Although many consider this Jackson Browne tune to be quintessential yacht rock, it scored a Nyacht on the official scale
What is "Somebody's Baby?"
This Toto song featuring a woman's name was rumored to be about an actress, but was instead said to be about no one in particular
What is "Rosanna?"
What is "Love will Find A Way"?
This yacht rock icon grew up in this beautiful Texas city
What is San Antonio?
The term yacht rock was coined on a mockumentary by the same name which aired on this non-profit channel.
What channel 101?
This Christopher Cross song, with a fitting title, scored a 94.5 on the Yacht/Nyacht scale
What is "Sailing?"
The singer longs to “make it to the border of Mexico” in which recognized YR classic from 1980
What is Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross?
I know it's crazy, but it's true...
He won the quadruple grammy grand slam (Album/Record/Song of the year & Best New Artist) for this album which was released in 1980.
What is Sailing?
Most self-professed yacht rock experts agree that this is the last year a song could have been released to be considered yacht rock
What is 1984?
The only song to score a perfect 100 on the Yacht or Nyacht scale was this one by the Doobie Brothers
What is "What A Fool Believes"?
This song by James Ingram and Patti Austin came out in 1981 and enjoyed a second round of popularity when played on General Hospital
What is "Baby Come to Me?"
Complete the chorus to this George Benson tune:
Don't you turn me down, I can show you how
What is "Turn your Love Around"
Admitted to writing the lyrics to this song while high on acid
What is "Ride Like the Wind"?
This seminal yacht rock album took two years to record and was the most expensive record ever made at the time that it was released in 1980.
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This 1984 song by Billy Ocean earned a 48.75, putting it in the Nyacht column
What is "Caribbean Queen"?
What a Fool Believes was written by Michael Mcdonald and this artist.
Who is Kenny Loggins?
The first line of this song by Robbie Dupree should give it away: C'mon and hold Me...
He performed his song Swept Away in this popular sitcom that starred Kirk Cameron
What is "Growing Pains"?
Yacht rock is described as emulating a vibe from this region of the country
What is the West coast, or SoCal?
This 1985 ballad by Debarge, although popular, did not qualify for the Yacht Rock distinction
What is "Who's holding Donna Now"?
"I Keep Forgettin'" was written by this artist, often considered the King of Yacht Rock
This Steely Dan song lyrics includes high heeled sneakers and grapefruit wine...
What is FM?
In 2017, he returned to his hometown to perform at this venue
What is the Tobin Center?