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Each year SiriusXM’s Yacht Rock Radio reignites some ongoing, mostly playful skirmishes among radio people and music fans. Is “Yacht Rock” what the term’s creators define it as — ’70s/early-’80s soft rock with some element of R&B/jazz/disco fusion? Is it what SXM plays — a wider version of soft pop from the late ’70s/early ’80s? Why are we canonizing this music from pop music’s doldrums in the first place?

But if you’re eager to play along with that discussion, SXM has just launched Yacht Soul, as a pop-up format currently appearing on SiriusXM’s channel 105 through July 8, after which time it will remain available on the SXM app. The channel is hosted by George Benson, whose reminiscences about songs and artists are interspersed several times an hour.

The new channel is a reminder of R&B’s place at the center of yacht rock. However much weight you want to put on them at a fraught time for pop music, I’d rather hear Benson’s “Give Me the Night” or “Turn Your Love Around” than a lot of other hits from the same period. In turn, Benson, Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau, and George Duke & Stanley Clarke were chief among the artists who were able to cross over during the worst moments of the “disco backlash” that kept other great things happening in R&B away from pop radio in 1980-82.

Like SXM’s Yacht Rock Radio, Yacht Soul is a broad mix of mellow R&B from the same era. The hook promos include some things that seem defining (Dennis Edwards’ “Don’t Look Any Further,” Bobby Caldwell’s “What You Won’t Do for Love,” Chaka Khan’s “Through the Fire”) and others that feel less likely (Evelyn King’s “Love Come Down,” Diana Ross’ “Love Hangover,” Natalie Cole’s “Sophisticated Lady”). Chances are you just disagreed with at least one of my characterizations. Such is the discussion.

Here’s Yacht Soul at 9:30 a.m. on July 3:

• Fourplay, “101 Eastbound” — early ’90s instrumental that seems like more of a fit for Smooth Jazz
• Brothers Johnson, “Strawberry Letter 23”
• Quincy Jones f/Patti Austin, “Something Special”  
• Kool & the Gang, “Too Hot” — preceded by a vignette of George Benson talking about witnessing the band’s ascent
• Brenda Russell, “New York Bars” — her hits (“So Good So Right” and “Piano in the Dark”) were nearly a decade apart, in 1979 and 1988; this is from a 1983 album
• Bill Withers, “Lovely Day”
• Patti Labelle, “New Attitude”
• Manhattans, “Shining Star”
• Average White Band, “School Boy Crush”
• L.T.D., “Love Ballad” — Benson talks about hearing the original for the first time: “One of the best songs I ever heard.” Later, he would have a 1979 hit with his own uptempo version
• Atlanta Rhythm Section, “So Into You” — It did crack the R&B chart (No. 93) in 1977. Not the hit single, but what sounded like a longer album version
• William DeVaughn, “Be Thankful for What You Got” — 1974 hit that seems prescient in this context
• Bee Gees, “How Deep Is Your Love”
• Lionel Richie, “All Night Long (All Night)”
• El DeBarge, “Someone”
• George Benson, “This Masquerade” — Benson talks about not knowing the Leon Russell original, or Russell, when the song was brought to him, and his initial reluctance to cover it, or include a vocal on the Breezin’ album

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Hey Sean, Checking out Yacht Soul a bit. A little surprised to hear some cover versions (Everbody Plays The Fool – Aaron Neville and I Never Can Say Goodbye – Issac Hayes), but they are smooth and the channel is inyeresting and easy to listen to. JH

Caught Yacht Rock Radio for the first time, today. Channel 311, had to go looking. In 45 minutes’ time, listening….never heard a single female singer.

I like the mix mainly because it stretches about 25 years, more than double the approximate 10 years of traditional yacht rock. My only complaint so far is “Caravan of Love” being listed as by the Isley Bros.

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Yacht Rock 311

'70s/'80s Smooth-Sailing Soft Rock

Channel 311

SiriusXM's tribute to Yacht Rock celebrates the smooth-sailing soft rock from the late '70s and early '80s. You'll hear artists like Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates and other titans of smooth music. It's the kind of rock that doesn't rock the boat!

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Yacht Rock Radio

SiriusXM’s tribute to Yacht Rock celebrates the smooth-sailing soft rock from the late 70s and early 80s. You’ll hear artists like Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates and other titans of smooth music. It’s the kind of rock that doesn’t rock the boat!

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Embark on a Smooth-Sailing Musical Voyage with Yacht Rock Radio

Welcome aboard the musical cruise of Yacht Rock Radio on Sirius XM! If you’ve been searching for “what channel is yacht rock on Sirius XM?”, you’ve just found your smooth-sailing destination. Yacht Rock Radio, also known as Yacht Rock 311, offers a commercial-free haven where the soft rock songs of the late ’70s and early ’80s come to life.

Your Port of Call for Classic Soft Rock

Yacht Rock Radio celebrates the very best of ’70s/’80s smooth-sailing soft rock. It’s where the iconic voices of Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates, and other titans of this mellow musical era’ll serenade you. This station encapsulates the essence of what was once known as the West-Coast sound or adult-orientated rock (AOR), now lovingly termed ‘Yacht Rock’, thanks to the 2005 online video series that coined this term.

Where to Tune In

Find your musical getaway on Sirius XM Radio 14 during the summer months, and on Sirius XM Radio 311 for the rest of the year. Yacht Rock Radio ensures that your listening experience is always top-notch, whether you’re basking in the summer sun or cozying up during the cooler months.

Why Choose Yacht Rock Radio on Sirius XM?

• Non-Stop Music: Immerse yourself in hours of uninterrupted soft rock classics.
• Expertly Curated: Each song is a handpicked gem, ensuring the finest listening experience.
• Seasonal Variations: Two channels for year-round enjoyment – Channel 14 in summer and 311 otherwise.

Set Sail with Sirius XM’s Yacht Rock Radio

Join the legion of yacht rock enthusiasts who’ve made Sirius XM’s Yacht Rock Radio their go-to station for smooth tunes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of this genre or exploring it for the first time, channels 14 and 311 are your gateways to an era of music that soothes the soul and lifts the spirits.

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Yacht Rock Radio celebrates the smooth-sailing soft rock from the late '70s and early '80s. You'll hear artists like Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan and other titans of smooth music. It's the kind of rock that doesn't rock the boat!

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Times Played: 96

So In To You

• Atlanta Rhythm Section  

Times Played: 93

Kiss You All Over

Times Played: 92

• Paul Davis  

Smooth Operator

Times Played: 91

Show and Tell

• Al Wilson  

• Bill Withers  

• John Stewart  

Times Played: 90

Morning Dance

• Spyro Gyra  

Times Played: 89

Laughter In The Rain

• NEIL SEDAKA  

Make a Little Magic

• Nitty Gritty Dirt Band  
• Nicolette Larson  

Times Played: 88

After The Love Has Gone

• Earth, Wind & Fire  

• Boz Scaggs  

Times Played: 87

What Cha' Gonna Do For Me

• Chaka Khan  

I Love a Rainy Night

• Eddie Rabbitt  

Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

• Rupert Holmes  

Reminiscing

• Little River Band  

Biggest Part Of Me

Times Played: 86

Leather And Lace

• Stevie Nicks  
• Don Henley  

Still The One

Times Played: 85

Baby Come Back

Times Played: 84

Goodbye Stranger

• Supertramp  

Diamond Girl

Lido Shuffle

Times Played: 83

That Girl Could Sing

• Jackson Browne  

Make It With You

Times Played: 82

Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)

• Looking Glass  

Baker Street

• Gerry Rafferty  

Times Played: 80

Never Too Much

• Luther Vandross  

• Robbie Dupree  

Times Played: 79

• Bob Welch  

I'd Really Love To See You Tonight

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I Just Wanna Stop

• Gino Vanelli  

Times Played: 78

Turn Your Love Around

• George Benson  

• Samantha Sang  

Summer Breeze

Feels So Good

• Chuck Mangione  

Times Played: 77

We're In This Love Together

• Al Jarreau  

What You Won't Do For Love

• Bobby Caldwell  

Times Played: 76

Let Your Love Flow

• Bellamy Brothers  

• Kim Carnes  

You’re Only Lonely

• J.D. Souther  

Times Played: 75

I Just Want to Be Your Everything

• Andy Gibb  

• Bertie Higgins  

Times Played: 74

Fooled Around And Fell In Love

• Elvin Bishop  

I Believe In Love

• Kenny Loggins  

Times Played: 73

Searchin' So Long

Times Played: 72

Fool (If You Think It's Over)

• Chris Rea  

• Andrew Gold  

Love Will Find A Way

• Pablo Cruise  

Heart To Heart

Times Played: 71

• Kool & The Gang  

Times Played: 70

Keep a Light On

You Are The Woman

Whatcha Gonna Do

You're The Only Woman

Cool Change

Nobody Does It Better

• Carly Simon  

Times Played: 69

It Never Rains In Southern California

• Albert Hammond  

Thunder Island

• Jay Ferguson  

Times Played: 68

How 'Bout Us

• Champaign  

Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

• James Taylor  

Times Played: 67

• Dobie Gray  

• Michael Martin Murphey  

Into The Night

• Benny Mardones  

Shower The People

Times Played: 66

Moonlight Feels Right

How Much I Feel

HOLD THE LINE

Ride Like The Wind

• Christopher Cross  

Couldn't Get It Right

• Climax Blues Band  

Times Played: 65

Running On Empty

Times Played: 64

Give Me the Night

You Can Do Magic

• Pure Prairie League  

Times Played: 63

Stumblin' In

• Chris Norman, Suzi Quatro  

Sentimental Lady

Times Played: 61

Wishing You Were Here

Times Played: 60

Ride Captain Ride

• Blues Image  

Show And Tell

Times Played: 59

Afternoon Delight

• Starland Vocal Band  

Times Played: 58

Silly Love Songs (Remastered)

Magnet And Steel

• Walter Egan  

Sister Golden Hair

Just Remember I Love You

Times Played: 57

Every Kinda People

• Robert Palmer  

Dream Weaver

• Gary Wright  

Times Played: 56

I Really Don't Know Anymore

Listen To The Music

• Doobie Brothers  

Times Played: 55

Arthur's Theme

Times Played: 54

One Of These Nights

I Keep Forgettin' (82)

• Michael McDonald  

Love Is The Answer

Times Played: 53

Devil Woman

• Cliff Richard  

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"SiriusXM's tribute to Yacht Rock celebrates the smooth-sailing soft rock from the late '70s and early '80s. You'll hear artists like Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates and other titans of smooth music. It's the kind of rock that doesn't rock the boat!"

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