Smooth Operators: The Accidental Birth of Yacht Rock

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Back in the 70s, some of the best musicians ever assembled, with meticulous production and smooth tones along with soul and R&B flavors created songs without ever realizing that they would stand the test of time and also be reborn into a genre called "Yacht Rock". Now its enjoyed more and more by the generation who was there when it was created as well as todays generation. Lets explore it.

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