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Originally Posted by Savage Clone
I think this term is as apt as it is hilarous!
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heehee...
"...
In the musical sense,
yacht rock refers to the highly polished brand of
soft rock that emanated from
Southern California during the late '70s and early '80s. In part, the term relates to the stereotype of the
yuppie yacht owner, enjoying
champagne and smooth music while out for a sail. Additionally, since sailing was a popular leisure activity in Southern California, many "yacht rockers" made nautical references in their lyrics and album artwork, particularly the anthemic track "Sailing" by Christopher Cross..."