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S/Y Rock and Roll formerly Phryne

Length | 50 m / 164 ft

S/Y 50m ROCK AND ROLL formerly Phryne

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After the 10 one-and-a-half deck Perini’s of the early nineties, the Perini Design Team sought a new design expression – in 50 metres. Single-deck superstructure for a sleeker profile, expansive windows for superior views from indoors – and unprecedented large portlights in the cabins! Recessed tenders added to the profile’s elegance. Phryne’s owners combined a mahogany interior style with artefacts from Nelson’s VICTORY to set a richly nautical tone.

1999 International Superyacht Design Award finalist for the Best Sailing Yachts over 36m

1999 The ShowBoats Award finalist for the Best Sailing Yacht over 38m

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50 m (164'00" )

10.27 m (33'08" )

3.37 m, 8.37 m (11'00" , 27'05" )

493 t (543.44 us ton)

1,289 m² (13,875 ft²)

45,700 l (12,073 gal)

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Rox Star is a luxury sailing yacht that combines elegant luxury with performance, with a true rock n 'roll influence in the decor, furnishings and accessories.

Rox Star is a yacht that can accommodate up to 10 people in 5 elegant cabins. The main cabin is wonderfully spacious with a glass panoramic roof, a private bathroom and a marble shower. The four other guest cabins offer incomparable comfort, each with a bathroom which includes Italian marble showers.

The main lounge houses a cocktail bar, ideal for a pre-dinner drink before dinner in the dining room which can comfortably accommodate ten guests.

With more than six hundred square meters of black sails, Rox Star offers high performance even in light wind conditions. Should the wind fall, the two powerful engines allow for her to cruise swiftly and comfortably, without compromising on fuel consumption.

Rox Star also has outstanding audio-video equipment and a vast range of water sports/toys that are easily accessible with a launch platform at sea level.

Rox Star is available for charter in the Mediterranean and Caribbean and is a promise to spend unforgettable moments on a unique luxury sailing yacht.

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Sailing Songs – The Best Yacht Rock Playlist

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• Sailing - Christopher Cross
• Carolina in my Mind - James Taylor
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• Knee Deep - Zac Brown Band (featuring Jimmy Buffett)
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Yacht or Not?: Sailing the Seas of Yacht Rock

Louis Armstrong said, “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” Duke Ellington said, “There are simply two kinds of music: good music and the other kind.” Christopher Cross said, “If you get caught between the moon and New York City, the best that you can do is fall in love.”

What do these pieces of wisdom add up to? Music, like love, doesn’t follow rules. Musicians as diverse as Armstrong, Ellington and Cross don’t want to be boxed in by genre. They want to write, record and perform and not spend time deciding if they play bebop or hard bop, blues or Southern rock, funk or disco.

But as temperatures heat up and people think of sailing away to find serenity, yacht rock playlists start to float in on the breeze. And that means drawing boundaries with enough latitude that artists don’t object to being boxed in and  still foster playlists with a sense of meaning, a sense of continuity and depth. Peaks and valleys must be smartly balanced against the total annihilation of a common aesthetic. (Yes, despite a fascination with sailing and pina coladas, yacht rock can be taken seriously!)

And so, much to Armstrong’s chagrin, we have to ask, “What is yacht rock?” If it seems obvious, take a look at Spotify’s recent “Yacht Rock” playlist . Spotify is a global streaming leader with some 350 million monthly users, an army of music experts and cutting edge artificial intelligence, and yet the company filled its playlist with songs such as Tears for Fears ’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me,” Van Morrison ’s “Brown Eyed Girl” and Bruce Hornsby ’s “The Way It Is.”

If somebody wants to create and enjoy a stack of songs that runs from tunes by the J. Geils Band , to the  Police , to Bad Company , to Talking Heads (yup, the company has all these artists on its playlist and even included Ray Parker Jr.’s “Ghostbusters”), they should do that with gusto! It sounds like an evening full of classic jams and fun left turns so cheers to the endeavor. But if a major player in the music business wants to do that and call it yacht rock, we need to take a step back and consider what is and isn’t yacht.

We know breezes, islands, keys, capes, cool nights, crazy love and reminiscing help define the yacht aesthetic (see works by Seals & Crofts , Jay Fergeson, Bertie Higgins, Rupert Holmes, Paul Davis, Poco , and Little River Band ). But let’s get beyond the captain’s caps and map the waters of this perfect-for-summer style.

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Yacht Rock Sets Sail With Help From a 2005 Web Series

Before 2005, people generally placed Toto ’s “ Africa ” and Holmes’ “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” in the soft rock genre. Maybe if they were getting fancy, they’d call them AM Gold. But in 2005, the online video series Yacht Rock debuted. It fictionalized the careers of soft rock artists of the late ’70s and early ’80s. The cheeky show capitalized on the building renaissance of artists such as Steely Dan and Michael McDonald , who embraced the silliness of the series.

“When it came on I remember watching it pretty avidly,” McDonald admitted in 2018 . “My kids got a huge kick out of it. We would laugh about the characterizations of the people involved. At this point it’s a genre of its own. You’re either yacht or you're not.”

He might be right that you’re either yacht or you’re not. But calling it a genre doesn’t quite work (more on that in a minute).

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Riding the Waters From the Radical ’60s to the Sincere ’70s

By the late ’60s, rock ‘n’ roll had become “art.” The Beatles started as simple teen heartthrobs covering early rock ‘n’ roll, but graduated to the supreme weirdness of the  White Album . Chuck Berry gave birth to the Rolling Stones who gave birth to Led Zeppelin and the gonzo bombast of “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You.” And all sorts of acts went wild from the Grateful Dead , to Pink Floyd , to Frank Zappa  and beyond. The sunshine of ’70s AM Gold came as a reaction to these wonderful excesses. Singer-songwriters aimed to take rock and pop back to the simple pleasures of tight, light tunes such as Beach Boys ’ classics, Motown hits and Brill Building-crafted songs.

Hippies looking for revolution and Gen X-ers on the hunt for rage, irony and sharp edges bristled at the genuine lyrics of tenderness and heartbreak neatly packaged in finely-crafted Top 40. Where the stars and fans of '60s and ’90s rock wanted arty and experimental music, anger and angst, yacht took listeners on a voyage powered by pure earnestness: think of the sincere and intense conviction of Dave Mason’s “We Just Disagree,” Captain & Tennille's "Love Will Keep Us Together," and “Love is the Answer” by England Dan & John Ford Coley.

(Which is why placing the Police or Talking Heads on any yacht mix doesn’t work.)

Yacht rock embodies the final charge of unbridled, heartfelt pop.

“I think these songs remain so popular because they are unabashedly pop,” Nicholas Niespodziani, leader of the hugely successful tribute band  Yacht Rock Revue , explains to UCR. “They’re not self conscious. You couldn’t write a song like ‘Africa’ now. What are they even singing about? Who knows? But it’s fun to sing.”

Watch Captain & Tennille's Video for 'Love Will Keep Us Together'

Music That’s Jazzy, But Sure Isn’t Jazz

Yacht rock doesn’t just have an earnestness to its lyrics, the sax solos come with the same level of sincerity.

If the style was the last gasp of unadulterated pop, it was also the dying breath of jazz’s influence on rock. Jazz rock started in the ’60s with Zappa, Chicago , Santana and Blood, Sweat & Tears , but slowly simple drums and growling guitars stomped horn lines and rhythmic shifts into the ground. However, yacht rock features echoes of swingin’ saxophones, big band horns and Miles Davis ’ fusion projects.

Yacht rock is very pop, but legitimate musical talents made those hooks. Chuck Mangione logged time in jazz giant Art Blakey’s band then took what he learned and crushed complex harmonic ideas into the pop nugget “Feels So Good,” which is basically a Latin-bebop-disco-classical suite. (If you dig “Feels So Good,” dig deeper and groove to smooth jazz mini-symphony “Give It All You Got.”)

Nearly every classic from the style features either an epic sax solo or dazzling guitar part. For horn glory, go spin Little River Band’s “Reminiscing,” Gino Vannelli’s “I Just Wanna Stop” or Grover Washington Jr. and Bill Withers ’ “Just the Two of Us." For six-string wizardry as astounding as anything Jimmy Page came up with (and much more economical), try Atlantic Rhythm Section’s “So Into You,” Pablo Cruise’s “Love Will Find a Way” and pretty much every Steely Dan cut.

(Which is why placing Tears for Fears’ “ Everybody Wants to Rule the World ” and Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me” on any yacht mix doesn’t work).

Watch the Little River Band's Video for 'Reminiscing' 

A Vibe, Not a Genre or Gender or Demographic of Any Kind

Being a style, a feeling, an aesthetic, a vibe means that yacht rock can pull a song from a wide variety of genres into its orbit. It also means that it’s not just a catalog of hits from bearded white dudes. Yes, Kenny Loggins , McDonald and both Seals and Crofts helped define yacht rock. But quintessential songs from the style came from the women and artists of color, soul singers, folk heroes and Nashville aces.

For every Loggins' tune in a captain’s hat, there’s a Carly Simon track dressed up as your cruise director. Yes, there's Steely Dan's jazz influence, but also  Crosby, Stills & Nash 's folk legacy (“Southern Cross” remains definitively of the style). Yacht rock playlists should also be littered with appropriate R&B gems, such as the Raydio’s “You Can’t Change That” (which features Ray Parker Jr.!), Hall & Oates ’ “Sara Smile” and Kool & the Gang’s “Too Hot.” Likewise, country acts of the era tried to go Top 40 while attempting to retain some twang and managed to make Love Boat music (see Juice Newton’s “Angel of the Morning,” Eddie Rabbit’s “I Love a Rainy Night,” Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers ’ “Islands in the Stream”).

It’s hard to tell if the Commodores’ “Sail On” is pop or R&B, harder still to know if George Benson’s “Give Me the Night” is pop, R&B or jazz. But they both feel yacht.

(Which is why Santana can do psychedelic Latin music and can do yacht on “Hold On,” and why the Pointer Sisters can do new wave disco with “Neutron Dance” and yacht with “Slow Hand.")

Wishing You a Bon Voyage on the Seas of Yacht

Spotify was right to think about diversity when making its playlist, though the company got the type of diversity wrong. Yacht has some pretty specific sonic parameters, but has no demographic restrictions when it comes to the kind of artists contributing to the style’s catalog. That means when you hit the high seas of yacht, you don’t need to be afraid to fight for your favorites to be included, just please don’t have one of those favorites be “Ghostbusters.”

We began talking about drawing boundaries with enough latitude that artists don’t object to being boxed in. The wide latitude yacht rock affords matters because music comes to define eras and outlines cultural trends (remember that yacht came in reaction to art rock and that says a lot about the swing from the late '60s to the early '80s). Calling Christopher Cross soft rock might feel right, but it doesn't tell us much about where he was coming from and what he was trying to accomplish. Calling Cross yacht rock, now that we know it's not a pejorative, illuminates his aesthetic.

Cross came out of the Texas rock scene that produced blues aces the Vaughan Brothers and guitar shredder Eric Johnson (who plays on a lot of his albums). He loves Joni Mitchell and that shows in his craft. He's jazzy but not jazz (see those horns and guitar on "Ride Like the Wind") with a vibe that's completely yacht -- developed from the scene that took '60s pop, updated it and sheltered it from the trends of punk, metal, new wave and hip hop. The same can be said for Loggins, McDonald, Simon, Lionel Ritchie and so many others.

Spotify needs to tweak its algorithm so it gets this right. Or, better yet, connect with the genre-crossing vibe that makes yacht so unique.

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'Man, they came to party': Yachtley Crew sails back to Indian Ranch with more yacht rock

When Yachtley Crew came to Indian Ranch by the shores of Indian Lake in Webster last summer, it was evidently a very popular voyage through the smooth waters of a yacht rock tribute show.

"We love Indian Ranch. Man, they came to party. They were amazing," recalled Phillip Daniel, also known as Yachtley Crew's Philly Ocean and lead vocalist, about how the the show went and the reaction of the audience.

Yachtley Crew will be setting sail again for an appearance at Indian Ranch on July 25. "If it's anything like last year, we're stoked," Daniel said.

'Sailing ... takes me away ....'

The seven-member band, which dresses in nautical suits with captain's hats and wears aviator sunglasses, is currently on its "Full Steam Ahead" nationwide tour, the biggest tour since it was founded in Los Angeles in 2017. Upcoming dates also include South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset on July 26, Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence on July 27, and the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis on July 28.

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The band is riding the yacht rock wave since a 2005 video series launched the term in 2005 in an affectionate send up of artists such as Christopher Cross and Hall and Oates. Cross, who was at Indian Ranch July 7 with Justin Hayward of Moody Blues fame, had a big hit in 1979 with the soft rock song " Sailing " which is about getting away from everything on a sail boat and so helped form the archetype of Yacht Rock.

Yachtley Crew also call themselves "The Titans of Soft Rock."

Asked for a definition of yacht rock, Daniel said "it's one of those elusive things ... I think the most easy way to define it is the iconic soft rock hits from the late 70s and early 80s music." Except that, instead of soft rock, "yacht rock just sounds kind of more fun."

Yachtley Crew's first recording release "Seas the Day" (2023) includes its renditions of songs that have become regarded as yacht rock classics such as Boz Scaggs’ “Lido Shuffle,” Ace’s “How Long,” Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away,” the Bee Gees’ “How Deep Is Your Love” and Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like the Wind.” Other songs in the band’s set include Toto’s “Africa,” Looking Glass’ “Brandy” and Rupert Holmes’ “ Escape (The Piña Colada Song).”  

Indeed, "The Piña Colada song, that is a great yacht rock core song, like 'Ride Like the Wind,'" Daniel said.

Audiences often dress up for the shows in yacht-themed attire and love to sing-along. Other yacht rock tribute and fun party bands include Yacht Rock Revue who will be performing at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield on Aug. 4.

'It has to be smooth'

Elsewhere, there has been some rather pedantic debate in some quarters about what makes true yacht rock, with terms appearing such as "nyacht" rock. An article in Mental Floss magazine helps keep things straightforward by saying " But above all else, the sound has to be  smooth . "

Daniel's vocals are certainly smooth, and the depth of sound that Yachtley Crew brings to its music is enhanced by having a sax player.

Daniel has memories of listening to the soft music of the late 70s/early 80s era while riding around with his father in a car and singing along to the radio. Later, he was in several original bands in Los Angeles. Besides Daniel (Philly Ocean) Yachtley Crew is made up of drummer Rob Jones (Sailor Hawkins), bassist Chaz Ruiz (Baba Buoy), guitarist Thomas Gardner Jr. (Tommy Buoy), backing vocalist Curt Clendenin (Stoney Shores), saxophone/flutist Paul Pate (Pauly Shores) and keyboardist Matt Grossman (Matthew McDonald).  

"Each of us had careers with bands," Daniel said. The crew started to be assembled by Jones and Ruiz who are long-time friends and were listening to yacht rock music and felt they could do something with it. They put out a Craigslist ad and found guitarist Gardner. Daniel is friends with Gardner and also came aboard.

"Everything came together really organically," Daniel said.

'I think we have something here'

The idea of uniforms for the band came early. "Just the idea of yacht rock is such fun," Daniel said. But the group spent several months rehearsing to get the music down right. "We wanted to embody what people remember about these songs."

When the curtain was pulled on their first gigs Daniel recalls the shock on the faces of the audiences when they saw a band in nautical uniform. However, "They got it within two or three songs. They were screaming and dancing ... (I thought) Man, I think we have something here."

Yachtley Crew was soon selling out local venues and were noticed by the late legendary Jimmy Buffett who signed them to his own Mailboat Records label. The group have appeared on SiriusXM’s Yacht Rock Radio “Yacht Rock 311” show as the first ever Yacht Rock band to perform live at the station.

Just as the band was about to get ready for its first nationwide tour in 2020, the pandemic struck. "We had a ton of shows booked," Daniel said. Yachtley Crew made music videos, put on live-streamed concerts and played at some drive-in concerts that were organized in the Los Angeles area. "People seemed to really respond.'

As the lockdown eased, "I think there was so much pent up demand for live music it really helped us. We got all the gigs back and places we'd never played before were selling out," Daniel said.

'Something original'

The "Seas the Day" recording also has Yachtley Crew's first original song, "Sex on the Beach," ostensibly about the drink that bears the name.

"We wanted to put something original out there," Daniel said. The challenge for the band was to come up with a song that sounds like it could have been written in the late '70s/early '80s soft rock era. "We wanted to capture the same vibe," he said. The video for "Sex on the Beach" has a guest appearance by the Access Hollywood & iHeart host Mario Lopez.  

The song and video includes a list of names of drinks, a couple falling in love, and "innuendo," Daniel said. All the members of Yachtley Crew contributed to the song. Once they had the concept, "we had the song written in 30 minutes. Everyone brings something unique to it." Fans have started requesting the song at shows.

Yachtley Crew has "two albums in the works" and two more original songs "in the mix." With that, "The core will always be the iconic songs," Daniel said.

The band has been venturing out across the seven seas with appearances abroad, including the United Kingdom.

"Total world domination," Daniel joked when asked about his ultimate goal for Yachtley Crew. Or at least, "To play for a stadium full of people," he said.

"We want to play the music for as many people as we can all over the world. When people come to our shows they're creating memories they will have for the rest of their lives. That's what it's about."

Yachtley Crew — Full Steam Ahead tour

When: 7 p.m. July 25 (doors 5:30 p.m.)

Where: Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster

How much: $25 to $35. Indianranch.com

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Rock Songs About Sailing

Rock music has always had a fascination with the open sea and the sense of adventure that comes with sailing. There is something about the rhythm of the waves and the vastness of the ocean that has inspired countless musicians to write songs about sailing. From classic rock anthems to modern hits, there is no shortage of songs that capture the spirit of the sea.

Here are nine rock songs about sailing that have stood the test of time and continue to be beloved by fans around the world:

1. “Sailing” by Christopher Cross (1980)

One of the most iconic sailing songs of all time, “Sailing” by Christopher Cross is a smooth and melodic ode to the joy of being out on the water. Released in 1980, the song won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s). With its dreamy lyrics and lush instrumentation, “Sailing” continues to be a favorite among fans of yacht rock.

2. “Southern Cross” by Crosby, Stills & Nash (1982)

Written by Stephen Stills, “Southern Cross” is a classic rock song that tells the story of a sailor navigating the southern seas. The song’s chorus references the constellation of the Southern Cross, which sailors have used for centuries as a navigational aid. With its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, “Southern Cross” is a timeless tribute to the spirit of adventure.

3. “Rock the Boat” by The Hues Corporation (1974)

While not strictly a rock song, “Rock the Boat” by The Hues Corporation is a disco classic that captures the carefree spirit of sailing. Released in 1974, the song became a massive hit and remains a staple of yacht parties and summer playlists. With its infectious groove and catchy chorus, “Rock the Boat” is guaranteed to get you in the mood for a day out on the water.

4. “Come Sail Away” by Styx (1977)

A staple of classic rock radio, “Come Sail Away” by Styx is a sprawling epic that tells the story of a mystical journey on the high seas. With its soaring vocals and intricate instrumentation, the song builds to a climactic crescendo that is sure to send chills down your spine. “Come Sail Away” is a testament to the power of rock music to transport listeners to another world.

5. “Sail Away” by Randy Newman (1972)

While not a traditional rock song, “Sail Away” by Randy Newman is a powerful and satirical take on the history of slavery in America. The song’s narrator, a slave trader, tries to convince African slaves to come to America by painting a rosy picture of the land of opportunity. With its haunting melody and biting lyrics, “Sail Away” is a thought-provoking exploration of the darker side of the American dream.

6. “Ride Captain Ride” by Blues Image (1970)

A one-hit wonder from the 1970s, “Ride Captain Ride” by Blues Image is a funky and upbeat rock song that tells the story of a sailor on a journey to the New World. With its catchy chorus and groovy guitar riffs, the song captures the excitement and freedom of life on the open sea. “Ride Captain Ride” is a feel-good anthem that will have you tapping your toes and singing along.

7. “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Gordon Lightfoot (1976)

A haunting ballad about a real-life maritime disaster, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Gordon Lightfoot is a powerful and emotional tribute to the 29 sailors who lost their lives when the ship sank in Lake Superior in 1975. With its mournful melody and evocative lyrics, the song captures the tragedy and heroism of the men who went down with the ship. “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” is a poignant reminder of the dangers of life at sea.

8. “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin (1959)

While not a rock song per se, “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin is a timeless classic that captures the romance and allure of the open sea. With its lush orchestration and Darin’s smooth vocals, the song evokes images of sun-drenched beaches and endless horizons. “Beyond the Sea” is a timeless ode to the beauty and mystery of the ocean.

9. “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison (1970)

A soulful and spiritual ballad, “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the sense of wonder and awe that comes with being out on the water. With its ethereal melody and poetic lyrics, the song transports listeners to a magical and mystical world where anything is possible. “Into the Mystic” is a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with fans of all ages.

These are just a few of the many rock songs that have been inspired by the beauty and mystery of the sea. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just a landlubber dreaming of adventure, these songs are sure to transport you to a world of sun, sea, and endless possibilities.

Here are some common questions about rock songs about sailing:

1. Why do so many rock songs feature sailing as a theme?

Sailing has long been a symbol of freedom, adventure, and escape, making it a popular theme for musicians looking to capture the spirit of the open sea.

2. What is yacht rock?

Yacht rock is a genre of music that emerged in the 1970s and 1980s and is characterized by its smooth melodies, lush instrumentation, and lyrics that often reference sailing and the ocean.

3. What is the Southern Cross?

The Southern Cross is a constellation that is visible in the southern hemisphere and has long been used by sailors as a navigational aid.

4. What is the Edmund Fitzgerald?

The Edmund Fitzgerald was a ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1975, resulting in the loss of all 29 crew members on board. The tragedy inspired Gordon Lightfoot’s song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”

5. What is the meaning behind the song “Sail Away” by Randy Newman?

“Sail Away” by Randy Newman is a satirical take on the history of slavery in America, with the song’s narrator trying to convince African slaves to come to America by painting a false picture of a land of opportunity.

6. What is the story behind the song “Come Sail Away” by Styx?

“Come Sail Away” by Styx tells the story of a mystical journey on the high seas and is often interpreted as a metaphor for the band’s own rise to fame and success.

7. Why do sailors use the stars for navigation?

Sailors have long used the stars as a navigational aid because they provide a fixed point of reference that can help determine a ship’s position and direction.

8. What is the significance of the song “Ride Captain Ride” by Blues Image?

“Ride Captain Ride” by Blues Image is a funky and upbeat rock song that captures the excitement and freedom of life on the open sea and has become a feel-good anthem for fans of the genre.

9. What makes the song “Sailing” by Christopher Cross so iconic?

“Sailing” by Christopher Cross is a smooth and melodic ode to the joy of being out on the water that won multiple Grammy Awards and continues to be a favorite among fans of yacht rock.

10. Why is the ocean such a popular theme in music?

The ocean has long been a symbol of mystery, adventure, and freedom, making it a popular theme for musicians looking to evoke feelings of escape and exploration.

11. What is the connection between sailing and rock music?

Sailing and rock music share a sense of rebellion, freedom, and adventure that makes them natural bedfellows, with many musicians drawing inspiration from the open sea.

12. How has the theme of sailing evolved in rock music over the years?

While sailing has long been a popular theme in rock music, artists have approached the subject in different ways, from epic ballads to funky anthems, reflecting the diverse nature of the genre.

13. What are some other popular songs about sailing?

In addition to the songs mentioned in this article, there are countless other rock songs that feature sailing as a theme, including hits by artists like Jimmy Buffett, Bob Seger, and the Beach Boys.

14. What role does sailing play in the mythology of rock music?

Sailing has long been a symbol of freedom and escape in rock music, with many artists using the imagery of the open sea to explore themes of adventure, longing, and self-discovery.

15. How has the genre of yacht rock influenced modern music?

Yacht rock has experienced a resurgence in recent years, with many contemporary artists drawing inspiration from its smooth melodies and laid-back vibe, creating a new wave of sailing-themed songs for a new generation of fans.

16. What is the appeal of sailing-themed songs for listeners?

Sailing-themed songs offer listeners a chance to escape the everyday and embark on a musical journey to the high seas, where anything is possible and the horizon is endless.

17. How do sailing-themed songs continue to resonate with audiences today?

Sailing-themed songs continue to resonate with audiences today because they capture the timeless appeal of the open sea and the sense of adventure and freedom that comes with setting sail.

In conclusion, rock music has long been fascinated by the allure of the open sea, with sailing-themed songs serving as a powerful and evocative expression of freedom, adventure, and escape. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just a dreamer with a love of the water, these songs are sure to transport you to a world of sun, sea, and endless possibilities. So crank up the volume, set sail on a musical journey, and let the music carry you away into the mystic waters of rock and roll.

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