where did the term yacht rock come from
Yacht rock Yacht rock (originally known as the West Coast Sound[2] or adult-oriented rock[3]) is a broad music style and aesthetic[4] identified with soft rock.[5] Yacht rock was one of the commercially successful genres of its era, existing between the late 1970s and early 1980s.[6] Drawing on sources such as smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, funk, and disco,[4] common stylistic traits include high-quality production, clean vocals, and a focus on light, catchy melodies.[3] Initially used pejoratively, its name was derived from its association with the popular Southern Californian leisure activity of sailing.