A smooth, unmistakably ’80s chart-topper climbed all the way to No. 1 before the people behind it ever met in person, setting ...

Michael McDonald’s voice became a defining sound of the 1970s and 1980s, bridging genres like rock, pop, soul, and R&B. In this video, we dive into the prolific career of the man behind countless hits ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As music critic and writer Steve Huey once explained, “from 1976 to 1984, the radio airwaves were dominated by really smooth music ...

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Smooth grooves. Shimmering production. Sun-drenched sophistication. Yacht rock is having a moment again, and one new ranking just handed the genre a fresh crown. In a new feature titled "Yacht Rock: ...

We think of the yacht rock era in terms of the late 70s and early 80s. But some songs give off those vibes even if they were released outside that time frame. It helps if the principals involved have ...