This documentary chronicles the rise, fall, and rise again of the soft rock epitomized by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Retroactively dubbed "Yacht Rock," the easy-listening genre came to be gently mocked and even dismissed by rock lovers and critics. However, it has since reclaimed its place in music history and is celebrated in this groove-infused film.
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- Status
- Released
- Production
- Ringer Films, HBO Documentary Films, Margot Station
Keywords
- music history
- soft rock
- music documentary
- yacht rock
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Top Cast
Kenny Loggins as Self
Christopher Cross as Self
Michael McDonald as Self
Steve Porcaro as Self
Steve Lukather as Self
David Paich as Self
Prince Paul as Self
Brian Robert Jones as Self
Top Crew
Garret Price · Director, Editor
Antony Partos · Composer
Josh Pearson · Composer
Avner Shiloah · Editor
Adam Gibbs · Producer
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