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American Songwriter Jul 28

This Hit 1977 Single by Crosby, Stills & Nash Was Written on a Dare

Crosby, Stills & Nash David Crosby Stephen Stills Graham Nash Neil Young

Louder Sound Jul 21

"It was actually very easy. The song virtually played itself." The story of the Steely Dan classic starring Jimmy Page's favourite guitar solo

Steely Dan Jimmy Page Donald Fagen Walter Becker Burt Bacharach Lou Reed Carole King Ellie Greenwich

Americana Highways Jul 20

SHOW REVIEW: TOTO, Christopher Cross & The Romantics at SPAC

Toto Christopher Cross The Romantics

Louder Sound Jul 19

“Steve Lukather’s guitar collided with a mic stand. He banked the guitar against it and made it a feature of the song. I don’t even understand!” Toto’s Dennis Atlas and his star-studded solo album

Toto Steve Lukather Dennis Atlas David Paich Styx Dream Theater Symphony X Keith Emerson Rick Wakeman

American Songwriter Jul 18

3 Soft Rock Songs That Defined Summer for Millions of Americans in 1974

America The Doobie Brothers Chicago

American Songwriter Jul 17

Michael McDonald Declined To Write This Hit Single With Kenny Loggins in 1978

Kenny Loggins Michael McDonald Melissa Manchester Stevie Nicks The Doobie Brothers

Spin Jul 17

Deep Cut Friday: “King of the World” by Steely Dan

Steely Dan Donald Fagen Walter Becker Joe Jackson David Palmer Carole King Michael McDonald

5 articles Jul 14

Thundercat Channel Tres TiaCorine Kitty Ca$h Tame Impala Lil Yachty A$AP Rocky

Consequence of Sound, Exclaim!, Pitchfork +2

American Songwriter Jul 6

Toto Cut Their Lead Singer Loose Right After Their Biggest Success in 1984

Toto Steve Lukather David Paich Joseph Williams Michael Jackson Foreigner Journey

Americana Highways Jul 3

Show Review: Santana and The Doobie Brothers at SPAC

Santana The Doobie Brothers Michael McDonald Patrick Simmons Tom Johnston John McFee John Cowan Marc Russo

2 articles Jun 23

The Doobie Brothers

American Songwriter

S SoulTracks Jun 13

On This Day in 1976: Boz Scaggs gave us the “Lowdown”

Boz Scaggs Toto Jim Gilstrap Marty McCall Carolyn Willis Augie Johnson

Americana UK Jun 12

Classic Clips: Jesse Colin Young “Darkness Darkness” – All Star Jam, Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey, 1984

Jesse Colin Young The Youngbloods Chet Powers Jerry Corbitt Iain Matthews Eric Burdon Screaming Trees

Nostalgie Jun 12

Kenny Loggins interprète "Danger Zone" et "Footloose" avec des instruments pour enfants

Kenny Loggins Kevin Bacon The Roots John Lithgow

Billboard Jun 11

John Fogerty, RAYE, KISS, Kenny Loggins & More Songwriters Hall of Fame Honorees Share Stories Behind Their Biggest Hits

KISS John Fogerty RAYE Kenny Loggins Beyoncé Mariah Carey Gloria Estefan Nile Rodgers Taylor Swift Alanis Morissette

Rolling Stone Jun 11

Watch Kenny Loggins, Kevin Bacon Perform ‘Footloose’ on Classroom Instruments

Kenny Loggins Kevin Bacon Jimmy Fallon The Roots John Lithgow Top Gun Tom Cruise Donald Trump

Billboard Jun 11

Kenny Loggins Gets ‘Footloose’ With Kevin Bacon and John Lithgow For ‘Tonight Show’ Classroom Instruments Medley: Watch

Kenny Loggins Kevin Bacon John Lithgow The Roots

Louder Sound Jun 9

“I’m happy we’ve had hits. But I do wish the record label had put out some of our challenging songs as singles”: Some only know them as ‘That Africa band,’ but how prog are Toto?

Toto Steve Lukather Genesis Pink Floyd Gentle Giant

Louder Sound Jun 2

"It's the silliest, most oddball song in our entire catalogue, but it truly hit a nerve." How Toto used a synthesised flute riff and a drum loop to concoct a classic and a cultural phenomenon

Toto Steve Lukather

Exclaim! Jun 1

A Steely Dan Biopic Shouldn't Lose Paul Walter Hauser's Number

Steely Dan Timothée Chalamet

American Songwriter Jul 28

This Hit 1977 Single by Crosby, Stills & Nash Was Written on a Dare

Crosby, Stills & Nash David Crosby Stephen Stills Graham Nash Neil Young

Americana Highways Jul 20

SHOW REVIEW: TOTO, Christopher Cross & The Romantics at SPAC

Toto Christopher Cross The Romantics

American Songwriter Jul 18

3 Soft Rock Songs That Defined Summer for Millions of Americans in 1974

America The Doobie Brothers Chicago

Spin Jul 17

Deep Cut Friday: “King of the World” by Steely Dan

Steely Dan Donald Fagen Walter Becker Joe Jackson David Palmer Carole King Michael McDonald

American Songwriter Jul 6

Toto Cut Their Lead Singer Loose Right After Their Biggest Success in 1984

Toto Steve Lukather David Paich Joseph Williams Michael Jackson Foreigner Journey

2 articles Jun 23

The Doobie Brothers

American Songwriter

Americana UK Jun 12

Classic Clips: Jesse Colin Young “Darkness Darkness” – All Star Jam, Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey, 1984

Jesse Colin Young The Youngbloods Chet Powers Jerry Corbitt Iain Matthews Eric Burdon Screaming Trees

Billboard Jun 11

John Fogerty, RAYE, KISS, Kenny Loggins & More Songwriters Hall of Fame Honorees Share Stories Behind Their Biggest Hits

KISS John Fogerty RAYE Kenny Loggins Beyoncé Mariah Carey Gloria Estefan Nile Rodgers Taylor Swift Alanis Morissette

Billboard Jun 11

Kenny Loggins Gets ‘Footloose’ With Kevin Bacon and John Lithgow For ‘Tonight Show’ Classroom Instruments Medley: Watch

Kenny Loggins Kevin Bacon John Lithgow The Roots

Louder Sound Jun 2

"It's the silliest, most oddball song in our entire catalogue, but it truly hit a nerve." How Toto used a synthesised flute riff and a drum loop to concoct a classic and a cultural phenomenon

Toto Steve Lukather

Louder Sound Jul 21

"It was actually very easy. The song virtually played itself." The story of the Steely Dan classic starring Jimmy Page's favourite guitar solo

Steely Dan Jimmy Page Donald Fagen Walter Becker Burt Bacharach Lou Reed Carole King Ellie Greenwich

Louder Sound Jul 19

“Steve Lukather’s guitar collided with a mic stand. He banked the guitar against it and made it a feature of the song. I don’t even understand!” Toto’s Dennis Atlas and his star-studded solo album

Toto Steve Lukather Dennis Atlas David Paich Styx Dream Theater Symphony X Keith Emerson Rick Wakeman

American Songwriter Jul 17

Michael McDonald Declined To Write This Hit Single With Kenny Loggins in 1978

Kenny Loggins Michael McDonald Melissa Manchester Stevie Nicks The Doobie Brothers

5 articles Jul 14

Thundercat Channel Tres TiaCorine Kitty Ca$h Tame Impala Lil Yachty A$AP Rocky

Consequence of Sound, Exclaim!, Pitchfork +2

Americana Highways Jul 3

Show Review: Santana and The Doobie Brothers at SPAC

Santana The Doobie Brothers Michael McDonald Patrick Simmons Tom Johnston John McFee John Cowan Marc Russo

S SoulTracks Jun 13

On This Day in 1976: Boz Scaggs gave us the “Lowdown”

Boz Scaggs Toto Jim Gilstrap Marty McCall Carolyn Willis Augie Johnson

Nostalgie Jun 12

Kenny Loggins interprète "Danger Zone" et "Footloose" avec des instruments pour enfants

Kenny Loggins Kevin Bacon The Roots John Lithgow

Rolling Stone Jun 11

Watch Kenny Loggins, Kevin Bacon Perform ‘Footloose’ on Classroom Instruments

Kenny Loggins Kevin Bacon Jimmy Fallon The Roots John Lithgow Top Gun Tom Cruise Donald Trump

Louder Sound Jun 9

“I’m happy we’ve had hits. But I do wish the record label had put out some of our challenging songs as singles”: Some only know them as ‘That Africa band,’ but how prog are Toto?

Toto Steve Lukather Genesis Pink Floyd Gentle Giant

Exclaim! Jun 1

A Steely Dan Biopic Shouldn't Lose Paul Walter Hauser's Number

Steely Dan Timothée Chalamet

Overview

Recent music news highlights the enduring legacy of yacht rock and associated artists, with reflections on Steely Dan's 1977 album 'The Royal Scam' and its 50th anniversary, Christopher Cross discussing his hit songwriting process, and performances by Gerry Beckley of America and Jay Kay of Jamiroquai. Meanwhile, collaborations involving Erykah Badu and The Alchemist, and Mac Miller's posthumous track with Thundercat, mark new developments in contemporary music.

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