Welcome to Certified Smooth Grooves, where we drop anchor and cruise through the absolute pinnacle of late ’70s and early ’80s West Coast studio perfection. The music is a masterclass in pristine production, breezy syncopation, and unparalleled musicianship. We feature the legendary studio wizards of Toto, the unmatched vocal depths of Michael McDonald, and the sophisticated jazz-pop sensibilities of Steely Dan and Al Jarreau. Whether you are mixing a boat drink or just escaping the daily grind, these tracks provide the definitive soundtrack for high-class relaxation.
This setlist is packed with incredible musical trivia. Did you know that the iconic keyboard pattern on The Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes” became the definitive blueprint for what aficionados call the “Doobie Bounce”? Co-written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins, it is famously the only track to achieve a flawless, unanimous 100.0 score on the official Yachtski Scale. Toto’s “Rosanna” showcases Jeff Porcaro’s legendary half-time shuffle rhythm, a masterwork of drumming history that perfectly elevated the track into a near-perfect Yacht Rock masterpiece. From Sylvester Stallone’s brother Frank delivering smooth, underrated AOR vibes with “Love Is Like A Light,” to Christopher Cross bringing his trademark atmospheric elegance on “No Time for Talk,” this episode leaves no stone unturned in the search for pure audio silk.
Broadcast 24 June 2026
Tracklist
- Michael McDonald — I Gotta Try — If That's What It Takes
- The Doobie Brothers — What a Fool Believes — Minute by Minute
- Steely Dan — Black Cow — Aja
- Ambrosia — How Much I Feel (Remastered Version) — The Essentials: Ambrosia
- England Dan Seals, John Ford Coley — Caught Up in the Middle — Dr. Heckle & Mr. Jive
- Greg Guidry — 'Heart to Heart'
- Christopher Cross — No Time for Talk — Another Page
- Marc Jordan — Beautiful People — Blue Desert
- Jeffrey Osborne — Don't You Get So Mad — Stay With Me Tonight
- TOTO — Rosanna — Toto IV
- Sanford Townsend Band — Starbrite — Duo Glide
- Pure Prairie League — I Can't Stop This Feelin' — Best Of Pure Prairie League
- Al Jarreau — Mornin' — Jarreau
- Frank Stallone — Love Is Like A Light — Frank Stallone
