Description

Jock Bartley (lead guitar, lead vocal) and Mark Andes (bass, vocals), two of the original members of Firefall, join the yacht rock podcast to talk about their first new album in 25 years: "Comet," released December 11, 2020. Listen in as John and Tom discuss the band's origin story, their prolific career and critical/commercial success, and the genesis behind their new album. Famous for popular hits "You Are the Woman," "Just Remember I Love You," "Strange Way" and many more, Firefall recall a career that includes three gold records and two platinum records.

Things Discussed:

• The early years, before and after the first Firefall album
• How Firefall evolved over the years that followed
• The unique approach Jock takes to guitar solos and instrumental interplay
• How Firefall's players create a musical "conversation"
• The use of winds (flute and sax)
• When David Sanborn sat in to record on a Firefall record
• The story behind the first single and new music video "Way Back When"
• Tom is breathless: A NEW Mexico?!?!?!?

The Lightning Round:

• Is it Yacht, or Is It Not?
• Buried Treasures
• Off the Map

References and Related:

• Visit firefallofficial.com for all the latest news, music, touring info and more!
• Watch the video and hear the first single, "Way Back When"
• John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
• Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
• Yacht or Nyacht? The Official Yachtski Scale
• Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main

Find and Follow:

• The Mainland: YachtRockPodcast.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/yachtrockpod
• Anchors Aweigh: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast