Description

What would yacht rock be without the Rhodes electric piano? Or, put another way, what would the Rhodes be without yacht rock? John and Tom examine the history, the technology, the evolution and the allure of the Fender Rhodes — a hallmark of the West Coast sound. We compare and contrast with the Wurlitzer and the Yamaha DX7 that, by all accounts, replaced the Rhodes for a bit.

Recommended Listening/Viewing:

• The History of Rhodes - Rhodes Music
• Jay Graydon’s Official Web Site: The Famous E Electric Piano
• More on the Fender “E” Rhodes
• State Cows’ Stefan Olofsson presenting the stunning sounds of the Famous E Electronic Piano, a medley of Al Jarreau classics - https://youtu.be/PEw2SxxP68w
• More from Stefan Olofsson on his love for the Rhodes - https://youtu.be/rneMEzmLjM8

Lightning Round:

• Found at Sea
• Buried Treasures
• Off the Map

References and Related:

• 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
• Intro/outro music: Never-Ending Story by August Red

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• Anchors Aweigh: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast