Catching A Wave: Folk Funk, Yacht Rock and Mellow Pop by The Smooth Operators

For this mixtape The Smooth Operators explore the soul in folk, pop and rock music. We share some folk funk favorites, psychedelic trippers and yacht rock gems, all mellow as a morning breeze.

Tracklist:

Kieran White – Cajun Moon (1975)

Odyssey – Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love (1972)

Jorge Darden – Alone Again (1970s)

Minnie Riperton – Simple Things (1975)

Crosby, Stills & Nash – Dark Star (1977)

Portis Brothers – Summer Love, Pt. 1 (1970s)

Sergio Mendes & Brazil '66 – Righteous Life (1971)

Jon Lucien – Who Will Buy (1970)

Roberta Flack – I Wanted It Too (1974)

Henson – Part-Time Lady (1974)

Rob Mehl – House On The Rock (1980)

Laura Nyro – Blackpatch (1970)

Bill Withers – Sweet Wanomi (1971)

Greg Yoder – Things Were So Easy (1976)

Lyn Christopher – Take Me With You (1973)

Jorge Calderon – City Music (1976)

Shuggie Otis – Aht Uh Mi Hed (1974)

Steve Maii And Teresa Bright – Catching A Wave (1983)

Lemuria – All I’ve Got To Give (1978)

Al Stewart – Midas Shadow (1976)

Linda Lewis – I Do My Best To Impress (1975)

Amos Lee – Loretta (2013)

Kadhja Bonet – Mother Maybe (2018)