Yacht Rock Christmas Music: 20 Essential Holiday Songs

We've got your soundtrack for a smooth yule with 20 yacht rock Christmas classics. Sit back and relax to these seasonal soft-rock songs from the 1970s and '80s from Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, Chicago, The Pointer Sisters, and more.

First, what is yacht rock?

Yacht Rock, refers to a genre of smooth, melodic soft rock that was particularly popular from the late 1970s to early 1980s. Think of it as the musical equivalent of a luxurious boat ride on a sunny day. Artists like Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, and Christopher Cross dominated the charts with their easy-going, polished sound, often featuring jazzy elements, lush harmonies, and mellow, feel-good vibes. The genre is so popular, it has its own SiriusXM channel here.

Yacht Rock Christmas Music

1. "That's What Christmas Means to Me" - Michael McDonald

2. "Jingle Bell Rock" - Hall & Oates

3. "Winter Wonderland" - Air Supply

4. "I'll Be Home for Christmas" - Christopher Cross

5. "Baby, It's Cold Outside" - Robert Palmer

6. "White Christmas" - Kenny Loggins

7. "Deck the Halls" - Bertie Higgins

8. "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" - Chicago

9. "Winter Holidays" - America

10. "This Christmas" - The Tribe Band feat. Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald

11. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - Al Jarreau

12. "The Christmas Song" - Christopher Cross

13. "Jingle Bells" - Peter Cetera

14. "The Joy of Christmas" - Bobby Caldwell

15. "O Holy Night" - Michael McDonald

16. "Christmas in California" - Captain & Tennille

17. "Sleigh Ride" - Chicago

18. "The Christmas Song" - Kenny Loggins

19. "Christmas in Love" - Firefall

20. "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" - The Pointer Sisters

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