Stay Smooth DJs

1. “Baby Come Back,” Player
“So convincingly smooth. I guess I would probably go back to Player.” (SR)

2. “This Is It,” Kenny Loggins (featuring Michael McDonald)
Kenny and Michael making the rules…and breaking them. Quintessential Yacht Rock [the show] song and reference. I think I laugh every time Kenny tries to get tough and sings ‘Don’t be a FOOOOL anymore.…’ ” (CB)

3. “Hold the Line,” Toto
“I’ve loved this song since I was old enough to comprehend music coming out of a car radio.” (CB)

4. “Deacon Blues,” Steely Dan
An epic composition of smooth. It’s like Smoothical: The Musical. (SR)

5. (tie). “How Long,” Ace and “Lowdown,” Boz Scaggs
I think I like the Ace song better overall, but Boz Scaggs is a way better dresser. (SR)

6. “Summer Breeze,” Seals & Crofts
“Amazing to spin in the actual summer but just as good to spin during a shitty Midwest winter.” (CB)

7. “So Into You,” Atlanta Rhythm Section
“I had never heard this until our smooth coconspirator Stacey Q. played it for me a couple years ago. It’s got a real deep groove yet retains its smoothness.” (SR)

8. “You Make Loving Fun,” Fleetwood Mac
“I would have totally made loving fun with Christine McVie, had I been alive in 1976.” (SR)

9. “You Can Do Magic,” America
“I can and I will do magic. This song makes me believe that being a total dork can still land you a number one hit—a totally awkward video to boot.” (CB)

10. “Baker Street,” Gerry Rafferty
“Smoothest sax solo ever. Also great for DJs, because it’s long enough to hit the bathroom AND get another drink.” (SR)