Pulling together the ultimate USVI/BVI sailing playlist

Travel discussion for St. John
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SS in NC
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Post by SS in NC »

One Ocean Way - The Rippingtons
Tourist in Paradise - The Rippingtons
Rock Lobster - B52's (maybe not)
Cruisin' - Al DeMeola

Not really boat related but easy listening:
Blue Sky - Allman Brothers
The Zodiac - Down to the Bone
California Soul - Marlena Shaw
Diner - Martin Sexton
#41 - Dave Matthews
Bamboleo - Gipsy Kings (great to listen to while boating imho - has nothing to do with boats though)
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"Stand Tall" by The Dirtyheads has a good sailing theme and a nice ska beat.
---Jim
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"Bimini" by Hello Dave has a fun boating theme.

Have a fabulous trip!
---Jim
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Post by flip-flop »

These are mostly less upbeat, more funky/acoustic/mellow but hey good for evenings chilling out!

Constellations - Jack Johnson (acoustic demo is the best)

Ain't No Sunshine - Amos Lee version (you have to steal/convert it off of youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izp2KClBEiI - funkiest version I've heard...LOVE it)

Coastline Journey - Mishka

Sunshine Superman - Donovan

Free - Donovan Frankenreiter

Beautiful - G. Love

She's Only Happy in the Sun - Ben Harper
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The Harder They Come - Jimmy Cliff
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Wow, this thread has gone to 3 pgs. faster than I could defend Disco Inferno! LOL! No, you don't understand ... Disco Inferno isn't for dancing. It's for POLE dancing. That was Kellee's song and we expect some of the same from youse guyz! hehe! :lol:
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Post by Roberto »

Consider 'If I Had a Boat' by Lyle Lovett.
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"I Feel Good" James Brown
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VickiH wrote:Shoot, I thought Syd had already banned anything but her Kenny. So you mean I went and learned all the lyrics to "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" for nothing?
I have been waiting for a sign of where the promised video documentation and deck hand talent should collide. I think this is it.
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Since you will on island and out on the water during holiday time, there is a artist think Jimmy Cliff that has a cool island vibe holiday album.

If not then since Kenny is a fav, do his christmas CD
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Post by Joppa »

How about Johnny and Courtney by Entrain,
or anything by Entrain for that matter.
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Place in the Sun - Pablo Cruise
Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World - Izzie
Caribbean Amphibian - Kermit the Frog
Get Happy - Judy Garland
Come on Get Happy - The Partridge Family
Back to the Islands - Leon Russell

I'll think of more...
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King Obstinate - How Will Santa Get Here?
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Post by c3p1 »

Not a true sailing songs, but some suggestions:

Drift Away by Dobie Gray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaPnOASOWIU

O.A.R. has some cool music...
One Shot not the best video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epYQEMby ... re=related

So Moved On, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLgOPxAe ... re=related

I Feel Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60IEdUBW ... re=related

Hey Girl, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKo9Sj1Ndr8

Delicate Few http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F27NdCmJU2s

OK enough--yeah I kinda of like OAR. :)
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Post by Gromit »

SOme of those I actually have... thanks for the input!!
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