Picture yourself on the Chicago River, taking the family for a cruise where they can see the sites of downtown Chicago. Have you ever thought that there are a whole lot of songs that deal with boating?
I just received this from Discover Boating. check it out and listen to a few boating tunes…
CHICAGO (August 18, 2010) – It’s peak boating season and as America’s 66 million boaters take to the water, their soundtrack is what will help create some of their most memorable times on the water. That’s why Discover Boating, the recreational boating industry’s non-profit awareness program, announced today its picks for top boating songs, as well as the launch of a series of activity-themed playlists on DiscoverBoating.com to get boaters rocking whether wakeboarding, cruising, sailing or fishing.
Boating enthusiasts can sample songs and purchase mp3 files for their own on-the-water mixes through the iTunes playlists, as well as suggest songs for future Discover Boating playlists.
“Nothing beats a sunny day out on a boat with good friends and great music – it’s what so many of us love about summer,” says Carl Blackwell, vice president for Discover Boating. “We identified some of the most popular nautical-themed songs from a variety of artists and genres, all of which illustrate why boating and music go hand-in-hand. The wind in your hair, sun on your face, surrounded by friends and family – boating and music both provide an escape and when combined create an unbeatable on-the-water experience.”
Discover Boating surveyed a network of boating experts and people who love life on the water to select some of the most popular songs about–and best enjoyed while–boating. Listed in alphabetical order by song title, here are Discover Boating’s top boating songs:
Boats / Artist: Kenny Chesney
Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) / Artist: Looking Glass
Come Sail Away / Artist: Styx
If I Had a Boat / Artist: Lyle Lovett
Into the Mystic / Artist: Van Morrison
Proud Mary / Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Redneck Yacht Club / Artist: Craig Morgan
(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay / Artist: Otis Redding
Son of a Son of a Sailor / Artist: Jimmy Buffett
Southern Cross / Artist: Crosby, Stills & Nash
Playlists will be updated frequently on DiscoverBoating.com by special guests throughout the boating community. Boating enthusiasts are also encouraged to share their picks for top boating songs online via Discover Boating’s Facebook fan page.
For more boating information and on-the-water resources, visit DiscoverBoating.com.
About Discover Boating
Discover Boating is a national awareness campaign developed by the North American recreational boating industry and managed by the industry’s trade group, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Discover Boating programs focus on improving the boating experience and building interest in recreational boating by providing a resource for Americans to explore the benefits, affordability and accessibility of the boating lifestyle. To find out more, visit DiscoverBoating.com.
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