The next episode of Yacht Rock Rewindables brings us another of my absolute favourites. There are Yacht Rock songs and then there are songs that stop you in your tracks. Robbie Dupree’s singular hit, Steal Away is one of those songs to me.
One of my favourite topics is around the Greatest one hit Yacht Rock wonders. Here’s where I place them:
- Steal Away – Robbie Dupree
- Magnet and Steel – Walter Egan
- Who’ll be the Fool Tonight – Larsen-Feiten Band
- Chevy Van – Sammy Johns
- Who’s Right Who’s Wrong – Pages
Somewhere along the path, they will all end up rewinded here but today let’s hit Steal Away.
Dupree’s one Billboard hit reached #6 on the US charts and #14 on the Canadian charts in 1980. The song represents a proposition from him towards a girl. He asks her to steal away into the night after he catches a glance at her. Of interest, Dupree did not have a recording contract when he made the song. He sent in a demo tape of 5 songs and a studio liked what they heard and offered him a contract. That was a big improvement from his job of hauling carpet around Los Angeles.
The song was ranked #64 in the top 100 one-hit wonders of the 80’s. It upbeat melody helps it bolt along and resonates with you after it’s done. He continues to roam the country playing his song with Yacht Rock Revue and it continues to bring audiences to the show. Enjoy the song the way it was played in the studio.
Let us know what you think here. Yacht Rock classic or not? We love to hear what you think and what you would like to hear us review in upcoming episodes.
Marco