7 Greatest Classic Rock Songs About Sailing

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Nothing beats sailing on a warm day. Imagine perfect weather for doing so, with the wind grazing your hair, and the taste of the salty air all around you. All of a sudden, you want to hit some classic rock tunes to boost your mood and energy. We present to you the 7 classic rock essentials and be ready for a fun adventure to join the booming waves of the sea.
โSailingโ โ Rod Stewart
โSailingโ by Rod Stewart is another light-hearted song about the gorgeousness of sailing, but therein lies your homesickness. Originally sung by the Sutherland Brothers back in 1972, Stewartโs version catapulted their song to fame.
โSouthern Crossโ โ Crosby, Stills & Nash
The trio exemplified the tune of sailing by the sea. The soft rock melody gave a breath of fresh air on the prosperous release for the competing hard and heavy metal rockers during this time, much like the salty breeze of the air while sailing.
โCatch the Windโ โ Donovan
โCatch the Windโ was the first-ever song that Donovan has written. Although considered as a love song, the lyrics โI may as well try and catch the wind,โ captures the feeling of sailing around on a summer day.
โInto The Mysticโ โ Van Morrison
Van Morrison delivered a melodic take on his โInto the Mysticโ song from his Moondance album. Whatever the lyricsโ meaning is, itโs up for the listeners to comprehend, giving Morrison an edge to it.
โChanges in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudesโ โ Jimmy Buffett
You cannot conclude a rock song for sailing without mentioning this Jimmy Buffett classic. Dubbed as the โanthem of the sailorsโ, with its sun-drenched imagery and the catchy tune that it gives— perfect for a fun day inside a sailboat.ย
โLost Sailorโ โ Grateful Dead
The good tune of โLost Sailorโ by the Grateful Dead somehow makes up for rather gloomy lyrics that deliver the dark side of the sailing. โSomedays the gales are howling, sometimes the sea is still as glass,โ mightโve been a clear depiction of what the song is all about.
โSloop John Bโ โ Beach Boys
Aside from surfing and cute girls, the Beach Boys pretty much relate their music to the fun adventures by the sea. โSloop John Bโ proved to be the fastest-selling record for the group and was also their biggest hit for the Pet Sounds album.