When it comes to 1970s hits, Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald did more than supply smooth hooks and soft grooves. Together, they helped shape a sound that felt like a late afternoon cruise: warm, in tune, and a little bit shiny. Yacht rock may sound like a joke name, but the music it points to remains serious craftsmanship. Let's look at how those two men and the studio world around them built a style that still shows up on playlists and in new songs today.