Two "Ocean Song" albums by Jerry Thomas                 

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Yacht rock was one of the most commercially successful genres to emerge from the '70s and yet has managed to evade concise definition since its inception. For many listeners, it boils down to a feeling or mood that cannot be found in other kinds of music: Simply put, you know it when you hear it.

Some agreed-upon elements are crucial to yacht rock. One is its fluidity, with more emphasis on a catchy, easy-feeling melody than on beat or rhythm. Another is a generally lighthearted attitude in the lyrics.

Yacht rock was one of the most commercially successful genres to emerge from the '70s and yet has managed to evade concise definition since its inception. For many listeners, it boils down to a feeling or mood that cannot be found in other kinds of music: Simply put, you know it when you hear it.

Some agreed-upon elements are crucial to yacht rock. One is its fluidity, with more emphasis on a catchy, easy-feeling melody than on beat or rhythm. Another is a generally lighthearted attitude in the lyrics.

Yacht rock was one of the most commercially successful genres to emerge from the '70s and yet has managed to evade concise definition since its inception. For many listeners, it boils down to a feeling or mood that cannot be found in other kinds of music: Simply put, you know it when you hear it.

Some agreed-upon elements are crucial to yacht rock. One is its fluidity, with more emphasis on a catchy, easy-feeling melody than on beat or rhythm. Another is a generally lighthearted attitude in the lyrics.

Yacht rock was one of the most commercially successful genres to emerge from the '70s and yet has managed to evade concise definition since its inception. For many listeners, it boils down to a feeling or mood that cannot be found in other kinds of music: Simply put, you know it when you hear it.

Some agreed-upon elements are crucial to yacht rock. One is its fluidity, with more emphasis on a catchy, easy-feeling melody than on beat or rhythm. Another is a generally lighthearted attitude in the lyrics.

You can listen to the Ocean Song vinyl album album here: 

https://soundcloud.com/jerrysthomas3/sets/ocean-song-by-jerry-thomas?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

45th anniversary of the original "Ocean Song" vinyl album.

Unopened and still in it's plastic wrapping...

Album reviews

First up - this is a beautiful record and Jerry a kind hearted soul. Highly recommended!

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Dancing_in_your_head Nov 15, 2022

“Love Strain” is sick, blissfully bummed out soft rock.

MusicThatShapes Oct 20, 2022

Yacht Rock album relying on a strong bluesy guitar, mellow vocals and a very oceanic mood of the whole recording.

Privately pressed in late 70s, Jerry Thomas a fan of Blues Rock created a very nice Soft Rock/AOR album with a strong "blues band". You feel the bluesy touch in the background, making it quite a unique Yacht Rock album.

After death of his wife Jerry reunited with some of the old band members and recorded two CDs full of old songs.

We are including the two CD's " The Courthouse and The Redemption" and "The Loves Of My Life" by the James Thomas Band"

You can listen to them on Spotify by this link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/66nu5mDlGOL2gvgZr3vwPj?si=6RzRv6iWQhGAW3p4Y7tr1A

The cover sets the mood genially. Lot's of love songs, breezy mood, soft vibe and you feel like on a first vacation with your loved one walking on the seashore.

Definitely don't need to be a blues fan at all to enjoy it.

fde31 Sep 14, 2021

First up - this is a beautiful record and Jerry a kind hearted soul. Highly recommended!

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JerrySThomas Dec 8, 2021

Thanks so much for your very kind words. All my best to you, Jerry Thomas

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" ‘Ocean Song’ by Jerry Thomas is the epitome of the private press treasure that us record collectors all seek. "

"Jerry and his band managed to create an album that is beautiful and cohesive as a whole, yet unique within each track as they seamlessly blend between styles of rock, folk, blues and country. The lyrics that Jerry present are themes of love, friendship and nature. They bestow a tenderness to each song that we can all relate to."

"Ocean Song’ is an album that will take you on a journey or better yet serve as a companion for your own journey . The "Ocean Song" album, that was lost in time but, now found resonates with the listener as if no time was lost at all. A true treasure. "

Sealed in original plastic wrapping. Never opened or played..

Each day becoming more valuable.

The value of these unplayed and unopened Vinyl albums are increasing every day !  Get yours while you can! Very limited Quantity.....

You can listen to this album here: https://soundcloud.com/jerrysthomas3/tracks

• fde31 Sep 14, 2021


First up - this is a beautiful record and Jerry a kind hearted soul. Highly recommended!

• MusicThatShapes Oct 20, 2022
Yacht Rock album relying on a strong bluesy guitar, mellow vocals and a very oceanic mood of the whole recording.
Privately pressed in late 70s, Jerry Thomas a fan of Blues Rock created a very nice Soft Rock/AOR album with a strong "blues band". You feel the bluesy touch in the background, making it quite a unique Yacht Rock album.
  After death of his wife Jerry reunited with some of the old band members and recorded two CDs full of old songs. Honestly said, did not play the CDs for long time, but ever since I played them in a car. I must say they are 5 out of 5 stars. Might be even better than the LP. And they could have been a success in the 70s. Definitely worth looking them up as well.

The cover sets the mood genially. Lot's of love songs, breezy mood, soft vibe and you feel like on a first vacation with your loved one walking on the seashore.
Definitely don't need to be a blues fan at all to enjoy it.

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