Out of the Main

Episode 21.48: Peter Beckett, the Voice of Player

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John and Tom are thrilled to welcome Peter Beckett, founding member and lead singer of the legendary yacht rock band Player, to the podcast. Back on the road appearing as Peter Beckett’s Player, the composer and singer of the international chart topper “Baby Come Back” covers what’s happening now, how it all began, and how he and others are “keeping the fire” to this day.

Things Discussed:

  • Peter’s own yacht rock origin story
  • A chance meeting in Los Angeles that would lead to the formation of Player
  • Touring and mingling with rock and roll legends of the era
  • Hitting it big with “Baby Come Back”
  • Celebrating the pinnacle of musicianship and studio production artistry
  • Teasers galore for next week’s Part 2!

    • The Lightning Round:

    • Does It Float Your Boat?
    • Buried Treasures
    • Off the Map

      • References and Related:

      • John’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
      • Tom’s Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist
      • Yacht or Nyacht? The Official Yachtski Scale
      • Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main
      • Intro/outro music: Harmony by Page99.

        • Find and Follow:

        • The Mainland: YachtRockPodcast.com
        • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
        • Twitter: https://twitter.com/yachtrockpod
        • Anchors Aweigh: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast


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