Out of the Main

Episode 22.36: Trop Rock, with Bertie Higgins

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Bertie Higgins, master of Marina Rock — or what he has dubbed “Trop Rock” — joins the podcast to talk about his road to success, 27 albums in the making of a career, and his unique brand of storytelling. From “Key Largo” to “Just Another Day In Paradise,” Higgins’ music stands the test of time, bringing yacht rock fans to a tropical paradise of sonic bliss.

More fun facts and historical anecdotes abound, as does Bertie’s tips for the next generation of aspiring songwriters. And don’t miss the new Time-Life release of five new Bertie Higgins albums — four compilations and one re-issue.

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: Indian Summer by Page99

      • Find and Follow:

      • The Mainland: YachtRockPodcast.com
      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast
      • Twitter: https://twitter.com/yachtrockpod
      • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFZBG_7u5LO5Px94fzyO7ig
      • Anchors Aweigh: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast
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