The Jonas Brothers' Yacht Rock Revival

May 09, 2023, 08:00 AM

After nearly two decades as a band the Jonas Brothers are staking their claim to a magnum opus by calling their next album, quite simply, The Album (out May 12). The project follows the success of their 2019 comeback project Happiness Begins — which blended polished pop sounds with ‘70s funk breaks and produced the No. 1 single “Sucker” — with a focus on the smooth sounds of yacht rock. Switched On pop co-host Charlie Harding spoke with Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas in March 2023, during their five night broadway run, in anticipation for the release of The Album.  

Songs Discussed

Jonas Brothers - Wings, Waffle House, Montana Sky, Summer Baby, Before the Storm

Daryl Hall & John Oates - She's Gone, Wings

Kenny Loggins - Meet Me Half Way

Steely Dan - Reelin' In The Years

Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground

Michael Jackson - Leave Me Alone

The Doobie Brothers - Takin' It to the Streets, Minute By Minute

Thundercat, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins - Show You The Way

Michael McDonald - I...

After nearly two decades as a band the Jonas Brothers are staking their claim to a magnum opus by calling their next album, quite simply, The Album (out May 12). The project follows the success of their 2019 comeback project Happiness Begins — which blended polished pop sounds with ‘70s funk breaks and produced the No. 1 single “Sucker” — with a focus on the smooth sounds of yacht rock. Switched On pop co-host Charlie Harding spoke with Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas in March 2023, during their five night broadway run, in anticipation for the release of The Album.  


Songs Discussed

  • Jonas Brothers - Wings, Waffle House, Montana Sky, Summer Baby, Before the Storm
  • Daryl Hall & John Oates - She's Gone, Wings
  • Kenny Loggins - Meet Me Half Way
  • Steely Dan - Reelin' In The Years
  • Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
  • Michael Jackson - Leave Me Alone
  • The Doobie Brothers - Takin' It to the Streets, Minute By Minute
  • Thundercat, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins - Show You The Way
  • Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin'
  • Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle
  • Eagles - Take It Easy

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