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Pontoon Rock

Olivia Newton-John performs during Fire Fight Australia at ANZ Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Sydney, Australia.
Olivia Newton-John performs during Fire Fight Australia at ANZ Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Sydney, Australia.Cole Bennetts/Getty Images
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by Jake Rudh

August 12, 2022

It's still summertime, but the State Fair is already starting at the end of this month, and back to school is being talked about more and more. That's why I better get this week's theme in — and fast, while the water is still open and warm. Many know it as yacht rock, but we're from Minnesota, and I like to personally call it pontoon rock. It's still that same smooth sound of the 1970s and 80s, only out of the Midwest. So I hope you can kick back relax for a bit, and join me for some smooth sailing.

This week’s show is dedicated to Olivia Newton-John.

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