An oral history of the smooth musical sounds of the 1970s and 1980s, such as Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, Steely Dan and Hall & Oates. Finally reveals the story behind Rupert Holmes's "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)".

Greg Prato is a writer and journalist from Long Island, New York, whose writing has appeared in such renowned publications as Rolling Stone, Classic Rock, and Vintage Guitar. He is also the author of several popular books, including Shredders! The Oral History Of Speed Guitar (And More), Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History Of Seattle Rock Music, and The Eric Carr Story. And you may even have heard him on one of his many radio or TV appearances, which include interviews on The Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show, Eddie Trunk Live, and The Ron & Fez Show.