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VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton Grab your headphones and get ready for some smooth sounds! We're counting down the mellow hits that defined an era of emotional ballads and polished production. Journey through the songs that traded leather and lighters for white wine and ocean views. From obsessive anthems to yacht rock classics, these tracks created the soundtrack for a generation looking for something a little softer. Our countdown includes Robbie Dupree's Doobie Brothers-inspired gem, Chicago's Peter Cetera-led ballad, Toto's geographical anthem, and The Police's deceptively dark classic. Which smooth '80s track still gives you chills? Let us know in the comments below! read more...