You are soo right. My daughter is born 2005. Sure, she listens to the modern s**t, but she does recognise real music. The other day they played Toto’s ”Rock maker” on the radio: Dad, it’s real music on the radio, turn it up!”. The young generation isn’t stupid…
And he didn’t look at either hand for most of the solo, which tells me he played ALOT. Very few guitarists never look at their feet hands, and one that comes to mind is Stevie. That says a whole lot.
Exactly! Terry Kath was one of the ultimate best guitarists in history! Christopher Cross holds his own here, but underplays himself on the record's mix! I would've love this tune even more with the harder edge him on his Telecaster LOUDER!
It’s like your whole body has just been vibed out, you can’t help having a shuffle then you take a look and go….ok….ok…man’s got soul…and I ride like the wind with him every time I hear this song.
Interesting factoid: Stevie Ray's iconic guitar was actually owned first by Christopher Cross. He traded it in to an Austin guitar shop for a Les Paul and Stevie bought the Strat. The more you know...
I knew. I had the album. What surprised me is he had several other guitarists play solos on the album & I never understood why since he was great on his own. I can only guess he was trying to concentrate on the songwriting & arrangements for his debut so he let others jump in. P.S. He once played for Deep Purple in a San Antonio concert when Ritchie Blackmore was ill. Knowing that fact its a wonder he didn't rock out harder starting out.
Is that a Houston Oilers jersey? Ah man, this song is such a ride back to a MUCH better time in America. I think that anyone watchin' here who was alive then would agree.
Unemployment was over 10 percent, mortgage were about 18 percent, crime was way up. It’s kind of strange how we romanticize the past. The only thing that was truly great was the music and we were young.
1980, I was starting my junior year in high school when this song was big. I could wait to move on and "Ride Like The Wind." Now I wish I could go back and be that junior in high school, and know then what I know now. I'm guilty of wishing my life away. Happy Thursday... thank you for sharing! 💖
I think all of us who were there feel the exact same way. Joe Walsh said the 70s will go down in history like the roaring 20s. He’s so right American was between wars both decades, both decades had their own underground culture of substances the 20s had prohibition and the 70s had archaic marijuana laws both largely ignored by the population until the government stepped in and only the privileged got away with it. The two decades are so similar. Joe was or is a genius for him to say I really understood what he meant. The music will never be better in the history of mankind!
He was very popular for a couple years, then kind of disappeared and didn't hear anything from him. Thought he was a piano player, had no idea he is a multi instrumentalist. Really like his music.
I mainly remember "sailing" and seeing him singing I've always thought of him as a singer songwriter that played acoustic. Never knew he could rip like this
This channel is a complete jackpot of some of the best 70s live performances. I'll be driving my GF nuts crankin it through my vintage Carver stereo rig blastin Cerwin Vega D9's!
Can I just say that is one of the best live bands you will ever see, everyone knows their part and no matter what you think of Christopher Cross his band was always a well oiled machine.
@@Leon_von_Sehnsucht I just mean that some people might not care for his type of music, honestly I'm not a huge fan of the adult contemporary genre, but unlike 99% of those artists Cross can actually play an instrument proficiently, his singing is phenomenal, and he can write. Today your lucky to find an artist that can do 1 of these things subpar, so its a breath of fresh air to see a tight live band like this.
I remember when this exploded. I recall hearing that Chris's career took a hit after he went on tour. Doesn't matter now, the songs awesome are timeless
He is a shredder- He once filled in for a very sick Jimmy Page when his band was opening for LEd Zeppelin waaaay back on one of Zep's first tours in the U.S.
Unassuming appearance, Smooth high tenor voice that is very unique, combined with the ability to shred a guitar solo: you hit the nail on the head with the Vince Gill comparison
Major props for wearing an Earl Campbell jersey on top of the performance! Growing up a steeler fan, Earl was still one of my favorite players in the late 70s early 80s. Love this song too…yacht rock at its best.
Oh baby... This really takes me back... 🎼🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵 What an amazing time, to be a human on Earth. ....Taco's, Darrell Abbott, unbelievable tech, riding Huffy's over a homemade 6" jump ramp, Bohemian Rhapsody, Elon Musk, sliced bread, Betty White... and the best thing of all... Doggo's! That's a pretty cool era. Change my mind.... gigglezz... 💜❣️💜❣️💜
I 1st met Christopher & Andy & Rob (& the bongo player didn't know his name tho) over 40 yrs ago @ Village Inn Pizza Parlor in Market Square downtown Houston Texas in a group named Heather Black & he hasn't changed @ all
Seeing Christopher Cross play that killer lead guitar work here, with that jersey on, reminded me of the late great Terry Kath! He wore jerseys while he was playing live on tour, up until his untimely death, in January of 1978.
Stopped listening to this months ago, but not after Rick Beato did a video about this song. Great thing I watched that video after listening to this song. Appreciate him much more now
I saw a thing where the guy took out all the background music and everything and Christopher Cross playing Ride Like the Wind it was live it was awesome he is a great guitar player
as a guitar player and a sports stooge nothing brings me greater joy than seeing this guy who looks like he is a old offensive lineman in the nfl wearing a oilers jersey in a room full of people dressed up shredding on the guitar
He has 4 songs in which ,one liners are commonly used for ads etc,absolute genius, the young people of this world need to be introduced to him and all the other 80s era ,i do my best by sharing to family,but the youth of today have no idea
As someone who wasn’t alive in the 70s I assumed Christopher Cross was some yacht rock hack. I never in a million years would have thought that guy who wrote “Arthur’s Theme” would legit guitar chops. I wish I could play as good as him.
1 is not "yacht rock" but west coast AOR 2 ALL Musicians that play this music are amazing Musicians ( Toto..Eagles...America...Doobie Brothers...Steely Dan....Thundercat...Vulfpeck...State Cows etc..)
Christopher Cross filled in for Ritchie Blackmore on guitar at a Deep Purple show in San Antonio, Texas in August 1970. The show was Deep Purple's first in the United States, and Blackmore became sick after getting a flu shot.
I can't thank The Midnight Special enough for this channel and videos. We've been waiting a long time. I only have one request, can you consider adding more information about the performance? Like the date, and who were some of the performers in the band? That would be outstanding!!!
It was awesome being a young teen and making sure to stay awake for this program every week. There were times when I woke up to the final act or credits. Great stuff.
Christopher Cross WAS a band. Chris Geppert was the front but took the name as his own. In this performance which IS live taped for television band as follows. The first four are the original band members the other 2 are aux members added after the record came out. Christopher (Geppert) Cross- Guitar, Lead Vocal Tommy Taylor (me) - Drums, Backing Vocal Andy Salmon - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals Rob Meurer - Keyboards, Backing Vocals James Fenner - Percussion Hank Hehmsoth - Auxiliary Keyboards
@@TommyTaylorOfficial Thank you very much Mr. Taylor for the info. You really put the groove in that song man. I remember dancing to it with my gf when in my early teens at a junior high school dance. Great memories. Thanks again.
The Midnight Special, Soundstage and Kirshner's Rock Concert...three of the best shows ever! When 'MUSIC' was still music, and the last of actual BANDS that played their instruments.
Living in a small house in Sunset Beach, CA with an ocean view from my front room window listening to this song; windows open, front door open with the ocean breeze massaging my bare skin. What an amazing life I have been blessed to live! Thank you for sharing this amazing music!
Had the 45 as a kid. Was one of my favorite songs to put on. Was it the Michael McDonald part that I thought was so cool…or just the melody of the tune itself? Just a great song.
I can remember when this album came out, I was living 90 miles from the border and on several occasions we were traveling at triple digits to different destinations jamming on this song. long time ago. not drug related.
He's good. I miss real music. Long gone now. I search for the old stuff. I was surprised how good he is live. That's great. What a time, a different world., I sure miss it
Saw him live for the 40th anniversary tour four years ago and he played a great gig His guitar playing was up there with the greats His voice has lost a bit of its range but had great backing singers to carry him when needed - perhaps some other artists should follow his example instead of making fools of themselves He played an intelligent set and was an absolute pleasure He remains an under valued musician sadly who deserves so much more
When I was 13, I bought my first set of albums from Columbia House. AC/DC - Back n Black Christopher Cross - Christopher Cross Kansas - Point of Know Return ...and 3 other albums I can't remember. It was a fun way to start. Great song. I still love it. It was one of the first songs I ever took seriously and I've been listening to it for over 40 years now.
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Am I insane? Besides composing anthems, singing worderfully, he SHREDS THE GUITAR? MANN!
such an under-appreciated guitarist! That solo is totally awesome!
He wrote 2 ok songs, one that's timeless, sings ok, plays a few notes on guitar.
You remind me of myself when I first noticed! I'd already loved his 'Sailing' etc for decades before realizing he's an awesome lead guitarist.
@@pauldalnoky6055and you can do absolutely none of that lmao
@@timpmurph71 none of what?
This man Christopher Cross even played for Deep Purple for one show, replaced Ritchie Blackmore was unwell, I believe.
Earl Campbell is amazing live.
And he runs like the wind
Best comment I've seen in 2023
I almost hate to give this comment a thumbs up because I was the 35th like😂
@ALVIEDZANE Now less than 24 hours after your 35th like it's been liked by 2 more!!!!
Just a pinch between the cheek and gum, sit back and relax.
Ripping that solo on a Telecaster. That’s bonus points. Great song, great solo.
Well, Jimmy Paige recorded all of Led Zeppelin 1 with a Telecaster. So…there’s that. 😃
@@michaelyolch79 if you can play you can play
Telecasters are great guitars.
Rick Beato is right - he's a great lead player! Too bad this solo got buried in the mix on the studio recording.
I was about to say the same thing . Amazing guitarist
Check out cover by Erock Phenomenal Guitar player greatest cover ever
Well SRV’s #1 strat was owned by Christopher Cross before SRV bought it. CC sold it because it sounded too thin! True story
wasn't it Eric Johnson on the original recording?
Chris played solo on this . Eric had the lead on Minstrel Gigolo
That solo… maybe you guys aren’t ready for that yet. But your kids are going to love it!
Love the reference, McFly! 😊
You are soo right. My daughter is born 2005. Sure, she listens to the modern s**t, but she does recognise real music. The other day they played Toto’s ”Rock maker” on the radio: Dad, it’s real music on the radio, turn it up!”. The young generation isn’t stupid…
Great guitarist who never got credit for how good he can play
Holy shit Cross can SHRED!!! I've always loved this song. Had no idea he was the turtles arch enemy the SHREDDER
Lolz 🥁 😊👌
And he didn’t look at either hand for most of the solo, which tells me he played ALOT. Very few guitarists never look at their feet hands, and one that comes to mind is Stevie. That says a whole lot.
😂😂 🐢
🤣🤣🤣👍😎
He actually filled in for richie blackmore, once with deep purple when he was sick
between his build, the football jersey and that Telecaster I am getting major Terry Kath Vibes from that solo!
Exactly! Terry Kath was one of the ultimate best guitarists in history! Christopher Cross holds his own here, but underplays himself on the record's mix! I would've love this tune even more with the harder edge him on his Telecaster LOUDER!
That’s what I noticed too! Great players
Yeah, Terry’s Blackhawk stickers on his tele
Exactly!!
Cookie Gilchrist jersey is a wild choice.
Well, that _was_ worth waiting 43 years to see and hear.
Yeah, but needs more cowbell! lol 😉
Finally we get to hear that awesome solo that we couldn't hear on the album 😊
Bro! You nailed it.
Exactly! This is so fantastic!
If you didn’t know that Christopher Cross is an astonishing lead player, now you know.
I never would have guessed in a million years that's what Christopher Cross looks like. Amazing performance
That was my first thought
100%
It’s like your whole body has just been vibed out, you can’t help having a shuffle then you take a look and go….ok….ok…man’s got soul…and I ride like the wind with him every time I hear this song.
I know; he's cute.
@@bobthebear1246Ya! He seems sweet, too😊🤭
Interesting factoid:
Stevie Ray's iconic guitar was actually owned first by Christopher Cross. He traded it in to an Austin guitar shop for a Les Paul and Stevie bought the Strat. The more you know...
.....the older you get
thats a tele. not a strat.
@@jimmywilson4809 he didn't say it was that guitar. You can have more than one.
Lucky guitar. Most don't get to be played by such talented musicians.😉
Thank you for the Nugget
That solo was amazing. I had no idea he could play like that.
I knew. I had the album. What surprised me is he had several other guitarists play solos on the album & I never understood why since he was great on his own. I can only guess he was trying to concentrate on the songwriting & arrangements for his debut so he let others jump in.
P.S. He once played for Deep Purple in a San Antonio concert when Ritchie Blackmore was ill. Knowing that fact its a wonder he didn't rock out harder starting out.
Actually, Probably one of the best guitar players of his generation...
He’s a terrific player.
No....@@tomcampbell6384
Steve Lukather said he can play so thats good enough for me.
That guitar solo was unreal! Absolutely shocked me
Me too absolutely awesome
Go look up Rick Beato talking about this.
Why are you shocked? You didn’t know that was him playing guitar on the album?
Same...
Amazing how good Cross is, he also brought in Larry Carlton for a few solos on the first track, it's the most unsung guitar album of all time.
Is that a Houston Oilers jersey? Ah man, this song is such a ride back to a MUCH better time in America. I think that anyone watchin' here who was alive then would agree.
Yes, and the great Earl Campbell’s jersey to be exact.
@@barrym2112 do remember the size of that dude's thigh's? Earl Campbell was a beast.
Man loved watching Earl plow through folks. He even knocked a long horn bull down in college
Unemployment was over 10 percent, mortgage were about 18 percent, crime was way up. It’s kind of strange how we romanticize the past. The only thing that was truly great was the music and we were young.
Yes The Texas Tornado was indeed a Beast!
Excellent 👍 Just missing Michael McDonald’s sweet background vocals…
The live backing vocals without Michael were still great.
@@neilschroeder7854 and they’re mixed right up front with the lead vocal too
To be fair every song he hasn't sang on is missing Michael McDonald's backing vocals 😂
It does take an entire band singing harmony to even come close to one Michael Mcdonald, but they pull it off with confidence.
Such a long way to go.....
Did NOT expect him to look like a high school offensive lineman😂😂😂 kick ass!
😂😂😂😂😂
In addition to being an outstanding guitarist, he's got an extremely unique voice.
Yes, he’s definitely a underrated guitarist
Had no idea he was a killer guitar player, reminds me of Terry Kath.
Me too
For not having Michael MacDonald there, the background vocalists still did a bang up job!!! 😀
I was thinking the same thing!
I love CC's music just as much as I love Earl Campbell's throwback jersey!! 😊
4:41 Good to see Ned Flanders tearing it up on the keys!
That guitar solo managed to be pyrotechnic and tight at the same time. No wasted notes, but very expansive.
I remember watching this on the Midnight Special when I was babysitting my neighbors kid. Cool to watch it again after 40+ years.
I love that you remember watching this. Wow. Lucky you
1980, I was starting my junior year in high school when this song was big. I could wait to move on and "Ride Like The Wind." Now I wish I could go back and be that junior in high school, and know then what I know now. I'm guilty of wishing my life away.
Happy Thursday... thank you for sharing! 💖
This seventies boy feels the same way. Wish I could go back.
I think all of us who were there feel the exact same way. Joe Walsh said the 70s will go down in history like the roaring 20s. He’s so right American was between wars both decades, both decades had their own underground culture of substances the 20s had prohibition and the 70s had archaic marijuana laws both largely ignored by the population until the government stepped in and only the privileged got away with it. The two decades are so similar. Joe was or is a genius for him to say I really understood what he meant. The music will never be better in the history of mankind!
8th grade here. time... sucks. 😅
You and me both. I graduated in 78, but was still a child in 80. But I still ended up sorta ok.
@@awboat i guess
He was very popular for a couple years, then kind of disappeared and didn't hear anything from him. Thought he was a piano player, had no idea he is a multi instrumentalist. Really like his music.
He was a killer lead guitarist
@@Yourbankaccount Still is!
I mainly remember "sailing" and seeing him singing I've always thought of him as a singer songwriter that played acoustic. Never knew he could rip like this
@@kma5699he was lead guitarist for a hard rock band called Flash back in the day. Just a natural. Great singer as well.
Always got the Yacht Rock vibes from his music but he’s really good. Yep was really popular for 2-3 years then kinda disappeared.
This was part of the soundtrack of my childhood!🎶😊
That or Saxon's version?
This one. Who's Saxon?@@dimitris70
Happy 50th! (Ish)
Those who know, know. This was a great band and that debut album is stellar. Top-shelf songs and playing throughout.
I listened to the album on a whim a couple years aago and was stunned so good
It got the Grammy🎶
This channel is a complete jackpot of some of the best 70s live performances. I'll be driving my GF nuts crankin it through my vintage Carver stereo rig blastin Cerwin Vega D9's!
Go for it! lol
I still can't get over how great these videos all look and sound. Thanks for preserving them!
Most people don’t know about that solo. One of the best
Dude once subbed for Ritchie Blackmore, last minute….this guy is the truth.
Can I just say that is one of the best live bands you will ever see, everyone knows their part and no matter what you think of Christopher Cross his band was always a well oiled machine.
@@Leon_von_Sehnsucht I just mean that some people might not care for his type of music, honestly I'm not a huge fan of the adult contemporary genre, but unlike 99% of those artists Cross can actually play an instrument proficiently, his singing is phenomenal, and he can write. Today your lucky to find an artist that can do 1 of these things subpar, so its a breath of fresh air to see a tight live band like this.
@@Leon_von_Sehnsucht 100% he's amazing.
Back when music took actual talent 👏👏
That is a low key killer. One verse, into the chorus keep it moving then landing in a badass solo Streely Dan comparable.
Wow, I love this version! Everyone on that stage are so talented!
When I die this is my song… skol brother!
The legendary Phil Chen on bass.
I love that he looks like just a dude off the street. No fancy outfit or gimmicks.
I remember when this exploded. I recall hearing that Chris's career took a hit after he went on tour. Doesn't matter now, the songs awesome are timeless
His career was pretty much over before it began…MTV and the declining of Yacht Rock is to blame
His real life probably improved, though.
He is a shredder- He once filled in for a very sick Jimmy Page when his band was opening for LEd Zeppelin waaaay back on one of Zep's first tours in the U.S.
Back when popular music was real……the good old days. This was outstanding ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Who knew Cross could rip like that on the Telecaster? Wow!
So good! The band is absolutely killer too!
he's a lot better than some of the guitarists we worship
Khmm...Kirk...khmmm
LOVE HIM, THEN... LOVE HIM, NOW...✨🙏🤍🖤🌹🌹...💯
Never knew he could play like that... Unbelievably impressive. Always loved his voice, but that was unreal. Vince Gill vibes...
Vince Gill LOL
Unassuming appearance, Smooth high tenor voice that is very unique, combined with the ability to shred a guitar solo: you hit the nail on the head with the Vince Gill comparison
Christopher Cross vibes.
CHRISTOPHER CROSS! I didn't realize he was such a good player! Thanks for posting, this song was great back then (and still is)
, ... immer noch aktuell und nach wie vor große Klasse . 1A
Wow! I almost forgot about Christopher Cross. What a cool live video and he is even wearing Earl Campbell's jersey from the Houston Oilers.
Major props for wearing an Earl Campbell jersey on top of the performance! Growing up a steeler fan, Earl was still one of my favorite players in the late 70s early 80s. Love this song too…yacht rock at its best.
The Amazing Christopher Cross!!!
Looks like he just stepped out of a Frat House kegger! Crazy!
Oh baby... This really takes me back... 🎼🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵
What an amazing time, to be a human on Earth.
....Taco's, Darrell Abbott, unbelievable tech, riding Huffy's over a homemade 6" jump ramp, Bohemian Rhapsody, Elon Musk, sliced bread, Betty White... and the best thing of all... Doggo's! That's a pretty cool era. Change my mind.... gigglezz... 💜❣️💜❣️💜
I 1st met Christopher & Andy & Rob (& the bongo player didn't know his name tho) over 40 yrs ago @ Village Inn Pizza Parlor in Market Square downtown Houston Texas in a group named Heather Black & he hasn't changed @ all
Seeing Christopher Cross play that killer lead guitar work here, with that jersey on, reminded me of the late great Terry Kath! He wore jerseys while he was playing live on tour, up until his untimely death, in January of 1978.
Man, what a smokin' guitar solo, and a great song!
I have always loved Christopher Cross!!
I love it....omg!
Wearing an Houston Oiler Earl Campbell jersey, dude is a total badass!
Stopped listening to this months ago, but not after Rick Beato did a video about this song. Great thing I watched that video after listening to this song.
Appreciate him much more now
I saw a thing where the guy took out all the background music and everything and Christopher Cross playing Ride Like the Wind it was live it was awesome he is a great guitar player
Top shelf live performance. This song was everywhere in the 80's and still a classic.
as a guitar player and a sports stooge nothing brings me greater joy than seeing this guy who looks like he is a old offensive lineman in the nfl wearing a oilers jersey in a room full of people dressed up shredding on the guitar
That outro solo is amazing! It's a shame it was lost in the mix of the original studio release. Live you can hear how great CC is on this solo.
The first time I realized it was CC was listening to Rick Beato. I always figured it was a hired gun that did the outro solo. Nope, it was CC.
The SUPER 70S. Were Spectacular to say the least!😊
Whoa!!! WAY better than the studio version!
Missing Michael McDonald somewhat, but the guitar solo made up for a million times.
The most unstylishly dressed rock star with amazing tunes, so who cares ❤ What talent 👌
He has 4 songs in which ,one liners are commonly used for ads etc,absolute genius, the young people of this world need to be introduced to him and all the other 80s era ,i do my best by sharing to family,but the youth of today have no idea
As someone who wasn’t alive in the 70s I assumed Christopher Cross was some yacht rock hack. I never in a million years would have thought that guy who wrote “Arthur’s Theme” would legit guitar chops. I wish I could play as good as him.
1 is not "yacht rock" but west coast AOR
2 ALL Musicians that play this music are amazing Musicians ( Toto..Eagles...America...Doobie Brothers...Steely Dan....Thundercat...Vulfpeck...State Cows etc..)
An all time classic.
I use to remember staying up late to watch Midnight Special as a teenager. Best bands and musicians ever!
The whole world goes on without knowing about THIS solo...
I know, right?
Christopher Cross filled in for Ritchie Blackmore on guitar at a Deep Purple show in San Antonio, Texas in August 1970. The show was Deep Purple's first in the United States, and Blackmore became sick after getting a flu shot.
I can't thank The Midnight Special enough for this channel and videos. We've been waiting a long time. I only have one request, can you consider adding more information about the performance? Like the date, and who were some of the performers in the band? That would be outstanding!!!
I agree. I love this channel and having more info and credits for each video would be icing on the cake.
It would also be awesome to see the old school “top of the pops” have a channel one day as well
It was awesome being a young teen and making sure to stay awake for this program every week. There were times when I woke up to the final act or credits. Great stuff.
Christopher Cross WAS a band. Chris Geppert was the front but took the name as his own. In this performance which IS live taped for television band as follows. The first four are the original band members the other 2 are aux members added after the record came out.
Christopher (Geppert) Cross- Guitar, Lead Vocal
Tommy Taylor (me) - Drums, Backing Vocal
Andy Salmon - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Rob Meurer - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
James Fenner - Percussion
Hank Hehmsoth - Auxiliary Keyboards
@@TommyTaylorOfficial Thank you very much Mr. Taylor for the info. You really put the groove in that song man. I remember dancing to it with my gf when in my early teens at a junior high school dance. Great memories. Thanks again.
I don’t think people know what a monster guitar player Chris Cross really is!
Saw him live last year still just as great ❤
Lol. No. It's not
The song, the band, the solo. Eternal.
The band was tight and damn chris solo'd that Telecaster like a pro rock guitar player.
Underrated guitarist! For sure!
Fantastic guitar solo. I didn't expect that.
This song is just so bloody good
Wow. Christopher owned that guitar. Oh baby. Pure ace. ❤
Band was so on point & vox A+
The Midnight Special, Soundstage and Kirshner's Rock Concert...three of the best shows ever! When 'MUSIC' was still music, and the last of actual BANDS that played their instruments.
And everyone paid attention as there were no cell phones either!
@@jasonculver3516 100%!!!
Living in a small house in Sunset Beach, CA with an ocean view from my front room window listening to this song; windows open, front door open with the ocean breeze massaging my bare skin.
What an amazing life I have been blessed to live! Thank you for sharing this amazing music!
Christopher win 5 Grammy award and that is something ❤️😊👍
Great song made even more so with plenty of cowbell included.
I just want that solo segment on loop! Good gosh that’s such a killer moment in the song!
Man what a great performer Christopher Cross is!👌😎👍👏👏👏👏amazing voice!
I need the entire lineup to this show, absolutely incredible!!!
What a guitar player...
Had the 45 as a kid. Was one of my favorite songs to put on. Was it the Michael McDonald part that I thought was so cool…or just the melody of the tune itself? Just a great song.
He spoke his mind with a gun in his hand. Christopher Cross… Mr. Tough Guy.
You wouldn't really expect the "Sailing" and "Arthur's Theme" guy to be able to shred like that, but damn is he good!
Love this song it’s just reminds of being a kid driving in the summer with my mom and dad love you mom and dad!
I can remember when this album came out, I was living 90 miles from the border and on several occasions we were traveling at triple digits to different destinations jamming on this song. long time ago. not drug related.
He's good. I miss real music. Long gone now. I search for the old stuff. I was surprised how good he is live. That's great. What a time, a different world., I sure miss it
Saw him live for the 40th anniversary tour four years ago and he played a great gig
His guitar playing was up there with the greats
His voice has lost a bit of its range but had great backing singers to carry him when needed - perhaps some other artists should follow his example instead of making fools of themselves
He played an intelligent set and was an absolute pleasure
He remains an under valued musician sadly who deserves so much more
Christopher Cross is the GOAT🐐
When I was 13, I bought my first set of albums from Columbia House.
AC/DC - Back n Black
Christopher Cross - Christopher Cross
Kansas - Point of Know Return
...and 3 other albums I can't remember. It was a fun way to start. Great song. I still love it. It was one of the first songs I ever took seriously and I've been listening to it for over 40 years now.