Ride Like the Wind - Christopher Cross | The Midnight Special

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  • @blessed35
    @blessed35 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Am I insane? Besides composing anthems, singing worderfully, he SHREDS THE GUITAR? MANN!

    • @RueMontagu
      @RueMontagu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      such an under-appreciated guitarist! That solo is totally awesome!

    • @pauldalnoky6055
      @pauldalnoky6055 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He wrote 2 ok songs, one that's timeless, sings ok, plays a few notes on guitar.

    • @sgraham1hotmailcom
      @sgraham1hotmailcom 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

    • @timpmurph71
      @timpmurph71 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      @@pauldalnoky6055and you can do absolutely none of that lmao

    • @pauldalnoky6055
      @pauldalnoky6055 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@timpmurph71 none of what?

  • @RetroAnachronist
    @RetroAnachronist ปีที่แล้ว +218

    That solo… maybe you guys aren’t ready for that yet. But your kids are going to love it!

    • @hombreleon
      @hombreleon ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Love the reference, McFly! 😊

    • @holmavik6756
      @holmavik6756 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      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…

  • @landonlewsaw1762
    @landonlewsaw1762 ปีที่แล้ว +847

    Rick Beato is right - he's a great lead player! Too bad this solo got buried in the mix on the studio recording.

    • @roynoble1363
      @roynoble1363 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I was about to say the same thing . Amazing guitarist

    • @BrianKills73
      @BrianKills73 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out cover by Erock Phenomenal Guitar player greatest cover ever

    • @tsguitar1
      @tsguitar1 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Well SRV’s #1 strat was owned by Christopher Cross before SRV bought it. CC sold it because it sounded too thin! True story

    • @MI-sm5ge
      @MI-sm5ge ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wasn't it Eric Johnson on the original recording?

    • @roynoble1363
      @roynoble1363 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Chris played solo on this . Eric had the lead on Minstrel Gigolo

  • @wildmansteve5451
    @wildmansteve5451 ปีที่แล้ว +489

    Earl Campbell is amazing live.

    • @kma5699
      @kma5699 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      And he runs like the wind

    • @brooks5656
      @brooks5656 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Best comment I've seen in 2023

    • @ALVIEDZANE
      @ALVIEDZANE ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I almost hate to give this comment a thumbs up because I was the 35th like😂

    • @kma5699
      @kma5699 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​ @ALVIEDZANE Now less than 24 hours after your 35th like it's been liked by 2 more!!!!

    • @swissmist
      @swissmist ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just a pinch between the cheek and gum, sit back and relax.

  • @greaseman6387
    @greaseman6387 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Ripping that solo on a Telecaster. That’s bonus points. Great song, great solo.

    • @michaelyolch79
      @michaelyolch79 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well, Jimmy Paige recorded all of Led Zeppelin 1 with a Telecaster. So…there’s that. 😃

  • @brothercarlos6944
    @brothercarlos6944 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    Finally we get to hear that awesome solo that we couldn't hear on the album 😊

    • @jasenlee5403
      @jasenlee5403 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Bro! You nailed it.

    • @oscar35575
      @oscar35575 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exactly! This is so fantastic!

  • @gregcurlett2054
    @gregcurlett2054 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Holy shit Cross can SHRED!!! I've always loved this song. Had no idea he was the turtles arch enemy the SHREDDER

    • @elram2649
      @elram2649 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lolz 🥁 😊👌

    • @WornDownSaint
      @WornDownSaint 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

    • @JudasIscariot81
      @JudasIscariot81 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂 🐢

    • @bretskywater774
      @bretskywater774 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣🤣🤣👍😎

    • @neillenet291
      @neillenet291 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He actually filled in for richie blackmore, once with deep purple when he was sick

  • @fernandoperdomomusic
    @fernandoperdomomusic ปีที่แล้ว +177

    between his build, the football jersey and that Telecaster I am getting major Terry Kath Vibes from that solo!

    • @joeyricci3796
      @joeyricci3796 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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!

    • @choaron
      @choaron ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That’s what I noticed too! Great players

    • @MrJsfingers
      @MrJsfingers ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, Terry’s Blackhawk stickers on his tele

    • @CahoonHollow
      @CahoonHollow ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly!!

    • @Tofu_Pilot
      @Tofu_Pilot ปีที่แล้ว

      Cookie Gilchrist jersey is a wild choice.

  • @jasonsgroovemachine
    @jasonsgroovemachine ปีที่แล้ว +166

    That solo was amazing. I had no idea he could play like that.

    • @JoeVideoed
      @JoeVideoed ปีที่แล้ว +13

      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.

    • @tomcampbell6384
      @tomcampbell6384 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Actually, Probably one of the best guitar players of his generation...

    • @thelastperfectman4139
      @thelastperfectman4139 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He’s a terrific player.

    • @mattyoz0
      @mattyoz0 ปีที่แล้ว

      No....@@tomcampbell6384

    • @JamesFrancesca-x9r
      @JamesFrancesca-x9r 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Steve Lukather said he can play so thats good enough for me.

  • @Kenneth-qd3js
    @Kenneth-qd3js ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great guitarist who never got credit for how good he can play

  • @FunkyMonk4Life
    @FunkyMonk4Life ปีที่แล้ว +156

    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...

    • @kingboagart899
      @kingboagart899 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      .....the older you get

    • @jimmywilson4809
      @jimmywilson4809 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thats a tele. not a strat.

    • @PizzaPokerPsych
      @PizzaPokerPsych ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@jimmywilson4809 he didn't say it was that guitar. You can have more than one.

    • @G8GTJav
      @G8GTJav ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lucky guitar. Most don't get to be played by such talented musicians.😉

    • @seanconnors1613
      @seanconnors1613 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for the Nugget

  • @zach_ofalltrades
    @zach_ofalltrades ปีที่แล้ว +170

    That guitar solo was unreal! Absolutely shocked me

    • @onepom63
      @onepom63 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too absolutely awesome

    • @awboat
      @awboat ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Go look up Rick Beato talking about this.

    • @icecreamforcrowhurst
      @icecreamforcrowhurst ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Why are you shocked? You didn’t know that was him playing guitar on the album?

    • @davidplummer4034
      @davidplummer4034 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same...

    • @ZenZill
      @ZenZill 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @tennesseeridgerunner5992
    @tennesseeridgerunner5992 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    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.

    • @barrym2112
      @barrym2112 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, and the great Earl Campbell’s jersey to be exact.

    • @tennesseeridgerunner5992
      @tennesseeridgerunner5992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@barrym2112 do remember the size of that dude's thigh's? Earl Campbell was a beast.

    • @fredstriker2042
      @fredstriker2042 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man loved watching Earl plow through folks. He even knocked a long horn bull down in college

    • @mtadams2009
      @mtadams2009 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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.

    • @trumpallday410
      @trumpallday410 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes The Texas Tornado was indeed a Beast!

  • @theflint7692
    @theflint7692 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I never would have guessed in a million years that's what Christopher Cross looks like. Amazing performance

    • @buffalobrando1288
      @buffalobrando1288 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That was my first thought

    • @herodotusjones2533
      @herodotusjones2533 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100%

    • @archetypesmith9435
      @archetypesmith9435 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

    • @bobthebear1246
      @bobthebear1246 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I know; he's cute.

    • @phillygrl69
      @phillygrl69 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@bobthebear1246Ya! He seems sweet, too😊🤭

  • @patton303
    @patton303 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    If you didn’t know that Christopher Cross is an astonishing lead player, now you know.

  • @TeslaPlaidChannel
    @TeslaPlaidChannel ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Excellent 👍 Just missing Michael McDonald’s sweet background vocals…

    • @neilschroeder7854
      @neilschroeder7854 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      The live backing vocals without Michael were still great.

    • @Bonnev-jt8hl
      @Bonnev-jt8hl ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@neilschroeder7854 and they’re mixed right up front with the lead vocal too

    • @lucasimmons075
      @lucasimmons075 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      To be fair every song he hasn't sang on is missing Michael McDonald's backing vocals 😂

    • @shawnmcvey7789
      @shawnmcvey7789 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It does take an entire band singing harmony to even come close to one Michael Mcdonald, but they pull it off with confidence.

    • @boilerup9985
      @boilerup9985 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Such a long way to go.....

  • @kurtkensson2059
    @kurtkensson2059 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Well, that _was_ worth waiting 43 years to see and hear.

  • @jupitermadcat
    @jupitermadcat ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Yes, he’s definitely a underrated guitarist

  • @humanbeing2420
    @humanbeing2420 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    In addition to being an outstanding guitarist, he's got an extremely unique voice.

  • @billslocum9819
    @billslocum9819 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    That guitar solo managed to be pyrotechnic and tight at the same time. No wasted notes, but very expansive.

  • @endoau
    @endoau ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This man Christopher Cross even played for Deep Purple for one show, replaced Ritchie Blackmore was unwell, I believe.

  • @that70sgirl90
    @that70sgirl90 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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! 💖

    • @markberryhill2715
      @markberryhill2715 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This seventies boy feels the same way. Wish I could go back.

    • @danrease7505
      @danrease7505 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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!

    • @misterwirez7731
      @misterwirez7731 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      8th grade here. time... sucks. 😅

    • @awboat
      @awboat ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You and me both. I graduated in 78, but was still a child in 80. But I still ended up sorta ok.

    • @user-r3q
      @user-r3q หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@awboat i guess

  • @mattdavis7876
    @mattdavis7876 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    For not having Michael MacDonald there, the background vocalists still did a bang up job!!! 😀

    • @hollyday4628
      @hollyday4628 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was thinking the same thing!

  • @josephroman8568
    @josephroman8568 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    This was part of the soundtrack of my childhood!🎶😊

  • @TheLexluthier
    @TheLexluthier ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I remember watching this on the Midnight Special when I was babysitting my neighbors kid. Cool to watch it again after 40+ years.

    • @jenniferwinograd
      @jenniferwinograd 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love that you remember watching this. Wow. Lucky you

  • @sebastian993
    @sebastian993 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    he's a lot better than some of the guitarists we worship

  • @thepracticingguitarist
    @thepracticingguitarist ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Those who know, know. This was a great band and that debut album is stellar. Top-shelf songs and playing throughout.

    • @MrWewill11
      @MrWewill11 ปีที่แล้ว

      I listened to the album on a whim a couple years aago and was stunned so good

    • @billymack333
      @billymack333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It got the Grammy🎶

  • @curry33343
    @curry33343 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Most people don’t know about that solo. One of the best

  • @jamesm5883
    @jamesm5883 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Wow, I love this version! Everyone on that stage are so talented!

  • @DSRQ1
    @DSRQ1 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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.

    • @Yourbankaccount
      @Yourbankaccount ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He was a killer lead guitarist

    • @jat13
      @jat13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@Yourbankaccount Still is!

    • @kma5699
      @kma5699 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

    • @nickgodfrey1148
      @nickgodfrey1148 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kma5699he was lead guitarist for a hard rock band called Flash back in the day. Just a natural. Great singer as well.

    • @litedawg
      @litedawg ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @iseemonkeys7190
    @iseemonkeys7190 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Back when popular music was real……the good old days. This was outstanding ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @stratmancruthers
    @stratmancruthers ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Had no idea he was a killer guitar player, reminds me of Terry Kath.

    • @awboat
      @awboat ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too

  • @demonicsweaters
    @demonicsweaters ปีที่แล้ว +46

    So good! The band is absolutely killer too!

  • @manricobianchini5276
    @manricobianchini5276 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Underrated guitarist! For sure!

  • @banditdarval9401
    @banditdarval9401 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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!

  • @Jbones72
    @Jbones72 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I still can't get over how great these videos all look and sound. Thanks for preserving them!

  • @WoodshavenPatriot
    @WoodshavenPatriot ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @jonnythegreek1
    @jonnythegreek1 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Man, what a smokin' guitar solo, and a great song!

  • @AlbertMoyerJr
    @AlbertMoyerJr ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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.

  • @jamespedersen6260
    @jamespedersen6260 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Never knew he could play like that... Unbelievably impressive. Always loved his voice, but that was unreal. Vince Gill vibes...

    • @thefonzkiss
      @thefonzkiss 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Vince Gill LOL

    • @davidcook2513
      @davidcook2513 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

    • @cs292
      @cs292 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Christopher Cross vibes.

  • @cs292
    @cs292 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude once subbed for Ritchie Blackmore, last minute….this guy is the truth.

  • @joesalyers
    @joesalyers ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

    • @joesalyers
      @joesalyers ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

    • @joesalyers
      @joesalyers ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Leon_von_Sehnsucht 100% he's amazing.

  • @bobbyricigliano2799
    @bobbyricigliano2799 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Top shelf live performance. This song was everywhere in the 80's and still a classic.

  • @TonyAguirreJazz
    @TonyAguirreJazz ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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

    • @paisleyprincess7996
      @paisleyprincess7996 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His career was pretty much over before it began…MTV and the declining of Yacht Rock is to blame

    • @roundtwo3321
      @roundtwo3321 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      His real life probably improved, though.

  • @megatop412
    @megatop412 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    CHRISTOPHER CROSS! I didn't realize he was such a good player! Thanks for posting, this song was great back then (and still is)

    • @berndthiel613
      @berndthiel613 ปีที่แล้ว

      , ... immer noch aktuell und nach wie vor große Klasse . 1A

  • @jamesjames5896
    @jamesjames5896 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The most unstylishly dressed rock star with amazing tunes, so who cares ❤ What talent 👌

  • @DavidWilliams-wj7fr
    @DavidWilliams-wj7fr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I don’t think people know what a monster guitar player Chris Cross really is!

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Man what a great performer Christopher Cross is!👌😎👍👏👏👏👏amazing voice!

  • @RtaniDean
    @RtaniDean ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow. Christopher owned that guitar. Oh baby. Pure ace. ❤
    Band was so on point & vox A+

  • @rayrecordings
    @rayrecordings ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The song, the band, the solo. Eternal.

  • @markgigiel2722
    @markgigiel2722 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Fantastic guitar solo. I didn't expect that.

  • @Achilles5937
    @Achilles5937 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I use to remember staying up late to watch Midnight Special as a teenager. Best bands and musicians ever!

  • @iamtheoceanr
    @iamtheoceanr ปีที่แล้ว +73

    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!!!

    • @chrismathewssr
      @chrismathewssr ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree. I love this channel and having more info and credits for each video would be icing on the cake.

    • @kidboeger4694
      @kidboeger4694 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It would also be awesome to see the old school “top of the pops” have a channel one day as well

    • @markn3936
      @markn3936 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

    • @TommyTaylorOfficial
      @TommyTaylorOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +20

      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

    • @iamtheoceanr
      @iamtheoceanr ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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.

  • @mikemercer5808
    @mikemercer5808 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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.

    • @awboat
      @awboat ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

    • @kenperkins7921
      @kenperkins7921 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The SUPER 70S. Were Spectacular to say the least!😊

  • @turnupthesun81
    @turnupthesun81 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

    • @Kouros-t6d
      @Kouros-t6d 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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..)

  • @stephenross6944
    @stephenross6944 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @ZacharyWhite25
    @ZacharyWhite25 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just want that solo segment on loop! Good gosh that’s such a killer moment in the song!

  • @smb7647
    @smb7647 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Back when music took actual talent 👏👏

  • @jasondejong3062
    @jasondejong3062 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Did NOT expect him to look like a high school offensive lineman😂😂😂 kick ass!

    • @Chingon2014
      @Chingon2014 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @GordiansKnotHere
    @GordiansKnotHere ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Amazing Christopher Cross!!!
    Looks like he just stepped out of a Frat House kegger! Crazy!

  • @Samantha-vlly
    @Samantha-vlly 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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

  • @treich9072
    @treich9072 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @Albertojedi
    @Albertojedi ปีที่แล้ว +4

    An all time classic.

  • @sweetsinnndy5201
    @sweetsinnndy5201 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This song is just so bloody good

  • @deborahkish5411
    @deborahkish5411 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have always loved Christopher Cross!!

  • @Marilyn-yc2pb
    @Marilyn-yc2pb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOVE HIM, THEN... LOVE HIM, NOW...✨🙏🤍🖤🌹🌹...💯

  • @johnnylighting11
    @johnnylighting11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @vanilsonporfirio7872
    @vanilsonporfirio7872 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love it....omg!

  • @michaeldean9338
    @michaeldean9338 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

    • @jasonculver3516
      @jasonculver3516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And everyone paid attention as there were no cell phones either!

    • @michaeldean9338
      @michaeldean9338 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jasonculver3516 100%!!!

  • @davidcammilleri5526
    @davidcammilleri5526 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Solo could be one of the best ever in Rock. Who knew. Rick Beato thanks for turning us onto this! Brilliant

  • @DancerTinykek
    @DancerTinykek ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic, they really don't make Solo acts/groups like this anymore. All we can do is enjoy and hope music comes back to it's senses.

  • @CalogeroRodolfo
    @CalogeroRodolfo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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!

  • @Lostmineagain
    @Lostmineagain 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great summer time song when the waves are crashing and the surfs up!!

  • @TheSupersabby
    @TheSupersabby ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @annaval119
    @annaval119 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The whole world goes on without knowing about THIS solo...

  • @terryrollins1973
    @terryrollins1973 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Saw him live last year still just as great ❤

  • @carlstawicki1915
    @carlstawicki1915 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love that he looks like just a dude off the street. No fancy outfit or gimmicks.

  • @monix6593
    @monix6593 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Finally the guitar has an adeguate volume! Love this song

  • @lovswr
    @lovswr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved, loved, loved this song when it first came out.

  • @JonsDDVlog
    @JonsDDVlog ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @Bonnev-jt8hl
    @Bonnev-jt8hl ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Whoa!!! WAY better than the studio version!

    • @awboat
      @awboat ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Missing Michael McDonald somewhat, but the guitar solo made up for a million times.

  • @MacawAviculture
    @MacawAviculture ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @christhepostmanpoet6618
    @christhepostmanpoet6618 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @JeromeWade-lm8jh
    @JeromeWade-lm8jh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The legendary Phil Chen on bass.

  • @Ktonrider
    @Ktonrider 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I saw him about 7 years ago and it was the best sounding show I’ve ever seen. They were dialed in and tight! It was the first time I saw him live and was shocked how great he was on guitar!! 🎸

  • @NutShellTheo
    @NutShellTheo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Saw him and the studio band that recorded the album (most of them) live the year this was released. Michael Omartian was on keyboards for certain. The live show was so very close to the album, but CC was allowed to stretch out his guitar solos. Like others who have commented, I would love to know more specifics about who exactly was in the band, but The Midnight Special didn't even offer that info in the credits of the original shows, so it will be hard to confirm who's who.

  • @oneanddone7992
    @oneanddone7992 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    His lead guitar playing is brilliant.

  • @MrErikAvA
    @MrErikAvA หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's one of the best albums of all time! It's melodic, sexy, emotional etc. Not a bad song on the entire album!

  • @michaelschmidt9708
    @michaelschmidt9708 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    One of the all-time great classic rock songs. And Chris delivers a killer solo.

  • @rosarioreside3327
    @rosarioreside3327 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Christopher win 5 Grammy award and that is something ❤️😊👍

  • @funniebunnie4u
    @funniebunnie4u ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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... 💜❣️💜❣️💜

  • @aldelacruz5526
    @aldelacruz5526 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song has always been meant to be played hard and Saxon delivers with their version!

  • @RowdyLowdy
    @RowdyLowdy ปีที่แล้ว

    He has the most beautiful natural soprano singing voice I’ve ever heard

  • @fredstriker2042
    @fredstriker2042 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving the Ole School Earl Campbell jersey! Man was he awesome!

  • @mustango2045
    @mustango2045 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    not only a great singer - songwriter but also an outstanding guitar player, Mr. Christopher Cross
    👏👏👏

  • @JoshHumble
    @JoshHumble 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always loved this track, and what a strong performance!

  • @arkmediagroupllc
    @arkmediagroupllc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Real music stands the test of time! Outstanding!

    • @craigusselman546
      @craigusselman546 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was recorded 10 days before I was born so you are correct it connects for sure.

  • @MarkTurner-vs7uc
    @MarkTurner-vs7uc ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @jcwm01
    @jcwm01 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Terrific licks I must say!

  • @kevinw7419
    @kevinw7419 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amazin guitar playing!!