Rick Beato I would love to hear you do a whole show on AI and what musicians are saying about it and if they are concerned that AI fraudsters could reproduce their music so completely that their fans would never know it was not them performing?
Rick, it's kinda crazy that he never really gave this solo that much thought. It kinda reminds me of an interview that Larry Carlton did in MIX decades ago where the interviewer asked him about the Kid Charlemagne / Steely Dan solo he did. He basically gave the same answer- he was doing a ton of studio work back then, driving from studio to studio in L.A. and didn't really think much about it.
You are correct, sir. It is impeccable in every aspect. I had a chance to see him at my college after this album was released, and missed it. Still feeling regret.
What fascinated me was the story of ray Henning guitar shop that Stevie ray Vaughan would always go hang out in before he was famous, before he was known as srv, he was little Stevie Vaughan, he went in Ray's and asked if there was anything new in, and he said just those and pointed to some beat up guitars, so srv went and picked up a strat that looked like it it had been played on the road for 20 years, he couldn't afford it, but he traded his other guitar and some hundred bucks and got it, Ray said that Christopher Cross had came in and traded it for a new one. So point is this became Stevies famous number one strat, the 59 burst, was actually crosses first. That's how small the Austin Dallas music scene was in the early 70s
Ray from Henning's Heart of Texas Music was such a cool guy with a heart of gold, and also a very accomplished musician as well back in the day-when I first moved to Austin in 1999, he told me that same story along with so many other cool ones about Stevie and all the well known legends that frequented his shop... I miss that place. @@shable1436
I met Christopher Cross before he was famous, back when he and his band were making their bones playing the fraternity party circuit in Austin in the late 1970s. It seemed like I saw them at least once a weekend as I was making my bones as a photographer shooting the same parties. Chris and the rest of the band were always super nice guys. Nice to see him pop up on the channel.
When I was a teen rock/metalhead drummer, it was not cool among my fellow bandmates and friends to like Christopher Cross. But after a few pops (of whatever), we all fessed up to enjoying his songs, arrangements, tight band, songwriting, etc. Seeing this interview with Rick adds and extra dimension of appreciation.
For me when I was in my teens in the 90s for me it was all about rock and rap I didn't open to other music until like January 2020 when I discovered Christopher Cross and other yacht rock artists like Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins now I listen to everything.
Great interview. I saw Christopher last year in a fairly small venue in Utah. He's lost a bit of his range, but truly one of the best shows I've ever seen. His music transcends generations - I'm a Gen-X and my Gen-Z kids were floored by his music (though they hear me singing it every time I've had a bit too much wine).
What a great interview. I wish the original was 4 hours long. Christopher is still so passionate about music. He may not have been on the charts with his later work, but it's amazing how intertwined he still is with the fabric of cuture and music when his name is brought up with anyone. Pure legend.
When Chris said "Yeah, I wondered how you got those isolated tracks..." I thought we were about to witness Rick getting his arse beat on-camera. Rule number 1 : Do not cross Christopher Cross.... 🤣
Different topic: You have some really nice color grading on your videos, soft and warm colors, like in a studio. stands out from others channels 🔥🔥 And of course great content 🙏
He played at the Edmonds Center for the Arts some years back. At the start of the show he said that the band he had that night was the first that could play the songs the way they sounded in his head. One song that really stood out to me was Sailing, which they played with a power and beauty that the record version did not capture. The whole concert was so much better than I could have ever expected. After the show, I got to meet him in the theater's lobby/bar and thank him for the great show. Very friendly guy, would love to see him perform again. Maybe some day I'll find a live recording that captures at least a little bit of that power and magic.
@@steveheggem5822 ...Great show. I believe there is actually a DVD of that tour. Speaking of some of the band members, for those not familiar with the keyboard player, Kiki Epsen, she just so happens to be the daughter of Buddy Epsen....aka Jed Clampett..Beverly Hillbillies. Woo doggy.
Love that he wears the ubiquitous Steely Dan Aja shirt. Been a subscriber since video numero uno, Rick. Would absolutely love to hear all those older session guys play their own Stairway to Heaven solos…brilliant idea. Still want to know what synth they used on Aja for the sweep during the solo, and if Gadd’s click at end of the solo was intentional. Details, Rick…details! All great stuff!
Wonderful video. What a songwriter Chris has been throughout his long career. He's so much more than just those first two albums that were really popular.
I remember watching "An Evening with Christopher Cross" DVD (2000ish) for the first time. I had always loved his first album, but never saw him play live. When I watched the DVD, I was blown away at his guitar playing. I never knew he was so good! His band was great as well!
As a person from Austin,Texas I can say that when I heard the song I was blown away by Michael McDonald’s backing vocals. But the solo was amazing as well!
Rick, these interviews you are able to do are AMAZING! You are contributing significantly to the body of musical knowledge and history! Thank you! I was telling my brother in law about your Sting interview on Thanksgiving. Well done!
Can't lie. I was never a fan of Cross' music back in the day. I didn't hate it, just did not make my definition of "rock". I came across Rick's original video on Ride Like the Wind, and a short time later was fortunate enough to see Chris in a mini Concert at Epcot. It was fantastic (even though he was a bit pissed there was some technical issues at the beginning with the sound). Seeing this video is really cool. His connection with Zappa and others was something I never knew about.
My brother in law was in a band with Christopher and I went to see them a few times. Christopher's guitar playing blew me away each time I went to see them.
This video reminded me about Christopher Cross, whom I honestly haven't listened to since the 80's. He's an amazing constructor of song - the whole package, really. His humility in this video is refreshing.
Better guests Rick??!! What do you mean "better guests"?? I think you wanna say, "More guests...", or "Guests of this caliber." @@@@@ I won't even charge you a PR fee. Btw, I love what you're doing and HAVE BEEN doing: you are archiving and documenting a huge part of music [modern music] that sometimes gets poo-pooed on by the not-so-hip crowd. You have found one of your purposes in life and for that you are blessed. Thank you man
Remember that Stevie Ray Vaughans 59 burst he called number one was originally Christopher crosses that he traded to ray Henning, or the other place they went lots. There is a video about it here
Come to think of it, wouldn't it be great to have a depth interview with Michael McDonald! That cat's voice and music composing is worth disecting.And next - or first - of course Donald Fagen!
Christopher Cross made a great album. That solo was really good in that song - unfortunate that it was hidden and literally overpowered by the other instruments. I always loved that part.
Just saw him! Great show- turn down the drums and turn up the mics on Chris and his fabulous backup singers and musicians please! They were drowned out by drum distortion.
I saw him when Christopher Cross was the band's name, playing at Max's On the Border on Telephone Road in Houston. They strictly played covers. What stood out that night were great renditions of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da and Chain Lightning. Less than a year later, the 1st album came out. I spoke to him that night and suggested Kid Charlemagne. He said that would take too long to learn. Met him again many years later outside a club on S 1st in Austin. I mentioned those old band days and he said he doesn't remember much, and that was that. Then I got to see him with Michael McDonald, Eric Johnson, and Mike Love during a PBS show taping. Will Lee was on bass. There was a double string quartet with a few more for good measure and a choir made up of children. It was a great show.
At Reading Rock Festival in the UK, 1979, I went to the T-Shirt printing tent and got them to print "aja....Steely Dan", just like Christopher Cross is wearing! It is the greatest album!
Even though the original recording buried his guitar solo, if you watch the videos of his live performances, the sound engineers for those performances help highlight the solo and effectively redeem what was done in the original.
When I was in HS, in Corpus Christi, we’d go to this hipster bar, Cooper’s Alley, along Santa Fe Street…HS classmates and I, saw Christopher Cross, Joe King Carasco, LouAnn & the Catfish, and Fabulous Thunderbirds…Cooper’s Alley was the place!
Yeah the idea of people making music like this now is a fantasy… legendary guitarists all on the Same album.. Today it’s all clown music No feeling…. No true emotion.
Well, never saw Chris live but I was at the Rirz in NYC when Zappa played Run Like the Wind. It was a throwaway version. His roadie sang lead. Zappa and Dimeola did not play guitar together at this set FYI. Al played through zappas monitor. In any event seeing Zappa and Al on the same stage was plenty crazy.
Christopher Cross was the first CD I ever purchased. I bought it with the Hitachi CD-1 CD Player. I purchased at the Electronics Store outside Gate 7 of Misawa AF, Japan. Pony's was the name of the store.
I read in a comment somewhere, that Christopher Cross traded his Stratocaster for a Les Paul, at a guitar shop in Austin, TX. Stevie Ray Vaughan bought that Strat. It's the famous one with SRV on the pick guard. Can anybody else confirm this?
As a music lover, I thoroughly enjoy listening to these artists breakdown the parts we all take for granted. We hear great songs and they lift us up, get our juices flowing, break us down, or cause some visceral emotion, but we rarely realize the genius it took to compose these masterpieces. It’s like going behind the curtain of Oz and seeing what is behind the unknown.
Christopher Cross has always been amazing. I was born in the late 80’s and grew up listening to him. I think the way he had the guitar solo low in “Ride Like the Wind” was a boss move. The back up vocals were really key which I why I think they were louder than the solo. And in a really abstract way… the song is a journey of some sort of a man on the run. So it is almost (in my take on this) the back up vocals by the great Michael McDonald really puts you in the man’s mind and body. Almost as if the vocals are the heart of the man beating and the guitar solo is like the vehicle he is on. Idk just such a great song but thats why I think the solo is lower than the vocals because he puts you more in the mind and body of the man running away.
Why hasn't someone got ahold of the people who made the decisions on mix and see what was thinking? Was is a record exec that hated solos? Engineer/producer who wanted smooth yacht rock hit that wouldn't have wanted Richie Blackmore at the end? There HAS to be a reason!
Omartian's ARRANGEMENT is great but his MIX is too... safe, and that's not only on "Ride Like the Wind". Also the worst Rhodes sound, like a lullaby. "Twinkle Star", I call it.
Interesting C.Cross talking about emulating Joni Mitchell's career being his lodestar. I've heard she is a "musicians musician". Kind of weird too, tbh.
His band played NBC's Tomorrow show. I was excited to see it especially because of Christopher's soloing. The $^&* camera operator cut to the BASS during every solo!! WTF? CC, you were too good for Tom Snyder's rinky-ass show.
Great interview Rick and new subscriber to this and your other channel. Rick, we only got to hear what Chris' top three Steely Dan songs were. What about number four and five?
Thank you, Rick. I didn't know this channel existed so I've subscribed as well. I'd never heard of the term Yacht Rock until now so I looked it up. What a crap term and one that I won't recognise. So many bands I like that apparently perform yacht rock. I don't own a yacht, am I not meant to like those bands anymore? Whoever came up with this term... give me a break.
Chris and my best friend Roy are almost identical twins. Not only in appearance, but in talent and humility! I am a lucky man to have him as my closest friend.
So good! I really like when you have celebrities on ike this and you discuss other people's music as well. Would love to see Christopher Cross join you for a what makes this song great, but make it a song by some other artist. Just cool to see artists geek out about other artists they like.
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Now you need to get him in front of Donald Fagen regarding "Dirty Work"!
Rick Beato I would love to hear you do a whole show on AI and what musicians are saying about it and if they are concerned that AI fraudsters could reproduce their music so completely that their fans would never know it was not them performing?
Joni Mitchell said Third World Man is one of her all time favourite songs
rick i know he rarely does any interviews but i would love to see you interview billy squier
Rick, it's kinda crazy that he never really gave this solo that much thought. It kinda reminds me of an interview that Larry Carlton did in MIX decades ago where the interviewer asked him about the Kid Charlemagne / Steely Dan solo he did. He basically gave the same answer- he was doing a ton of studio work back then, driving from studio to studio in L.A. and didn't really think much about it.
Let’s all take a moment to say how great Mr Cross looks for a 72 year old rocker 😊
🎉
That's him at 72? I would say mid-50s, if I didn't know any better. Amazing.
And he had a nasty time with COVID didn't he? Glad to see him fully recovered
Whaaa? He looks mid 50s at most.
“Rocker”?
As a metal guy, and I do mean metal AF....Sailing is still to this day my #1 favorite song. It takes me somewhere different every time I hear it.
Yup. It takes us to a simpler time... No borders. No Boundaries.
Same, I was born in the 90's grew up on thrash and death metal. Man Cross is just an insanely talented musician, that song hits so hard.
Same here brother 🤘
Soon I will be free😊
Me too ! Something about it man
Cool seeing ChrisCross wearing a Steely Dan Aja tee shirt!
Talent knows talent!
His first album, still to this day, is a masterpiece in songwriting, performance and production.
You are correct, sir. It is impeccable in every aspect. I had a chance to see him at my college after this album was released, and missed it. Still feeling regret.
He filled in for Blackmore at a Deep Purple gig once. That tells you all you need to know what a player he is
Yes! We were talking about that at dinner tonight. Blackmore being who he is has probably tried to keep that under wraps.
You’re a legit beast if you have Eric Johnson and Luke backing you up.
What fascinated me was the story of ray Henning guitar shop that Stevie ray Vaughan would always go hang out in before he was famous, before he was known as srv, he was little Stevie Vaughan, he went in Ray's and asked if there was anything new in, and he said just those and pointed to some beat up guitars, so srv went and picked up a strat that looked like it it had been played on the road for 20 years, he couldn't afford it, but he traded his other guitar and some hundred bucks and got it, Ray said that Christopher Cross had came in and traded it for a new one. So point is this became Stevies famous number one strat, the 59 burst, was actually crosses first. That's how small the Austin Dallas music scene was in the early 70s
AND on your debut. Even more respect with that...
And have Howard build you an amp.
Ray from Henning's Heart of Texas Music was such a cool guy with a heart of gold, and also a very accomplished musician as well back in the day-when I first moved to Austin in 1999, he told me that same story along with so many other cool ones about Stevie and all the well known legends that frequented his shop... I miss that place. @@shable1436
Absolutely
Chris is so humble and it’s cool that Rick gets the opportunity to share these stories with us.
I met Christopher Cross before he was famous, back when he and his band were making their bones playing the fraternity party circuit in Austin in the late 1970s. It seemed like I saw them at least once a weekend as I was making my bones as a photographer shooting the same parties. Chris and the rest of the band were always super nice guys. Nice to see him pop up on the channel.
73???? he looks 45
It’s why he wears a hat all the time
When I was a teen rock/metalhead drummer, it was not cool among my fellow bandmates and friends to like Christopher Cross. But after a few pops (of whatever), we all fessed up to enjoying his songs, arrangements, tight band, songwriting, etc. Seeing this interview with Rick adds and extra dimension of appreciation.
Well, you can tell your rock/metalheads friends that CC actually played with Deep Purple.
Just google it. :)
Yeah, when you have an ear for good music you tend to recognise quality musicians and what they can do. And appreciate it.
It's ultra tame lol. Not trying to bust on him but it's as soft as it gets. Good hooks tho
For me when I was in my teens in the 90s for me it was all about rock and rap I didn't open to other music until like January 2020 when I discovered Christopher Cross and other yacht rock artists like Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins now I listen to everything.
Great interview. I saw Christopher last year in a fairly small venue in Utah. He's lost a bit of his range, but truly one of the best shows I've ever seen. His music transcends generations - I'm a Gen-X and my Gen-Z kids were floored by his music (though they hear me singing it every time I've had a bit too much wine).
What a great interview. I wish the original was 4 hours long. Christopher is still so passionate about music. He may not have been on the charts with his later work, but it's amazing how intertwined he still is with the fabric of cuture and music when his name is brought up with anyone. Pure legend.
When Chris said "Yeah, I wondered how you got those isolated tracks..." I thought we were about to witness Rick getting his arse beat on-camera. Rule number 1 : Do not cross Christopher Cross.... 🤣
Different topic: You have some really nice color grading on your videos, soft and warm colors, like in a studio. stands out from others channels 🔥🔥
And of course great content 🙏
He played at the Edmonds Center for the Arts some years back. At the start of the show he said that the band he had that night was the first that could play the songs the way they sounded in his head. One song that really stood out to me was Sailing, which they played with a power and beauty that the record version did not capture. The whole concert was so much better than I could have ever expected.
After the show, I got to meet him in the theater's lobby/bar and thank him for the great show. Very friendly guy, would love to see him perform again. Maybe some day I'll find a live recording that captures at least a little bit of that power and magic.
I was at that concert as well ... Kiki Epsen (keys) and Gigi Worth (percussion) added some great backing vocals. One of the best shows I've been to.
@@steveheggem5822 ...Great show. I believe there is actually a DVD of that tour. Speaking of some of the band members, for those not familiar with the keyboard player, Kiki Epsen, she just so happens to be the daughter of Buddy Epsen....aka Jed Clampett..Beverly Hillbillies. Woo doggy.
ERIC JOHNSON played for Christopher Cross??
Yeah
Christopher Cross rocks!!! I have one of his guitar picks. 🎸👍 been a huge fan for years.
Love that he wears the ubiquitous Steely Dan Aja shirt. Been a subscriber since video numero uno, Rick. Would absolutely love to hear all those older session guys play their own Stairway to Heaven solos…brilliant idea. Still want to know what synth they used on Aja for the sweep during the solo, and if Gadd’s click at end of the solo was intentional. Details, Rick…details! All great stuff!
Ubiquitous? I've literally never seen it. 😂
Chris should rerelease this track with proper loudness on solo. Please do.
Wonderful video. What a songwriter Chris has been throughout his long career. He's so much more than just those first two albums that were really popular.
I remember watching "An Evening with Christopher Cross" DVD (2000ish) for the first time. I had always loved his first album, but never saw him play live. When I watched the DVD, I was blown away at his guitar playing. I never knew he was so good! His band was great as well!
As a person from Austin,Texas I can say that when I heard the song I was blown away by Michael McDonald’s backing vocals. But the solo was amazing as well!
What a nice guy, super humble person.
That solo was buried in the mix.
It was great to hear it brought to the forefront.🎸🎵
Christopher is the youngest looking 72-year old man I have ever seen. My God, in the face he looks like he's maybe 40.
Yes...just having that discussion...looks no older than 52
Great feature Rick! Hearing him so into his work is a treat. Seeing 2 pros sitting there talking shop is just another level of fun.
Rick, these interviews you are able to do are AMAZING! You are contributing significantly to the body of musical knowledge and history! Thank you! I was telling my brother in law about your Sting interview on Thanksgiving. Well done!
Going to see him live tonight.
🎉😃
@@splashesin8 That band was tight. Smoking hot show.
How was it?😊
@@thomasschuldt4557 Great show!!
If you have video please post it!!! 💖
Got to see Christopher last night in Dallas and he is still an AMAZING guitarist. Heck, his whole band were just fantastic!
Can't lie. I was never a fan of Cross' music back in the day. I didn't hate it, just did not make my definition of "rock". I came across Rick's original video on Ride Like the Wind, and a short time later was fortunate enough to see Chris in a mini Concert at Epcot. It was fantastic (even though he was a bit pissed there was some technical issues at the beginning with the sound). Seeing this video is really cool. His connection with Zappa and others was something I never knew about.
My brother in law was in a band with Christopher and I went to see them a few times. Christopher's guitar playing blew me away each time I went to see them.
This video reminded me about Christopher Cross, whom I honestly haven't listened to since the 80's. He's an amazing constructor of song - the whole package, really. His humility in this video is refreshing.
Better guests Rick??!! What do you mean "better guests"?? I think you wanna say, "More guests...", or "Guests of this caliber." @@@@@ I won't even charge you a PR fee. Btw, I love what you're doing and HAVE BEEN doing: you are archiving and documenting a huge part of music [modern music] that sometimes gets poo-pooed on by the not-so-hip crowd. You have found one of your purposes in life and for that you are blessed. Thank you man
Saxon cover of that song is AMAZING. Worth listening to.
I love that cover :)
I watched that, good job but the video is kind of Spinal Tap 😅
Remember that Stevie Ray Vaughans 59 burst he called number one was originally Christopher crosses that he traded to ray Henning, or the other place they went lots. There is a video about it here
HEY RICK! Holding you to "I'm going to do it" getting people to solo!! Can't wait!!
Come to think of it, wouldn't it be great to have a depth interview with Michael McDonald! That cat's voice and music composing is worth disecting.And next - or first - of course Donald Fagen!
Hey guys check out Midnight Special TH-cam performance of Ride like the Wind. Great version
The Seinfeld joke is Newman books Christopher in 1979 for his Newmanium celebration for 1999
Used to see Chris when he would play in Houston when I lived there. Always great shows.
Christopher Cross made a great album. That solo was really good in that song - unfortunate that it was hidden and literally overpowered by the other instruments. I always loved that part.
This is epic!! It has to be amazing for Chris to realize his solo really had been overlooked.
We need a remaster now.
That solo neeeeeeeeeds to go UP.
For anyone who love the song Ride Like The Win, check out Saxon's version. It's amazing too!
Man, I thought about saying that,,,, love Saxon!
Yes, it's very heavy but Biff's vocals are outstanding!
Love both but love CC alot more.
One of my favorite solos ever...happy it's being talked about
Great interview! I love how humble CC is, and his knowledge and clarity about his music trade is amazing!
What a goldmine interview! Thank you both. 💜
I subscribed! Now please tell me you'll do a video on Robin Trower!🤔
I love Chris how just calmly explains his setup - '59 Les Paul into a Dumble... :)
Shoulda known. I bet Carlton and Johnson did also.
59 Les Paul into Overdrive Special (Dumble) That's the way you do it
Why is this man NOT in the R&R Hall Of Fame???
Why doesn’t he do a new remix & just turn up the solo? Bands remix there stuff now all the time.
Doesn't own the rights??
Hard to believe he's 72!
I have always loved Christopher Cross. And I think it’s funny that SRV’s #1 was originally owned by CC. How awesome is that?
This man is literally John Mayer before John Mayer, a complete package, Singer, Songwriter and a Shredder 🤟
Just saw him! Great show- turn down the drums and turn up the mics on Chris and his fabulous backup singers and musicians please! They were drowned out by drum distortion.
My man looks great at 72 and rockin the sweet Aja shirt damn
Seeing him wear a Steely Dan shirt brings joy to me
So cool!
Man, I wanna hear that Zappa tape!
We just saw him live last weekend in Clearwater- great band, great show and that solo at the end of Ride Like The Wind was on fire!
I'm so happy to see Christopher up and walking and recovered. *so happy*
I saw Chris at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and he and his band were most excellent. He tore it up on guitar, too.
Awesome conversation, really impressed with his obvious passion for his craft 🎸 ✌️
I saw him when Christopher Cross was the band's name, playing at Max's On the Border on Telephone Road in Houston. They strictly played covers. What stood out that night were great renditions of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da and Chain Lightning. Less than a year later, the 1st album came out. I spoke to him that night and suggested Kid Charlemagne. He said that would take too long to learn. Met him again many years later outside a club on S 1st in Austin. I mentioned those old band days and he said he doesn't remember much, and that was that. Then I got to see him with Michael McDonald, Eric Johnson, and Mike Love during a PBS show taping. Will Lee was on bass. There was a double string quartet with a few more for good measure and a choir made up of children. It was a great show.
Please do something Chris Rea
At Reading Rock Festival in the UK, 1979, I went to the T-Shirt printing tent and got them to print "aja....Steely Dan", just like Christopher Cross is wearing! It is the greatest album!
Fabulous album. I love everything they do/did.
Even though the original recording buried his guitar solo, if you watch the videos of his live performances, the sound engineers for those performances help highlight the solo and effectively redeem what was done in the original.
Chris didn't even really notice! Had that mix been louder, Chris may have been one of the guitar idols out there!
Didn't Duane Allman end up with one of his Les Pauls?
What, did someone sneak it into Mr. Allman’s coffin? 🤔
When I was in HS, in Corpus Christi, we’d go to this hipster bar, Cooper’s Alley, along Santa Fe Street…HS classmates and I, saw Christopher Cross, Joe King Carasco, LouAnn & the Catfish, and Fabulous Thunderbirds…Cooper’s Alley was the place!
Sem palavras, suas composições já falam por si só. Fenomenal!
Great interview.
I was just thinking how much he reminded me of Walter Becker...
Yeah the idea of people making music like this now is a fantasy… legendary guitarists all on the
Same album.. Today it’s all clown music
No feeling…. No true emotion.
So humble, still doesn't appreciate just how great that outtro solo is. Please remix it and release it again.
Well, never saw Chris live but I was at the Rirz in NYC when Zappa played Run Like the Wind. It was a throwaway version. His roadie sang lead. Zappa and Dimeola did not play guitar together at this set FYI. Al played through zappas monitor. In any event seeing Zappa and Al on the same stage was plenty crazy.
SUCH a nice guy! This is a great interview.
He a genuine genius
Christopher Cross was the first CD I ever purchased. I bought it with the Hitachi CD-1 CD Player. I purchased at the Electronics Store outside Gate 7 of Misawa AF, Japan. Pony's was the name of the store.
I read in a comment somewhere, that Christopher Cross traded his Stratocaster for a Les Paul, at a guitar shop in Austin, TX. Stevie Ray Vaughan bought that Strat. It's the famous one with SRV on the pick guard. Can anybody else confirm this?
Chris is a big dude, isn't he? 🙂
As a music lover, I thoroughly enjoy listening to these artists breakdown the parts we all take for granted. We hear great songs and they lift us up, get our juices flowing, break us down, or cause some visceral emotion, but we rarely realize the genius it took to compose these masterpieces. It’s like going behind the curtain of Oz and seeing what is behind the unknown.
Christopher Cross has always been amazing. I was born in the late 80’s and grew up listening to him. I think the way he had the guitar solo low in “Ride Like the Wind” was a boss move. The back up vocals were really key which I why I think they were louder than the solo. And in a really abstract way… the song is a journey of some sort of a man on the run. So it is almost (in my take on this) the back up vocals by the great Michael McDonald really puts you in the man’s mind and body. Almost as if the vocals are the heart of the man beating and the guitar solo is like the vehicle he is on. Idk just such a great song but thats why I think the solo is lower than the vocals because he puts you more in the mind and body of the man running away.
Why hasn't someone got ahold of the people who made the decisions on mix and see what was thinking? Was is a record exec that hated solos? Engineer/producer who wanted smooth yacht rock hit that wouldn't have wanted Richie Blackmore at the end? There HAS to be a reason!
Omartian's ARRANGEMENT is great but his MIX is too... safe, and that's not only on "Ride Like the Wind".
Also the worst Rhodes sound, like a lullaby. "Twinkle Star", I call it.
The Christopher Cross album is insane.
Love that album forever 😱
Edit: the SD third world man solo is amazing
Cheers 🍷
59 Les Paul straight into a Dumble Overdrive Special. For us mere mortals a Chibson into a Champ.
It's okay Rick, I'm subscribed 😉
Interesting C.Cross talking about emulating Joni Mitchell's career being his lodestar. I've heard she is a "musicians musician". Kind of weird too, tbh.
His band played NBC's Tomorrow show. I was excited to see it especially because of Christopher's soloing. The $^&* camera operator cut to the BASS during every solo!! WTF? CC, you were too good for Tom Snyder's rinky-ass show.
You're welcome. (Like and subscribed.)
Chris is a great conversationalist, ❤😊
Great interview Rick and new subscriber to this and your other channel. Rick, we only got to hear what Chris' top three Steely Dan songs were. What about number four and five?
Thank you, Rick. I didn't know this channel existed so I've subscribed as well. I'd never heard of the term Yacht Rock until now so I looked it up. What a crap term and one that I won't recognise. So many bands I like that apparently perform yacht rock. I don't own a yacht, am I not meant to like those bands anymore? Whoever came up with this term... give me a break.
Chris and my best friend Roy are almost identical twins. Not only in appearance, but in talent and humility! I am a lucky man to have him as my closest friend.
Man, you’ve got such great content on both your channels! Love it!
So good! I really like when you have celebrities on ike this and you discuss other people's music as well. Would love to see Christopher Cross join you for a what makes this song great, but make it a song by some other artist. Just cool to see artists geek out about other artists they like.
This is an amazing coincidence. Cross's favorite Steely Dan tracks are also mine, or among them anyway.
Supermarket employees hate you!! Just kidding, but Muzak early days!
check out the link below for the live Zappa and Al D. version,