livinglegendsmu... www.christopher... An exclusive series of Living Legends Music interviews with Christopher Cross. Part 2 of 10. Recorded on February 8th, 2009 in Tampa, FL.
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@nigelkhan92788 ай бұрын
Christopher Cross an amazing producer, song writer, singers and musician. The best part o& the 80’s for me was his songs.
@jcsolomon6470 Жыл бұрын
I All Ways Ride Like The Wind,When I'm Sailing!Always!❤ Criss CrosS!Thanks!
@paulgordonmanners2 жыл бұрын
The man happens to be an absolutely brilliant lead guitarist too... technique, speed, taste and touch.
@karldesforges2772 жыл бұрын
So true..i was surprise to hear him Axing his way...with great Lickks'' and heavy Cool sound!
@leefowler32402 жыл бұрын
a tremendous player with great feel
@dr.know-it-all51482 жыл бұрын
He took lessons from his neighbor Eric Johnson
@joekelley51212 жыл бұрын
He sure is. I just found this out a couple of weeks ago!
@markc47682 жыл бұрын
I've been playing and gigging for 58 years. In the early 80s I was a serious sailor, but not a huge fan of yacht rock... I attended one of his early concerts, and was blown away by his guitar skills. Years later I found out that - like me- he had started as a trained drummer, and taught himself guitar before taking lessons. A few months ago I posted his name on one of those "Name a great unknown guitarist" and some moron commented that "Chris Cross is a rapper -- he doesn't play the guitar."
@veganvocalist4782 Жыл бұрын
Christopher deserves every bit of good fortune that comes his way
@joeallen5074 Жыл бұрын
The most underrated singer/musical genius of our time. Sailing became one of the most sampled best of the hip-hop/RnB genre 2000-now. How does he sound so normal when he talks and sounds like an angel in his music?
@shannonshaymendenhall4095 Жыл бұрын
yes yes
@sydneyghisyawan Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with your comments..great man..I named my son after him..I just love his music and I admire him a lot.
@moralfortitude...22178 ай бұрын
frfr... why ??? most sane l👀kin guy out there... 💯🙌👊
@darrenwarby32 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love his song "sailing " . Its going to be the song at my funeral .
@laurenmurphy1776 Жыл бұрын
awesome choice
@nancyl38432 жыл бұрын
This man wrote one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and his voice was just the icing on the cake.
@1980Campino Жыл бұрын
"Ride like the wind" or "Sailing". Both are brilliant.
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your continuous love and support Nancy ❤️❤️
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
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@labguru7628 Жыл бұрын
@@1980Campino , Best that You Can Do (Arthur's Theme) would be my guess.
@Gretny Жыл бұрын
Yeah he did, it's called ''Open Your Heart'' !!
@TomTimeTraveler3 жыл бұрын
A class act. He's part of an era that truly understood what REAL music was all about. He are forever indebted to Christopher for his contribution to music.
@rafaelramirez1507 Жыл бұрын
Christopher Cross and his music is much love all over the world especially here in Puerto Rico 🌟
@robinchandler3127 Жыл бұрын
You can tell he was a sailer when he said " I took a different tack" which makes Sailing ⛵ truly written from his ❤
@coalcreeker583 Жыл бұрын
I was never really a Christopher Cross fan before but I really enjoyed this interview. Then I find out what a phenomenal guitarist he is. This amped up my respect and appreciation for the man through the roof. Hats off.
@anthonynichols52664 жыл бұрын
Been a fan since 1980
@salubrious Жыл бұрын
I could listen to articulate people all day long.
@peterhall6656 Жыл бұрын
An understated God. He has written some timeless music and his voice is superb.
@ognir66 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, he is deadly.
@derekjones2604 Жыл бұрын
God given talent
@EricBlackmonGuitar Жыл бұрын
I knew "Ride Like the Wind" was a hit after hearing the first 30 seconds of it. Why didn't those A&R guys know that? Because they wouldn't know a hit if it HIT them up side their heads. That song was a hit then and is still a hit now.
@Donkeyriderwhitehorsefighter11 ай бұрын
Love him!
@danmccollister48402 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite vocalist ever! Incredable songs!
@dmitrikguajardo60063 жыл бұрын
This man is a man. I love his humility even thou his voice is like an angel. Ive never heard a more beautiful voice sing such a beautiful song. I hope i meet this man in heaven
@fancyberry4046 Жыл бұрын
You will..i just know it
@jbfrompr346411 ай бұрын
Brilliant musician and great singer! Love Sailing and Author's Theme, amongst others. Really great artist!!
@wafacabriales3 жыл бұрын
My most favorite great singer in the world the legend Christopher Cross, I love him and I love all his songs. May Almighty God bless him and bless his family and HEAL OUR WORLD🙏
@truthseeker18332 жыл бұрын
. Did you not hear him say at the end "it's just the gODS watching over us"? He is not a believer in Jesus Christ and is on his way to hell. Let's pray for him to be called and he answers🙏
@nocomment4848 Жыл бұрын
C’mon troofseeker, jesus might be one of the gods watching down on him. Or if he’s busy maybe holy spirit will show up idk
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your continuous love and support Sofia Marie ❤️❤️
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@ellie15954 жыл бұрын
I just love Christopher Cross and every song he ever put out! His voice and music touches my soul. What a great guy. From my home state!!
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your continuous love and support Ellie❤️❤️
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@stephenlennartz34663 жыл бұрын
FINALLY... took the time to learn 'Sailing' on guitar the right way! 😎🎸 It's an open D tuning. Can't wait to perform this this beauty with my duo. Always loved this song.
@billroberts49106 жыл бұрын
Still a good guy. Good to see him do well.
@bryanhendricks1996 жыл бұрын
Amazing artist. Thanks for great music Christopher
@elvintejamo283411 ай бұрын
yeyyyy i saw you for this interview,thank you, All my life I'm hoping to see you personally ❤ your songs was save me when my mind was going not relax, I'm thankful to see you ❤
@mikestone91295 жыл бұрын
I still have my C.C. tapes and cd's. Brings back a lot of great memories.
@christinabobitch25266 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Love this man. He wrote these songs for me I swear! He writes the songs, he writes the songs.
@antoniosajulan79994 жыл бұрын
He’s my favourite singer too
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your continuous love and support Christina❤️❤️
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@ulyssesjohnparado25834 жыл бұрын
i love cc....still listening up to may 2020 amidst this pandemic!
@davidschecter5247 Жыл бұрын
Amazingly talented melodic songwriter. So much more than just his first two albums.
@kevinwhelan9574 Жыл бұрын
Amazing songwriter and singer !! A true inspiration to me, I love writing lyrics !
@kevinwhelan9574 Жыл бұрын
My song “ streets of the city “ is as close as I could get so far to CC sound. Wish he would give it a try……
@jaytc3218 Жыл бұрын
Christopher Cross definitely knows how to shred. He doesn't get billed that way; he's promoted more for his "radio-friendly" song writing. But the man has got chops!
@JB-jp9gp4 жыл бұрын
I love Christopher Cross , Hail and God Bless you, there will be no song writer, very blessed voice in our new era..I love Sailing my youth evolve with your song..1980' was a very good year...relax and happy summer..Love you 🥰😘
@blaqschoburgh93843 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite singer of all time!
@allen6924 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible lead guitar player and song writer.
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your continuous love and support Allen ❤️❤️
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@thedarkknightman61504 жыл бұрын
Ride like the wind will always be my #1 song by CC hell i made 2 copies for my phone, one audio and one live.
@FroggyFrog90007 ай бұрын
I just discovered Christopher Cross and two great songs the one about in new york cityyyy and the Laura song, OMG such genius talent.
@Towervu5 жыл бұрын
Great artist and guy!!!
@wthjrtx113 жыл бұрын
God bless the Great state of TEXAS!!! Mr. Cross, You are a good example of Texas people. Your greatly appreciated. My Hats off To Ya!!
@windowgirl7300 Жыл бұрын
What an incredible talent. I recently listened to some Ed Sheeran and I have 2 say, as popular as Sheeran is... there's absolutely NO comparison. Christopher Cross was laying down tracks to "tape"... not computer. There's no cutting, copying, pasting, etc. It all has to be completed, in time, from start to finish. The quality of the songwriting, singing, performing, arranging, etc. is far superior. However, I don't think the more recent generations "can hear" the difference. They have no reference point other than what they hear today- DIGITAL. "Christopher Cross" was also a fantastic lead guitarist!!
@shannonshaymendenhall4095 Жыл бұрын
NONE you are right love Ed but.......
@Maxumized8 ай бұрын
He has inspired me to turn up my audio system and enjoy life
@traceytansley16594 жыл бұрын
Sailing was my big wedding song back in '86. This song touches my soul and relaxes me imagining being on the water. Love all his songs..Boys of summer/Autumn too. Thank you Christopher for your inspirational music that still floods the soul with peace, Love and joy to this day!
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your continuous love and support Tracey❤️❤️
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@phila38842 жыл бұрын
Christopher Cross, I have to say, made little impression on my rock-addled young brain in the late 70's, just one of hundreds of talented people making great radio singles, but I got sucked into Rick Beato's analysis of his playing, and YT fed me this video, and here we are.
@Doc_Holiday2 жыл бұрын
Same
@MeadeSkeltonMusic4 ай бұрын
Country music is best
@randalcolucci683311 ай бұрын
Great guy, outstanding guitarist, awesome songwriter.
@mata2nz11 ай бұрын
A genius.
@tod3msn3 жыл бұрын
Smart man. Interesting stories and point of view.
@dreadrockadrian2 жыл бұрын
I love how he drops band speak like "4 on the floor" so matter of factly. I also couldn't help but get reminded of Tom Petty when he said, they "...don't hear a single" with the demo of his 2 biggest hits.
@wahnano Жыл бұрын
First time I heard this legend was in Dec 1982 in a movie theater downtown Copenhagen Danmark. It was snowing and the temperature was -20 . I fall in love with the song "The best you can do is fall in love".
@bonnieplastino49238 жыл бұрын
i have so much enjoyed the music this sound brings me back when i was 20 years old and dreams things like mr. cross music gives me alot of hope and great dreams i thank you for the music and memories
@onionboy42 Жыл бұрын
So great to hear the story behind his first album. I remember at the time wondering who this guy was that came out of nowhere and landed a top producer and the best of the best studio artists for his debut album. It makes sense that there was so much more to the story.
@patriciaberistain66712 жыл бұрын
Always love the way to sing and write, unique way. Hope he keeps writing and get well after all the covid thing.
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your continuous love and support Patricia❤️❤️
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@esmeraldagomez1855 жыл бұрын
My favorite song artist.hope I can meet you some day.😸
@jenniferdejong42264 жыл бұрын
Such a smart person. Could have done anything... thank you for the music you have given us. Genius!
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
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@felixmacedajr16615 жыл бұрын
I watch him perform at Blue notes,Fukuoka ,I love all his song specially Sailling.
@sandrakincaid5264 Жыл бұрын
I NEVER KNEW I loved him!!!!!
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
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@georgeavouris85393 жыл бұрын
Great Artist
@abdallahbastouri5542 жыл бұрын
He is one of my favorites
@haroldchristianhaulussy75014 жыл бұрын
Mr.Christopher Cross i wish u were here in BALI INDONESIA.Bernadette
@joekelley51212 жыл бұрын
What a trajectory he has had! Thankfully the Exec Producer made the change last minute.
@danielmesery29042 жыл бұрын
Caught it from the beginning.🎸🎶☮️🍻🍿⛵
@synthoelectro9 ай бұрын
humble, all the way.
@paidda5 жыл бұрын
His songs were playable, why not, in those days. We abandoned the idea because we couldn’t find a singer with that voice, which was the clincher. Only CC can sound like CC., so unique.
@annorarubio767811 күн бұрын
You are great write heart felt i was18
@pooperscooper91765 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I’m booked to see him in Bath in October x
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your continuous love and support Pooper❤️❤️
@annorarubio767811 күн бұрын
U where genuine genius it had to be right time
@haroldchristianhaulussy75014 жыл бұрын
Your voice is so specific SAILING.Bernadette Bali Indonesia.
@victoriapopaz53034 жыл бұрын
Love , love, love Christopher!! what a voice silky , smooth classy , just kick back relax ♥️
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your continuous love and support Victoria ❤️❤️
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@victoriapopaz5303 Жыл бұрын
@@Leonardodicaprio604 Forever!!
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
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@brentj.peterson60702 жыл бұрын
Dang this guy is talented! Very interesting story how he got his big break. Just shows you things are meant to be.🎸😎🎤
@philip65022 жыл бұрын
Persistence...
@lindafrancis61502 жыл бұрын
My very favorite!! CC❤
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
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@jonanderson82112 жыл бұрын
Last comment, for today. Music numero uno , stage or studio, it's a gift from above, which I'm sure familiar with. I'm currently in 🇨🇦 , nonetheless did a lot of sailing when I was living in Florida. Coast to coast. Funny anicdote, your music is qualified in the biz as yaht rock. Quite amusing. Personally never listen to music when sailing, just love the silence and the sound of sails clapping away, and of course the occasional albatross , pelican or seagull.
@fabfiffti2 жыл бұрын
heard this man early 80's at a friend's party , he had a pretty good sound system and with us all being drunk on an all weekend bender (rab) played ride like the wind on maximum WOW been a fan ever since
@georgestergiou92714 жыл бұрын
I love him!!:)Great artist and good person!!:)
@thomasfoster5200 Жыл бұрын
It's usually the case singing covers over original but u turned out amazing and broke my heart with you Damn Songs
@psalmer56909 ай бұрын
dude owned the 79 Grammys
@thomaslocastro3644 Жыл бұрын
After success of Sailing and the album, it took 39 more years for an artist to win the top four grammy awards at one time.
@DavePlaysTrombone3 жыл бұрын
Wow -- The first song on his first record actually influenced by Boz Scaggs "Hollywood" - my favorite guilty pleasure song of all time.
@Stoneabba99992 жыл бұрын
Warner Producer (Omartian) is the real reason Cross got in. Executives and A/R had heard Crosses demo for 2 years and were not excited until Omartian thought they were really good. Executive said to Michael if you like it then do it
@johnsmart9642 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this additional information, it is very interesting and appreciated.
@claudiarocha1115 Жыл бұрын
I love Christopher Cross. My name is Claudia. I from Brazil. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@annorarubio767811 күн бұрын
Lol that soundine alot love lifes lives they don't really want u but they dont get away they just keep u around Christopher Cross
@henrythegreatamerican8136 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't list him as a musical legend.... but I do enjoy a few of his songs.
@PeterShieldsukcatstripey10 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful man.
@thyslop17375 жыл бұрын
He did the musical advertising for Dyer Electronics for many years. They installed car stereos and car alarms.
@James-bq2gp Жыл бұрын
What a talent
@americacorvalan88545 жыл бұрын
Christopher inolvidable
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
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@rosatorres5192 Жыл бұрын
1988 I heard this song sailing
@theresadimaggio72412 жыл бұрын
God bless you Christopher
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
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@mariaducarmo24723 жыл бұрын
Boa tarde eu tô muito feliz por eu ter uma oportunidade de conhecer e ouvir todos eles
@Doc_Holiday2 жыл бұрын
Hello Maria!😊
@scottwhite2757 Жыл бұрын
Interesting,, Crazy how the music business is, great interview.
@mariaducarmo24723 жыл бұрын
Eu cresci ouvindo às músicas dele se. São as minhas paixões. Obrigado pela oportunidade de conhecer los..muito obrigado
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
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@noemifrometa9310 Жыл бұрын
En Cuba fueron muy famosos pero Por su voz y talento y buenos músico todavía cuando se escuchan Surten el mismo efecto. Además de.ls melancolía.👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺
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@jonanderson82112 жыл бұрын
Great interview Chris. Unfortunately way too familiar with the biz from record labels and being on stage. Always have high regards for anyone who gets beyond the meat grinder, it's a giant leap. Love your material and voice, songs that will definitely surpass the test of time.
@blablablabla42363 жыл бұрын
He looks great. Wish he still had his Curley hair though..
@martharichler66723 жыл бұрын
Who is the interviewer? He's so great - letting the interviewee speak, not interrupting.
@Leonardodicaprio604 Жыл бұрын
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@davidlester5716 Жыл бұрын
WHEN YOU GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE MOON AND NEW YORK CITY YEP!!!!!
@indiopeltier9758 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@yaradeblanco22142 жыл бұрын
Sus canciones estan en mis mejores recuerdos. Hermosas melodias
@HumarAndArt880011 ай бұрын
He should credit Michael Omartian help make the song what it became!
@montauk62 жыл бұрын
Alright, we need another miniseries, "The Demo," GET CRACKIN', PARAMOUNT PLUS!!!
@rcthomas74914 жыл бұрын
The royalty checks were huge for the hits ...
@bobmoore8230 Жыл бұрын
His speaking voice and accent sounds reminds me of George Lucas.
@rjmcallister18882 жыл бұрын
Give Cross credit; when he went to make that first LP, he demanded that he get to use his own band and stayed with that outfit for many years, especially Rob Meurer. An excellent choice over Kinky Friedman and his Texas Jewboys (try using that today!).