Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind | REACTION

[@bwhite963]

That moment you realized Michael McDonald was backing lol priceless

[@evelynmiller611]

Right. Color me shocked.

[@ArchoniusXXVII]

These realization moments bring me so much joy.

[@SupremePaulie]

His reaction made me laugh out loud

[@Jaasau]

I laughed so hard!!!! BWAHAHAA!!!

[@freelywheely]

I was waiting for it! Did not disappoint

[@christopherphillips8027]

When I was a kid, I got teased a lot because I listened to this music from the 70's and 80's. I am a black kid listening to Christopher Cross. Music to me was never about black or white. Good music is good music no matter what color of the skin is. I am glad that this brother sees what I see.

[@sandybeck3146]

So what. This music is better than trash rap or other music they play now. And 2 pac is only rap ever liked he is the goat to me. Nothing will beat 60 70 80 and 90s music

[@azcharlie2009]

I so agree. I don't care what race anyone is. If they can make music like this, I'm gonna like it!!

[@cmcull987]

I grew up in NYC with lots of different people and we shared music with each other. ❤

[@MrBROTHERFELDER]

Ever see the Fresh Prince episode where they made fun of Carlton for listening to Chris Cross? 😄 (Sailing was the song)

[@MitaliNavajaCondori]

It's when white people from the USA had to have soul to be a hit. It's not your fault❤

[@dylanjones8888]

"this brother is running from the feds with Michael McDonald" I can't stop laughing 😂😂😂

[@Rockesb888]

lol hilarious. That would make a great TV series.

[@kevinkool3]

Hilarious!!

[@auntienancy7787]

I HOLLERED... LOL

[@chardt]

I made the same damn face when I heard it too!😂

[@unknownx7252]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@goldenruletv7301]

The face you make when you hear Michael singing backup - priceless! Cannot mistake Michael's voice for anyone else, that's for sure.

[@orwolfe80]

Check out "Arthur's Theme", "Sailing", and "Alright" by Christopher Cross.

[@MarkGrundhoefer]

And that’s Christopher Cross shredding the solo at the end. Dude is a legit player.

[@mdwayne741]

Yeah he is....so good.

[@joeday4293]

When I found out that he once subbed on guitar in Deep Purple in a pinch, you could have knocked me over with a feather.

[@Tat2Dragons]

theuneven Yeah legit, some may even say he was 2 Legit 2 Quit. 😁

[@laurakali6522]

Was out on the road with a super group last year covering and celebrating the Beatles White Album.....

[@InflatablePlane]

Damn really? I would’ve pegged that solo on someone like Jay Graydon O.o

[@GJRight]

Christopher Cross, “Sailing” Also, check out Seals and Croft, “Diamond Girl”

[@mariefc8504]

Anything from Seals and Croft is smooth magic

[@norynemoss6331]

G.J. Right saw them in concert

[@Popsy1972]

Summer Breeze...

[@dreamweaver8913]

Love "Diamond Girl" and "Summer Breeze" "We May Never Pass This Way Again"!!

[@stevemartin4249]

Agree with all of the S & C suggestions above, but how can we leave out 'Hummingbird'? That ascending ending alone is worth its weight in gold.

[@personalcheeses8073]

And now 5 months on Christopher Cross is Jamal’s biggest supporter. Imagine that

[@Ganon136]

And now they’ve met in person. Even better!

[@personalcheeses8073]

And Christopher showed Michael M this video

[@aheigsheig26]

​@personalcheeses8073 these comments just keep getting better 😂

[@empyrealone]

"This brother runnin from the feds? With Michael McDonald? Oh man" 😂😂😂

[@kevin15776]

That would make for a funny short video.

[@TheCybertiger9]

Jamal is the man

[@KAMUI138]

This is when talent was more important than looks.

[@rydendurte]

😔 - Christopher Cross

[@jodyk4909]

Yes--as it should be! And, I do think Christopher is kinda cute. ;-)

[@KAMUI138]

@andrew Herriges Yes talent. Something you obviously Don know or have. Now go away and listen to autotune talentless hacks.

[@thedarkknightman6150]

You got that right josh, you tell that fool.

[@daveconlin8342]

Hey I say that all the time too.Its also true with '70's actors/actresses

[@777colin1]

Michael McDonald became the voice of the Doobie Brothers. His contribution to this song is mesmerizing. I love running most nights listening to this. It's very motivational.

[@paisan1194]

also chimes in on Toto's I'll be over you" he was everywhere in the 70s.

[@edcorn4351]

Your expression the first time McDonald's voice came in was priceless, my guy. Just beautiful.

[@elenalascu3154]

When I was in the 5th grade at P.S. 132 in Brooklyn, we went on a class trip to a museum in Brooklyn and it so happened that Christopher Cross was rehearsing and doing a sound check for a benefit that night...he saw the class stopped, and asked us if we wanted to watch and listen...so we did...yo he is even better live then in the studio...after wards he signed autographs and asked us our opinion on the sound...we were all blown away...super nice person...been a fan since

[@eluby]

Omg, I love this!!!

[@amyelizabeth529]

What a great memory! Love it. ❤

[@squirehobbs6754]

How cool is that...

[@joshgellis3292]

5th grade?! WOW.🤣😎👌🏻

[@barbarascotto3873]

Fellow Brooklyn born and raised right here🙋🙋🙋🙋

[@rickclark8657]

Yes it’s Michael McDonald singing backup Christopher Cross Also did the theme song for the original movie Arthur

[@TooBigToRig2024]

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do), YES!

[@Pezzonovante916]

Terrific song!

[@duckpodcast2512]

@@TooBigToRig2024 Arthur's Theme would be a great reaction for Jamel_aka_Jamal, no doubt.

[@leafbelly]

You've now entered Yacht Rock territory, Jamel.

[@thedarkknightman6150]

@ted ritola i was a toddler at the time. I was born in July 1978.

[@linuslexy3161]

There's no shame in loving Yacht Rock.

[@summermcpherson8209]

@@linuslexy3161 you're so very right! I LOVE yacht rock! My favorite artists of that genre are Air Supply, REO Speedwagon, Toto, The Doobie Brothers, and Fleetwood Mac.

[@hutchmorel2082]

@@summermcpherson8209 don’t forget Jefferson starship steely dan and Chicago

[@summermcpherson8209]

@@hutchmorel2082 love them too! I would also include Santana and the Bangles. I included the Bangles notably because Eternal Flame is on the 80's soft rock essentials playlist on Apple Music.

[@MrRondonmon]

Christopher Cross but your review up on his Twitter account, haaa, you made the Big Time Jamel !!

[@JonathanHiller]

He posted it to Facebook, too. A friend of mine who is a pro guitarist (hired gun player) got to play a split bill show with Christopher, and says he's the nicest guy, too. Doesn't get much better than that, no big head about the guy at all. Christopher is a MUCH better guitarist himself than he gets credit for. The entire "Christopher Cross" debut album is a gem and well worth picking up. Stellar musicianship all around, a KILLER list of players and guests on it, and it sounds amazing, too, very well engineered.

[@jonnuanez2843]

Yeah I saw his Twitter check of this video...nice!!!

[@carligreens7995]

What's his Twitter account. I'm huge fan

[@stevetournay3731]

@@carligreens7995 His handle is "ItsMrCross", I think...

[@stevetournay3731]

@@carligreens7995 Yep, it is, just looked it up again...@itsMrCross.

[@deepdarksuperluminousheart7113]

Michael McDonald makes everything golden.✨

[@beginingssful]

Christopher Cross painted my childhood. He’s brilliant with the complexity of his compositions. Thank you for making more people aware of him. His music is surly a gift.

[@charlesburris6314]

Michael was everywhere in those days, including backing Christopher.

[@jrobertlysaght]

Michael Macdonald does the backing on "This is it" by Kenny Loggins, too.

[@snikkerr1949]

Tons of backing vocals...rateyourmusic.com/artist/michael_mcdonald/credits/

[@MisterDarkfall]

Man you were't anybody in the 70s if you didn't have Michael McDonald singing backup on at least one track. Hell I recently found out he's credited on Dave Matthews Bands first album. The dude is EVERYWHERE!

[@mrbwa1]

That’s why we were watching... for your reaction

[@SuperMattcox]

Backed Kenny logins

[@msmarva9584]

RIDE LIKE THE WIND!!!! The ultimate groove!!!! Just cut on the TV. Went to KZbin and saw this!!!!!!! I knew you would love this!!! Time the Hell Out.... Yes!!!! I knew when you heard Michael’s voice, it was a wrap! My entire week has been healed in this moment!! Seeing you love music that I’ve been loving all my life just makes me smile!!!😊😊😊😊

[@kevmodee1866]

Haha, yep was thinking the same thing!

[@robnowaczewski5351]

Michael McDonald... his voice is distinctive, and all of his songs are worth listening to. Especially, but not exclusively, when he's brought other talent onboard: Christopher Cross, Patti LaBelle, James Ingram - all terrific collaborations.

[@ferdinandfrancis9673]

@@robnowaczewski5351 And Aretha Franklyn.

[@thedarkknightman6150]

I would love and so would chris to have someone do a video with kids about this song, i bet they would love it.

[@robnowaczewski5351]

@@ferdinandfrancis9673 Yes, thank you! I actually knew there was someone that I wanted to include in the list, and my brain blanked out. [But, TBH, I can't remember if I meant Aretha, or somebody else that I forgot....]

[@helgar791]

It's a close call between "Sailing" and this as my favorite Christopher Cross song. Today it's this one. Do "Sailing" tomorrow and that will be my favorite...and that is Michael McDonald doing background vocals on this one.

[@chrisgio2]

Same here

[@williamwalters9403]

Love to go to the ocean and see the sail boats while listening to sailing

[@richardburnett6123]

I was waiting for THAT reaction on your face when you realised 'brother' Michael McDonald was on that song. You got me doing a thumbs up to the TV screen when you were asking the question.... Christopher's other real big song is "Sailing" which is really mellow.

[@RobotChampionSC]

I was waiting for the same thing man LOL

[@joehynes5452]

Hahaha me too!!

[@crystalprice7858]

And yes, that’s Michael McDonald backing

[@MrROTD]

Did you see the SCTV skit of Michael running from session to session doing back up vocals? kzbin.info/www/bejne/anuvk5t7iqqSa7c

[@iandestructible1682]

I like the look on his face when he first hears him. You just KNOW he rolodexing musician names. Bravo A true music lover can tell an iconic singer in 2 notes!

[@jimgoebel5348]

@@MrROTD That was a GREAT sketch!

[@TheSimonScowl]

Ah yes.... Michael McDonald: the 'Good Housekeeping Seal' of late 70s/80s pop music!

[@battistimo]

Rex Holes First thing I thought of,!!!!

[@kbusby4824]

Still remember him winning all those Grammys in 1980. Great song and reaction. Would love to hear John Stewart, Gold, with Stevie Nicks on backing vocals.

[@vickieray]

I second the request for “Sailing” Gorgeous Song!! Yes you are correct about Michael McDonald!!

[@BBayjay]

SO GLAD YOU DID THIS SONG!!! IT'S A LEGEND! LIKE YOU BROTHER!

[@MaryMartinez-xt5eb]

the guitar solo in the outro is amazing. he is an amazing guitar player. And Michael was on so many great songs in the 70s. he was on everything!

[@dwhite6213]

Rick Beato interviewed him and talked about the solo

[@billloman3151]

I saw that Cross gave you a shoutout for loving his song, thats very cool. The times I met him he was very nice, and I like his music a lot.

[@jonathansmith3742]

Fresh out of High School, Disco was still in, Rock was evolving, Chris came out with this and all demographics were loving this groove.

[@nathanweiss5174]

Starts out suedo-disco pop cheesy to bring people in, and by the end its a proper Steely Dan jam... nice evolution over a few minutes

[@DCbigpappa]

Your reaction when you first heard Michael McDonald's voice is priceless and EPIC!!!

[@3November953am]

You got tons of Chris Cross songs: - Alright, - Never Be The Same - Think Of Laura - Arthur’s Theme - The Light Is On - I Really Don’t Know Anymore (w/ McDonald) - Spinning And yes... SAILING

[@renedavila654]

Think of Laura has a sad tale to it. Author's Theme is one he is also very well known for.

[@lisaholly9740]

Arthur’s theme for real

[@ffjsb]

@@renedavila654 I remember when it happened. I used to live fairly near where she was shot.

[@peterfisher2286]

And Sailing

[@renedavila654]

@@ffjsb Oh, wow. Was it around the same time or just so happen to be close to the same location?

[@TheLexluthier]

Christopher also played the ripping guitar solo at the end of the song.

[@relayerdave]

I didn't know that. Impressive.

[@winterlongone]

Yes. Yes he did - Christopher Cross can shred.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Dude is a fucking b e a s t

[@eyescandeceive]

@@relayerdave just a ridiculously talented man. songwriter, singer, guitar player, and had the good sense to ask MMcD to sing backup--just ONE LINE sung FOUR TIMES really added the chef's kiss to this song

[@dawnjohnson6330]

Killer!🎸

[@danielgarcia9945]

You should hear Sailing next by Christopher Cross

[@richardbarton6146]

One of the best songs ever!!! priceless.... I grew up with this music!!! brings back lots of memories!!

[@haroldmurrayDFW]

Hes an artist with FOUR number ones on a debut self titled album.

[@dbuck1964]

It was a big time release back then! His music was everywhere for quite a while.

[@davidgaines9892]

Actually, only “Sailing” reached #1 on the singles chart from the debut. “Ride Like The Wind” peaked at #2, “Say You’ll Be Mine” reached #20, and “Never Be The Same” made it to #15 (although it did top the AC chart). The only other chart topping single on Billboard’s Hot 100 from Cross was “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)”. Good stuff!

[@valeriegibson8096]

Now THIS is a reaction!!! I love Christopher Cross’ voice, And the look on your face when you realized Michael McDonald was singing background...made this perfect!!

[@bryanfookes9120]

"Running from the feds with Michael McDonald!" My brother, you made my night.....lol

[@scottjm211]

"Sailing" is one of my favorite songs ever and I think you'll like it. It came out in 1980 when I was 8 years old. Every time I hear it, I think of being at a small beach in PA (Glendale Lake) swimming with my mom and younger brother. It was just such a care free time and since my mom passed away a few years ago, it means even more to me.

[@nykpax]

I'm sorry you lost your mom.

[@adamplace1414]

Jamel's reactions get him to meet the artist - not only that but I'm coming back to this video after Rick Beato mentioned it in his video about this song. You're really spreading the love J!

[@BOOMNERD51]

I'm subscribed to both channels I love more opinions!

[@kanakacooking1015]

Same here, after watching Rick Beato's video I ended up here and loving it..

[@davidzobel3778]

@@kanakacooking1015 An awesome video - The greatest guitar solo you never heard. Incredible that Rick Beato got the idea to explore it from listening to Jamel's reaction on here!!

[@poolhall9632]

Yeah - it’s so meta. I just watched the beato video - saw this when it was dropped.

[@brucekish7576]

As others have noted, you must hear "Sailing," THE ultimate Yacht Rock tune. Too much smoothitude for one person to handle.

[@StormLaker]

Momosas on the starboard side, captain!

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

Chris sings this with a soft rock edge that’s hard to replicate

[@tiogeekstein1831]

That's my favorite part man. When we get to see you Moving, Grooving, FEELING IT! Thats just the Best. (insert animated GIF of you moving them shoulders here) 😁👍🎧🎶🕺🏻

[@gradyhall6538]

Sailing... pretty much everything on the album. It swept the Grammys in 1981.

[@MyRofaith]

You can almost see the man standing in his stirrups at full gallop ... every once in a while looking behind him and his horse to see if whoever is chasing him can be seen... no time to sleep.... incredible....

[@gerimonardo4939]

Love watching you jamel you make my day

[@StarNate2112]

Check out “Arthur’s Theme” and “Sailing” if you’re in a Christopher Cross mood... also “‘Minstrel Gigolo” is a solid tune!

[@saum02]

SAILING and Arthur's Theme were huge for him. but my fav was always "Think of Laura"

[@63saruman]

saum02 Never Be the Same.

[@ltrainor4078]

Think of Laura!!! I haven't thought about that in years but I am going to listen to it after this.🙂

[@ronnie5129]

BRO, WHEN THIS ALBUM CAME OUT, I HAD IT ON CASSETE TAPE, I WAS DRIVING FROM DETROIT TO ARIZONA, I PLAYED IT OVER AND OVER ALL THE WAY, I HAD 2000 MILES TO GO, AND I HAD TO RIDE LIKE THE WIND, DUE TO THE SONG I DROVEALL THE WAY WITHOUT SLEEP AND MADE IT, THIS SONG MADE ME DRIVE LIKE A MOTHER FUCZZ, COUSIN FIGEL

[@danielcarlson800]

Oh Yeah!!!!!! This is a timeless classic!!!!!! I was 7 when this first came out (1980). I'm 51 now.

[@charlesburris6314]

Christopher Cross is a 6'5 football player who found music. "Sailing", "Swept Away", "Arthur's Theme", and more.

[@kburke1933]

Cross always sounds like he's driving by and singing out the window as he passes.

[@Citizenesse8]

You've got to do Sailing by Christopher Cross if you haven't already.

[@rezajafarpour4916]

Beautiful song !!! Priceless when you heard Michael McDonald's voice.. Love MM. Christopher Cross had a nice voice too.I graduated from High School when this was out... Memories

[@SpiritNPeace]

This reaction is one of my faves ♥️ 1.) "I never heard of Christopher Cross", well that has definitely changed! 🙂 2.) Your facial reaction at 2;06!! 😁 3.) "Time the hell out!!! Y'all aren't gonna sit up here and tell me that my brother Michael McDonald is on this song!" 😂 4.) Love CC, and love this song 🎶 5.) And of course, love you too ♥️

[@sammiesamsung37]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing. One of his best reactions!

[@robertoriggio117]

This and "Sailing" are my favorites by him. He lives in Austin, Texas, and I got to see him in a small coffeehouse venue there a few years ago. He's awesome. He said he wasn't going to do any of his old material, but he surprised everyone with "Sailing" right after a long, free piano intro played by his keyboardist. Once that rhythm guitar line comes in, it's unmistakable.

[@deefromtx5530]

Christopher Cross is one of my favorite recording artists from this genre. Check out ‘Sailing’. It’s beautiful!!! One of those baby making songs Jamal. 😘

[@Patriot751]

This came out in 1980, everyone was talking about this tune, everyone !!

[@1emmajones]

Thanks for looking at this song. It’s beautiful. Made me go back and listen to sailing. Oh my I got the tingles. What a guy. Mikes voice too. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@PrestonH-q5w]

Christopher Cross, “Sailing” is a good one also.

[@leeh6482]

Yes!

[@pecesokolovski8710]

Sailing bro

[@valyum5504]

When John Lennon was killed, I was so physically and emotionally upset for quite some time. Christopher Cross' Sailing came out a little before that and was still being played on the radio. I found myself meditating when I listened to it and it helped to calm my soul. A very peaceful song.

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

@@valyum5504 Interestingly enough "Sailing" was John Lennon's favorite record at the time. He was learning to sail and he was very much into our music. I was told this personally by an assistant engineer that worked with Lee DiCarlo who was Lennon's producer on Double Fantasy. Lee has also said as much in print.

[@valyum5504]

@@TommyTaylorOfficial Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought an artist would respond to a comment of mine. The wonder of KZbin. Thank you for telling me about how John Lennon felt about the music that helped to heal me. There's some powerful feels to Sailing. I hope Jamel gives it a listen. Thanks for all the music you make.

[@sipesthebest128]

"Think of Laura", "Deal 'Em Again" and "The Light Is On" are worth it.

[@HansMcGruber]

Another great song that I put in the "soft rock" genre from the 70's and early 80's. During that time all these guys were connected in the LA studio scene and played on each others tunes, bands like Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald, Chris Cross, Toto, Boz Scaggs, etc. The great era of soft rock.

[@thedarkknightman6150]

Yep.

[@DanielLopez-fj9yz]

Awesome I didn’t know that but now as a younger listener I definitely see a lot of similarities

[@cindiaker5778]

Just had to revisit this video after your new video today after you got to MEET Christopher Cross !!!!!! I just love that Christopher actually showed Michael McDonald this video. I am so happy for you my brother man !!!!!!! Keep On Rockin' Jamel !!!!!!

[@jeremyarcher289]

“This Brother Runnin’ From The Feds With Michael McDonald” 😂 I can just picture that ha! Awesome 👏

[@moonietwoeyes]

I guess I didn't realize how depressed I really was. Just gotta thank you Jamal for bringing the music back to my soul.

[@leesilverness4296]

I'm in my 50's and Christopher Cross songs take me back to much better days. He was good.

[@joegoulet7299]

The look on your face was sooo funny when Michael McDonald’s voice cut in lmao

[@mjrocks40]

He won a fistful of Grammy's for his album in 1980!

[@sassypatty2666]

Loving Christopher Cross all over again.

[@genemaurillo4162]

The album this song came from won 5 Grammys! Fantastic! Thanks for covering this.

[@Somethingwicked1x]

"Sailing" is one of Chris' best songs.

[@ryanhemmerle6471]

Also check out Sailing and Arthur's Theme for more Christopher Cross goodness.

[@Trish0871]

I was just about to mention Arthur’s theme. He also did a song called Think Of Laura.

[@pennyantewest]

Oh yes, great selections!

[@christinehaworth7446]

Sailing, Arthurs’s Theme, Say You’ll Be Mine, Never Be the Same, Minstrel Gigolo, All Right...just a few of my favorites from Christopher Cross!! 💙⛵️

[@deboisblanc]

One of the best song intros of all time. A lot going on with the piano, horns etc.

[@joeday4293]

"Is this brother running from the feds, with Michael McDonald?" 😆🤣😂🤣😆

[@Saltyzwiggy]

Like a male version of Thelma and Louise....😄

[@raymcarthur3870]

Joe that is some funny shit!

[@ym61]

Alright! Great one to start with and with Michael McDonald doing backups! Yeah that’s him 😂 This is a great album. Gotta do Sailing and Never Be the Same. This album won the Grammy for album of the year

[@Pezzonovante916]

"Ride Like The Wind" spent four consecutive weeks at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 -- first peaking on 04-26-1980. This great song was prevented from becoming a #1 hit for Christopher Cross by Blondie's "Call Me" from the movie "American Gigolo." "Call Me" spent six consecutive weeks at #1, a feat matched in 1980 by only one other song -- Kenny Rogers' "Lady."

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

Oh damn, brings back memories of when I was young. I was a huge Cris Cross fan, but an even bigger Blondie fan, so a worthy rival for #1. Too damn bad though, because Ride like the Wind is a better song, but Blondie was gorgeous and had amazing stage presence.

[@kellylaflash1016]

Yeah, Call Me ended up being the number one song of the year - I can't remember yesterday, but I can remember music trivia from when I was 12 LOL

[@emilypettersen5514]

So glad that you truly get this song! My driving jam song! I share a birthday with brother Christopher Cross!

[@ComputerLearning0]

Christopher Cross . . . not to be confused with "Kris Kross"... you know, because their styles are so similar.

[@unknownx7252]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 jump jump lol

[@ericsinger2692]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@timmmahhhh]

That song is why I gave up on pop music in 1992.

[@michelle-loraejones5169]

Lol. Yep jump jump..

[@JoseSalazar-ei1oy]

LOL

[@gjalie]

'Sailing' and 'Arthur's theme' are also great.

[@wandaprescott6672]

Yes he is!! With his Bad Ass Self...Much Love to Christopher & Michael...💕💕💕💕🎵🎵🎼😉😁✌🙏❤❤

[@ilovemusicmovies1789]

Yes that is Michael on the backing vocals. Definitely check out Chris's song Sailing

[@tinakelley7018]

I loved this song back in the day. Play Sailing by Christopher.

[@sdanjohn]

Just revisited this after your video about meeting Christopher. It’s clear there was a connection from the very first reaction to his music. So cool.

[@tom4160]

He tested positive for covid 19 early April but is expected to make a full recovery

[@laughingbad]

who? christopher cross?

[@susandale5767]

I've heard this song a million times and never get tired of it. Try Sailing next. ✌

[@wkhunter6700]

Like everyone else, I got such a kick out of your reaction when you first heard Michael McDonald. Back in the day, we were the same. 🤣

[@rickhaigwood1079]

Here is a little tidbit I bet most of you don't know...... Christopher Cross started a long time ago in the early to mid 1970s playing with a Houston local band named Heather Black at Village Inn Pizza Parlor on Market Square in downtown Houston. When I was in high school we all used to go drink beer, eat pizza and dance to them until 2 am in the morning. It was one of several places in Houston that didn't check IDs and had great live music....LOL... Heather Black was so good that almost every high school in Houston had them play at their proms and at school dances....We sure did. I guess we weren't the only people who liked his singing.....Around 1979 he got a record deal, left Heather Black and released his first "bigtime" album....and the rest was history......Grammys....Acadamy awards.....yadda...yadda....yadda. Guess everyone's gotta start somewhere??

[@badbird94]

Christopher Cross is a Texas musician - - I have seen your Stevie Ray Vaughan reactions - did you know that the beat up guitar that SRV called #1 was once owned by Christopher Cross?

[@avy8907]

Listen to his song, “Sailing”. It’s a nice slow song. 💕

[@BonnieHalfElven]

Check out Toto's "I'll Be Over You." Michael McDonald sings backup on that one, and even appeared in the video!

[@trespatines8698]

And now you met Christopher Cross! Awesome!

[@jjwoodsculpture3313]

Christopher Cross was down with a pretty bad case of coronavirus. I heard he's getting better though.

[@Dire_wolfe]

Hell yea that song pumps me up! Around 2010 they came out with a remix of this song in the clubs. I was searching for this song forever but didn't know the name of it. My reaction is the same! Makes me wanna RIIIIDDDDDEEEEEEEEEEEE LIKE THE WIND

[@margiegreen7886]

Another favorite and award winner for this album 😍 beautiful ❤️ McDonald's in the background 😍 He won 5 awards for that album it was that good

[@peepingjo]

You can't go wrong with any song that falls into the yacht rock category.

[@jimboa20]

This is the perfect song to blast on a cool summer night as you're driving down the freeway 😎

[@bryansproles2879]

Gotta listen to "Sailing", possibly his best known song.

[@kateruterbories2692]

And my favorite!!

[@skilla69]

How did you stumble upon this classic? 2 wicked musicians and a great ballad = magic. You have to watch the live version

[@BlackSheepCap]

That face when he hears Michael McDonald like WAIT I KNOW THAT VOICE 🤣🤣🤣

[@BabsR]

Love Christopher Cross, and that amazing guitar playing is all him too, fantastic.

[@myownchannel247]

Sailing is the name of the song you're looking for from CC