Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind

From the CD Album "The Very Best of Christopher Cross", Music & Lyrics By Christopher Cross

[@suspensiondude]

I miss this real era of music, who else agrees?

[@carolinepitts1169]

I very much agree!

[@simontempler3239]

Agreed

[@ericcharbonneau6237]

Definitely!

[@johnbenwell837]

@@ericcharbonneau6237 agree

[@roderickcampbell2105]

@@johnbenwell837 A fantastic band, Chris Cross and Mike MacDonald. Who is going to complain? I might be the only one, but I won't. Even I am not that dumb.

[@pablojose4890]

Christopher Cross won 5 Grammy Awards and 1 Academy Award. The only artist in Grammy history to win all four General Field awards in a single ceremony, bringing home Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist, plus Best Arrangement.

[@martycech5844]

Pablo Jose ... CC deserved every bit of it...

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

no one can ever take that away

[@officialWWM]

Wow! When you're hot, you're hot

[@mkosta94]

yeah he is a one hit wonder and beats The Wall as the album of the year. hilarious.

[@gracedurias5720]

WOW

[@brian_nirvana]

"This content is culturally significant. Posting it on KZbin will ensure that future generations will have access to it and appreciate it. Thank you for sharing it."

[@peterborchers410]

This guitar solo at the end is top notch. CC as a guitar player is totally underrated.

[@alejandrovilla2615blues]

That's for sure. Awesome guitar solo.

[@LesterH25]

Yes Pe Bo. Feel so lucky to have watched this version.

[@jhillst]

I never knew he played the solo on this song until I checked out the CD from the library a few months ago...I'd always assumed he was just a rhythm guitarist.

[@wxkat]

I think it’s also because his guitar solo in the original recording got buried in the mix. You can hear bits and pieces of it if you listen closely but it’s definitely not as prominent as it is in this live performance. A shame, really.

[@blaze1148]

@@wxkat Rick Beato covers this issue.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGm5qINrnqqlZ8k

[@francesfinney8188]

I loved this song as a teenager. And I still love it. Feb. 2, 2024

[@technojunkindatrunk]

I’m with ya!! Feb 11th 2024

[@dintiburon5251]

Me too!

[@ginakuhfeldt6715]

I agree February 19, 2024

[@c.c.6930]

I absolutely agree. February 20, 2024

[@vandano3770]

I agree too 25th 2024

[@janismarano2860]

Im 70 years old. I wish i could meet christopher cross. Just love his music and him..

[@clivemartin8852]

What the hell??? Who knew Christopher cross is a damn shredder???? Dude absolutely TEARS THIS UP AT THE END!!!! Much respect brother!!!! Wow!!!!

[@guillermo3564]

Get a halfway decent stereo and some good headphones and listen to this song on his first album. The solo is buried in the mix but he absolutely just rips it up. I picked up on it way back then but was so disappointed that there wasn't more where that came from. Poor guy hit the scene when record producers were becoming narrow minded and, of course, MTV executives were all idiots. He didn't get much video play because he didn't look like the effeminate L.A. rockstar.

[@sess122]

@@guillermo3564 And sadly, the WHOLE music industry has gone off a cliff, if that's possible, since.

[@MrDevtun]

Rick Beato did a show on CC's godlike shredding.

[@norrinradd9206]

I believe the first album also had a song or 2 with Eric Johnson playing guitar? Blew my mind.

[@stevecresswell9099]

I believe he once filled in for Ritchie Blackmore at a Deep Purple gig. Got to be good to do that!

[@oscarjetson128]

Pay attention kids:L This is real music. No synthesizers and no autotune.

[@RalphBraseth]

Listen to the first part of the song and pay attention kids. That swooshing wind sound is cheated in. But yes, it's still real music.

[@oscarjetson128]

@@RalphBraseth 😳

[@panictryouts]

They are literally using synthesizers for the string/pad section.

[@oscarjetson128]

@@panictryouts nope

[@panictryouts]

@@oscarjetson128 you think those 4 keyboards are making piano sounds? they are not. they are electric keyboards that generate sounds via electronics...aka synthesizers.

[@noraelliott7304]

Wow!!! To have Mike McDonald and Christopher Cross on stage ( 2 of my favorite artists) singing and playing one of my most favorite songs! Thank you for sharing this with those of us that could only dream if seeing this performance. 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@MandyHumphrey-wx2py]

Have seen Michael but never Christopher 🎵🎵🎵🎵😊

[@turk5832]

Always thought he was a great singer, but my jaw dropped to the floor when he opened up with the guitar solo!

[@rogerkemper2095]

I never realized how good of a guitar player Christopher Cross is. I am in my 40's so this kind of music what I normally listened to as I was growing up and young adult. I am impressed.

[@lennymoss2216]

So am I! I'm 61 years old and have enjoyed him since the beginning! What a contribution to music 🎵🎶!

[@pinoywheelgunner]

I thought he was just a balladeer. Never knew he was this good playing riffs

[@bennygbanger]

this solo was mixed so low on the record you could barely hear it was there. this sounded amazing live.

[@kjc007]

Brings back memories when music was meant to be

[@madforbread]

I've listened to many versions of Christopher singing Ride Like the Wind but this is the best track by far. Absolutely amazing vocals by both these fantastic artists. I don't know the lady on percussion but huge shout out to her, gives this an added dimension. Just wonderful, and I'm nearly 70!

[@dsoutherland1747]

Ditto, and I’m nearly 70 too. Chris’s songs defined an era for me. Music to live by, and I did. Thank you Chris!

[@cavalvo]

Ladies and Gentlemen, that is what you call a performance. Incredible vocals tight guitars harmonies and percusion and Michael Mcdonald.

[@rickhoag7491]

The girl on the congas held the "bottom" very well....!

[@parmjr1]

The 70s / 80s ... unsurpassed in everything ... poetry, musicality, passion, love, feelings .... miss you, beautiful memories! Take care !

[@davidsheriff8989]

Yes - all my music is from this era...

[@parmjr1]

@@davidsheriff8989 yep ! cheers

[@davidsheriff8989]

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[@parmjr1]

@@davidsheriff8989 yep !

[@bradgbrown]

I knew dude could play guitar. I didn't know he could PLAY guitar. Damn.

[@gordonlane8218]

This bring back so many memories it's just the oldmusic is so much better than today's music.

[@RaspyStarks]

I’m 31 years old and I barley heard this song the other day. My boss listens to 80’s all the time and I’ve gotten a lot of good songs from working with him. This is is BAD ASS 🔥🤘🏽

[@emmams5]

What does 'barley heard' mean, are they cows that like barley?

[@officialWWM]

Welcome to the dark side bro.

[@412stock412]

Hell yeah dawg. Ride like the wind!

[@DanAtEXIT]

He was always a good show. Blessed tohaeeen him veeee everal times. #PoplarCreek

[@dorstefan]

You should play GTA V.

[@romanmichaelhamilton8729]

WOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!! It's 1980 AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My late dad bought me Christopher Crosses at Kmart one spring day back in 1980. Wow, I played this song constantly. Thank you Dad for the album.

[@LarryMan51]

Damn Mr. Cross, you not only ride like the wind, you can shred like a hurricane too, damn !!!!!

[@marcoschick8776]

LarryMan51 Neil joung is mr hurricane!😎

[@bobbyfranklin3734]

@Paul Kryder Purgatory

[@jacquelynjones1215]

Right on my good man he is the 💣 love him still and I am a black sister been rocking with him from days gone pass.❌💕💣❤️✋⌚

[@johnbednarczyk201]

SRV’s guitar

[@LarryMan51]

, Oh shukky darn, , , , ,

[@zachmatt3]

This is possibly my favorite of all music. Just found out that Christopher is my neighbor a few houses down. Haven't met him, but hope to someday. He has been very ill but has almost recovered and has been out biking quite a lot. Just a great human being. And animal lover as well.

[@davidcammilleri5526]

Go say Hi and tell him we love the solo. Who knew.

[@sherriinabinet4055]

I'm so jealous!!!!

[@benvasilinda9729]

Just keep playing his music with ur house windows down, I’m sure he will swing by and ask who ur playing lol. His guitar solos are amazing and way underrated.

[@bernie4366]

Tell him that thanks to Rick Beato the entire universe has a brand new opinion of Christopher Cross. From yacht rock to monster rock n roll guitar god. Who knew?

[@dsoutherland1747]

Prayers for You, Christopher, that your health has recovered. You gave incredible heart in your songs, and you made a difference all over the world.💖

[@bowlock9901]

I can never get enough of this

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

This song will NEVER get old. And this time the solo is at the proper volume! Gotta RIDE LIKE THE WIND~

[@amrannoordin1644]

Rick Beato!

[@7alrichardson]

One of my favorite songs. Awesome is an understatement.

[@keeranimal8]

Dayum!! Chris can jam!! Been hearing this song for over 30 years but never knew he could tear up the fretboard like that!!

[@dmitryowens]

Because his solo is so low in the mix on the studio version of the song. Rick Beato made a video about that.

[@scottbrandts610]

KILLER! You could so easily swear that this is him and Michael McDonald performing this in 1980, it's THAT pristine! How utterly MAGICAL!!!

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

My favorite CC song. Live is really live, no artifices, just pure music. How I miss it.

[@leowil65]

I met him 25 years ago. One of the coolest guys out there

[@EdWeibe]

dude can shred.

[@drobson8004]

It's strange how at times it can take years, even decades, to reacquaint yourself with joy, greatness, wonder. God, I love this song.

[@janicereaves3807]

This will never get old. I did My guitar 🎸 head on this one when I saw for the past 2yrs at The Broward Center For The Performing Arts. And this is My Road Trip song. I just Love ❤ His Music 🎶 🎵!!!!

[@DRNEGOLICIS]

A lot of folks don’t realize the solo is on the album version , it’s just down so low everything else drowns it out. The solo is kinda hidden. CC is so underrated

[@mikegray5826]

There were many session players on the album for the guitar solos, Jay Graydon, Larry Carlton etc, when CC was so much better. Also, during the Club days CC covered Low Spark of High Heel Boys and it was AMAZING. His voice was spot on BUT the truly great part was CC playing the Roger Hawkins Sax solo on lead guitar. Never been able to find a bootleg of that unbelievable song.

[@bigginfl]

Damn! Who knew Christopher Cross could play guitar like that? Impressive!

[@123xconnieb]

VERY underrated guitarist. Early in his career he once filled in for Richie Blackmore w/ Deep Purple.

[@willg54]

Holy cow! Them's some shoes to fill. But he IS a kick as guitarist. That's for sure!

[@andreo.7633]

123xconnieb sorry butvi dount that. im a huge purple blackmore fan. never heard of that.

[@darinloveland6120]

Andre. He did.

[@darinloveland6120]

1970 San Antonio concert. It's even on his wiki page

[@spike32887]

If I didn't just see it with my own eyes I would've never believed Christopher was a shredder! What a great performance 🤘

[@godbyone]

It was crazy. If I went a concert. Then saw that. I would lose my mind. It would be like seeing hall and Oates. Then hall would bust out a Eric Johnson solo. Wtf

[@Bat21bravo]

Still gives me goose bumps even after 45 years.

[@ericrickert3045]

Chris Cross has serious chops as both singer and guitarist. wow!!

[@beckwil0852]

Before I had heard this song, back when it was first released, I kept getting a mysterious phone call where no one spoke; they just played the refrain of this glorious song and then they’d hang up the phone. This continued every day for about a week. It was haunting and naturally a bit unnerving. WHO was calling me and WHAT was this incredible song?? Well, several weeks later I found out my older brother was pranking me and I guess he just knew I would love the song. Needless to say I bought that album within the week and wore it out. What a great song and a great memory.

[@darrinros1177]

Killer song. He still has it. Mike is such a great dude.

[@RaymondMalviste]

Two legends performing together: Christopher Cross & Michael McDonald.

[@dfgivens]

I know this is old but, man, this live song JAMS! There isn't a weak spot in the entire line-up. For instance: Who's singing backing vocals? Michael McDonald. ...OK, you win Chris! Love it! Total respect here.

[@Phi1l]

Michael McDonald's backing vocal does the job of about 4 people

[@gguerre]

Always thought it was Rick Astley :)

[@charalambosm]

the man is a choir

[@samham3796]

schlong....

[@McgarickWAstate]

Yeah..

[@Wolfie99]

@@gguerre You know the rules and so does he.

[@kenny_numbers]

Wow! What a guitar solo! Never knew CC was such a great guitarist.

[@636363toad]

This date, 4/20, Chris who lives in Austin, has been fighting Coronavirus. Best wishes and good health! Did you know he won five Grammy's on award night.. Very few have that distinction.

[@quintfl]

Very few=no one

[@Hellwyck]

*Grammies

[@officialWWM]

Sorry to hear that. Do you have an update on his condition?

[@officialWWM]

@@Canadtubemaster thanks :)

[@PeMoFilm]

@@officialWWM I think he recovered well - at least well enough to celebrate his 70th birthday today on May, 3rd 2021. Happy birthday to Chris and all his fans!

[@cavecanem2826]

Are you serious??? How amazing is Christopher on that solo?? Amazing

[@billr.1230]

This song was huge when I went to Air Force Tech School at the beginning of my career in Wichita Falls, TX in Sept 1980. The best radio station I could get played soft rock and I would hear this song or Sailing almost every night before going to bed. It sure brings back the memories!

[@ArcturanMegadonkey]

I rode my very under powered 125cc motorbike from Lincoln (in the UK) to Stonehenge yesterday (200 miles), camped there overnight and rode the 200 miles back today and all there way there and back I had this song in my head!

[@docrob029]

An Oscar winning shredder right there.

[@bengiarraputo9357]

This is pure gold!! Thank you Mr. Cross and Michael Mc.Donald for being a part of my life since I was 13 with this song. You will never know how much it means to me and millions of others.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JuzzyQld]

CC is a very underrated guitar player!

[@user-bm5mx2tp3j]

People, this dude is killing it here! Love that guitar solo on the tag!!

[@keithdeen9320]

He is one heck of a underrated guitarist

[@alainwouters6451]

Now CC is TALKING with a full blown solo 😊 OMG what a great guitar player Michael still sounds as the perfect storm 😊 GREAT SONG

[@musicandmovieguy55]

Amazing concert........Chris never played better!! An extended lead solo as he does here in front of lots of people - isn't easy!! especially without mistakes!!!!......his vocals are fabulous here too......real treat to see him and Michael together with a very nice humble intro from Chris at the beginning. Many many Thanks to Calango of Corona for posting this!!!!!

[@musicandmovieguy55]

PS - Most importantly - THANKS so much for all the beautiful music you've given us, Chris, especially this Fabulous, Exciting, and Powerful Mega Hit of yours that you and Michael most amazingly bring back to life here in this video - clearly giving everything you could give and more, despite the many years gone by, never, ever, letting down your countless fans and admirers......So happy and grateful you recovered from your most serious illness and possibility of ending up with paralysis. " Live Long and Prosper", Chris........!!!!

[@BennyCFD]

Great version. This is real music, not like the shit we've had the last few years

[@davidringo1399]

Got that right

[@thething6068]

Yeah

[@MrTrombonist61]

That’s the true

[@adriano82748]

The 80’s and the first half of 90’s simply had had the best songs. Nowadays, no comments.

[@gmaccruyff55]

@@adriano82748 The 70s assinated both!

[@davidhincks39]

This live version is brilliant

[@katsully8716]

He is incredible live. Sounds like the studio recording. Wow ❤

[@kevinflick61]

This song has long been one of my favorites but I only recently became aware of the guitar solo at the end and it has now become one of my favorite guitar solos

[@fernandorodriguez4209]

One of the best song ever, without a doubt

[@James-ug9om]

I agree bro!! I've loved this I was a kid,,,it still makes the hair on my arms stand on end 30+ years later,,,one of the best songs ever!!!

[@reivasbob880]

yeah awesome

[@koroamai7639]

cowboy in a hurry......

[@meganlee9664]

Fernando Rodriguez Gabba Gabba turn on sync oh my God it were right your

[@kellerrobert80]

Yes.

[@torybrown7730]

What a band CC has, the musicianship is PERFECT. CC & MM are PERFECT as well. Incredible & amazing!!

[@mykemech]

One of the most underrated guitarists!

[@woodshed_moments]

Christopher Cross in his humility, rare amongst artists, was blown away the accolades received from some of the top guitarists of the day when this song broke. The album version of the lead is bad ass...

[@henrythomas8273]

Just goes to show how a well written song can survive the test of time!

[@lenjohnson2266]

It's the middle of Feb. 1980, standing outside Snowmass Ski area waiting on the shuttle buses to take us back into Aspen after a great day of skiing. This comes over the speakers while we are waiting for the buses. The collective smiles and the groove that was awash was palatable! What a great Memory! Amazing Live performance this video was. Thanks for sharing Ramon!

[@MrZosh]

What a band and what an incredible Christopher Cross...he is not just a great vocalist but also a fantastic guitarist!!!

[@chronicstitcher7933]

The summer I turned 15, I bought this album. The original, not the "very best of". He was awesome, it was an awesome summer. 1982, I lived on the beach in Corpus Christie Texas. Memories..... :)

[@jamiereid5808]

A true masterpiece of an artist and an epic song!

[@meatbomb67]

What a beautiful voice. Thank you so much for your music.

[@williampayne3406]

God, isn't it great we had music like this, 50, 60, 70, 80'Sss, Wm. Sc, cal, Now, Mt, Gr, Falls, Merry X everyone. 61yrs.

[@corporatecouriers5280]

Was my tennis song with my buddy. More than special

[@pinksurvivor503]

In memory of my older sister "Dawn" I will always think of you in our room playing this album whenever I hear this song! I'll see you again one day!

[@mimis105dobbins3]

I'm so sorry for your loss.God bless

[@dsoutherland1747]

Chris’s songs defined an era for me. Music to live by, and I did. Thank you Christopher! Much love.❤️‍🩹

[@martharichler6672]

Thank you, Ramon!

[@AshleyWeech]

That was a fabulous performance with Chris' solo at the end and McDonald jamming on the piano with backup vocals + so much more! Delightful!!

[@newtongroves3413]

Awesome Tune , band, Michael McDonald Chris’s a beast of a guitarist Threads of Peter Frampton in the solo

[@RIEH54]

Lots of people knew he is amazing as a guitarist. Just never heard him shred like this. Love it!!!!!!!!

[@saiedsalami607]

You guys are the gods of music.

[@bucknasty69]

Christopher Cross shredding on a super strat through a Bogner?! I never knew this dude got down that hard haha

[@musicalmathurbation1179]

Thunderous! I've been around for a while. I've listened to this song from when it was first released, as well as every other song of his and I swear, until just now I never knew he could burn on guitar like he did on this.

[@nesheiwg]

Brings back memories.

[@sixtrings40]

One of the greatest guitarists of all time

[@bubba3151]

Saw him in 1980. America opened for him. For the encore, both bands came on stage and rocked out on Beatles songs. They pretty much smote Springfield, IL, that night.

[@darryllewis6190]

+bubba3151 Hey buddy, America opened for a few ....one of the most underrated groups of all time....

[@kenc.d8200]

America and Christopher Cross what perfect idea . Two brilliant bands .😁😁🙏😁😁👍👍👍😁🙏🙏😁👍🍻🍻🍻🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🍻👍😁🙏

[@derekmcewen3631]

What a super performance ! Would have loved to seen that show. Love the babe groovin on the bongos as well !

[@jonlee2316]

take your bow you just showed them how its done perfect !!!!!

[@ArcturanMegadonkey]

You can tell that everyone absolutely LOVED playing at that gig. what a great performance. BRAVO!

[@bascurero]

I've been listening to this my whole life, and I had no idea that was Christopher Cross SHREDDING that solo. I already gave the dude props, but man, he gets them all now.

[@hubertvale5132]

Wow man Chris really tore it up!

[@TS13Creative]

You absolutely have to bow down to this song. So well written and CC shreds so hard, holy hell! Maybe silly, buy maybe epic... need an album of like 10 solid bands each doing a cover of this song. Yes, this song, 10 different ways. So down for that.

[@DavidTSR2]

Just pure class , brilliant

[@teresatayler]

I didn't know Christopher Cross played such an amazing guitar! Love this song and Love Michael McDonald in the background. Legends!

[@danieljulionascimento9434]

Cross & McDonald....harmonia perfeita!

[@elizabethstaton8762]

Christopher Cross is such a great guitarist the man and his instrument becomes one when he plays.

[@rudirudi1495]

Das ist überragend.

[@petereyles5583]

Fantastic version of a classic song featuring two music legends in Christopher and Michael!

[@egnieto]

Epic! Thank you so very much!

[@cinziafollari8808]

Oh my !This is absolutely a masterpiece live version 😍

[@Riskmangler]

Rick Beato brought this to my attention. Chris is a master. Wow.

[@ericskivers6643]

Oh man , this is great . Idk , for me , coming from that era and remembering being up at the lake when this song was new ? Chills when the song kicks in

[@honeybee1226]

I love this song and Michael Mc Donald sounds amazing on any song he's on.

[@skizilla]

A fun song with one of the darkest messages. Freaking awesome.

[@mattprescott7458]

They both sound amazing underrated performers

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

pure class,why can we not make music like this anymore?