HIS VOICE IS MAGICAL!| FIRST TIME HEARING Christopher Cross - Never Be The Same REACTION

[@fingerbarbara2298]

Went to high school with him. His band, Flash, played our Senior Prom. 😎

[@pjmurphy920]

Lucky you! How special that must have been!!

[@tylerhackner9731]

You are so lucky!

[@dennistyler9852]

Did you ride like the wind?

[@scottvanhille5688]

@@dennistyler9852 I think they Sailed lol.

[@Patric076]

WoW! ❤

[@michaellynch9550]

Ride like the wind is another great song from him

[@lreed1040]

They did a great reaction to that song 2 years ago along with "Sailing" and "Best That You Can Do".

[@colty7764]

"All Right" by Cross has an upbeat vibe, with Michael MacDonald background vocals and also has a cool guitar solo by Steve Lukather from TOTO (1983). Another one of his gems, "Think of Laura"

[@warrennicholsony.fernando4513]

Did Michael McDonald sing back up?

[@Xiroi87]

@warrennicholsony.fernando4513 of course, he was everywhere in the 80s. You can easily recognise his voice in the chorus of Ride Like the Wind singing 'such a long way to gooooo'

[@SugahShy]

I recently found out that Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins worked on each other's recordings. Just the thought of those three in collaboration makes me happy.

[@NavvyMom]

Wow! Thanks for sharing that. And AMEN!

[@CasualSpud]

SCTV does a funny Parody.. Micheal McDonald was on everything back then 😊

[@SugahShy]

@@CasualSpud I remember that sketch with Rick Moranis playing Michael McDonald. 😂

[@jamesmcdaniel9601]

Michael Mcdonald sang background on Christopher Cross' song Ride Like the Wind.

[@l-bird]

Christopher Cross has another great song called "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)". You might enjoy reacting to that song, and watching the 80's romantic comedy movie 'Arthur' starring Dudley Moore.

[@paulpeacock1181]

And Liza Minnelli

[@362chop]

This album swept him just about every Grammy,

[@jamesmcdaniel9601]

Correct me if im wrong, but that didn't happen again till Billie Elish, a handful of years ago??

[@sassymess7111]

Yes!

[@russelldavis3796]

Michael Omartian as producer.

[@362chop]

@@jamesmcdaniel9601 Hope you’re not making a comparison. Back when a Grammy had prestige.

[@jamesmcdaniel9601]

@362chop no. Christopher Cross was what, 81ish, and it didn't happen again until the 2010s. If you can't figure out what my intent was, sorry, I can't help ya.

[@sdanjohn]

Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including-for the first time in Grammy history-the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist.

[@cathylee4234]

I liked his song ride like the wind

[@tonyalaudermilk3418]

Christopher Cross is definitely my top five......Think Of Laura and Arthur's Theme Song are a couple of his other songs.

[@randytaylor1406]

I agree, Christopher Cross has a very sweet and unique voice. The lyrics are smooth and matches his voice.

[@ryanfeit1420]

"Think Of Laura" (1983) is one of his most beautiful songs that always brings a tear to my eye.

[@pjmurphy920]

His music is soothing and sweet; very relaxing. I love his, "Sailing" and "Ride Like the Wind." He seems like a super nice and down-to-earth guy, too. Thanks A and J!! Love you guys!!

[@mikefuchs-sb8pv]

he was so good, Sailing brings you there

[@HiFiListener]

RIDE LIKE THE WIND - I agree! 👍

[@Eric4471066]

Another great song from this album is a song called I Really Don't Know. Michael McDonald sings backup vocals on this song.

[@claystevenson1821]

He really does! I use to comment on his IG.

[@JeffPhillips-dn2fg]

My fav Christopher Cross song. Thanks Rob Squad for reacting to this hidden gem!

[@ianoo23]

Christopher Cross just reminds me of my childhood- my parents played his albums a lot

[@flowers3036]

Hey that's great!

[@dewman0269]

"Think of Laura" definitely my favourite one from Chris Cross....

[@tombeyerlein3813]

It gives me chills just thinking about it. So beautiful, and sadly based on a true story.

[@kennethv5250]

chris was a songwriter for several bands until michael mcdonald convinced him to sing his own songs and.... well he destroyed the grammys with this album

[@davidjames513]

My wife and I dated to this music, late 79 early 80, I think. She passed away in 2014, but will always remember.

[@melisagingrich6543]

So sorry for your loss. 😢

[@davidjames513]

@@melisagingrich6543 thank you

[@tombeyerlein3813]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

[@darinaria]

This tune breaks my heart each et every time. And I never have gotten over it. Will never get over it.

[@rennielepine]

My heart was broken and this song told the story.

[@murrayspiffy2815]

I was 21 - a girl broke up with me the week before - I called her up and asked if I could give her a last memory of me and her together, and she said OK. I drove to her house - she came out to my car - and I played this song while I sang into a hair brush. She cried - and when it was over she got out of the car and I never saw or talked to her again. But the memory of this song - stings to this day - for this 65 year old man.

[@trjbrew]

"Ride like the wind" is one you have to check out, it features Michael Mcdonald on background vocals.

[@lreed1040]

They reacted to that 2 years ago. Checkout their reaction sometime.

[@magneto7930]

His voice is one in a million!

[@steveanderson2838]

THE most underrated guitarist on the planet..✊🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@Thejazzfan66]

I don’t as 14 years old since this single was released. I’m 58 years old. I remember when they played this song on the radio constantly 😀

[@andreadeamon6419]

You weren't alive for the Luke and Laura craze from general hospital - but he did a beautiful song called think of Laura. Was also when Richard Simmons was on the show. Good times

[@stevetournay6103]

That song was about a friend of his who was murdered...bittersweet song.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Another singer from this era and had some wonderful songs with a beautiful voice is Michael Johnson. He sang Bluer Than Blue, Almost Like Being in Love, and When You Come Home( kind of a crooner style song)

[@lakelady57]

I loved this album, played it incessantly from the 80's. Love Christopher Cross.

[@theodoreritola7641]

RELEASED in late 1979

[@michaeltanaka9011]

He has that “take you away “ voice

[@mirroredworld]

Native Floridian: Driving from my apartment in Lauderdale to Key West for the weekend, cira August 1980 in my 1965 Mustang with the windows wide open and not a care in the world. This song brings back such simpler happy times and all the friends I had back then. I sure miss the Sea Isle motel. So many stories from their nonstop free pina coladas every Sunday for guests and laughter that wouldn't end.

[@toniboydston2744]

His music never ages. ❤

[@beeseewill2407]

You Guys should check out Christopher Cross' "Think of Laura".

[@bibistaufi2653]

I always got goosebumps and start to cry when hearing songs of Christopher Cross... Many greets from Germany near Cologne

[@singingwordwright148]

I love Christopher Cross when I need that mellow vibe. Arthur's Theme and Ride Like the Wind are both also amazing songs.

[@thomashansen2192]

Great song, thanks Amber for dancing to the music.

[@John_Locke_108]

Damn how I love this song. After 40 plus years I've never grown tired of it

[@jbga.6178]

The pride of San Antonio, TX.

[@lovefromnyc]

I would never have guessed!

[@gregwatson3300]

"Arthur's Theme" would be a good one to check out.

[@nancysmith8626]

I wish they played more Christopher Cross on radio these days, but I rarely hear his music, with the exception of the occasional playing of "Sailing." He has so many great songs. Glad to see you keeping the appreciation alive!

[@davidhuggan6315]

His latest albums are excellent too

[@valleyridgesimmentals8969]

40 some years later and it is still popular. Music is timeless.

[@T-Bone805]

"I Really Don't Know Anymore"

[@ExzcellionGamma]

This. So they can hear Michael Mcdonald in the background as well. 😊

[@jaywoodbridge3929]

I suggested this song as well. Chris and Mike on the same song is always Magic

[@edwardforster8905]

❤ Yesssssss!!! 💯

[@KevinT7274]

Underrated song.

[@S223-y9l]

Another awesome song from a tremendous talent. No one with a voice like his!

[@fraserhowe6058]

I went to sea Christopher 2 weeks ago in Orlando. He sang this song, and many from his debut album, along more recent songs. He still sounds great!

[@thiefgold0913]

Feel good music ! love it

[@PrestonH-q5w]

Mr. Cross, always goes down smooth!!

[@nancysmith8626]

He sure does!

[@pauly7218]

That entire album is amazing, and when I need tunes to vibe out to, this is always what I listen to.....

[@littleogeechee223]

I love, love, love his voice!! I love Christopher Cross!

[@Viagra_risk_PERMANENT_insomnia]

A talking cat?

You can never go wrong with a Christopher Cross Song. 😀

[@rrailguitar2211]

Ahh, Christopher Cross, the king of yacht rock! I didn't get any of his LPs but heard his songs on the radio. I didn't realize it at the time, but besides his great tenor voice he is an ace guitar player. Looks like you've reacted to all the CC songs I know, so when you do the next one I'll be reacting along with you.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love his voice and songs

[@CharlesSpringstead]

Yes sir he does have an amazing voice

[@alansmith7626]

Y'all really should own this album, one listen through and you will understand why...great react, keep on!

[@cog4life]

He’s one of the greatest! Love this Song!! ❤😊

[@MrSteveLoucks]

Great tune! Next, I’d recommend Christopher Cross’ rollicking Say You’ll Be Mine.

[@sassymess7111]

RIDE LIKE THE WIND please. Michael McDonald is singing backup. I'm from Houston Texas and Christopher Cross is from Tx as well. He wrote while driving from Houston to Austin to get to the recording studio. Also SAILING and maybe THINK OF LAURA which is very sad. His wife 's good friend died.

[@littleogeechee223]

You should check out his great song, “Arthur’s Theme(The Best That You Can Do)” from the 1981 movie “Arthur” starring Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli and Sir John Gielgud. Great little movie, fun one to check out on your film channel. It’s sweet and funny, and I think you’d really enjoy it. The song won an Academy Award for Best Song.

[@NavvyMom]

Someone in comments said they already reacted to it. Must find it . . .

[@harpergras]

Thanks for the reaction. This has always been my favorite song by Christopher.

[@adielalbino256]

I love ilove i love Christopher Cross.. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@murraytown4]

Yacht rock. Multi award winner but so underrated. Check out Minstrel Gigolo from the same album. You really need to listen to more of him.

[@andra2377]

Yes!! My fav CC song! i've played this song on a loop for about an hour the first time i heard it.

[@Tuatara587]

He was a very good guitarist - really underrated.

[@daleperkins4901]

One of the most melodic guitar solos ever.

[@robertedwards7900]

The theme from the movie Arthur starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli!! Ride Like the Wind is another great one. It’s Alright is another upbeat poppy type tune!

[@andyford8587]

Hey Laura, nuff said.

[@JaDav40]

Think Of Laura

[@andyford8587]

Correct. Beautiful song.

[@chrisharris7931]

Christopher Cross is a very underrated guitar player. Sailing never gets old.

[@EarthWalker2023]

Absolutely 💯 love

[@TracyfromNC]

Glad you had a good time at the concert this weekend with Howard Jones and ABC!

[@claystevenson1821]

Always loved Christopher Cross.

[@Whoisyou2211]

Incredible songwriter, and an underrated guitarist.

[@markwest9119]

This is my favorite Christopher Cross song.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Ride Like the Wind, Arthur’s Theme, Think of Laura, Swept Away, are some really great songs of his to check out

[@lauriebarrett6789]

70's suggestion - "Honesty" by Billy Joel.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Great Choice

[@JaDav40]

I've suggested that one before. Also his "This Is The Time" and "And So It Goes".

[@billofalltrades2633]

A great artist! Awesome song! Great reaction!

[@charleskandrut7022]

Great album!!!!

[@dustinjones8887]

Saw him live in 2019. Still sounds great! ****Trivia tidbit: Christopher Cross is an awesome guitar player, so good, that he once filled in for Ritchie Blackmore on a Deep Purple concert. He displayed some great guitar playing when I saw him live.

[@nyrocks5580]

He's a kick-@$$ guitarist. I wonder why he chose to play that down so much in his career?

[@dustinjones8887]

@@nyrocks5580 - Yeah he is a great guitarist. I think his voice style served his opportunity better in the Yacht Rock genre that didn't include any shredding. Kind of similar on the flip side of the coin where Paul Stanley of Kiss originally was a folky singer with a shoulder harmonica like Dylan, but opportunity sent him to hard rock with Kiss.

[@aks4204]

Wow, I haven’t heard this song in yrs.

[@PaulaStrehle-i1d]

Thank you for bringing back some sweet high school memories for me this evening with this song.

[@jackbutler2989]

Super album Chris and Bruce Hornsby brilliant musicians and songwriters ...pure class 👏👏👏🔥🔥

[@victorsapen5389]

I love his song "I Really Don't Know Anymore" with Michael McDonald singing backing vocals.

[@TheAcarch2]

That one's a BANGER. Good cadence, high energy, great guitar solo. Although I never heard it much on the radio back in the day. They seem to be playing it more on Sirius XM Yacht Rock.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Released just before Christmas in 1979

[@jaywoodbridge3929]

They should listen to this one for sure

[@jasonsprecher5118]

You should react to “All Right” by him. They used it in the ncaa college basketball tournament in 1983 before they used it”one shining moment “.

[@markzalubas5793]

For me, Christopher Cross distills a lot into a simple form that makes it accessible. That's why you can listen to his songs over and over and never tire of them.

[@stephenhough4957]

Love that you’ve reacted to this wonderful song. It’s one of the best ‘lost love’ songs ever and I was lucky enough to see Christopher perform this while I was on holiday in Mallorca in 2005. He was signing greatest hits CD’s in the lobby afterwards and I told him how much this song had meant to me over the years. He appreciated my reaction and was a lovely man.

[@patriciamonsivaiz3305]

The pride of Corpus Christi, Texas! As a fellow Texan, this makes me smile! Saw Christopher Cross in concert in Detroit for the 40th Anniversary tour of this album in Oct 2021 and he was superb!

[@CG-eu3dk]

This is my most prized vinyl in my collection, love every single song, been listening to Christopher Cross since I was in Jr. High!

[@raymondohlsen5054]

Christpher Cross was all over the radio back in the earlies. Thank you for the memories! I think he won about a million Grammys!

[@alexandervasel6845]

Back in the day, the two artists that got me through heartbreaks were Christopher Cross and Ronnie Millsap.

[@HonicBlue]

you HAVE to do Swept Away! That was our wedding song. Christopher Cross is just magic.

[@danielakorneck8385]

At the 1981 Grammy Awards, he was the first artist ever to win the Grammys for Best New Artist, Song of the Year and Recording of the Year (both for Sailing) and Album of the Year (his debut album named after himself), thus winning in all four main categories, the so-called Big Four Awards. This feat was only achieved by another person in 2020 with Billie Eilish. Cross also won a fifth Grammy in the secondary category of Best Arrangement.

[@DonChin]

Love Christopher! His whole debut album was terrific, especially Sailing & Ride Like the Wind! ❤

[@priestpega]

In the late 70's & early 80's I literally used Christopher Cross songs to fall asleep.

[@davidwalker683]

Classic

[@williamcalderon9158]

Glad to see your reacting to great music again!

[@robycip9715]

Just seen him...... he still has a great voice .

[@HiFiListener]

I hadn't check if you did already 'ALL RIGHT'. That's my favourite song by Christopher Cross since I was a teenager.📻

[@sammcbride2149]

Big Texas boy with a voice as light as a feather.

[@marioserrano6333]

"Arthur's Theme" (Best that you can do)

[@TheRatsCast]

You guys need to hear "Think of Laura" from Cross, as the story around it sad but also amazing how it became popular. The story is that Cross wrote "Think Of Laura" about Laura Coffin Carter, an 18-year-old student at Denison University in Granville, Ohio who was killed by a stray bullet on April 17, 1982. At the time Cross was dating Paige McNinch, who was Laura's best friend and one of her sorority sisters. He wrote this song to honor Laura's memory. After the song's release it was featured in the popular soap opera "General Hospital" as the love theme for the characters Luke and Laura, who were arguably the most well known of all daytime TV couples. Its use on the show vaulted the song up the charts, and in February 1984 it reached #9 on the US Hot 100 and went to #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, where it stayed for four weeks. Boyz II Men recorded a new version of this song called "Think of Aaliyah (The Aaliyah Song)" in honor of the singer Aaliyah after she died in 2001.

[@nancysmith8626]

Great info, thanks for sharing!

[@tombeyerlein3813]

One of the most beautiful and heartbreaking songs I've ever heard. It's a shame some associate it with the soap opera. It's so much more meaningful than that.

[@wonder5487]

Great song from a great artist! Such a unique and beautiful voice!

[@chaz5229]

This is one artist that whenever I hear his voice...I am transported back to the 70s. This song makes me think about a boy I had my very first crush on.....I think I was about 13 years old. Interestingly...his name was Chris also...🥰 I never forgot about that boy, and the excitement of going to ballgames just so I could see him and hang out with him. Sometimes a whole group of us would walk a path thru the woods to a little store near the ball field and SOMETIMES he would pull me aside and give me a little kiss. Honestly...if my mom knew what we were all up to...she would have killed me...but it was all innocent...nothing dirty...just a stolen kiss here and there. He was a couple of years older than I was...and kind of a little ''bad boy'' so I really shouldn't have been hanging with him....but he made my heart flutter.🥰 Thanks for bringing those memories back with this song.

[@marioneto6345]

It's a great song....thanks

[@COLINWARD-v3y]

Christopher Cross was a roadie for Fleetwood Mac originally before he tried a music career and glad he did. This one is from his first album called Christopher Cross, which also included 'Ride like the wind'. Another great one is 'Arthur's theme'-Colin Ward

[@bamabound0312]

He still puts on an incredible concert. Saw him last year & he still sounds awesome