Sailing (Christopher Cross) | Lexington Lab Band [feat. Tommy Taylor]

[@antibrevity]

Good grief! For those that may not know, this is the drummer for the original Christopher Cross recording made in 1979. Thanks for LLB and to Tommy for making this happen as it's a marvelously faithful rendition of the song.

[@zsrmx1]

Wow, that's very cool. Thanks.

[@stealthnc]

Oh my goodness. This is SO cool. This crew does such good work, and to have the original drummer present along with a string arrangement are features consistent with their excellence. 👍💪

[@Growing-Our-Retirement]

Tommy Taylor was at the recent LLB concert in KY for this song as well! This is an amazing cover of a magnificent song! Bravo 👏 👏 👏

[@lindabergman3127]

It’s wonderful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@danjaquez1379]

Tommy Taylor has some amazing chops! A little sample of his EJ fame. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3_HaHiQaNBmb9Usi=zM6RkpoWbq8EakUr

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

As I have said, "Sailing" has become something more than we ever dreamed it would. Imagine, The Beatles as your beginning and reason for embarking on a path as a pre teen. You find out years later from an assistant engineer to Lee DiCarlo who engineered "Double Fantasy" that a record you played on, "Sailing," was his favorite record. That information pretty much saved my life one day, when things were falling apart on another record date. To be able to recreate this with The Lexington Lab Band was an otherworldly experience for me. Of course, I never played it live in the studio with all of this instrumentation. We tracked bass, drums, one guitar and piano. We only played it with live strings on a handful of occasions. 45 years have come and gone since a just turned 22 year old kid ventured into Warner Amigo Studios in Burbank with next to no experience to create what would become one of the classic songs of generations. When I think of those days, I see my entire life pass before me...and truly tracking this it was hard to concentrate above the influx of memories. I love this so much! The young string players were incredible! Everyone who worked on this from LLB are just over the top with greatness. I can't thank the group enough for the privilege of contributing to this finery. No one comes close to this....Not even Chris!

[@crickkett7510]

@@TommyTaylorOfficial Chris wrote the song!!!

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

@@crickkett7510 Yep he did. He didn’t make the record by himself. He didn’t come up with the parts that everyone played. Sure, you have to have the song first. But who plays what with what intent is also a huge factor in how the song sounds and is remembered. I recorded the original demo that got the record contract AND the original record. No one is taking anything away from the fact that he wrote it. I played the song all over the world with Christopher Cross. I was there for the whole thing. His current performances aren’t this.

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

@TommyTaylorOfficial I was very much hoping you would pop into the comments section with your thoughts on the experience of putting this together, much appreciate you doing so. This version is absolutely fantastic. Thank you for all the years of great music and for doing this with LLB! LLB are consummate professionalism in ordinary people. Everything they put out is really, really good and the presentation with the video highlighting things in the song most people don't even realize are there is second to none.

[@crickkett7510]

@@TommyTaylorOfficial no doubt that this is an excellent cover of a classic. Holds many memories in my own life. Love the addition of strings, and I love the cello. Curious, are you familiar with bassist Lee Sklar then? Of course you are. Dumb question. Have you had the pleasure of working with him?

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

@@crickkett7510 I certainly know his work. I’ve never met him personally.

[@vorovee3]

Fantastic! Kudos to The Lafayette High School Chamber Orchestra

[@kevinrieplmusic]

so awesome to see they used a student orchestra. Love it. they played beautifully

[@darrylscott7109]

Honestly I listen every night to this band , my life probably not too much longer I have terminal illness so this music means the world to me ,thanks guys

[@AmirFazadh]

My prayers are with you, Darryl. I wish you a peaceful crossing when the time comes, and freedom from pain and worry. ❤

[@iwanttheoneicanthave11578]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Tex2Lex]

I pray that the tangible presence of the Lord Jesus Christ is with you as you set sail on the journey into eternity, enveloping you in His peace. He is with you...always.

[@Barra-n3e]

Para Deus não existe o impossível. Ele faz mais do q pedimos e pensamos

[@claus.f4856]

De uma forma muito respeitosa, quero te dizer algo que está em meu coração!! Jesus Cristo não sofreu tanto atoa.. Mas sim para que eu e você não morrêssemos, mas que tenhamos a vida Eterna, como era no inicio da criação, antes do pecado da desobediência.. Sendo assim, te digo: creia tão somente em Cristo Jesus e o aceite como único e suficiente Salvador!! Tenho a plena certeza, que encontrará a paz Real e verdadeira que eu e você precisamos🙏🙏 Te confesso que estou ansioso que esse mundo acabe, e O Reino Eterno dO Deus Vivo e Senhor Jesus Cristo seja estabelecido para todo o sempre, amém🙏🙏 Pois a cada dia que passa, fica mais difícil viver nesse mundo tenebroso.. Por mais que existam belezas nessa vida aqui, tudo não passa de grandes ilusões.. Medite no texto bíblico de 1 Coríntios 15 versículo 19.. Leia também todo capitulo 15.. Confie nO Senhor Jesus Cristo e encontrará A Paz Real.. Deus te abençoe hoje e sempre amém🙏🙏

[@milom.2057]

Sometimes there’s just no words to describe how amazing this group is.

[@dasworkshop4967]

I agree, and it borderline pisses me off they don't have 6X the subscribers.

[@homeofinventions]

When they write some songs as good as these, then they'll be amazing.

[@dasworkshop4967]

@homeofinventions Not the point. There are many bands who do nothing but covers of great music, and writing has zero to do with performance or musical prowess.

[@rusty9129]

So, I'm 64 years old and just had to go wipe my eyes and blow my nose so I could see well enough to type this comment. In my opinion this is, with the possible exception of a Boston tune, your finest rendition of anything you have done over the many years I've been following you all. The kids have got to be over the moon with being invited to this gig...and they all knocked it out of the park! I am constantly amazed at how you always seem to find the correct way to compress your mics, just the right amp sounds, the strings you choose for the right sound...you all just kill me with this skill set! I know that for you all, this is just for fun and self-enjoyment, but I have to say THANK YOU for the talents you share with us all. I live in Appalachia, and right now this is exactly what we need to help calm our nerves and escape even if it's just for a few minutes. Thanks, gang!....and thanks, Tommy!!!

[@weshawkins7165]

Well said.

[@VooDooDaddy46]

54 years old, and right there with you Brother! Thank you for posting your comment.

[@cindipossidento5688]

Many songs hit me exactly like that, I am so glad I am not the only one feeling true emotions in music.

[@rf937dave7]

Im same age & it was beautiful ❤️

[@dejablueguitar]

SUPER SUPER COOL!!!! I LOVE THOSE STRINGS!!!

[@juandos380]

Wish today's people would appreciate this kind of music, real work of art.

[@BarneyRq1d]

Masterpiece.

[@ajdeguzman2994]

I do.

[@one0nine]

You know, there's something particularly captivating about music played with INTENT. Don't get me wrong, I love emotive improvisation- when a guitarist cuts loose with a solo based on feel, it's an amazing thing - but a performance like this, where everyone is locked in and "understands the assignment" as a tribute to the original, is genuinely special.

[@The78CJ5]

Well this was a pleasant surprize !! Thanks Everyone!!!

[@Sniper20976]

Absolutely

[@Gunny_101st]

Insanity that this channel only has 200k subs. Should easily be a million.

[@Logit4]

People today don't appreciate hard work.

[@Gunny_101st]

@@Logit4 or true talent and musicianship.

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

I'll take 200k :-) www.youtube.com/@TommyTaylorOfficial

[@somethingsomething8931]

@@Gunny_101st what? sing without autotune and a computer voice? nonsense!! OMG i miss the days of pure music.

[@paisan1194]

If they'd spend Labor Day Weekend in Central Kentucky they'd know!

[@DrLumpyDMus]

Beautiful job of bringing together four generations of musicians. Lafayette High School musicians, you'll get to tell your grand kids about this gig. Bravo everyone..🙂

[@RayGoettler]

Such an amazing group of generations playing fantastic music.

[@paisan1194]

LLB is more of a movement than a specific group. Kudos to the musicians.

[@gloriashambaugh7853]

Beautiful done.​@@RayGoettler

[@john2000l]

Chris Cross has to be extremely happy that the Lexington Lab Band has faithfully and accurately covered a song that he worked so hard on. And kudos to Tommy Taylor for his helping bring back such a great song that he worked on. Lexington Lab has never disappointed !!

[@nascargas]

Just heard an interview with Christopher. That orchestra intro was a flub in the studio. It wasnt supposed to happen. And it turned into one of the most beloved parts of the song. Kudos to the High School orchestra. As much as I love LLB and Tommy Taylor.....I think more noise should be made about these kids. It was beautiful. Absolutely perfect. And as always...the LLB is helping me to relive my youth when these songs where brand new. As always....this is going into A-Rotation on my playlist ❤

[@BrettBaker-fo7mo]

Absolutely - turn people toward Rick Beato and his interview with Cross and Michael Ormartian who produced Sailing and Ride Like the Wind (and probably others). Awesome stories.

[@petertrast]

Was that the Beato interview? :)

[@nascargas]

​@@petertrastyes it was

[@dejablueguitar]

AMEN!! I LOVE THOSE STRINGS!! WOW!!!

[@wrennwriter]

So, so beautiful……it brought tears to my eyes. I’m a 71 year old Englishman living in Ireland, I love you guys, thank you ever so much. Peace & love to you all🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@modular182]

Those young men and women in the orchestra and their conductor did a fantastic job! Well done!

[@gregeddins5854]

And just like that I'm back in High School riding down an old county road to a party after the football game. I'm so grateful to have been born when I was...to experience the fantastic music that permeated our living in the 70's and 80's. Thanks to LLB for making these little time machines.

[@chipsperling7247]

What a wonderful experience for the young musicians in the string section!

[@RichardA-w2q]

I'm glad kids aren't Soo strung up lol 😂

[@gihanjay]

OMG. You guys have nailed this 0:20 classic song with some great musicians. Love the young orchestra and the band. This song is my favorite of Christopher Cross and you guys were amazing. Tommy Taylor got his groove like he played on the original track. Thank you.

[@czh2432]

This band has been an obsession ever since I saw Jessica sing Barracuda.

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

Have Mercy!

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

Shout out to the High School musicians, adding another perfect layer to this perfect song performance.

[@StanleyRodgers]

And again, y'all got Tommy on the kit. Amazing.

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

Completely an honor to be included. LLB are the best!

[@StanleyRodgers]

@@TommyTaylorOfficial I saw you and Eric Johnson MANY years ago at Tulane University McAlister Auditorium on the Ah Via Musicom tour. I was volunteering to work the show so I got to meet you and Eric after soundcheck. You all were great. Very fond memory. Love your playing!

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

@@StanleyRodgers I remember that show! Thank you so much!

[@squatch545]

@@TommyTaylorOfficial To think you were only 22 when you recorded this with Chris. Just amazing.

[@krisorendorff]

One of the Most, laid-back songs ever created.... Awesome Cover

[@robhales6231]

BEAUTIFUL! TOOK ME BACK 45 YEARS to Corona Del Mar, watching the red sails on the sloops headed to Catalina at sunset.

[@williamjoos2026]

I used to sail to Catalina out of Long Beach listening to this song. Beautiful!

[@danceshadowmoon1]

The lead singer is spot on! As is everyone else. Just beautiful.

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

"The lead singer was fantastic!" Michael Omartian - Original Producer.

[@xqqqme]

So am I the only one who hears "trapility" or "trability" at 00:47 instead of "tranquility"?

[@randarmax]

OMG. The Tommy Taylor! Great job by all.❤🙌🏼

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

Aw thank you!

[@SteveCarrDrivesAPrius]

The Bass player is my road through this amazing rendition.

[@mikeyt6466]

Once again LLB knocks it out of the park!!! The string section was the perfect touch for this song. Mike, your vocals are second to none. The band was played in perfection for this song. Chris would be very pleased hearing this performance! You all are the best!!!

[@jasonbone7033]

Beautiful! Great Drummer! Great Everything! Thank You!

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

Thank you so much! It's pretty awesome all around!

[@jasonbone7033]

@@TommyTaylorOfficial Love your feel! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@gb5uq]

Blown away!. These guys are perfection.

[@michaeldeane6310]

STUNNING PERFORMANCE. One of your best!

[@JohnDoe-ny1wp]

Isn't it amazing that how a song that you've loved so much when you were young got lost in the mire. Then one day after suffering through losing so much to Helene, the song comes back. full circle, to bring back GOOD memories and add a smile. EXCELLENT cover, as always. Take care of each other people. Cheers.

[@phillywhateverguy]

Those talented kids on strings werent even a thought when this song came out. Bravo

[@01gater]

Absolutely beautiful! You guys did a fantastic job! And hats off to the young kids, playing in the orchestra section beautiful!

[@OldWest1453]

What a triumph to have Tommy Taylor on this performance, which is LLB at its best.

[@brianfleeman311]

There's a reason why this song was awarded song of the year when it came out... one of the best musically made songs ever made...

[@mek90703]

Great to see Tommy playing his song! Sooo much better with real strings! Well done, kids!

[@daveflanagan4213]

Oh my word. Stunning.

[@JuanBarbarin]

A most inspired creation of Christopher Cross, indeed, indeed,

[@blastaway1784]

Bloody hell, you did this one. And with Mr T too. OK. Life is complete.

[@thomasvisser9288]

I have listened to probably every cover the Lexington Lab Band has performed and this stands out as one of the best. Having grown up in the late 70s and early 80s, this was one of the songs I most remember. It still resonates today and this collaboration by the LLB does incredible justice to the original. LLB, you folks continually set the bar. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.

[@doncarlson-ou6mh]

Tears in the eyes for the talent of the young ones. Bravo

[@copperheadranch6466]

When LLB takes you back to your college days and happier times. TY4 that.

[@terrancemathews-th6pd]

These are the best musicians you will find period. Amazing thank you for your time

[@Jim-b7e]

Beautiful. Dreamy and thoughtful. You guys become the song and there is never any doubt.

[@wvrockcrusher]

Wow! Tommy Taylor! Man, you guys just keep blowing my mind how good you really are, not to mention the sound engineering is spot on. Love it!

[@svedishmafia]

That harmony at 3:34....oh.my.gosh. Beautiful

[@AlOwens]

Most excellent. You guys have outdone yourselves.

[@BLDRUNNER81]

That was just what I needed for my broken heart, I just lost two dear brothers just a few months ago. This helps my healing. Thank you, Steve. God bless.

[@irontiger8882]

LLB at it again, let's wake the block!!! 🔥💯

[@estebandiazserrato5738]

Absolutly, there’s just no words to describe how amazing this group is.

[@MrHeadinthesky]

I have said many times, “so hard to tell from the original.” Again I’ll say it. You guys and gals are so awesome. Thanks for playing the great ones. The artists should be proud. I am fortunate to follow the Lexington Lab Band!

[@tokugawa12able]

Moving. Thank you, Mike and Crew … and Tommy for the memories so perfectly done.

[@tokugawa12able]

Thanks for the ❤️ LLB. You are a class act.

[@ronmckenna5962]

WOW!!!...FANTASTIC!!!...every bit the original. No difference. Keep doing what your doing.😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@brvchris]

This is amazingly good! What a production! Hope you can use the younger talent again- wow- just perfect. As I usually say- better than the original! So glad you could use the original drummer. 🥰

[@KimSpringer]

Oh wow! Excellent! Note for note! Again, excellent!

[@rapid13]

Daaamn. Amazing job, folks! Thank you for blessing us with this!

[@stephenlikins9684]

One of my all-time favorite songs!!! Super job with this LLB!!! Kuddos to all of you!!!

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

I am appalled that this has 621,000 views and there are only 220,000 subscribed to this group

[@theycallmemcgyver]

The incredible strength of this song is its restraint, lyrically, musically.

[@TK-ov4hn]

As a retired high school band director it warms my heat to see these high school musicians get this experience. Good on you LLB!!!’n

[@davidryanager]

Sweet Mother of all that is incredible and amazing!! Absolutely sublime guys!! It’s like listening to honey musical lushness. ❤

[@kurtk8926]

Finally a cover where the voices don't suck! ❤

[@heathcohen8829]

Absolutely beautiful, the harmonies were fantastic. Mike your voice was made for this song.

[@rolfsvensson5777]

How true that song is! I know as a sailor! Thank you guys and girls!

[@JhustinNunag]

That bass. Nostalgic. Biblical.

[@thihal123]

What an absolutely soothing song. It brings me back to the early 90s when life was so promising and full of surprises. I remember during those times I loved listening to adult contemporary radio stations to soothe myself to sleep. Missed those kinds of night.

[@AYZTyler]

Guys, guys, guys...AMAZING! Had someone simply played this for me, without me seeing the video, I would have thought it was the original, it was SO spot on! And that string section of young people...PHENOMENAL! Your band NEVER ceases to amaze me!

[@danjimmie0704]

Bravo!! Just a masterpiece!! And what can be said for having Tommy keeping it in the pocket??!! Cheers!! Mind blown, yet again!! This might be LLB's finest hour!!🎸🎹

[@davidwilliamgay4821]

One word for this, before i praise the Youth orchester. Brilliant

[@StephenRybacki]

The kids in the string section were stellar! There's so much talent in Lexington!

[@suebowker7037]

An excellent rendition of an extraordinary song...

[@neilbissett1240]

What a classic cover beautifully done by the band thanks for sharing 🤔👏😎❤️

[@ThePower1963]

Magnificent, as always. I'm so impressed with LLB.

[@photographerw.j.smithphoto1214]

Everyone take a bow! BRAVO!!!!!

[@SealedOrPorted]

The layers, the arrangement, the strings all on point - very enjoyable. Well done!

[@anthonykingston7977]

Like a fine wine, gets better with age🤙🍸

[@marcelotortelli800]

Simply superb. Impeccable musical reproduction. Congratulations to all!

[@jodycanfield6684]

Amazing talents on that stage! Bravo!

[@davidgruber5774]

I love to see young people playing these instruments

[@soundsgreatentertainment4203]

You all never cease to amaze me. To bring in all those strings players on top of all the amazing singers and musicians just puts this over the top. I hope Christopher Cross sees this, he will love it like all of us do.

[@craighermle7727]

Absolutely beautiful! I'm appreciating the present but fondly remember the past. Thank you all!

[@55Sungkono]

A lot of bands call them self as .. " The Best Cover Band in the World " ... none if them come close to you boys. .You are Awesome...Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@MrCrownray]

That was a beautiful touch having the kiddos this time! They were amazing!

[@patprendergast8305]

The orchestra, the musicians! you guys kill it every time! thanks

[@geetarbube]

Just gorgeous! Thank you! ❤

[@rolandbachmann1743]

These guys are more than a cover or tribute band. They are honoring great writing with their performances.

[@wayaca47]

Goooosebumps the whole song. Classic Masterpiece 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JS-hu7pv]

I’m a pediatrician and I love what I do, but if I could do anything else, it would be music - arranging, producing, engineering, playing (I do play piano and drums some). Exceptionally well done as always.

[@mdq9119]

Bravo Lab. Can’t wait to welcome you this November 10 in Tucson for Rockin4Heroes!

[@donrumsey]

Not sure how I missed this collaboration. But I’m glad that I found iT. YALL are awesome.😅

[@RKHarm24]

AMAZING! I first saw Christopher Cross sing this on some show. He was wearing a light blue jersey, longer curly hair and played a double necked guitar in 1979. You have brought great joy to me with this cover. Wife and I have seen Chris in concert twice. Always a great night to be beside your Sweetie, listening to such sweet tunes. "LAURA" is a very touching some too. Great job with the Orchestra Rob.

[@jkxelor1295]

Wow what a production! Somebody tell Christopher Cross I’m done listening to his version😂

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

😆

[@awgauntt]

Well Done Lexington Lab Band!!

[@jeanniejones4546]

Wow… amazing…blown away

[@rthomashouse6140]

Hearing this song again brings back a flood of memories from my youth and tears to my eyes as I remember those times. Thank you, LLB!

[@jameshelm560]

This song should be on the Mt. Rushmore of great songs, with this performance right next to it. Preservation of this video is essential.

[@TerryMobley-h1m]

Tommy, Taylor was right this is the best this has ever been done and I doubt if anyone gets close to it again as usual LLB is the best

[@bradleyburns1959]

The canvas really can do miracles. And so can LLB...

[@DanielBrunelle-v2e]

I was in tears listening to the LLB version of this song for the first time tonight. What an absolutely perfect ensemble; Bravo LLB, Bravo.

[@acmacvic]

wow, just wow!