Ride Like The Wind (Christopher Cross) | Lexington Lab Band

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Vocals & Piano: MIke Vandemark
Guitars: Mac Baxter
Keys: Austin Vitucci
Vocals: Jessica McKenney
Vocals: Benji Maurer
Bass: Derrick Breaux
Drums: Ryan McQuerry
Percussion: Joel Espinosa
Trumpet: Scott Heersche
Sax: Isamu Haynes-Sunayama
Sax: Joel Nelson
Trombone: Joe Stone
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Recorded November 2022 | CTL Audio
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Producer: Mike Vandemark
Engineer: James Rutledge
Mix & Mastering: Mike Vandemark
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Director: Neil Gregory
Camera: Amber Mulhall
Camera: Zach Hamilton
Camera: Fred Fields
Camera: Miranda Reaves
Camera: Toria Vitucci
Camera: Nick Elam
Camera: Kip Leonard
Edit: Mike Vandemark
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[@rameyhankins7651]

Reminds me of days gone by! Let the top down on the convertible. Incredible percussion, horn section driving, back up vocals da da da da da dah harmony and guitar riff incredible…another knock out LLB.

[@armymomheatherc]

OMG this is so great!!!!!

[@kujonevideos]

You folks put out some really clean music and your mastery of former hits. I would like to create music videos around your recreations (Which might be better than the originals) from your KZbin channel, but wanted to bounce the idea off of you first. Thanks in advance for your response. You can view the progress of my channel which keeps improving month after month. I can assume a licensing issue would be a talking point. kzbin.info/door/MDmg5qtGt9tB59Ip5agRZQ

[@joegonzalez4468]

Best cover version ever!

[@joegonzalez4468]

This is epic! Best cover version ever!

[@tnoutdoors9]

This isn't a cover, it's a PRODUCTION.

[@lindabergman3127]

Yep😂

[@b-747fe4]

YEP !!....Vande did a heck of a job !!

[@roberts658]

1000% agree😊😊😊😊

[@treadman26]

Perfect comment 👍

[@paspa07]

Finally, properly said 😂

[@brettwells66]

This is not a cover band. It is a living re-creation of classic music, keeping it alive for future generations.

[@morgan97475]

I think Mr. Cross & Mr. Mcdonald would be proud.

[@j-capz1856]

I agree great job

[@JR-zv6qm]

No doubt!

[@peteremig6244]

Christopher Cross was a seriously underrated musician in his time and y'all did an exceptional job on a difficult number. Thank you...

[@aprilpringle6570]

Not by me.

[@avidadolares]

Huh? No he wasnt at all! Maybe only "underrated" by laymen who dont know music. He got his due credit by many and was/is a well respected artist. I find that people who use that lame "underrated" line usually are people who just are discovering the artist and think everyone else is like them and never knew the artists popularity and standing within the community. C. Cross was never "underrated". You just werent aware of him.

[@lrmiller-pz3jr]

I really loved this song and listened to it all the time with my vo-workers after work.

[@marcdolyn7384]

Warner gave him a 9 record contract. It seems he was highly rated.

[@marcdolyn7384]

I forgot, 5 grammys for that first album.

[@TheKeymaster316]

Another superb Lexington Lab Band performance with backup vocals that would definitely make Michael McDonald proud.

[@cubs20111]

Agree…he covered Michael McDonald really well!!

[@bradjensen4927]

He needs to do "What a Fool Believes"....

[@oldprankster7606]

Shoot. Better than Michael McDonald!

[@richardmckinnon8791]

So great had to sub

[@GreedyLittleFokker]

LLB should've gotten Rick Moranis 🤣

[@shanebarber9330]

Christopher Cross will be absolutely honored when he hears this! And, for the record, Benji did a great job emulating his inner Michael McDonald on this too!! Fantastic...as usual!!!

[@DoahnKea_Tuber]

I thought that was a Michael McDonald sounding backup (another TIL song MM cameoed on)!

[@andygabb1749]

Fantastic cover, Christopher Cross & Michael McDonald must be impressed with this

[@gregerb1340]

Benji nailed it! Just an amazing, God given talent!

[@nalvamelo7464]

😊😊😊😊❤

[@freshlove1]

That guy who does Michael McDonald's lines is spot on. Almost sounds exactly like him.

[@SuperGBuckley]

Those aren’t Michael McDonald …. It’s Cristopher Cross lines

[@Growing-Our-Retirement]

@@SuperGBuckley Michael McDonald sang back up on the original recording with Christopher Cross. If you listen closely the back up on this excellent recording sounds almost exactly like Michael.

[@phillipanderson7398]

The main singer sounds a lot like Christopher Cross too.

[@waynemoores]

They don't look like rock stars, they just sound like it and do they ever.

[@eiserntorsphantomoftheoper2154]

I never realized the complexity of this song. I also forgot how much I love it.

[@julieredmon1521]

Ditto

[@tadlynch9989]

Agreed, not only the complexity in the arrangement but also realizing the gifted talent it takes to emulate a performance such as this is very refreshing,,many do not realize what it takes to delivery night after night show after show as a (Cover Band) to an audience that expects the same audio performance live that they have on mastered media formats not to mention adding the dynamics of a live performance.

[@eiserntorsphantomoftheoper2154]

@Tad Lynch I have commented to the same thing. There are an infinite number of variables regarding the instruments, their tuning, the singers' delivery, the drummer, bass, keyboards, etc. A person's ear will, after hearing a song a multiple times, pick up any minute variation from the original. It just does. And in a club scene it's ok. Not a big deal. Kind of expected. But LLB is different. It's serious and personal with these guys. Only those with a driven commitment are allowed to perform.

[@tadlynch9989]

@@eiserntorsphantomoftheoper2154 100% correct and as it should be, musician to musician it’s amazing how critical we are of our own works which also makes us that much more appreciative of cats like these that take their gifts just as seriously and expect the same from one another

[@tadlynch9989]

My friend I assume from your comments you are/were an audio engineer or in live production?? Or just have a Great Ear which cannot be taught or learned.

[@lewbrill9983]

Good. Lord. I do not know how you do it. So many things have to be spot on for a song like this. The background male vocalist was a dead ringer to the original recording. I know it’s a small thing, but this is why you guys have such an impact. It could be said of every musician in the band. Complete self-control and integrity to the original recording. This is why guys like me who grew up on this kind of music just sit here with a big dumb grin on their face when we listen to your music. It takes us back to a better time when things were simple. Peace!!

[@sctodd22]

I agree whole heartedly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jgreenfi330]

Agree 100%!!

[@Metragnome_Images]

And Michael McDonald did the original backing vocals too :)

[@RichardRobbins-jt5bt]

They didn't just nail this song, they drove a 3 foot railroad spike into it!! Absolutely astounding!

[@sposecosmic]

Takes me right back to 1980.

[@davide3802]

Outstanding performance

[@TrebleForTheBass]

Vandy has the absolutely perfect voice to cover Christopher Cross. Amazing job

[@TrebleForTheBass]

@@paisan1194 oh yeah I commented on that one too. Those aren't easy to cover

[@johnevans6053]

The guy that sang the Chris Cross part even looks like him. Outstanding!!!

[@osoyoosforever9643]

Now THATs a cover. Maybe better than 1979, thanks so much. Such a talented group.

[@oldwest517]

Someone once called that guitar solo of CC behind the loud vocals to be "the greatest guitar solo never heard."

[@ninod1502]

He makes up for it in live performances. Check this one from a paris show kzbin.info/www/bejne/jneXo6mrnryIhZY

[@chrisyoungs7560]

The person who made that statement was Rick Beato and he has a great video here showing you exactly why was right in his comment.

[@arthurschipper8906]

Not gonna argue with that

[@byronomboy]

​@@chrisyoungs7560Glad you mentioned it. Thanks. Beato really is a great educator.

[@rigelmoon9030]

Ya never know how complex a song can be until ya see how LLB dissects it into all the parts and reassembles it into in a live performance. Well done folks

[@bigredmatt1011]

Shazam thinks this is the original song. That’s how close this is. Hats off.

[@peterwaterford9482]

As Rick Beato says, "the best guitar solo you can't hear".

[@Stanley_Furley]

Nailed it!

[@derekkerby8042]

I cant get enough of this band. They are more than a mere cover band. They infuse passion and talent better than some of the original artists they cover!

[@Frontdesk99]

I don't think mr. Cross ever played it so well live.

[@moparedtn]

Some folks don't realize that's Christopher Cross wailing away on a guitar solo at the end there. Dude had some chops.

[@ScottJonesTVonline]

Mike, Mike, MIKE! OMG. As someone who spent time with Chris back in the day, I would swear this was him performing this track. Your vocals were STUNNINGLY dead-on. And the arrangement and performances of some of my favorite LLB musicians knocked it out of the ballpark. I am at at loss for words at just HOW GOOD this instalment truly is. I had chills. No lie. Love seeing Derrick back too, but all the players are so GREAT. Thanks for posting this -- it may my day better. Best to all of you.

[@stphinkle]

You guys give Christoper Cross a run for his money, you rival him on every note!

[@George50809]

Ride Like The Wind is a classic.

[@peternaungayan4719]

I can’t decide which cover song I like best! Every time I feel one song LLB does is my favorite, they always come out with something else that blows my mind!

[@robemich1]

I really appreciate the mix on the guitar solo to close out the song. CC plays an outstanding solo on the original recording, but it’s mixed way too low. You all nailed this! Keep it up.

[@neilweinstock4194]

Christopher Cross is a tremendously underrated guitarist.

[@RustyRogers]

Agreed!

[@mozdickson]

Facts. I praised Michale Omaritain above, but yeah - many have pointed out, like Rick Beato -- that the mix there was criminal.

[@TommyTaylorOfficial]

Yeah, Michael Omartian (350 Million Album Sales, multiple grammy awards and 17 nominations), Michael Ostin (future VP of Warner and CEO of Dreamworks), Chet Himes (a then veritably unknown engineer deemed so gifted the label put his name ON the label of the record crediting him with the work) , Chris Geppert (composer of the song and player of the said solo) Rob Meurer (Christopher Cross keyboardist, arranger and closest musical confidant)...couldn't possibly have had as much going on musically or as valid of a perspective about how the lead should sit in the song at the time as Rick Beato....🤭

[@artheriford]

I always wondered why CC didn’t insist that his solo get boosted. Maybe he did and they said no

[@mram6311]

So good. Is Christopher Cross an underrated guitar player or what. Great solo.

[@terrysutton9867]

Yep!!!!!! The greatest guitar solo that you couldn’t hear! I like the way they really made it heard like it should have been!!!!!

[@wallhome464]

@@terrysutton9867 Another guitar solo that many people miss is Steve Lukather at the end of "Running with the Night" by Lionel Richie.

[@markbell1]

@@wallhome464 Luke is so amazing!

[@jamiegruver6577]

Great job! So glad they mixed that guitar solo louder than the original! Chris' solo is a buried treasure.

[@broerymarantika853]

99.9% Christopher Cross Original❤

[@mikeyt6466]

That was one first class performance Mike!! The entire ensemble was on point with that arrangement!!! Everyone involved deserves a standing ovation!! That was outstanding!!!!

[@randomvideosbymark8095]

Awesome song and performance 👏🧨 💥🔥

[@dasworkshop4967]

I've got to say, the drummer is flat out cool. So laid back yet so on point, fantastic job.

[@sastheidiot6352]

This drummer never gets old, love him since the time LLB first made the boston songs like peace of mind, feeling satisfied, etc

[@Mike990920]

WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!

[@edwardmannino9688]

WOW, what a master piece of perfection. To be able to listen to a song played nearly 4 decades after it's original production and not by the original artist is just astonishing. Truly a GIFT. Looking forward to more oldies of perfection from this collaboration of perfection.

[@muskokamike127]

I know right? damn.....

[@treadman26]

Female vocalist displaying such joy and energy!❤

[@billb410]

KZbin needs a make a way to add more than one like to a video!

[@rfranzosa]

Not only nailed the vocals, but also Christopher Cross’ legendary guitar solo

[@petermay7533]

And, it is forward in the mix more so than the original. All fantastic. I see somebody else said this in a later post.

[@rhsilverberg]

@@petermay7533 That forward guitar at the playout nails this. It's a really good song from an oft-overlooked artist.

[@plantfeeder6677]

@@petermay7533 yes I did. I have no idea what that mixing engineer was thinking burying this gem. Rick Beato devoted a whole video to that guitar solo.

[@oldprankster7606]

@@plantfeeder6677 You're absolutely right. As Rick Beato said in his video, most people didn't realize how great that Christopher Cross guitar solo was. I'm surprised Cross didn't demand a sound change before the final take was pressed.

[@edwinearl4584]

You guys give me chills sometimes. This is so good. ❤

[@davidlouiso9650]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Good lord you guys are good. Blistering guitar solo and the original is buried in the outro

[@fredselbman3319]

That was phenomenal 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I hope your kids understand how blessed they are to have you as their Dad ?

[@b-747fe4]

Speechless !!......I ran out of ways long ago... to say how much I enjoy what LLB is doing !!..............Damn Y'all....this is so good !!...gr8 job by the crew............Benji ....really nice....I closed my eyes....I could hear Michael.

[@RKHarm24]

Me Too!

[@marknolker8811]

Me too !

[@terrysutton9867]

Me three!!!

[@ericlennert6883]

Pretty Famous guy when Christopher Cross Singing Back ups on a song

[@mrmongo656]

Yeah, Benji. I was blown away by how much you came across as Michael McDonald, particularly since I've heard you sing in other songs. Great intonation, brother!

[@harleyriderny69]

One your best yet...and that says alot since all your performances are outstanding 👏

[@DreamsongsProductions]

As a producer, songwriter and musician, I can safely say you guys nailed it. Congrats!

[@nalvamelo7464]

Né verdade Yes ❤

[@indianajim]

THAT DRUM FILL AT 3:05! Holy smooth operator Batman!

[@erichaskell]

From the first note, the voice is perfect, the band highly talented, hats off.

[@thebarbecutioner6977]

No other words to describe this cover but FAITHFUL. Mr. Cross and Mc. Donald would be proud of your treatment. Love it and LLB.

[@rudypalma7194]

It seems like the original song by Chris Cross.More power.

[@md-ps2hx]

I imagine somewhere out there, Christopher Cross is listening to this and thinking 'Jeez! I sound really good on this' ...

[@stephenironmonger348]

The guy singing is Amazing! He sounds exactly like Christopher Cross and the backup singing sound so much like Michael Macdonald it's Amazing great job Guys nailed it again!

[@napagirl48]

LLB you never cease to amaze us!! Mike, Benji & Jessica the vocals were spot on!! Everyone was terrific, bravo to the horn section!!☺💖👏👏👏 🎶

[@fatdeal.records]

OMG This gave me goosebumps, congratulations to each member, they made it spectacular

[@stubbsd]

I’ve run out of adjectives for you folks. This is just one more addition to your brilliant songbook. Every single note is perfect.

[@jeffreycampbell-cc2kj]

Absolutely one of my favorites, you are all so amazing musicians

[@daveladner]

I just wanted to say that, while the entire band just smoked that tune, it really seems like Jessica was enjoying herself more than usual. She just seemed to be getting into this one a little more than some others! I'm looking forward to her next lead vocal!

[@pablozubiaurre585]

How can we call something wich is over a cover? Magnificent super cover!! A new renaissance !!

[@patrickfreeman8257]

Imagine hiring a voice like Michael McDonald and bringing him into the studio just to sing "such a long way to go"

It's still a lot cheaper than hiring the real Michael McDonald, or they can hire me, I can sing that part just like MM, and I can also sing the: bah la la la, bah bah bah bah, bah la la la, bah bah bah bah..... part.

[@DavidHalChester]

Totally amazing. A single in its own right.

[@kaisersoze9880]

Bad ass !

[@kaisersoze9880]

Turn up the volume on that guitar solo in the end. CC is a bad ass guitar player. He can smoke some fucking strings off a 6 string. From San Antonio if i am not mistaken. Learning those billy gibbons and eric johnson licks. Lol

[@philgriswold2133]

A deliciously complex song expertly delivered. As a guy that remembers hearing Hey Jude soar to the number one song for 1968 on my mom's AM radio, I grew up in a time of rock and roll and viewed many of this type of song as Pop music and not in the same arena as my favorite rock songs. Your band brings these songs alive and allows me to appreciate them in a way I never would without the LLB. To be able to see and hear the complexity of these songs as you guys bring them alive is a true pleasure. Thanks you for opening up an old man's ears.

[@coreypratt6584]

Background vocals were spot on and that guitar solo is one of the most underrated of all songs. Excellent job!

[@geraldharkness8830]

you sound more faithful to the original than the later live recordings by c cross!

[@maritaulmanen8793]

❤❤❤ tykkään älyttömän paljon,mitkä soittajat, ja laulaja..minun musiikkia..

[@joedecarlo5301]

Incredible performance....you folks are just the best!

[@gandalf679]

You guys are all magnificent artists, I look forward to each of your video's, you never fail to put a smile on this old vet's face...Rock ON!!!

[@claycosby623]

Best cover band I have ever heard. Great job guys.

[@johnsmith4900]

Best version I've ever heard outside the real thing.

[@siggysanutube]

Not only a great job on the music side but the video production seems slicker than ever. A treat to listen and watch.

[@Smittyschannel]

MIke Vandemark was a perfect pick for vocals on this one

[@lincolnengland5005]

Bravo!.....Bloody brilliant!

[@bradjensen4927]

Perfect duet for these 2 guys: "Easy Lover" (Bailey/Collins)

[@barrysmyth403]

This is Class! It just shows you how much work & people went into the song! Great band & a fantastic cover!!!

[@AlexMcCullie]

Just discovered and wow. Changes the concept of 'cover' band forever. These guys are very good

[@elielamhout9995]

The best reprise of this iconic song of Christopher Cross on youtube !!!

[@ronaldpetterson4226]

Drums also, not too much, not few….perfectly perfect. This Drums are supercool…the Singer are perfect, i love this Sound so much.

[@cayde-6.0]

holy shit balls! this is an incredible cover! maybe your best yet...outstanding performance all around! 😎 and I keep saying it...you KY boys and girls bring that on down here to the Tennessee Theater! WE love ya'll...even though you just beat us!

[@lnugent1000]

Great job guys!!! This is my era!!!

[@FELIPEGARCIA-fk6zx]

Wow!.. I taught that was Christopher Cross. !!!!❤❤ .

[@Tipp_Of_The_Mitt]

I was 17 when that came out, I'm 60 now and still love it. Excellent job.

[@Hateslies]

And l bet you you still love it as much as you did way back then yes. Good music never dies.

[@MercifulMariner]

The Drummer is so right on the beat, and love his attitude, as he seems to be enjoying playing this song so much!

[@AzTrailRider57]

Yet ANOTHER LLB win!!

[@evolutionaryTom]

Nailed it. Love it when you do songs with a horn section! Everyone did a great job here. (Mr. McDonald was spot on)

[@kevinrainforth851]

Man, you guys are TIGHT! I forgot how much I liked that song, and I love your version! I don't know who that was on backing vocals, but he absolutely channeled Michael McDonald!

[@user-kz5st3jk7l]

Thank you for the joy! Such talent!

[@TheFleahost]

The sound engineer is top shelf.

[@simonbertioli4696]

I am gobsmacked.....what an introduction... And even listening to this, is beyond superb... I have been waiting for you to do this song... The whole crew are just excellent... It seems you've not gone up a level..but 10 times that.. Please pass credit to all. Simon an 'astonished' Brit in Spain 👍👍👍

[@wushock92]

Bravo! Very well done. Benji, nice Michael McDonald impression. Capped it off. Great harmonies, nice strings by Austin. Oh, can't forget the horns! Great job everyone.

[@jamesh1641]

You were amazing in the older vids. Now just so incredible. So smooth.

[@ericramos8126]

These guys are simply incredible!

[@darrelburnett4143]

Truly exceptional! Every time I think LLB can't possibly exceed their last performance, you take it up a notch. Simply incredible musicianship and vocals!

[@LostButMakingGoodTime]

Arrangement and musicianship spot on as always, and the vocals do it justice. Another LLB home run. Thanks! (More Chris Cross!)

[@kimberlyoliver7308]

Awesome cover❤ you all are so talented and theres nothing you can't cover 💯👌🥰

[@tbtenus1]

Man oh man, from the song selections ( kudos to the OG's) to the killer performances, these people were born for this.

[@dellcrill6733]

LLB continues to just nail every song they reproduce. The horn section was impeccable, hell everyone was impeccable. What a joy it is to listen to these songs and travel down memory lane. Outstanding job!

[@robertpearce6657]

When you put together talented musicians and great voices this is what you get a first class rendition of a Chris Cross Classic well done 1st class

[@marcelog.2916]

Best cover band ever 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ttown918]

I'll agree with that. They are shockingly good.