Sailing - Christopher Cross [LIVE @ SiriusXM] | Small Stage Series | SiriusXM

[@richlam3380]

Makes me think of my big brother who passed in 2016 from cancer. He know he's sailing in the clouds right now. This song is timeless.

[@charlescossel7948]

what a wonderful image!

[@peterzang]

I’m so sorry my brother. His spirit is free now. To sail and sail and sail

[@Wickersham78]

Wow! I thought I was the only one who viewed it as "sailing" through the clouds and not on the ocean! I was just a kid when this song came out, but thanks to my Mom and her love for music, I appreciated this song and it's beauty even though I was only 8 years old when it was released. Fast forward 18 years and as a 26 year old, while sitting at my Mom's funeral, the priest described my Mom's spirit "sailing' through the clouds over our rolling hills one last time on her way to heaven and I immediately thought of this song. Now 25 years later at the age of 51, hearing it still stirs my emotions and makes me miss my Mom more than any other song I hear. God bless you and your big brother! I'm sorry you lost him to that awful disease. I lost my Mom 2 weeks after her 54th birthday due to complications from Type 1 diabetes, a disease 2 of my sons now suffer from. This song will always have tremendous meaning to me, as I'm sure it will for you as well.😌

[@jillsimmons5089]

Such a beautiful song

[@bigchapaxe8267]

R.i.p x

[@GNXXRAY]

The Best Song ever wrote, recorded and played.

[@NPG4EVER]

One of the greatest songs ever written and sung. Beautiful

[@BusterRoonie]

Could t agree more!!

[@greglopez8206]

Absolutely!

[@alfie8472]

That is true. One of the greatest ever songs sung live before 30 people on a yacht wearing captain's hats. Outstanding.

[@earledwards3147]

I'm 82 remember sailing playing sailing,getting into the groove 😂

[@johnnygucci9]

Thx 🙏

[@jamirimaj6880]

This magic is 42 years old already. And this song gets more legendary as time passes by.

[@Nautilus1972]

Voices don't ...

[@cmixer108]

When you think of the "perfect song", this is it.

[@jess2136]

First time I heard this song .. I was young and a whole life ahead of me. Now I am 56 wish i can go back. To 1983.

[@Supermountaineers]

I feel you …miss those times soo much

[@terrytownsend5583]

Eyeroll

[@ronaldrodriguez2875]

Nice, I will go a lil farther back, 1955. The year of the best Chevy ever.

[@zacatkinson3926]

@@Supermountaineers we all do

[@JeffRsonMorales-x9x]

Fistbump!

[@hitekdialect]

This song is just... beautiful. It's like entry music into Heaven... I don't know how else to describe it.

[@peterzang]

I agree. Words fail me

[@RonFalciano17]

Couldn't of said it any better. Perfect!!!

[@brianpreston8483]

Amen

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

It reminds me of catching a wave while out on a sail boat in the ocean without a cloud in the sky.

[@marceloblanco]

❤

[@kevinbarrett9615]

That’s 5 time Grammy award winner Christopher Cross to you, all respect to an amazing songwriter, performer.

[@terrytownsend5583]

Eyeroll

[@2wotimes]

@@terrytownsend5583pussy

[@ek6919]

No auto tune, just pure talent.

[@CrossoverClassic]

Obviously he's lost a lot of singing ability. Comes with age. Nothing wrong with acknowledging that :)

[@apollozero]

Things were pitch corrected in the 60s and 70s, just wasn’t done the same way.

[@fr3ak1shh]

@@apollozero You might want to fact check yourself

[@apollozero]

@@fr3ak1shh You might want to google: before audio tune what was done for pitch correction.

[@craigjustice5399]

@@CrossoverClassic Hasnt lost a thing

[@TerryWK-s8v]

Hearing this song and seeing Chris is like an old friend that you haven't seen in some time. It doesn't matter how long it's been, you're just glad your paths have crossed again.

[@robsonjamessilva2279]

Vc disse exatamente o q pensei nesse momento, muito obrigado.....em tese gostamos de uma boa música. Um abraço de Manaus/AM-Brasil

[@terrytownsend5583]

Eyeroll

[@carlesing]

This is real music. Thank you.

[@BusterRoonie]

Absolutely is!!

[@terrytownsend5583]

I did ot

[@christophernicholls6067]

Agree 100%. Amazing artist and song.

[@marcelotom]

Uma obra prima!

[@lifeliveit1467]

He has a very unique distinctive voice that when you hear his song plays on the radio you know it’s “Christopher Cross”. One and only. ❤❤❤

[@ruthiev82]

Music I grew up listening

[@StBarts-cb7vt]

I love Christopher Cross! I miss his genre of classic, clean music that exudes true talent. ❤️

[@catherinesvbialosh7260]

I so agree with you

[@StBarts-cb7vt]

@@catherinesvbialosh7260 🥂

[@DobbyTheGamer]

What an obnoxiously pretentious comment

[@StBarts-cb7vt]

@@DobbyTheGamer aww thank you! Cheers! 🥂

[@StBarts-cb7vt]

@starbarhippo2091 I agree! 🍸

[@networkcolors]

Man, how much I miss good music like this!

[@karlc2869]

Yep. I mean, mainstream isn't what it once was. 1970 to 2003 were the glory years. 2004 to the present is crap. Mainstream went pfft after 2003 ended and when 2004 began of course.

[@jessieball6195]

@@karlc2869 I would say it ended earlier-about 2000. Music went downhill pretty quickly after that.

[@karlc2869]

Nope after 2003 ended, bud.

[@karlc2869]

Besides, 2000-2003 was still cool. 2004-today is were it became trash.

[@glengamble526]

Why do you miss it? It’s still here…always will be. Here we are, in fact ❤️

[@willdobson6091]

Wow, Keith Carlock on drums and Will Lee on bass. Both amazing musicians!

[@gerimayawhyte154]

Will Lee used to play on the Paul Shaffer band on Letterman right?

[@ianmacdougall8812]

isn’t Will Dobson also a bass player?

[@johnnygucci9]

@@gerimayawhyte154yes

[@TeslaNick2]

Hardest working drummer in the business.

[@jobu120]

Seems like yesterday when this song came out! Sure miss the 80s.Chris still rocks.

[@greatriffishere]

It seems like a long ass time ago to me to be honest. My world has changed a lot since 1979, but i still have the memories!!

[@rosafernandes2071]

Está canção é pura emoção,mexe com nosso coração de tanta sublimidade.sinto me entregue aos devaneios que ela nos conduz afagando nosso coração, como crianças necessitada de um colo,e aí ela nos acolhe, abrandando nos quando ouvimos está linda canção.!!!! Muito obrigada por nos proporcionar este tesouro ❤❤❤❤

[@PerfectoKiss]

This song is a mini holiday. It figuratively takes me away every time I hear it. What a wonderful song.

[@al0saif]

My feeling exactly

[@jimreilly5770]

Great way of putting it...

[@gilfire41]

Even for an ex hard core metal head this song was, has, and will always be a gem of a song. "Ride Like The Wind" baby!!! 🏍

[@why-why-whywhywhy]

gilfire41 - Do you one better, my friend. Because for a gent now in his sixth decade on earth & one who’s music ‘consumption’ or at least 85% of it is still deeply rooted in *Japanese crust/d-beat/hardcore/punk & thrash* (the other 15% of the time or so, I am groovin’ to *Fresno-Cali* legends *Redbone)* I very much appreciate artists like *Christopher Cross,* as well. Though I must confess that I don’t own any of his music either.

[@Wickersham78]

"Ride Like the Wind" was the song i always played in my head as I zoomed up and down my street and through our woods on my BMX bike as a kid. It was sort of like my theme song!😉👍🏼

[@snapascrew]

Ex? 👎🏿

[@alexwhitney5949]

why ex?

[@terry21651]

If you have ever sailed on a sail boat manned by someone who estimated the wind and knew about sailing as I once did, this song puts you right there again and brings back the memory. Simply beautiful vocals and lyrics.

[@JohnFoley7727gmail]

Hello Terry where are you from?

[@jimmyjagessar749]

Classic song ❤️🎶

[@nalaetsimba4400]

Still the same sweet voice 42 years later. Awesome ❤

[@jsmith3964]

Right now my wife of 35 year has lung cancer I wish she could be here with me sailing listing to this beautiful version of.

[@cevadau]

This song was played at my father's funeral in 1992 - he loved sailing, and was also in the Navy for 20 years (and 10 of that in Submarines). We scattered his ashes at sea so he could be with the ocean again. I still get emotional thinking about him to this day when I hear this song. Christopher's voice is still magical.

[@lew708]

I’ve never been sailing a day in my life. I was born and raised in a low income neighborhood, but this song has always been and will always be an absolute timeless, classic, masterpiece of musical art for me…I get transported to another space in time every time I hear it.❤

[@maestrogringo]

it's actually not about sailing. His father was an abusive alcoholic, and sailing is a metaphor for escaping from his father to something better

[@lisamoroney3036]

@@maestrogringoreally ?

[@Mellyyyyy-w3j]

He explains it on Howard Stern show..yes..it's a great song

[@22RosesGrow]

​@@maestrogringo I didnt know that, I perceived it in a very different way.

[@terrytownsend5583]

Someone wake me up

[@anthonypolizze4059]

The good thing is no matter how much music changes, songs and artist like this make a permanent mark on the calendar in time and we can simply go back to and enjoy it forever. God bless

[@22RosesGrow]

That's such a great way to describe this.

[@lydialeija2427]

This Song is sooo Beautiful. 🥰🎶 Love the Piano Intro . . . leading into "Sailing." When I was in my early 20's, and lived with my Parents; I would lock my Bedroom Doors, turn off the Lights, then I'd lie on the Floor wearing my Headset. Only the Stereo Lights would show and I'd get so into this Song. Thanks for the memory. 🤗❤️🎙🎵💙😉👏

[@ronaldrodriguez2875]

Am 68, still listen to this masterpiece. Aug 24, 2024 Texas

[@christophernicholls6067]

Agree it’s a genuine masterpiece.

[@bmaverickoz]

What Christopher did here was produce a piece of art for the ages. It cuts through all strife, all hurt, all pain. Its one of the most redemptive pieces of music ever produced and it affects what it describes: surrender of the self through being immersed in utter beauty. I think that this is Christopher's lived experience. Few can regift such moments for everyone else, but that is what he did through the miracle of his canvass. Thank you Christopher.

[@gophils234]

This song brings back so many great memories I am sure everybody else shares the same feelings. It's always great to look back and remember the wonderful people we had in our lives back then

[@jameschaves5723]

When he came on the scene he blew the industry away!! Incredibly gifted musician

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

He's good over the radio but when MTV came along at the same time it almost ruined his career. Lets just say fans werent ready to see who theyve been listening to over the radio.

[@heavyippo4544]

@@StreetTruckinTitan wait what do you mean just curious

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

@@heavyippo4544 let's just say he has the looks for radio.

[@sarac.3259]

​@@StreetTruckinTitanHow shallow some people are. Very sad that anyone could be put off just because someone's looks don't meet their criteria.

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

@@sarac.3259 We as human beings judge people by their looks, it just is what it is. Sex sells. I'm not trying to be shallow, I'm just trying to be real. Your worth is judged by what you look like. Of course though, there is much more to a person than their looks, but no woman is going to agree to go on a date with a man just for the sole fact that he is a nice guy!

[@therealrobschroeder]

I'm 58 in 2024 and this is pure gold. Awesome memories.

[@duanetonkin8200]

Can never be tired of this song

[@marksteiger7114]

I was 13 years old when this song came out. I can remember saving all of my money to buy the album. Its funny that my dad was a somewhat abusive alcoholic and i just learned today what this song is about. Every time that i hear it i go sailing away. Definitely a timeless classic!

[@MrDoodle257]

Thoughts on poodles?

[@bmanfitz]

❤

[@christianmani1730]

Still a fantastic tune now over 40 yrs old. Brings me back to my early college days at UC Davis. Nice to see that Chris still has his chops. BTW, that’s Will Lee on bass from the old David Letterman Show band.

[@axetu]

Keith Carlock on drums

[@golfmanbil]

Also from the Fab Faux!!! All A Listers

[@Dan.Chaytor]

Great music. Great voice. Close your eyes. 1980 all over again.

[@leanalexander3493]

Chris is a living legend.

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

He was once ALL OVER the airwaves, Award Shows and even in Movie Soundtracks, back in the day.

[@terrymintle7230]

His voice is so soothing.

[@billd3060]

One of the best songs ever

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

What a good man, and great musician. Any interview with Christopher Cross is worth your time. Trust me, you will learn something, especially about humanity.

[@AlergicToSnow]

40+ years and still sounding GREAT

[@jheyzbondmoto-klista6856]

Timeless! This is what we call music and talent back then! Real ones!

[@57Jimmy]

Nothing soothes my soul like the hiss of the wake dancing along the waterline as the sun sparkles off the wave tops and this beautiful song playing peacefully in the cabin below! Thank you very much Christopher Cross for this perfect gift! And yes, Sailing really does ‘Take me Away!’❤

[@giovannisanchez4960]

Desde Ecuador, tengo 54 años de edad y sigo a Christopher con sus éxitos desde que tenía 12 años..inmenso cantante..que Dios lo bendiga y cuide a Cris

[@Deetroiter]

Dude, you could close your eyes and you’d think this was an early performance of his. He STILL sounds the same, incredible

[@CrossoverClassic]

Right 😆

[@Gemmarose9012]

Give me a break! If he sounded like this in his early years he wouldn’t have made it on the radio😂

[@KH-lk2dd]

He doesn’t need backup singers. Everything else sounds incredible. The piano…wow!

[@michellemckinney4678]

Agree…they didn’t need to be there. He already enhances the song on his own.

[@nicoleh.5499]

I agree 100%!

[@JWelsh72]

Backup singers too high in the mix….

[@Shizzie-5k]

What a beautiful and relaxing song & the background ladies classy,beautiful and talented... and Chris's voice is still impeccable

[@CrossoverClassic]

Lol it's OK to acknowledge he's lost more than a bit of singing ability. :) comes with age not sure why so many people comment some singer 40 years later sings just as well when it's obvious he doesn't ! The backup singers add essentially zero value add but predictable "addition " nonetheless

[@Gemmarose9012]

His voice is not good at all anymore. Why can’t people be honest about that?

[@jackieguccione94]

@@Gemmarose9012 what are yous nuts his voice sounds good

[@TheSkyhighmusic]

One of the GREATEST SONGS EVER made..no song makes u SAIL mentally like this

[@RainRain-qh9eg]

Singing “Sailing” infront of sailors- awesome 😁⛵️🛥️🌊

[@iw6175]

My favorite song! Helped me get through high school in the early 80s. A wonderful song.

[@victorpeirce4753]

*Who is listening to this masterpiece in 2024?... They just started playing it on a Dan Murphy's Alcohol ad here in Australia. Still such a great song, and it took me right back. Amazing song.*

[@edinaldolimafrazao950]

Brazil was here ..

[@pasgrandchose878]

More that 500k view and you ask as if you're the only one with good taste... You don't feel st.pid? Too Bad because you are

[@nataliamarcal2834]

16/8/24❤

[@Brusko661]

if your stress out listen to this song and you mind will calm down and become relax. those orchestra on the intro and guitar with christopher cross voice is so great

[@joeshmooo5327]

He sounds Great!

[@MatNewtonTrio]

What a tune. Beautiful songwriting and stellar musicianship.

[@aliscat]

Simply beautiful.

[@kjs1069]

This reminds me of my childhood. Tearing up here. xx

[@gateofdreams]

What a nice walk around from the keyboardist before heading into the song. Great sensitivity and feeling on his part at every intervention. Then there is Christopher and his eternal song. A caress to the soul. I was lucky to be there at the beginning of this greatness ... and I am lucky to still be here to prolong the joy.

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

Beautifully said.

[@williamconnell6541]

Good man for supporting Ukraine! 👍And thanks for taking me back to the late 70's great music and memories.

[@OmarRamahi2019]

early 80's please.... don't make us older than we really are... Nevertheless, this was one of my favorite songs when I was a freshman in college... those were the days when we were young and innocent!! beautiful days...

[@thegiftedone]

This might be the most incredible beautiful magical timeless romantic song of all time!!!!! It’s breathtaking! It’s beyond perfect on every level!!! Every layer! It was written by God Himself with the arrangements and composition along with it and handed down to the everyday kid ,with the voice of a real life angel…….a kid name Chris

[@kendallt2020]

Wow still sounds great. Love his voice.

[@tommyp2452]

I was born in 1970, and keep listening many old songs, Cross is one of my most favourite songs in files. Please don't stop singing.

[@jameshollyoak8230]

It always gives me tears in my eyes ; it’s stunningly beautiful; and it does take me away to better times ; what a song

[@PeterPatterson-vt2cx]

That small crowd just witnessed a live performance of one of the greatest. It’s incredible to watch. Christopher Cross.

[@lorenzosuero967]

What a song, pure talent, a pleasure to hear "real music"

[@CetaitMieuxAvant63]

Magnifique 🙏 Un plongeon d’un peut plus de 40 an en arrière… Des souvenirs, des frissons 🏖️ Comme la vie était belle 😎

[@mjphoto45]

Sailing while Christopher playing sailing = magical

[@dawg7915]

I hear this song and my eyes literally just starts tearing up, We were leaving on the Carrier USS Forestall for the First Gulf War 1991 and this song was being played on a station i was listening too and on our cruise video they played it on our departure from Mayport...

[@garethgill1]

This is filed under mellow AF…such a fantastic tune

[@inquisitor4635]

I have a special childhood memory attached to this song. Part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@terjehaugland6768]

Love this song so much

[@craigjustice5399]

Saw him live at Pine Knob in Michigan years ago. half the crowd were up on the lawn seats 1/2 in the covered amphitheater. Its started to rain so he tells all the lawn peeps to come on in. Security was no no no no stop. So chris tells security to chill its his concert and invites every one out of the rain , and in they came. He played forever playing sailing twice.This was back in the day when you could bring coolers in. Sitting smoking a doobie sipping a cold beer while he played sailing , will never forget it.

[@WmRob]

I met CC many years ago in Austin when he was still playing frat houses around U of Texas. Nicest guy ever and a superb guitarist.

[@anneveyssi2375]

Le temps n enlève rien à l essence même de son talent depuis toujours 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@curtisgarcia2923]

This man is the purest wine...

[@breakyourguitar9708]

I love that he is a guitar gear snob and uses all top notch equipment and u hear the results. Excellent playing. Outstanding, perfect tone. (SRV strat story)

[@wendellrountree4899]

I love this man's music such a peaceful song..sit back and relax ❤

[@ericgrant12]

This evokes so many emotions and memories. Beautiful.

[@bryceparker9876]

His voice sounds so calming, yet it still sounds the same as when 1st released. Brilliant

[@WellMefisto]

No, it doesn't. He is barely saying the lyrics, unfortunately. Doesn't even reach the higher notes of the melody. It is sad, I know, but it's true!

[@bryceparker9876]

@@WellMefisto your allowed your opinion even though I see it as wrong

[@WellMefisto]

@@bryceparker9876 it's not a matter of opinion. His voice has changed, it happens! Unless you are tone-deaf and is commenting just based on hype, you would recognize that as a fact. Let this "my opinion" stuff when it really fits.

[@WellMefisto]

@@bryceparker9876 I love this song and I respect Chris a lot, but his voice... Oh boy😔🎸

[@bryceparker9876]

@@WellMefisto I'm sure you do. Sure his voice has changed, it's silly not to think it hasn't, but it still resembles his early days , and unless your cc himself, I care to take my opinion over yours

[@colcollopy269]

Just the first few bars, and I'm sailing back to my youth xxx Perfect song!!!

[@terryroth428]

Absolutely magnificent performance. Brings tears to your eyes, one of the beautiful songs ever written

[@danadouglas1968]

Brings tears to my eyes always. My dad was a sea faring man. Loved sailing. Sailed on the tall ships as a young man. Travelled the world. I lost him 25 years ago. He was taken from me at 62. I wish my sons knew him for the man he was. I see him in them. Life can be cruel. Till we meet again, dad. It’s not far to never never land.

[@kbusby4824]

Fabulous!! Thank you, CC!!

[@desmondmorrison7317]

One of my all time favorite song me and my mom seen Christopher cross live last year September live in Las Vegas we had front row seats we had a really good time

[@dansanders4402]

That song stood the test of time, excellent! I worked in a record shop when that album came out, sold tons of it

[@mikemailman2907]

Magical...My go to song, brings back a flood of memories some good some bad....

[@vanessadias6563]

This song is so adorable and smooth, it brings me peace everytime I listen to.

[@ComradeStiv]

To think of how many thousands of times he sung that for fans. What a challenge it must be to stay present and _tell the story_ with authentic feeling after so many years of doing it. Brian Wilson comes to mind, who found a way after living a whole bunch of life and ultimately having a revelation. A switch went off. He came to understand and accept on an important level how deeply his music affected people. Performing now had an energizing noble higher purpose. He owned his power to lift the spirits of fellow humans and transport them. Stage fright and anxiety melted away, replaced by joy. Everything changed.

[@Halcyon-12]

Always leaves a shiver down my spine -Just beyond beautiful

[@qbitsday3438]

too much in love in 1980's , this song brings back the memory.

[@user-zn7lz8tv8s]

Thank you Chris Cross. I love your music.

[@dannymerrifield508]

Absolutely brilliant lyrics. Just sends you away.

[@keithburchart6419]

So glad he's doing well. Covid really afected him for a long time, but he fought back and won. Still sounds great!

[@sarac.3259]

I was thinking the same. Am glad to see and hear him in such good shape.

[@cherylwillson-tb7vj]

Nobody does it like Christopher Cross. What an amazing voice and talent!

[@peterhall6656]

I have always loved this song from the very first time. It simply transports you and that is what the sea is about. Chris is a great talent.

[@Dazbot80]

Beautiful & magical, I enjoyed every moment... All these people preoccupied filming on their phones are missing a huge part of a once in a lifetime experience.

[@gladnitya]

Still same feeling after decades old song. Those Zildjian cymbals my god, so warm divine

[@rickhodges1731]

Christopher is so laid-back as an entertainer. He just lays down a fawless performance every time. His voice is pure, clear, and smooth! Have his music at home and after sharexit with friends. All love his music.

[@PauloHirth]

This music was a great hit here in Brazil in 80s...

[@livinginreality6829]

Sometimes I think that singers who have written epic songs like this don’t truly realize the impact they have on people. This song is so wonderfully healing and yet at the same time can induce so many tears.

[@TheAtticradio]

This is just so lovely - life and real. As music should be. Piano is only stunning here.

[@thebodybeatdownDiTi]

Still a beautiful song all these years later and very well done to the whole band/singers and sound engineers ..