When I was 15 (in 1985) , I escaped from an abusive youth facility in Redding California. I sang this song to myself over and over and over, like on repeat. as I made my way through the mountains and forests and then hitchhiking 200 or so miles back to my home town. It took my mind off the hunger and the cold and the fear. You might think that those are traumatic memories for a song, but it was the song that got me through the trauma of it.
@GradyBroyles (1 Year ago) THANK "💓GOD!!!💓" for Guiding You To Escape! 👍💓😊💓👍 And for SHUTTING that Wickedness Down! And CLOSING that Place up! 👍😊👍 💓I PRAY CONTINUAL BLESSINGS!💓 💓for You! and All Others that have been and/or Still in Youth Facilities💓 IN "💓JESUS💓" MIGHTY NAME AMEN!!! 👍🙏💓😊💓🙏👍
Was wondering when you'd get around to Christopher Cross! He was prevalent in the early 80s as part of the easy listening/yacht rock sound typical of the time. "Ride Like the Wind" was his very first single (in 1980), and he followed it up with great songs like "Sailing" (#1 hit!), "Never Be the Same", "Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do" (#1 hit!), "All Right", and "Think of Laura". He is now 70 years old and still touring! Others from this time period you might check out are Air Supply ("All Out of Love"), Eric Carmen ("All By Myself"), Dan Fogelberg ("Longer"), and England Dan and John Ford Coley ("Nights Are Forever Without You").
@@jeanstrickland2445 I agree filth just reported it as well did the same the other day on Rob squad several times the same person also said the same as you I will report it every time!
he deliberately kept the volume down in the mix to keep the flavour of the song with its wall of sound. He says too that with some of the guitarists around him at the time (Eric Johnson etc) he felt a bit intimidated. In retrospect it is a great solo as Rick Beato has pointed out on his channel where he later interviewed Christopher Cross
The backing vocals on this are Michael McDonald. Check him out as a backing vocalist on Steely Dan's "Peg" , lead vocals with the Doobie Brothers on "What A Fool Believes", solo on "I Keep Forgetting" or his duet with James Ingram "Ya Mo Be There". He's a legendary singer.
That great backing vocal is that of Michael McDonald, past of the Doobie Brothers, and much in demand backing vocals to Kenny Loggins. Michael has shared popular duets with male and female singers, but his own work is the absolute best. Play his live with Kenny Loggins, and his solo music, has smooth wide range , to falsetto. Taking it to the streets, I keep forgetting, What a fool believes, On my own with Patti Labelle.
In the late 70's I was on the Blue ridge parkway in a 76 Trans Am with the stereo dial set to 10 listening to this as we wound thru the mountains. Gives you a completely different vibe to this song!
The term "yacht rock" was coined to describe this kind of smooth, 70s and 80s soft rock. Next Stops: Michael McDonald, "Takin' It to the Streets" Eric Carmen, "Hungry Eyes" Kenny Loggins, "I'm Alright"
@@bethshadid2087 right I do not adhere to calling it yacht rock , 70’ soft-rock , 80’s is more of a soft-pop, rock was being more diluted by the time the 80’s came around
Just go right to "Sailing"...one of the few perfect songs. The instruments are a perfect combination. Just don`t wait a year to listen to it. You will love it.
This album swept the Grammys! "Sailing" by Christopher Cross is a great song too. It's a different vibe though. Picture yourself on a float in a pool with a drink in your hand just chillin' . . . that's "Sailing" by Christopher Cross!
I remember when Christopher Cross's first album came out in 1979 & we all bought a copy. The whole album was good with one hit after another including "Ride Like the Wind". He won 4 Grammy Awards for it. He released a 2nd album in 1983 with a few hits on it. But sadly after that his fame declined. Success came quickly, all at once & then suddenly faded. Too bad as he was very talented.
I've heard a music expert explain that Christopher Cross was one of several artists who's career came to an end with MTV. Music became more about an image than the quality of music. As talented as CC is, he wasn't a visual pop star. We all lost out sadly.
AMBER: I know you love horns. You've got to check out Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine. Great rhythm, great beat, and lots of fun. Check it out. "Get On Your Feet," "Rhythm is Gonna Get You." "Conga." All great.
Has not much to do with the reaction, but I felt the need to honor my Great Uncle who fought in WWII. When he came home, he became a hog buyer. Not glamorous, but he would buy a new Oldsmobile every year in cash . He would “ride like the wind” out west and get lots of tickets going over 100 mph. He was the only survivor of his company. He’d tell the troopers after his service he’d could drive as fast as he wanted!
You guys should give the folk-leaning, harmony-favoring rock band America a listen to. They have a lot of great hits, try “Ventura Highway” or one of my favs “Daisy Jane”
Sailing is his most popular creation. Most laid back song that I’ve experienced. I love jazz for the chill and relaxing vibes, but Sailing is on a whole other level of chill and relaxation and comfort and soothing and just…yeah. He also does (Think of) Laura. Rips my heart out.
I couldn't agree with you more, I've been a huge fan of Christopher Cross since day one and had the opportunity to go see him in concert in London a few years ago and he was amazing! A no bells and whistles performance, in a small venue, just a guy singing, playing and tuning his guitar and telling a few funny stories in between, truly a dream come true. Sailing is definitely a beautiful chill out track. He's recorded so many great tracks and as you mentioned Think of Laura, is such an emotional song. This is another one of those rabbit holes definitely worth going down, you won't regret it💜🌈🙏
You have been on this Micheal MacDonald CCR high pitched male singer thing for awhile and you have skipped the king of the movie soundtracks Kenny Loggins. His hits include I'm Alright from Caddyshack, Footloose from Footloose and Danger Zone from Top Gun. (edit to add) he was also featured in We Are The World.
His song "Sailing" is so beautiful, and is the epitome of the Yacht Rock genre. The amazing Michael McDonald sings back up in this song! You can hear him echoing "such a long way to go"
Another great tune is “Sailing” .Micheal McDonald is singing background on “ Fly like the wind”, I’m not sure if you all reacted to Micheal yet, “ I keep forgetting “, a very soulful song.
I would love for them to react to "I keep forgetting" if they did watch Jordan's face in the first 20 seconds. He's going to recognize a famous Rap song that samples that track.
@@TrevorandThea oh that’s my song but I had no ideal he was a part of it. I have to put my headphones on and listen for that voice. Thanks for the info.
Absolutely LOVE Christopher Cross.....such a soothing voice....great rabbit hole of SOFT rock to listen to.......next up Sailing.....will take you out of this world 💗🕊️
LOVE Christopher Cross. I graduated HS the year this was a hit. Listen to BRUCE HORNSBY "That's Just The Way It Is". Great piano man from this time period. He was my second fave.
I was waiting to see the spark of recognition when Michael McDonald hit those background notes. Lol "Sailing", "Swept Away", "Arthur's Theme", "Never Be The Same", "Think Of Laura"......... Have a great day!
I was out driving on a warm summer night when this song came on the radio and ended the evening with a speeding ticket!!! The song just made me Ride Like the Wind!!!! It was worth it!!! Hehehe!!
He is one of my very favorite singers! He kind of fell by the wayside when MTV came out because he didn't fit the MTV mold after he won a whole bunch of Grammy's in 1980. So sad. He's still tours. He's been sick with covid for a little while. Love the reaction!
Finally! Lots of memories attached to this song! It was very popular when I left my husband in North Dakota heading back to my home state of New Mexico. I took our 4 girls and rode like the wind! It was about every tenth song on the radio at the time. The volume was up to the hilt and I was belting out the chorus. Special song for me!
Christopher Cross has such a great voice. Try Sailing by him. And do you recognize the backing vocals? It's Michael McDonald from the Doobie Brothers. BTW, you also got the timing right. mid to late 70s.
Ah man, I held my breath though the whole reaction hoping you'd catch that Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers was singing backup for Christopher. Y'all need to keep an ear out for that because he did a lot before and after he "made it"; from the 70's into the 90's. Great reaction! 🤘Rock On!🤘
One of the tragedies of this industry is the fact they shuffled this artist to the side after his major breakthrough and Grammy sweep. His voice was pitch perfect and he was a creative genius who surrounded himself with top notch musicians. He still performs and kills it every time.
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee you know damn well that oftentimes success in the music business hasn't as much to do with talent as with luck, sex and the almighty dollar. Who ran the record label was often the deciding factor and they made judgements on their wallets and their crotches. I could tell you stories. Cross unfortunately was older and fat. But that didn't diminish his talent and many artists suffered the sophomore blues.
@@sweetkiss119 I think new wave,techno-pop, and MTV did this guy in. It is just the way things happen. I think MTV ruined music for nearly two decades in my opinion.
His debut album garnered him all kinds of Grammy awards Other songs include Never Be the Same, Sailing, Think of Laura , and he even contributed vocals to the Alan Parsons album On Air.
If you like Christopher Cross, and why wouldn't you, he's awesome. Try "Sailing", "Never be the same", "Arthur's Theme" and "Think of Laura". All great songs.
This is not Disco, more like classic rock and I am glad to hear he is doing good and is doing a concert again because he got Covid-19 doing a concert in Mexico right before Covid came to the U.S. and he got really sick for a long time and almost died! He had long-lasting effects! He made a RUclips video about it!
For years I wondered who sang background on this great song and only found out recently that it was Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers. I love the song even more after that! And the killer guitar is also Christopher Cross. He is a heck of player, often overlooked.
I just LOVE y’all! Watching you learning and appreciating all genres of music does my heart good! I’m a ‘70’s person but listened to my parents music from the 40’s and 50’s (and their country western music!). 🎶❤️🎶
Big fan of Christopher Cross. Saw him last year at a local theater. Did you ever noticed that when he sings it sounds like he’s driving by in a car fast.
One of the great "yacht rock" songs. As someone else already posted, there is a lot here to uncover. Amber, you are beautiful, please don't change. You make me smile every day. (You too Jay, but she's just radiant)
Michael McDonald sang background on this. Listen to Michael sing “I Keep Forgetting We’re Not in Love Anymore”. You may as well take your socks off before you do because it’ll blow them off anyway!!
You guys are funny together 😂 Amber, that's my favorite part of the song too!! 💜🎶💜 And "Sailing" is my favorite song of Chris'. In case you didn't recognize it, that's Michael McDonald singing background. And the guitar solo is Steve Lukather from Toto. Rob, more Miami Vice music includes: "You Belong To The City" and "Smuggler's Blues" both by Glenn Frey (R.I.P. from the Eagles), "In The Air Tonight" and "Take Me Home" both by Phil Collins, and "Little Miss Dangerous " by Ted Nugent.
Sailing is a fantastic song of CC. The one he s most known for and was a No 1 hit. Driving down to Key West when this song came on in my car radio. Water on both sides of me.I can still see it all now. What memories back in early 1980 s.
“Sailing” is the next song most often recommended but for one that will truly touch you, especially if you read what it’s about, listen to “Think of Laura.”
The background vocal was Michael McDonald. He’s another guy you’ll have to check out. His solo work and his time with The Doobie Brothers. And in 1986 he did an amazing duet with Patti LaBelle called On My Own.
Released 1979, there's clearly some disco vibes mixed with early 80's ones, it starts with 80's synth then violins kick in. This song is a bridge between two eras.
@@carig121 Just because it was released in the late 70s doesn't mean it had sisco vibes. Besides- by 1979 there was already a backlash on disco music and people would say disco sucks. Why would they include a disco vibe when that genre was experiencing a backlash?
"Chris Cross", as the DJ's used to like to call him Is another genius you can't pigeonhole but can only enjoy. My absolute favorite song by him is *"Sailing"* and couldn't be more different than *"Ride Like The Wind"* *"Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do)"* is pretty sweet too, and comes from the movie *"Arthur"* (I went and looked this time so it's right, lol) Thanks S.W.
If you like the backup vocals by Michael McDonald, you should check out What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers with McDonald on lead. #1 song of 1980.
Christopher Cross's voice is smoooooth.. one of my favorites and a great songwriter too. All the comments say.. Gotta' do "Sailing" but also other top hits.. definitely (and in no particular order): "Say you'll be mine" "Never be the same" "All right" "Think of Laura" (much slower, but SUCH BEAUTIFUL sound. I must have listened to that song 100 times after a break up with one of my first girlfriends, named Laura, in my teens in the 80s), then there's "Arthur's Theme" (famous movie theme song).. but yeah, "Sailing" is most definitely the #1 hit that put Christopher Cross on the map.
You have to do Sailing by Christopher Cross next..such a pretty song.
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Agreed
Agreed
Agreed. Sailing is one of my favorite songs ever.
Yes!! Sailing for sure!
Christopher Cross has Michael McDonald backing him on this song. He is a great artist. Listen to Arthur’s Theme! Great Song from a great movie.
Yes! ARTHURS THEME
YES YES YES ARTHUR'S THEME! Sorry to yell but you will love it.
We need more Dobbie Bros and Michael McDonald the solo artist.
Yes. Arthur was a great movie, the original with Dudley Moore, NOT the remake with Russell Brand. I think the song won an Oscar.
I was going to ask if that was Michael MCDonald in the back. Nice. that voice.. like sweet wine and velvet.
Props to the Michael McDonald fans showing respect and appreciation! 😊
His iconic voice is a beautiful accent to this song 🎶
When I was 15 (in 1985) , I escaped from an abusive youth facility in Redding California. I sang this song to myself over and over and over, like on repeat. as I made my way through the mountains and forests and then hitchhiking 200 or so miles back to my home town. It took my mind off the hunger and the cold and the fear. You might think that those are traumatic memories for a song, but it was the song that got me through the trauma of it.
Amazing story man. It’s awesome what music can do to your mind and allow you to push through.
@GradyBroyles (1 Year ago)
THANK "💓GOD!!!💓" for Guiding You
To Escape! 👍💓😊💓👍
And for SHUTTING that
Wickedness Down! And CLOSING that Place up! 👍😊👍
💓I PRAY CONTINUAL BLESSINGS!💓
💓for You! and All Others that have
been and/or Still in Youth Facilities💓
IN "💓JESUS💓" MIGHTY NAME
AMEN!!! 👍🙏💓😊💓🙏👍
TMI 😂😂😂
you kiss your mama with that mouth?
@@coastallivingmississippi188
Thank God you got out. I hope your life has been filled with wonderful things since then.
This man’s voice was sublime. 💕 You should listen to “Sailing”. It’s a feeling. Michael McDonald is in the background.
Agreed 👍
I thought that was who it was. Thanks!
I was going to ask if that was Michael McDonald! I don’t recall that hen I listened to it in the past. Cool.
Absolutely!
@@jamessugg7061 I was just wondering myself.
Was wondering when you'd get around to Christopher Cross! He was prevalent in the early 80s as part of the easy listening/yacht rock sound typical of the time. "Ride Like the Wind" was his very first single (in 1980), and he followed it up with great songs like "Sailing" (#1 hit!), "Never Be the Same", "Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do" (#1 hit!), "All Right", and "Think of Laura". He is now 70 years old and still touring! Others from this time period you might check out are Air Supply ("All Out of Love"), Eric Carmen ("All By Myself"), Dan Fogelberg ("Longer"), and England Dan and John Ford Coley ("Nights Are Forever Without You").
The song and album were Released 20 December 1979
There are so many gems on this album! I played until it just wouldn't play anymore. Great seay listening, fantastic voice.
@@MONALISA-ce2is Stop putting this filth on this channel ! Every time you do I will report you take you nasty stuff somewhere else 🤬
@@ajruther67 hey check back on your comments the pornography post is under yours too
@@jeanstrickland2445 I agree filth just reported it as well did the same the other day on Rob squad several times the same person also said the same as you I will report it every time!
This song is a masterpiece. His guitar solo at the end doesn't get enough credit.
Christopher did that solo with his 59 Les Paul plugged straight in to a Dumble Overdrive Special. That is a killer solo.
There's a deep dive on that solo worth watching on Rick Beato's RUclips Channel.
That's because it was a throw-on track. It got cut for AM radio format, so nobody cares about it.
he deliberately kept the volume down in the mix to keep the flavour of the song with its wall of sound. He says too that with some of the guitarists around him at the time (Eric Johnson etc) he felt a bit intimidated. In retrospect it is a great solo as Rick Beato has pointed out on his channel where he later interviewed Christopher Cross
The backing vocals on this are Michael McDonald. Check him out as a backing vocalist on Steely Dan's "Peg" , lead vocals with the Doobie Brothers on "What A Fool Believes", solo on "I Keep Forgetting" or his duet with James Ingram "Ya Mo Be There". He's a legendary singer.
Two other awesome MM backgrounds were when sang with Kenny Loggins on This Is It and also as a background singer for Toto on I’ll Be Over You
Very underrated performer,got lost in the vast array of 80's stars.
I also Love sweet freedom, the soundtrack to running scared.
That great backing vocal is that of Michael McDonald, past of the Doobie Brothers, and much in demand backing vocals to Kenny Loggins. Michael has shared popular duets with male and female singers, but his own work is the absolute best. Play his live with Kenny Loggins, and his solo music, has smooth wide range , to falsetto. Taking it to the streets, I keep forgetting, What a fool believes,
On my own with Patti Labelle.
Michael McDonald is currently touring with the doobie brothers
Yes, Michael McDonald's voice is unmistakable!
Michael McDonald also famously did the multi-tracked harmonizing backing vocals for Steely Dan's 'Peg' on the Aja album.
@@yogibarista2818 Not just Peg but many other Steely Dan songs.
He has sang backup with Ambrosia, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins among others throughout 70's & 80's.
Sailing and Arthur's theme are more from him to try.
Backing vocals on this is Michael McDonald.
I almost forgot about Sailing I love that song 💕
Think of Laura and Never Be the Same also great
“This brother’s running from the Feds? With Michael McDonald?” -Jamel aka Jamal
(One of my favorite lines. Ever. 😎)
LOL!
Agreed classic 😂
In the late 70's I was on the Blue ridge parkway in a 76 Trans Am with the stereo dial set to 10 listening to this as we wound thru the mountains. Gives you a completely different vibe to this song!
The term "yacht rock" was coined to describe this kind of smooth, 70s and 80s soft rock.
Next Stops:
Michael McDonald, "Takin' It to the Streets"
Eric Carmen, "Hungry Eyes"
Kenny Loggins, "I'm Alright"
ruclips.net/video/i9_e0rRvyz8/видео.html
Takin' it to the streets is a Doobie Brothers song which Michael was a member of!
@@kona883 Yep, right you are! My bad.
Sorry just can't with the yacht rock.....always be soft rock to me 🤷
@@bethshadid2087 right I do not adhere to calling it yacht rock , 70’ soft-rock , 80’s is more of a soft-pop, rock was being more diluted by the time the 80’s came around
Just go right to "Sailing"...one of the few perfect songs. The instruments are a perfect combination. Just don`t wait a year to listen to it. You will love it.
An Amber Special for sure 👍😀🙂
FACTS!!!
Great travelling song!
Wrong
This album swept the Grammys! "Sailing" by Christopher Cross is a great song too. It's a different vibe though. Picture yourself on a float in a pool with a drink in your hand just chillin' . . . that's "Sailing" by Christopher Cross!
I remember when Christopher Cross's first album came out in 1979 & we all bought a copy. The whole album was good with one hit after another including "Ride Like the Wind". He won 4 Grammy Awards for it. He released a 2nd album in 1983 with a few hits on it. But sadly after that his fame declined. Success came quickly, all at once & then suddenly faded. Too bad as he was very talented.
I've heard a music expert explain that Christopher Cross was one of several artists who's career came to an end with MTV. Music became more about an image than the quality of music. As talented as CC is, he wasn't a visual pop star. We all lost out sadly.
AMBER: I know you love horns. You've got to check out Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine. Great rhythm, great beat, and lots of fun. Check it out. "Get On Your Feet," "Rhythm is Gonna Get You." "Conga." All great.
Yes!! She’s (and they) awesome!
Conga! 😊
Great suggestions! They'll love the sound.
ROFL I filmed myself dressed up silly pretending to sing one of Gloria Estaban songs. Dubbed.
You guys...welcome to Yacht Rock! Christopher Cross is your captain. He is amazing!
Umbrella Drinks will be available shortly 😆
@@ryanawilson8549 I am so ready! 😊
@@gone2bch same
His song " SAILING" is a beautiful, chill mood inducing and a timeless classic.
Has not much to do with the reaction, but I felt the need to honor my Great Uncle who fought in WWII. When he came home, he became a hog buyer. Not glamorous, but he would buy a new Oldsmobile every year in cash . He would “ride like the wind” out west and get lots of tickets going over 100 mph. He was the only survivor of his company. He’d tell the troopers after his service he’d could drive as fast as he wanted!
This made me cry I had an Uncle like this survived WWII he would buy a new Pontiac every year too with 💰 cash and ride like the wind no fear!
You guys should give the folk-leaning, harmony-favoring rock band America a listen to. They have a lot of great hits, try “Ventura Highway” or one of my favs “Daisy Jane”
Yes!!! America is awesome! Ventura Highway...another almost perfect song. But Tin Man is my all-time fave
Also "Lonely People", "You Can Do Magic", and "Sister Golden Hair". All great songs.
Ventura Highway is my favorite song!! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Yes, please!
America is great...also throw Little River Band in their. Great harmonies...try Man on Your Mind or Lady
This man written a lot of amazing songs and his voice is as smooth as butter.
Dam we had so much variety of music in the 70 s and the 80s, everything was a surprise back then, new and awesome. What a time. Thank god I was there.
Christopher Cross came out…and blew everybody’s mind!
Sailing is his most popular creation. Most laid back song that I’ve experienced. I love jazz for the chill and relaxing vibes, but Sailing is on a whole other level of chill and relaxation and comfort and soothing and just…yeah. He also does (Think of) Laura. Rips my heart out.
I couldn't agree with you more, I've been a huge fan of Christopher Cross since day one and had the opportunity to go see him in concert in London a few years ago and he was amazing! A no bells and whistles performance, in a small venue, just a guy singing, playing and tuning his guitar and telling a few funny stories in between, truly a dream come true. Sailing is definitely a beautiful chill out track. He's recorded so many great tracks and as you mentioned Think of Laura, is such an emotional song. This is another one of those rabbit holes definitely worth going down, you won't regret it💜🌈🙏
You have been on this Micheal MacDonald CCR high pitched male singer thing for awhile and you have skipped the king of the movie soundtracks Kenny Loggins. His hits include I'm Alright from Caddyshack, Footloose from Footloose and Danger Zone from Top Gun. (edit to add) he was also featured in We Are The World.
Definitely. Kenny Loggins is great. Love his songs as part of the duo Loggins and Messina. Your Mama Don't Dance, and Pooh Corner.
"Arthur's Theme" is the perfect follow up, especially since Amber loves those sax solos!
100%
"Sailing". One of the most beautiful songs ever sung.
My mother loved he's song "Sailing" it was her favorite.
His song "Sailing" is so beautiful, and is the epitome of the Yacht Rock genre.
The amazing Michael McDonald sings back up in this song! You can hear him echoing "such a long way to go"
just three lines (four lines), but that backup vocal was SO memorable
@@lesliesterling826 He's also in the bridge singing with the horns
I knew I recognized that voice- awesome Michael McDonald. Didn't he sing "What a fool believes?"
@@QUINTUSMAXIMUS yes!
In the backing vocals....Michael McDonald...from the Doobie Brothers...another legend..!!
Yessss you’ve delved into Christopher Cross! One of my faves from my childhood! “Sailing” is a must for the Amber Sway 😊😊😊
Another great tune is “Sailing” .Micheal McDonald is singing background on “ Fly like the wind”, I’m not sure if you all reacted to Micheal yet, “ I keep forgetting “, a very soulful song.
I would love for them to react to "I keep forgetting" if they did watch Jordan's face in the first 20 seconds. He's going to recognize a famous Rap song that samples that track.
@@frankbustamante6833 oh yes I’ve forgotten about that rap song , Most of these young people probably think it’s the rapper’s own music .
More fantastic Michael McDonald backing vocals on the track “Peg” by Steely Dan. Well worth a listen.
@@TrevorandThea oh that’s my song but I had no ideal he was a part of it. I have to put my headphones on and listen for that voice. Thanks for the info.
The background singer on the track is actually Michael McDonald, from The Doobie Brothers - whose voice is also silky smoothe. :)
BTW, that's him playing the guitar solo. He's a musician's musician. He's also a Covid survivor, and is currently on tour.
"Minute by Minute " by the Doobie Brothers is so smooth. Michael McDonald's vocals are like butter.
Yep. Lots of people have already said Sailing should be next. The backup vocals on this is Michael McDonald. I remember when this came out. I was 10!
I was 15 when this came out in 1980.
This was HUGE!
Michael MacDonaldfrom the Doobie Brothers doing backup vocals.
This album was triple platinum.
Nope Dec 1979 Its 70s
Absolutely LOVE Christopher Cross.....such a soothing voice....great rabbit hole of SOFT rock to listen to.......next up Sailing.....will take you out of this world 💗🕊️
LOVE Christopher Cross. I graduated HS the year this was a hit. Listen to BRUCE HORNSBY "That's Just The Way It Is". Great piano man from this time period. He was my second fave.
Christopher Cross has some awesome music, Sailing is another of his best. Please check it out.
I was waiting to see the spark of recognition when Michael McDonald hit those background notes. Lol
"Sailing", "Swept Away", "Arthur's Theme", "Never Be The Same", "Think Of Laura".........
Have a great day!
I was out driving on a warm summer night when this song came on the radio and ended the evening with a speeding ticket!!! The song just made me Ride Like the Wind!!!! It was worth it!!! Hehehe!!
You feel like your riding a horse in the wild west with the wind at your back taking you to wherever. Just beautiful!!
He is one of my very favorite singers! He kind of fell by the wayside when MTV came out because he didn't fit the MTV mold after he won a whole bunch of Grammy's in 1980. So sad. He's still tours. He's been sick with covid for a little while. Love the reaction!
Christopher Cross is 6'4" and has such a wonderful voice. Your next song by him should be Sailing.
He lives aroundvAustin.
@@user-ii4zf5iq3t Does he? I never knew where he lived. That's cool.
@@ajruther67 Well he did. His kids went to school around there. Austin is changing though.
@@ajruther67 yep. From San Antonio.
There are precious few songs ever recorded that are more serene and beautiful than Christopher Cross's "Sailing".
This just never gets old!!!! What a great artist!!! 🔥💜🤘
Finally! Lots of memories attached to this song! It was very popular when I left my husband in North Dakota heading back to my home state of New Mexico. I took our 4 girls and rode like the wind! It was about every tenth song on the radio at the time. The volume was up to the hilt and I was belting out the chorus. Special song for me!
Christopher Cross has such a great voice. Try Sailing by him. And do you recognize the backing vocals? It's Michael McDonald from the Doobie Brothers. BTW, you also got the timing right. mid to late 70s.
I loved him. Sometimes forget old favorites. Thanks for reminding me.
Ah man, I held my breath though the whole reaction hoping you'd catch that Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers was singing backup for Christopher. Y'all need to keep an ear out for that because he did a lot before and after he "made it"; from the 70's into the 90's. Great reaction! 🤘Rock On!🤘
One of the tragedies of this industry is the fact they shuffled this artist to the side after his major breakthrough and Grammy sweep. His voice was pitch perfect and he was a creative genius who surrounded himself with top notch musicians. He still performs and kills it every time.
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee then why are you here if you don’t like him? 🤦♀️ so ignorant
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee you know damn well that oftentimes success in the music business hasn't as much to do with talent as with luck, sex and the almighty dollar. Who ran the record label was often the deciding factor and they made judgements on their wallets and their crotches. I could tell you stories. Cross unfortunately was older and fat. But that didn't diminish his talent and many artists suffered the sophomore blues.
@@sweetkiss119 I think new wave,techno-pop, and MTV did this guy in. It is just the way things happen. I think MTV ruined music for nearly two decades in my opinion.
@@johnj2763 I definitely felt like MTV killed his career, as from that point on, music started to be as much about looks as it was about music.
Creative genius?..come ob..lol
Key Largo- Bertie Higgins. I have yet to see anyone react to this one. Such a nice smooth song
Takes me back to being about 8 years old, listening to the radio in the car.
His debut album garnered him all kinds of Grammy awards Other songs include Never Be the Same, Sailing, Think of Laura , and he even contributed vocals to the Alan Parsons album On Air.
Sailing is one of my all-time favorites.
"Never Be The Same" is very nice.
If you like Christopher Cross, and why wouldn't you, he's awesome. Try "Sailing", "Never be the same", "Arthur's Theme" and "Think of Laura". All great songs.
Love you dug Christopher's guitar at the end. That boy could PLAY.
When you get caught between the moon and New York City, the best that you can do is fall in love... Arthur's Theme.. Christopher Cross
Please do Take it to the Limit by the eagles live 1976
So peaceful. I love listening to his music
This is not Disco, more like classic rock and I am glad to hear he is doing good and is doing a concert again because he got Covid-19 doing a concert in Mexico right before Covid came to the U.S. and he got really sick for a long time and almost died! He had long-lasting effects! He made a RUclips video about it!
You are correct that its not Disco but incorrect that its classic rock. This is soft rock / easy listening.
Disco version
ruclips.net/video/O7Xsjs0T4jI/видео.html
@@Joe-bh4vz Yeah, that's not disco.
For years I wondered who sang background on this great song and only found out recently that it was Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers. I love the song even more after that!
And the killer guitar is also Christopher Cross. He is a heck of player, often overlooked.
Underrated artist right there. He was different from lots of others which is why he stood out.
Always have loved this song!!! Makes me want to get on my Harley and ride! Ride like the wind.
My mom always said that when she heard his song Sailing on the radio my sister seemed to come home for a visit! Awesome memories
“All Right” is a catchy 80’s tune by him. Cross has a soothing voice.
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All right and Arthur’s Theme are two great singles Cross made
Yes! Listen to "Sailing" that's Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers singing back up... In ride like the wind
I just LOVE Christopher Cross, "Sailing" and "Never Be the Same" are my favorites. I also love Arthur's theme, he's so talented.
His song "Never Be The Same" is definitely worth checking out.
I just LOVE y’all! Watching you learning and appreciating all genres of music does my heart good! I’m a ‘70’s person but listened to my parents music from the 40’s and 50’s (and their country western music!). 🎶❤️🎶
Sounds sort of like myself. I started appreciating music in the 80s, but also grew up listening to my mum and dad playing 70s disco/soul etc..
Me too!
Me too, Pamela
Big fan of Christopher Cross. Saw him last year at a local theater.
Did you ever noticed that when he sings it sounds like he’s driving by in a car fast.
One of the great "yacht rock" songs. As someone else already posted, there is a lot here to uncover. Amber, you are beautiful, please don't change. You make me smile every day. (You too Jay, but she's just radiant)
Got to see him not long before the shutdown - so happy he’s recovered from serious COVID case. His song Sailing is perfect summer tune.
I wore out this album in middle school! Great memories
Michael McDonald sang background on this.
Listen to Michael sing “I Keep Forgetting We’re Not in Love Anymore”. You may as well take your socks off before you do because it’ll blow them off anyway!!
Great song driving down the highway at night with the windows down. Aaaah.
You guys are funny together 😂
Amber, that's my favorite part of the song too!! 💜🎶💜 And "Sailing" is my favorite song of Chris'.
In case you didn't recognize it, that's Michael McDonald singing background. And the guitar solo is Steve Lukather from Toto.
Rob, more Miami Vice music includes: "You Belong To The City" and "Smuggler's Blues" both by Glenn Frey (R.I.P. from the Eagles), "In The Air Tonight" and "Take Me Home" both by Phil Collins, and "Little Miss Dangerous " by Ted Nugent.
A TRUE SOUL CLASSIC,, JUNIOR WALKER & THE ALL STARS "WHAT DOES IT TAKE"
Gotta try "All Right", by Christopher Cross!!!❤❤❤
You guys will love SAILING everyone does it's NEXT LEVEL!!
Sailing is a fantastic song of CC. The one he s most known for and was a No 1 hit. Driving down to Key West when this song came on in my car radio. Water on both sides of me.I can still see it all now. What memories back in early 1980 s.
“Sailing” is the next song most often recommended but for one that will truly touch you, especially if you read what it’s about, listen to “Think of Laura.”
1979. 🥰 Yes, listen to Sailing!! He has so many hits! He still performs. He’s on fb.
Hall & Oates “I Can’t Go For That” would be a great song to react to.
The background vocal was Michael McDonald. He’s another guy you’ll have to check out. His solo work and his time with The Doobie Brothers. And in 1986 he did an amazing duet with Patti LaBelle called On My Own.
This is considered easy listening or adult contemporary - I've never heard of anyone associating it with disco.
It isn't Disco. So your right.
Absolutely not Disco. Great driving song! Loud and fast!
Its called 80s pop.
Released 1979, there's clearly some disco vibes mixed with early 80's ones, it starts with 80's synth then violins kick in. This song is a bridge between two eras.
@@carig121 Just because it was released in the late 70s doesn't mean it had sisco vibes. Besides- by 1979 there was already a backlash on disco music and people would say disco sucks. Why would they include a disco vibe when that genre was experiencing a backlash?
"Chris Cross", as the DJ's used to like to call him Is another genius you can't pigeonhole but can only enjoy. My absolute favorite song by him is
*"Sailing"* and couldn't be more different than
*"Ride Like The Wind"*
*"Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do)"* is pretty sweet too, and comes from the movie
*"Arthur"* (I went and looked this time so it's right, lol)
Thanks
S.W.
You just have to watch this man live he is multi taladent . LOVE U GUYS
This song reminds me of another song, Riding on a Horse with No Name by the group, America.
This and Sailing are 2 of my fave songs ever, especially Sailing, it just takes me away.
If you like the backup vocals by Michael McDonald, you should check out What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers with McDonald on lead. #1 song of 1980.
Christopher Cross's voice is smoooooth.. one of my favorites and a great songwriter too. All the comments say.. Gotta' do "Sailing" but also other top hits.. definitely (and in no particular order): "Say you'll be mine" "Never be the same" "All right" "Think of Laura" (much slower, but SUCH BEAUTIFUL sound. I must have listened to that song 100 times after a break up with one of my first girlfriends, named Laura, in my teens in the 80s), then there's "Arthur's Theme" (famous movie theme song).. but yeah, "Sailing" is most definitely the #1 hit that put Christopher Cross on the map.
Christopher Cross - King of the early 80s, Solid Gold Generation!!! Back then, if Michael McDonald sang your hook, you know you'd arrived as a singer.
One word…. “Sailing”
Listen to INXS - Never Tear Us Apart, you’ll love it. Michael Hutchence was quite something
Awesome suggestion! They would love it
My favorite singer. He has soooo many awesome songs! Go down the rabbit hole!
OMG yes love seeing young folks discovering this!