Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @suspensiondude
    @suspensiondude 10 месяцев назад +643

    I miss this real era of music, who else agrees?

    • @carolinepitts1169
      @carolinepitts1169 9 месяцев назад +10

      I very much agree!

    • @simontempler3239
      @simontempler3239 9 месяцев назад +7

      Agreed

    • @ericcharbonneau6237
      @ericcharbonneau6237 9 месяцев назад +4

      Definitely!

    • @johnbenwell837
      @johnbenwell837 9 месяцев назад +4

      @@ericcharbonneau6237 agree

    • @roderickcampbell2105
      @roderickcampbell2105 9 месяцев назад +5

      @@johnbenwell837 A fantastic band, Chris Cross and Mike MacDonald. Who is going to complain? I might be the only one, but I won't. Even I am not that dumb.

  • @brian_nirvana
    @brian_nirvana 10 месяцев назад +177

    "This content is culturally significant. Posting it on RUclips will ensure that future generations will have access to it and appreciate it. Thank you for sharing it."

  • @francesfinney8188
    @francesfinney8188 11 месяцев назад +247

    I loved this song as a teenager. And I still love it. Feb. 2, 2024

  • @peterborchers410
    @peterborchers410 3 года назад +559

    This guitar solo at the end is top notch. CC as a guitar player is totally underrated.

    • @alejandrovilla2615blues
      @alejandrovilla2615blues 3 года назад +10

      That's for sure. Awesome guitar solo.

    • @LesterAmbientAndroid
      @LesterAmbientAndroid 3 года назад +6

      Yes Pe Bo. Feel so lucky to have watched this version.

    • @jhillst
      @jhillst 2 года назад +9

      I never knew he played the solo on this song until I checked out the CD from the library a few months ago...I'd always assumed he was just a rhythm guitarist.

    • @wxkat
      @wxkat 2 года назад +21

      I think it’s also because his guitar solo in the original recording got buried in the mix. You can hear bits and pieces of it if you listen closely but it’s definitely not as prominent as it is in this live performance. A shame, really.

    • @blaze1148
      @blaze1148 2 года назад +7

      @@wxkat Rick Beato covers this issue....
      ruclips.net/video/j8VwP5iEr1g/видео.html

  • @bradgbrown
    @bradgbrown Год назад +91

    I knew dude could play guitar. I didn't know he could PLAY guitar. Damn.

    • @grimesjon1
      @grimesjon1 4 месяца назад +4

      He's awesome. Played with Deep Purple one time.

    • @aaron-dd5zr
      @aaron-dd5zr 2 месяца назад +3

      That sounded good for sure.

    • @crazyg74
      @crazyg74 2 месяца назад +3

      One of the most understated artists 'in general', of all time. 5 Grammies from his first album - come on, that's incredible.

    • @genesims767
      @genesims767 Месяц назад +2

      I didn't know he could play like that either! 😱

    • @chester_hobbs
      @chester_hobbs 4 дня назад

      I didn't either until I saw a Rick Beato video where he breaks down the solo and how incredible it is.

  • @pablojose4890
    @pablojose4890 6 лет назад +793

    Christopher Cross won 5 Grammy Awards and 1 Academy Award. The only artist in Grammy history to win all four General Field awards in a single ceremony, bringing home Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist, plus Best Arrangement.

    • @martycech5844
      @martycech5844 5 лет назад +7

      Pablo Jose ... CC deserved every bit of it...

    • @TheSubwaysurfer
      @TheSubwaysurfer 5 лет назад +28

      no one can ever take that away

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 4 года назад +19

      Wow! When you're hot, you're hot

    • @mkosta94
      @mkosta94 4 года назад +15

      yeah he is a one hit wonder and beats The Wall as the album of the year. hilarious.

    • @gracedurias5720
      @gracedurias5720 3 года назад +6

      WOW

  • @rickhoag7491
    @rickhoag7491 Год назад +22

    The girl on the congas held the "bottom" very well....!

  • @clivemartin8852
    @clivemartin8852 Год назад +196

    What the hell??? Who knew Christopher cross is a damn shredder???? Dude absolutely TEARS THIS UP AT THE END!!!!
    Much respect brother!!!!
    Wow!!!!

    • @guillermo3564
      @guillermo3564 Год назад +11

      Get a halfway decent stereo and some good headphones and listen to this song on his first album. The solo is buried in the mix but he absolutely just rips it up. I picked up on it way back then but was so disappointed that there wasn't more where that came from. Poor guy hit the scene when record producers were becoming narrow minded and, of course, MTV executives were all idiots. He didn't get much video play because he didn't look like the effeminate L.A. rockstar.

    • @sess122
      @sess122 Год назад +6

      @@guillermo3564 And sadly, the WHOLE music industry has gone off a cliff, if that's possible, since.

    • @MrDevtun
      @MrDevtun Год назад +14

      Rick Beato did a show on CC's godlike shredding.

    • @norrinradd9206
      @norrinradd9206 11 месяцев назад +1

      I believe the first album also had a song or 2 with Eric Johnson playing guitar? Blew my mind.

    • @stevecresswell9099
      @stevecresswell9099 10 месяцев назад +4

      I believe he once filled in for Ritchie Blackmore at a Deep Purple gig. Got to be good to do that!

  • @docrob029
    @docrob029 9 месяцев назад +22

    An Oscar winning shredder right there.

  • @RaymondMalviste
    @RaymondMalviste 8 месяцев назад +126

    Two legends performing together: Christopher Cross & Michael McDonald.

    • @billybandyk0720
      @billybandyk0720 5 месяцев назад

      Legends indeed.

    • @ptdennis1906
      @ptdennis1906 3 месяца назад +1

      @@billybandyk0720we concur... I LOVE this song and video

    • @billybandyk0720
      @billybandyk0720 2 месяца назад

      @@ptdennis1906 Likewise here.

    • @roderickcampbell2105
      @roderickcampbell2105 Месяц назад +1

      @@billybandyk0720 Great respect for all these artists

    • @billybandyk0720
      @billybandyk0720 Месяц назад +1

      @@roderickcampbell2105 U betcha, Rod. Just remember this; it doesn't always have 2 b "hard" & "heavy" 2 b a gr8 song. Legends like Christopher Cross & Michael McDonald (along w/Dan Fogelberg & Kenny Loggins) r living proof as such.

  • @swn69
    @swn69 6 лет назад +16

    Anyone who thumbed down this video/ song... does not appreciate TRUE musical talent.

  • @noraelliott7304
    @noraelliott7304 9 месяцев назад +54

    Wow!!! To have Mike McDonald and Christopher Cross on stage ( 2 of my favorite artists) singing and playing one of my most favorite songs!
    Thank you for sharing this with those of us that could only dream if seeing this performance. 😊😊😊❤❤❤

    • @MandyHumphrey-wx2py
      @MandyHumphrey-wx2py 9 месяцев назад +1

      Have seen Michael but never Christopher 🎵🎵🎵🎵😊

  • @kjc007
    @kjc007 10 месяцев назад +52

    Brings back memories when music was meant to be

  • @LarryMan51
    @LarryMan51 6 лет назад +209

    Damn Mr. Cross, you not only ride like the wind, you can shred like a hurricane too, damn !!!!!

    • @marcoschick8776
      @marcoschick8776 4 года назад

      LarryMan51 Neil joung is mr hurricane!😎

    • @bobbyfranklin3734
      @bobbyfranklin3734 4 года назад

      @Paul Kryder Purgatory

    • @jacquelynjones1215
      @jacquelynjones1215 4 года назад +3

      Right on my good man he is the 💣 love him still and I am a black sister been rocking with him from days gone pass.❌💕💣❤️✋⌚

    • @johnbednarczyk201
      @johnbednarczyk201 3 года назад +1

      SRV’s guitar

    • @LarryMan51
      @LarryMan51 3 года назад

      , Oh shukky darn, , , , ,

  • @turk5832
    @turk5832 Год назад +87

    Always thought he was a great singer, but my jaw dropped to the floor when he opened up with the guitar solo!

    • @gvjester
      @gvjester 3 месяца назад +1

      Damn, all these years I NEVER knew!!

    • @rayp4050
      @rayp4050 2 месяца назад

      ​@@gvjesterSame!!! 😮🎸

  • @bowlock9901
    @bowlock9901 10 месяцев назад +39

    I can never get enough of this

  • @candiceroyce685
    @candiceroyce685 6 месяцев назад +117

    I am still Christopher FAN. ITS 2024 AND WHO YOU ALL LISTEN TO THIS. 😊😅🎉😂❤❤❤❤

    • @asthecrowflies737
      @asthecrowflies737 6 месяцев назад +2

      Yes indeed! It's July 18, 2024. Cross and McDonald are definitely on my radar!

    • @dennylowery
      @dennylowery 6 месяцев назад +4

      im 72 and still love it

    • @opiumtrail7032
      @opiumtrail7032 5 месяцев назад

      YO MAMA

    • @s74gx8
      @s74gx8 5 месяцев назад

      Just spun the original first pressing LP the other day❤

  • @RaspyStarks
    @RaspyStarks 4 года назад +180

    I’m 31 years old and I barley heard this song the other day. My boss listens to 80’s all the time and I’ve gotten a lot of good songs from working with him. This is is BAD ASS 🔥🤘🏽

    • @emmams5
      @emmams5 4 года назад +1

      What does 'barley heard' mean, are they cows that like barley?

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 4 года назад +1

      Welcome to the dark side bro.

    • @412stock412
      @412stock412 4 года назад +2

      Hell yeah dawg. Ride like the wind!

    • @DanAtEXIT
      @DanAtEXIT 4 года назад +2

      He was always a good show. Blessed tohaeeen him veeee everal times. #PoplarCreek

    • @dorstefan
      @dorstefan 3 года назад +1

      You should play GTA V.

  • @DarrenFinley
    @DarrenFinley 6 месяцев назад +119

    64 years young and still listening in 2024!👋😁👍🙏

    • @roderickcampbell2105
      @roderickcampbell2105 6 месяцев назад +5

      Oh, I have you. I'm sixty six. You can bet that I am still listening. What great artists!. Everyone is a gem.

    • @armandoblanch4984
      @armandoblanch4984 5 месяцев назад

      🎉

    • @gernotboesser6901
      @gernotboesser6901 4 месяца назад +4

      I am 75 years old, let us face the truth, man 😎 🪷

    • @CorbinAce
      @CorbinAce 4 месяца назад +3

      Ha Ha, I'm 89 and love it. I guess you can say I've heard it all the way back to Frank Sinatra then along came Elvis..
      Started playing Guitar and piano at 12 yo, in 1947.
      Seen Chuck Berry before he was heard of. He played, was introduced at a Teeny Bopper Record hop in Boston. LMAO

    • @gernotboesser6901
      @gernotboesser6901 4 месяца назад

      @@CorbinAce 🤟🙏🪷

  • @cavalvo
    @cavalvo 3 года назад +45

    Ladies and Gentlemen, that is what you call a performance. Incredible vocals tight guitars harmonies and percusion and
    Michael Mcdonald.

  • @rogerkemper2095
    @rogerkemper2095 4 года назад +134

    I never realized how good of a guitar player Christopher Cross is. I am in my 40's so this kind of music what I normally listened to as I was growing up and young adult. I am impressed.

    • @lennymoss2216
      @lennymoss2216 3 года назад +2

      So am I! I'm 61 years old and have enjoyed him since the beginning! What a contribution to music 🎵🎶!

    • @pinoywheelgunner
      @pinoywheelgunner 2 года назад +1

      I thought he was just a balladeer. Never knew he was this good playing riffs

    • @bennygbanger
      @bennygbanger 11 месяцев назад +2

      this solo was mixed so low on the record you could barely hear it was there. this sounded amazing live.

  • @madforbread
    @madforbread Год назад +90

    I've listened to many versions of Christopher singing Ride Like the Wind but this is the best track by far. Absolutely amazing vocals by both these fantastic artists. I don't know the lady on percussion but huge shout out to her, gives this an added dimension. Just wonderful, and I'm nearly 70!

    • @dsoutherland1747
      @dsoutherland1747 11 месяцев назад +1

      Ditto, and I’m nearly 70 too. Chris’s songs defined an era for me. Music to live by, and I did. Thank you Chris!

  • @janicereaves3807
    @janicereaves3807 9 месяцев назад +17

    This will never get old. I did My guitar 🎸 head on this one when I saw for the past 2yrs at The Broward Center For The Performing Arts. And this is My Road Trip song. I just Love ❤ His Music 🎶 🎵!!!!

  • @parmjr1
    @parmjr1 4 года назад +85

    The 70s / 80s ... unsurpassed in everything ... poetry, musicality, passion, love, feelings .... miss you, beautiful memories! Take care !

    • @davidsheriff8989
      @davidsheriff8989 4 года назад +7

      Yes - all my music is from this era...

    • @parmjr1
      @parmjr1 4 года назад +2

      @@davidsheriff8989 yep ! cheers

    • @davidsheriff8989
      @davidsheriff8989 4 года назад +2

      ruclips.net/channel/UCYGVgloA73Ft1F8B_fShhtwvideos?view_as=subscriber

    • @parmjr1
      @parmjr1 4 года назад +1

      @@davidsheriff8989 yep !

  • @penboyasgod6103
    @penboyasgod6103 Месяц назад +5

    This is when REAL MUSIC was made and allowed us to listen in. Thank you!

  • @scottbrandts610
    @scottbrandts610 2 года назад +52

    KILLER! You could so easily swear that this is him and Michael McDonald performing this in 1980, it's THAT pristine!
    How utterly MAGICAL!!!

  • @romanmichaelhamilton8729
    @romanmichaelhamilton8729 6 лет назад +35

    WOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!! It's 1980 AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    My late dad bought me Christopher Crosses at Kmart one spring day back in 1980. Wow, I played this song constantly.
    Thank you Dad for the album.

  • @dfgivens
    @dfgivens 10 месяцев назад +11

    I know this is old but, man, this live song JAMS! There isn't a weak spot in the entire line-up. For instance: Who's singing backing vocals? Michael McDonald. ...OK, you win Chris! Love it! Total respect here.

    • @roderickcampbell2105
      @roderickcampbell2105 4 месяца назад

      Agree completely. "There isn't a weak spot in the entire line-up." That is for sure. They look like they are folk taken at random, but they sure don't play like it. Really tight and very musical. A special performance. And the audience was awesome too.

  • @yeahno990
    @yeahno990 День назад +1

    What excellent audio!! Simply amazing!!! Thank you for this!!

  • @zachmatt3
    @zachmatt3 3 года назад +75

    This is possibly my favorite of all music. Just found out that Christopher is my neighbor a few houses down. Haven't met him, but hope to someday. He has been very ill but has almost recovered and has been out biking quite a lot. Just a great human being. And animal lover as well.

    • @davidcammilleri5526
      @davidcammilleri5526 3 года назад +8

      Go say Hi and tell him we love the solo. Who knew.

    • @sherriinabinet4055
      @sherriinabinet4055 2 года назад +4

      I'm so jealous!!!!

    • @benvasilinda9729
      @benvasilinda9729 2 года назад +8

      Just keep playing his music with ur house windows down, I’m sure he will swing by and ask who ur playing lol. His guitar solos are amazing and way underrated.

    • @bernie4366
      @bernie4366 2 года назад +6

      Tell him that thanks to Rick Beato the entire universe has a brand new opinion of Christopher Cross. From yacht rock to monster rock n roll guitar god. Who knew?

    • @dsoutherland1747
      @dsoutherland1747 11 месяцев назад +2

      Prayers for You, Christopher, that your health has recovered. You gave incredible heart in your songs, and you made a difference all over the world.💖

  • @BennyCFD
    @BennyCFD 8 лет назад +640

    Great version. This is real music, not like the shit we've had the last few years

    • @davidringo1399
      @davidringo1399 6 лет назад +18

      Got that right

    • @thething6068
      @thething6068 6 лет назад +11

      Yeah

    • @MrTrombonist61
      @MrTrombonist61 6 лет назад +13

      That’s the true

    • @adriano82748
      @adriano82748 6 лет назад +15

      The 80’s and the first half of 90’s simply had had the best songs. Nowadays, no comments.

    • @gmaccruyff55
      @gmaccruyff55 6 лет назад +12

      @@adriano82748 The 70s assinated both!

  • @bigginfl
    @bigginfl 8 лет назад +340

    Damn! Who knew Christopher Cross could play guitar like that? Impressive!

    • @123xconnieb
      @123xconnieb 8 лет назад +45

      VERY underrated guitarist. Early in his career he once filled in for Richie Blackmore w/ Deep Purple.

    • @willg54
      @willg54 8 лет назад +23

      Holy cow! Them's some shoes to fill. But he IS a kick as guitarist. That's for sure!

    • @andreo.7633
      @andreo.7633 7 лет назад +2

      123xconnieb sorry butvi dount that. im a huge purple blackmore fan. never heard of that.

    • @darinloveland6120
      @darinloveland6120 7 лет назад +3

      Andre. He did.

    • @darinloveland6120
      @darinloveland6120 7 лет назад +4

      1970 San Antonio concert. It's even on his wiki page

  • @janismarano2860
    @janismarano2860 9 месяцев назад +59

    Im 70 years old. I wish i could meet christopher cross. Just love his music and him..

    • @GM-vf7px
      @GM-vf7px 6 месяцев назад +3

      What's stopping you! Contact him -you never know-at 1 of his concerts - He seems like a great guy !

  • @241sail6
    @241sail6 10 дней назад +1

    A lot of people don't realize what an awesome guitarist Christopher is. That solo at the end of the song is phenomenal.

  • @keeranimal8
    @keeranimal8 3 года назад +61

    Dayum!! Chris can jam!! Been hearing this song for over 30 years but never knew he could tear up the fretboard like that!!

    • @dmitryowens
      @dmitryowens Год назад +8

      Because his solo is so low in the mix on the studio version of the song. Rick Beato made a video about that.

  • @636363toad
    @636363toad 4 года назад +61

    This date, 4/20, Chris who lives in Austin, has been fighting Coronavirus. Best wishes and good health! Did you know he won five Grammy's on award night.. Very few have that distinction.

    • @quintfl
      @quintfl 4 года назад +4

      Very few=no one

    • @Hellwyck
      @Hellwyck 4 года назад +1

      *Grammies

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 4 года назад

      Sorry to hear that. Do you have an update on his condition?

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 4 года назад

      @@Canadiantubemaster thanks :)

    • @PeMoFilm
      @PeMoFilm 3 года назад +1

      @@officialWWM I think he recovered well - at least well enough to celebrate his 70th birthday today on May, 3rd 2021. Happy birthday to Chris and all his fans!

  • @Bat21bravo
    @Bat21bravo Год назад +20

    Still gives me goose bumps even after 45 years.

  • @EricBlackmonGuitar
    @EricBlackmonGuitar Год назад +20

    This song will NEVER get old. And this time the solo is at the proper volume! Gotta RIDE LIKE THE WIND~

  • @michaelhuffenberger6882
    @michaelhuffenberger6882 9 месяцев назад +4

    I bought this album when I was stationed on the island of Crete Greece while I was serving in the Air Force back in the late 70’s. Amazing singer/singer writer.

  • @newtongroves3413
    @newtongroves3413 9 месяцев назад +5

    Awesome
    Tune , band, Michael McDonald
    Chris’s a beast of a guitarist
    Threads of Peter Frampton in the solo

  • @billwelter4101
    @billwelter4101 24 дня назад +3

    Great song, what talent! CC is just amazing, and MM's voice is magical !

  • @oscarjetson128
    @oscarjetson128 8 месяцев назад +81

    Pay attention kids:L This is real music. No synthesizers and no autotune.

    • @RalphBraseth
      @RalphBraseth 8 месяцев назад +3

      Listen to the first part of the song and pay attention kids. That swooshing wind sound is cheated in. But yes, it's still real music.

    • @oscarjetson128
      @oscarjetson128 8 месяцев назад

      @@RalphBraseth 😳

    • @panictryouts
      @panictryouts 8 месяцев назад +6

      They are literally using synthesizers for the string/pad section.

    • @oscarjetson128
      @oscarjetson128 8 месяцев назад

      @@panictryouts nope

    • @panictryouts
      @panictryouts 8 месяцев назад +5

      @@oscarjetson128 you think those 4 keyboards are making piano sounds? they are not. they are electric keyboards that generate sounds via electronics...aka synthesizers.

  • @fernandorodriguez4209
    @fernandorodriguez4209 9 лет назад +247

    One of the best song ever, without a doubt

    • @James-ug9om
      @James-ug9om 9 лет назад +15

      I agree bro!! I've loved this I was a kid,,,it still makes the hair on my arms stand on end 30+ years later,,,one of the best songs ever!!!

    • @reivasbob880
      @reivasbob880 9 лет назад +5

      yeah awesome

    • @koroamai7639
      @koroamai7639 7 лет назад +4

      cowboy in a hurry......

    • @meganlee9664
      @meganlee9664 7 лет назад +2

      Fernando Rodriguez Gabba Gabba turn on sync oh my God it were right your

    • @kellerrobert80
      @kellerrobert80 7 лет назад +3

      Yes.

  • @patmcdonald4297
    @patmcdonald4297 25 дней назад +2

    My favorite song on the album. One of the best songs that year in my opinion.

  • @drobson8004
    @drobson8004 2 года назад +22

    It's strange how at times it can take years, even decades, to reacquaint yourself with joy, greatness, wonder. God, I love this song.

  • @spike32887
    @spike32887 4 года назад +39

    If I didn't just see it with my own eyes I would've never believed Christopher was a shredder! What a great performance 🤘

    • @godbyone
      @godbyone Год назад +2

      It was crazy. If I went a concert. Then saw that. I would lose my mind. It would be like seeing hall and Oates. Then hall would bust out a Eric Johnson solo. Wtf

  • @RayGoettler
    @RayGoettler Месяц назад +5

    Christopher Cross. I'll ALWAYS remember you. 😢❤ Thank-you.

  • @cavecanem2826
    @cavecanem2826 4 года назад +15

    Are you serious??? How amazing is Christopher on that solo?? Amazing

  • @EdWeibe
    @EdWeibe 7 месяцев назад +6

    bruthuh can shred. He lights that thing off. Conga girl is dead on too. She doesnt let up. I love watching people play and enjoy the song too.

  • @ericrickert3045
    @ericrickert3045 2 года назад +15

    Chris Cross has serious chops as both singer and guitarist. wow!!

  • @JuzzyQld
    @JuzzyQld 6 лет назад +51

    CC is a very underrated guitar player!

  • @DRNEGOLICIS
    @DRNEGOLICIS Год назад +24

    A lot of folks don’t realize the solo is on the album version , it’s just down so low everything else drowns it out. The solo is kinda hidden. CC is so underrated

    • @mikegray5826
      @mikegray5826 10 месяцев назад +1

      There were many session players on the album for the guitar solos, Jay Graydon, Larry Carlton etc, when CC was so much better. Also, during the Club days CC covered Low Spark of High Heel Boys and it was AMAZING. His voice was spot on BUT the truly great part was CC playing the Roger Hawkins Sax solo on lead guitar. Never been able to find a bootleg of that unbelievable song.

  • @LarsDcCase
    @LarsDcCase 2 месяца назад +3

    Great classic song. I grew up with the best music there ever was. 60's to mid 80's music cannot be beat. 🤩

  • @craigsaxsaxton5259
    @craigsaxsaxton5259 6 месяцев назад +2

    Michael holds this performance together like glue. “Such a long way to gooooo….” Lmao every time

  • @ArcturanMegadonkey
    @ArcturanMegadonkey 3 года назад +7

    I rode my very under powered 125cc motorbike from Lincoln (in the UK) to Stonehenge yesterday (200 miles), camped there overnight and rode the 200 miles back today and all there way there and back I had this song in my head!

  • @christinecampbellmccann3194
    @christinecampbellmccann3194 6 лет назад +5

    Fell in love when I was 18 years old to this album. I'm 60 now.

  • @GrafindeKlevemark
    @GrafindeKlevemark 7 месяцев назад +23

    My favorite CC song. Live is really live, no artifices, just pure music. How I miss it.

  • @darrinros1177
    @darrinros1177 6 лет назад +24

    Killer song. He still has it. Mike is such a great dude.

  • @azcharlie2009
    @azcharlie2009 Месяц назад +1

    Such a great song! Cross can really play the guitar, too.... And, Michael? Ah yes!!

  • @leowil65
    @leowil65 9 месяцев назад +16

    I met him 25 years ago. One of the coolest guys out there

    • @EdWeibe
      @EdWeibe 7 месяцев назад +3

      dude can shred.

    • @roderickcampbell2105
      @roderickcampbell2105 6 месяцев назад +1

      Interesting how talent attracts other talents. We are pretty lucky to hear this.

  • @gordonlane8218
    @gordonlane8218 9 месяцев назад +22

    This bring back so many memories it's just the oldmusic is so much better than today's music.

  • @keithdeen9320
    @keithdeen9320 3 года назад +18

    He is one heck of a underrated guitarist

  • @woodshed_moments
    @woodshed_moments Год назад +5

    Christopher Cross in his humility, rare amongst artists, was blown away the accolades received from some of the top guitarists of the day when this song broke.
    The album version of the lead is bad ass...

  • @azmike3572
    @azmike3572 23 дня назад +1

    Finally got to hear that great solo at full volume!

  • @kenny_numbers
    @kenny_numbers 2 года назад +19

    Wow! What a guitar solo! Never knew CC was such a great guitarist.

  • @Riskmangler
    @Riskmangler 3 года назад +4

    Rick Beato brought this to my attention. Chris is a master. Wow.

  • @chronicstitcher7933
    @chronicstitcher7933 6 лет назад +5

    The summer I turned 15, I bought this album. The original, not the "very best of". He was awesome, it was an awesome summer. 1982, I lived on the beach in Corpus Christie Texas. Memories..... :)

  • @davidhincks39
    @davidhincks39 2 года назад +13

    This live version is brilliant

  • @wileyherring7407
    @wileyherring7407 Месяц назад +2

    Absolutely golden years

  • @bigdogmurphy
    @bigdogmurphy 3 месяца назад +1

    Holy Moly! CC can play that guitar!!!! L&R, Bro!!

  • @billr.1230
    @billr.1230 7 лет назад +15

    This song was huge when I went to Air Force Tech School at the beginning of my career in Wichita Falls, TX in Sept 1980. The best radio station I could get played soft rock and I would hear this song or Sailing almost every night before going to bed. It sure brings back the memories!

  • @ThomasMallon-k4q
    @ThomasMallon-k4q Год назад +8

    People, this dude is killing it here! Love that guitar solo on the tag!!

  • @torybrown7730
    @torybrown7730 Год назад +10

    What a band CC has, the musicianship is PERFECT. CC & MM are PERFECT as well. Incredible & amazing!!

  • @montana47261
    @montana47261 18 дней назад +1

    Great band 👌 that solo at the end is killer 🤘

  • @FleurRebelle
    @FleurRebelle 26 дней назад

    This song means so much to me... it got me through some hard early teen years, yearning to turn 18 so I could run and ride like the wind..I tear up thinking now I'd play this looking out the window, a kid in 1988 with dreams

  • @ArcturanMegadonkey
    @ArcturanMegadonkey 3 года назад +14

    You can tell that everyone absolutely LOVED playing at that gig.
    what a great performance. BRAVO!

  • @lenjohnson2266
    @lenjohnson2266 7 месяцев назад +7

    It's the middle of Feb. 1980, standing outside Snowmass Ski area waiting on the shuttle buses to take us back into Aspen after a great day of skiing. This comes over the speakers while we are waiting for the buses. The collective smiles and the groove that was awash was palatable! What a great Memory! Amazing Live performance this video was. Thanks for sharing Ramon!

  • @shodanart
    @shodanart 5 месяцев назад +4

    That solo Christopher plays at the end can stand up to just about any top rock guitarist! ❤

  • @jamesgee9738
    @jamesgee9738 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice guitar playing Mr. Christopher C.
    Real cool. I appreciate you.

  • @chuvolta
    @chuvolta 9 месяцев назад +2

    I just turned 40 two days ago and just discovered this cool song. By the looks of Christopher Cross in this video, he looks like a guy who works in an IT company or a school principal, but he's the coolest guy in the room.

  • @7alrichardson
    @7alrichardson 9 месяцев назад +14

    One of my favorite songs. Awesome is an understatement.

  • @dsoutherland1747
    @dsoutherland1747 11 месяцев назад +3

    Chris’s songs defined an era for me. Music to live by, and I did. Thank you Christopher! Much love.❤️‍🩹

  • @bengiarraputo9357
    @bengiarraputo9357 5 лет назад +19

    This is pure gold!! Thank you Mr. Cross and Michael Mc.Donald for being a part of my life since I was 13 with this song. You will never know how much it means to me and millions of others.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @carolynbennett2735
    @carolynbennett2735 Месяц назад +1

    Awesome!!! Two of my favorite artists on the same stage!!

  • @mattprescott7458
    @mattprescott7458 8 месяцев назад +10

    They both sound amazing underrated performers

  • @williampayne3406
    @williampayne3406 6 лет назад +8

    God, isn't it great we had music like this, 50, 60, 70, 80'Sss, Wm. Sc, cal, Now, Mt, Gr, Falls, Merry X everyone. 61yrs.

  • @musicandmovieguy55
    @musicandmovieguy55 6 лет назад +32

    Amazing concert........Chris never played better!! An extended lead solo as he does here in front of lots of people - isn't easy!! especially without mistakes!!!!......his vocals are fabulous here too......real treat to see him and Michael together with a very nice humble intro from Chris at the beginning. Many many Thanks to Calango of Corona for posting this!!!!!

    • @musicandmovieguy55
      @musicandmovieguy55 2 года назад

      PS - Most importantly - THANKS so much for all the beautiful music you've given us, Chris, especially this Fabulous, Exciting, and Powerful Mega Hit of yours that you and Michael most amazingly bring back to life here in this video - clearly giving everything you could give and more, despite the many years gone by, never, ever, letting down your countless fans and admirers......So happy and grateful you recovered from your most serious illness and possibility of ending up with paralysis. " Live Long and Prosper", Chris........!!!!

  • @pinksurvivor503
    @pinksurvivor503 6 лет назад +5

    In memory of my older sister "Dawn" I will always think of you in our room playing this album whenever I hear this song! I'll see you again one day!

  • @kevinflick61
    @kevinflick61 Год назад +6

    This song has long been one of my favorites but I only recently became aware of the guitar solo at the end and it has now become one of my favorite guitar solos

  • @danieljulionascimento9434
    @danieljulionascimento9434 4 года назад +26

    Cross & McDonald....harmonia perfeita!

  • @nicholasosthelder8181
    @nicholasosthelder8181 9 лет назад +63

    That guitar solo just rips. CC should of been a lead player in a band. Amazing.

  • @alainwouters6451
    @alainwouters6451 Год назад +6

    Now CC is TALKING with a full blown solo 😊 OMG what a great guitar player
    Michael still sounds as the perfect storm 😊
    GREAT SONG

  • @AshleyWeech
    @AshleyWeech Год назад +7

    That was a fabulous performance with Chris' solo at the end and McDonald jamming on the piano with backup vocals + so much more! Delightful!!

  • @enjoyyoursleep1
    @enjoyyoursleep1 3 месяца назад +1

    This tune is always at the top my list, but 5:00 have I been living under a musical rock?

  • @sjion
    @sjion 5 месяцев назад +3

    He is dangerous on that guitar 😮🔥🔥🔥🙌

  • @mykemech
    @mykemech 6 лет назад +11

    One of the most underrated guitarists!

  • @henrythomas8273
    @henrythomas8273 6 лет назад +15

    Just goes to show how a well written song can survive the test of time!

  • @RIEH54
    @RIEH54 2 года назад +9

    Lots of people knew he is amazing as a guitarist. Just never heard him shred like this. Love it!!!!!!!!

  • @JuttaJansen
    @JuttaJansen 3 месяца назад +2

    Das ist so ein klasse Song ❤greatings from Germany

  • @DavidTSR2
    @DavidTSR2 7 месяцев назад +8

    Just pure class , brilliant