livinglegendsmu... www.christopher... An exclusive series of Living Legends Music interviews with Christopher Cross. Part 2 of 10. Recorded on February 8th, 2009 in Tampa, FL.
I've been playing and gigging for 58 years. In the early 80s I was a serious sailor, but not a huge fan of yacht rock... I attended one of his early concerts, and was blown away by his guitar skills. Years later I found out that - like me- he had started as a trained drummer, and taught himself guitar before taking lessons. A few months ago I posted his name on one of those "Name a great unknown guitarist" and some moron commented that "Chris Cross is a rapper -- he doesn't play the guitar."
The most underrated singer/musical genius of our time. Sailing became one of the most sampled best of the hip-hop/RnB genre 2000-now. How does he sound so normal when he talks and sounds like an angel in his music?
A class act. He's part of an era that truly understood what REAL music was all about. He are forever indebted to Christopher for his contribution to music.
I was never really a Christopher Cross fan before but I really enjoyed this interview. Then I find out what a phenomenal guitarist he is. This amped up my respect and appreciation for the man through the roof. Hats off.
This man is a man. I love his humility even thou his voice is like an angel. Ive never heard a more beautiful voice sing such a beautiful song. I hope i meet this man in heaven
My most favorite great singer in the world the legend Christopher Cross, I love him and I love all his songs. May Almighty God bless him and bless his family and HEAL OUR WORLD🙏
. Did you not hear him say at the end "it's just the gODS watching over us"? He is not a believer in Jesus Christ and is on his way to hell. Let's pray for him to be called and he answers🙏
I knew "Ride Like the Wind" was a hit after hearing the first 30 seconds of it. Why didn't those A&R guys know that? Because they wouldn't know a hit if it HIT them up side their heads. That song was a hit then and is still a hit now.
FINALLY... took the time to learn 'Sailing' on guitar the right way! 😎🎸 It's an open D tuning. Can't wait to perform this this beauty with my duo. Always loved this song.
I love Christopher Cross , Hail and God Bless you, there will be no song writer, very blessed voice in our new era..I love Sailing my youth evolve with your song..1980' was a very good year...relax and happy summer..Love you 🥰😘
yeyyyy i saw you for this interview,thank you, All my life I'm hoping to see you personally ❤ your songs was save me when my mind was going not relax, I'm thankful to see you ❤
Sailing was my big wedding song back in '86. This song touches my soul and relaxes me imagining being on the water. Love all his songs..Boys of summer/Autumn too. Thank you Christopher for your inspirational music that still floods the soul with peace, Love and joy to this day!
Christopher Cross definitely knows how to shred. He doesn't get billed that way; he's promoted more for his "radio-friendly" song writing. But the man has got chops!
What an incredible talent. I recently listened to some Ed Sheeran and I have 2 say, as popular as Sheeran is... there's absolutely NO comparison. Christopher Cross was laying down tracks to "tape"... not computer. There's no cutting, copying, pasting, etc. It all has to be completed, in time, from start to finish. The quality of the songwriting, singing, performing, arranging, etc. is far superior. However, I don't think the more recent generations "can hear" the difference. They have no reference point other than what they hear today- DIGITAL. "Christopher Cross" was also a fantastic lead guitarist!!
i have so much enjoyed the music this sound brings me back when i was 20 years old and dreams things like mr. cross music gives me alot of hope and great dreams i thank you for the music and memories
Christopher Cross, I have to say, made little impression on my rock-addled young brain in the late 70's, just one of hundreds of talented people making great radio singles, but I got sucked into Rick Beato's analysis of his playing, and YT fed me this video, and here we are.
So great to hear the story behind his first album. I remember at the time wondering who this guy was that came out of nowhere and landed a top producer and the best of the best studio artists for his debut album. It makes sense that there was so much more to the story.
First time I heard this legend was in Dec 1982 in a movie theater downtown Copenhagen Danmark. It was snowing and the temperature was -20 . I fall in love with the song "The best you can do is fall in love".
I love how he drops band speak like "4 on the floor" so matter of factly. I also couldn't help but get reminded of Tom Petty when he said, they "...don't hear a single" with the demo of his 2 biggest hits.
Thank you so much❤️ Your support is what keeps me going, so in return I've decided to give something back to my fans by setting up an interactive community and I would love you to join. It will make me happy. Write to me directly on my Gmail that you
Last comment, for today. Music numero uno , stage or studio, it's a gift from above, which I'm sure familiar with. I'm currently in 🇨🇦 , nonetheless did a lot of sailing when I was living in Florida. Coast to coast. Funny anicdote, your music is qualified in the biz as yaht rock. Quite amusing. Personally never listen to music when sailing, just love the silence and the sound of sails clapping away, and of course the occasional albatross , pelican or seagull.
His songs were playable, why not, in those days. We abandoned the idea because we couldn’t find a singer with that voice, which was the clincher. Only CC can sound like CC., so unique.
heard this man early 80's at a friend's party , he had a pretty good sound system and with us all being drunk on an all weekend bender (rab) played ride like the wind on maximum WOW been a fan ever since
Warner Producer (Omartian) is the real reason Cross got in. Executives and A/R had heard Crosses demo for 2 years and were not excited until Omartian thought they were really good. Executive said to Michael if you like it then do it
Great interview Chris. Unfortunately way too familiar with the biz from record labels and being on stage. Always have high regards for anyone who gets beyond the meat grinder, it's a giant leap. Love your material and voice, songs that will definitely surpass the test of time.
En Cuba fueron muy famosos pero Por su voz y talento y buenos músico todavía cuando se escuchan Surten el mismo efecto. Además de.ls melancolía.👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺
