Christopher cross is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Christopher cross sadly became a trivial pursuit joke shortly after the breakout success of his debut release christopher cross back in 1980. Cross played with an austin group called flash before signing a contract with warner bros. Christopher cross debut was a huge hit and widely acclaimed, at least among industry professionals critics didnt give it a second listen, leading to multiplatinum success and grammys. After that, cross slipped away, although he released another five albums between that record and 2002s compilation, the very best of christopher cross. The problem with this compilation is that it doesnt take into consideration that early peak it treats each album with equal respect, with as many songs taken from 1998s walking in avalon. Christopher signed a solo contract with warner bros. He received in the same gala the 4 main prizes that. In 1981, it won the grammy award for album of the year, famously beating pink floyds the wall and it has been noted for being one of the most influential soft rock albums of.
Im not in the habit of discussing medical issues on social media, but i do so in hope this will. The very best of christopher cross christopher cross. Apr 18, 2019 christopher cross download on amazon sailing play on apple music sailing download on itunes sailing play on spotify sailing play on youtube sailing family guy s 18 e 1 yacht rocky 29 sep 2019. Ride like the wind promo video 1980 christopher cross. Christopher cross made a belated comeback in 1995 with window. Download christopher cross mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Christopher cross sailing album christopher cross 1980. He was richly rewarded at the following grammy awards where he won big nabbing grammys for record, song, album and new artist, mostly for his single sailing. Christopher cross download on amazon sailing play on apple music sailing download on itunes sailing play on spotify sailing play on youtube sailing family guy s. Oh, the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see.
Love is love in any language, charm the snake, words of wisdom, every turn of the world, that girl, someday and any old time. Perhaps he would have been able to reenter the charts if he had been able to come up with a selection of material that was. Music profile for christopher cross, born may 3, 1951. Browse 218 lyrics and 497 christopher cross albums. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. In a facebook post, the grammy and academy awardwinning singersongwriter said, dear friends, im sorry to report that i am among the growing number of americans who tested positive for the covid19 virus. Arthurs theme best that you can do edit the album report an error. Christopher cross 1980 crossroads01really dont know anymore. He has written or cowritten all his own songs, with the exception of natures way that appears on his window album. Perhaps he would have been able to reenter the charts if he had been able to come up with a selection of material that was melodically engaging, but most of the record is. Christopher cross by christopher cross album, yacht rock. Christopher cross album and singles chart history music. Studio album compilation 2 the very best of christopher cross. It was released in june 1980 as the second single from his eponymous debut album 1979.
Later that year, the song was used on the popular soap opera general hospital as the love theme for the characters luke and laura, who were arguably the most well known of all daytime tv couples their 1981 wedding was the highestrated episode in american soap opera history. Christopher cross download high quality complete mp3 albums. The singles sailing 1980, and arthurs theme best that you can do from the 1981 film arthur peaked at number one on the u. May 3, 1951 is an american singer, songwriter, musician, and composer from san antonio, texas.
Since its debut, it has been covered by many artists. Christopher cross lead vocals, arranger, writer, andy salmon bass, tommy taylor drums, rob meurer arranger, jim horn saxophone, jackie kelso saxophone, lew mccreary trombone, don roberts. A selfdescribed army brat, christopher s father was a u. Buy every turn of the world by christopher cross mp3 download online from 7digital united states over 30 million high quality tracks in our store. Cross began his career in the music industry as a member of the san antoniobased cover band flash. Army pediatrician who was stationed at walter reed hospital in washington, d.
Christopher cross was by far the biggest new star of 1980, virtually defining adult contemporary radio with a series of smoothly sophisticated ballads including the. We have 42 christophercross music torrents for you. Well its not far down to paradise, at leasts not for me if the wind is right you can sail away and find tranquility oh the canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see, believe me its not far to never, never land, reason to pretend. A selfdescribed army brat, christophers father was a u. Every turn of the world 2005 christopher cross mp3. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion learning spotlight 360 video. Well its not far back to sanity, at least its not for me. See more ideas about christopher cross, songs and my favorite music. Cross began his career in the music industry as a member of the san. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube.
Sailing takes me away to where ive always heard it could be. Hes most famous for singing the tunes arthurs theme from the dudley moore film arthur, which won him the academy award for best. Recorded in mid1979, the album was one of the early digitally recorded albums, utilizing the 3m digital recording system. Christopher cross music, videos, stats, and photos. Cross was a roadie for fleetwood mac so the story goes. Features song lyrics for christopher crosss hits of the 80s. Christopher cross cbs sunday morning interview duration. Ride like the wind promo video 1980 christopher cross duration. Sep 17, 2016 christopher cross discography and songs. Sailing is a 1980 soft rock song written and recorded by american artist christopher cross. Christopher cross has announced hes tested positive for the coronavirus covid19. He received in the same gala the 4 main prizes that are. Christopher cross performing his number one hit sailing live in 1980. Aug 07, 2016 99 videos play all billboard yearend top 100 singles of 1980 playlist bard master the hollies long cool woman in a black dress 1972 extended meow mix duration.
Christopher cross is the self titled debut album by christopher cross, released in december 1. Chart history for christopher cross, showing all albums that made the top 50 and singles that made the top 100 starting in 1979. And if the wind is right you can sail away and find serenity. Christopher cross tests positive for covid19, says its.
Cross released this song on his second album, another page, in january 1983. Christopher cross is the selftitled debut album by christopher cross, released in december 1979. Record of the year for the single sailing, album of the year, song of the year also for sailing, and best new artist. Christopher cross born christopher charles geppert. Christopher cross is an american singersongwriter originally from austin, texas, known as an influential artist in american soft rock music. Cross won five grammy awards for his eponymous debut album released in 1979. His eponymous first album produced four top 20 hits, highlighted by sailing, and won five grammys a record at the time. It features top tier musicians like larry carlton, michael mcdonald, eric jonson, tom scott, michael omartian, valerie simpson, don henley and j. Christopher cross made history with his 1980 selftitled debut album, winning five grammy awards, includingfor the first time everthe four most prestigious awards.
Biographie son premier album christopher cross, sorti en 1979, rencontre le succes avec des titres comme ride like the wind 2 aux etatsunis comptant michael mcdonald. Its unclear whether or not the term wimp rock was born shortly after christopher cross released sailing in 1980, but his ultralite production values and wispy falsetto make a pretty good case for the argument. Download christopher cross mp3 songs and albums music. Christopher cross 1980 crossroads07the light is on. Christopher cross christopher cross releases discogs. His streak continued with arthurs theme best that you can do, a collaboration with burt bacharach, peter allen, and carole bayer sager that served as the theme for dudley moores smash arthur. Originally released in 1993, this was the first christopher cross compilation on the market and is still a great seller. Christopher cross made history with his 1980 selftitled debut album by winning for the first time everthe four most prestigious awards. Christopher cross had a long career, but he peaked early. Singersongwriter christopher cross was born christopher charles geppert on may 3, 1951 in san antonio, texas. Christopher cross was far and away the biggest new star of 1980, virtually defining adult contemporary radio with a series of smoothly sophisticated ballads including the charttopping sailing. Cross hadnt made any great changes to his adult contemporary ballad stylings, although the record certainly bears the stamp of mid90s production techniques.
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