NewbieJr 541 Posted May 10, 2010 Not to be confused with Kriss Kross and their hit "Jump" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbleweed 516 Posted May 10, 2010 I have absolutely no problem admitting that I like Christopher Cross. With a voice like that, he would have remained a star for many years except for the fact that he was overweight and balding...a no-no in the heart of the video era. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted May 10, 2010 He was supposed to do a string of 3 shows with the Nashville Symphony this past weekend...instead, the Symphony center was hit by the flooding (lost 2 Steinway Grand pianos and part of the $2.5 million organ). They ended up doing a free show downtown Friday night...sucks that I missed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted May 10, 2010 I only know 2 of his songs and they both are pretty much the same. Sailing and Ride like the Wind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted May 10, 2010 I have to admit that I'm shocked that I have two replies and both are serious ones. If anyone only knows him from his radio hits, he has some great easy listening songs that were never released as singles. If you're ever setting mood music or in a mood to put on relaxing music with your Sunday paper and coffee, check out tunes like Words Of Wisdom, Swept Away, Talking In My Sleep, and Is There Something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted May 10, 2010 I only know 2 of his songs and they both are pretty much the same. Sailing and Ride like the Wind Exactly. Sailing is a slow, piano song and RLTW is an uptempo song with Michael McDonald on background vocals. And you call yourself a DJ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted May 10, 2010 Exactly. Sailing is a slow, piano song and RLTW is an uptempo song with Michael McDonald on background vocals. And you call yourself a DJ? Sailing - Ride the Wind Ride the Wind - Sailing Way to be original and think outside the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,995 Posted May 10, 2010 Have always like C. Cross. Damnit, between admitting I watch Charmed and now this - I'm headed out at lunch to buy some porno mags to reset my balance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted May 10, 2010 Sailing - Ride the Wind Ride the Wind - Sailing Way to be original and think outside the box. Not really sure what you're getting at. Are you saying that because it takes wind to sail, that the songs are the same? You do realize that Ride Like The Wind has absolutely nothing to do with sailing, right. Or water? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,454 Posted May 10, 2010 Sailing - Ride the Wind Ride the Wind - Sailing Way to be original and think outside the box. Ride the Wind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted May 10, 2010 I just can't figure out whether im a "Daddy Mack" or a "Mack Daddy" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT 137 Posted May 10, 2010 A few years ago, he performed a concert in Ponca City, OK. Beautiful art deco theatre, nice acoustics. Friends that attended say it was the loudest show they'd ever been to. Apparently, his monitor was malfunctioning, so they cranked the sound up to deafening. Got a pretty big laugh out of my buddy who's seen hundreds of rock shows complaining about the noise at a Christopher Cross concert in an 850 seat venue. Oh, and I hate all his songs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riddlen 1 Posted May 10, 2010 I honestly have no idea who that is but am sure I would recognize a song or two Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted May 10, 2010 On the manly scale Dan Fogelberg > Christopher Cross > NewbieJr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedStudent 56 Posted May 10, 2010 The only song i know is that "Sailing" song. I've been sailing and I must say I prefer power boats. Can't water ski with a sail boat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted May 10, 2010 The only song i know is that "Sailing" song. I've been sailing and I must say I prefer power boats. Can't water ski with a sail boat. the song isn't even about sailing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted May 10, 2010 the song isn't even about sailing. Dude, please tell me you're trying to be stupid. No one can possibly misunderstand so many things in one day. No one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedStudent 56 Posted May 10, 2010 the song isn't even about sailing. Can't say I really put a lot of thought trying to interpret the meaning of the lyrics. But let me guess its either about drugs or sex? sailing-probably getting high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted May 10, 2010 Dude, please tell me you're trying to be stupid. No one can possibly misunderstand so many things in one day. No one. you really are the dumbest person on this board, aren't you? It's not far to never never landNo reason to pretend Yeah, that's about sailing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedStudent 56 Posted May 10, 2010 you really are the dumbest person on this board, aren't you?Yeah, that's about sailing. I agree with newbie. Its about sailing. He finds an escape through sailing. You can interpret any song to be about drugs or sex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted May 10, 2010 I agree with newbie. Its about sailing. He finds an escape through sailing. You can interpret any song to be about drugs or sex. Yeah, uh huh, it's about sailing. Got my boat and some water right here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedStudent 56 Posted May 10, 2010 Yeah, uh huh, it's about sailing. Got my boat and some water right here. http://www.musicstack.com/articles/christo...and-easy-listen Asked about the song “Sailing”, Christopher Cross said that it really is just about sailing in Texas with a friend to get away from teenage trials and tribulations. As he said on the Howard Stern radio show, if the friend had taken him bowling, the song might actually have been entitled “Bowling”. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieJr 541 Posted May 10, 2010 Yeah, uh huh, it's about sailing. Got my boat and some water right here. It's not far down to paradise At least it's not for me And if the wind is right you can sail away And find tranquility The canvas can do miracles Just you wait and see Believe me (Psssst, Edjr...the sails are made of canvas) You're playing your usual role of know-it-all who really knows nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted May 10, 2010 http://www.musicstack.com/articles/christo...and-easy-listen I win again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted May 10, 2010 It's not far down to paradiseAt least it's not for me And if the wind is right you can sail away And find tranquility The canvas can do miracles Just you wait and see Believe me (Psssst, Edjr...the sails are made of canvas) You're playing your usual role of know-it-all who really knows nothing. You can also paint a picture on canvas hth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 584 Posted May 10, 2010 He was supposed to do a string of 3 shows with the Nashville Symphony this past weekend...instead, the Symphony center was hit by the flooding (lost 2 Steinway Grand pianos and part of the $2.5 million organ).They ended up doing a free show downtown Friday night...sucks that I missed it. No one? Really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
