Christopher Cross – Ride Like the Wind | Yacht Rock’s Perfect Single
Low-Noise26 Jan

Christopher Cross – Ride Like the Wind | Yacht Rock’s Perfect Single

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of Ride Like the Wind by American singer-songwriter and musician Christopher Cross.

Released in 1980, Ride Like the Wind was the lead single from Cross' Grammy-winning 1979 self-titled debut album. On the album's inner sleeve, Cross dedicated this song to Lowell George, formerly of the band Little Feat (do take a listen to my Little Feat episode). The song features backing vocals by Michael McDonald. Although the single never charted in the UK, it reached number two in the US

Ride Like the Wind has not been covered extensively, although in 1991, Italian dance music group East Side Beat covered the song and in 2013 Belgian DJ Laurent Wéry released a version.

Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan once invited Cross to play on their albums, but Cross declined as he belived the experience would be far too intimidating.

I do hope you enjoy this episode.

Mathew Woodall

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