Industry Jun 5, 2026
Christopher Cross admits "Ride Like The Wind" was inspired by a McCartney song
"I don't think I've ever told Paul that. He's probably gonna say ‘I should have gotten royalties’”
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MusicRadar
Christopher Cross has revealed that his hit song "Ride Like The Wind" was inspired by a 1974 Wings track. Cross admitted to "ripping off" the melody from Paul McCartney, though he has never told McCartney directly. Originally reported by MusicRadar.