Industry Jun 7, 2026
Christopher Cross Admits "Ride Like The Wind" Was Inspired by Wings
"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
Yacht rock artist Christopher Cross has revealed that his hit song "Ride Like The Wind" was inspired by a 1974 Wings track. Cross admitted to taking inspiration from the song, humorously suggesting that Paul McCartney might have expected royalties. Originally reported by MusicRadar.