Industry Jun 6, 2026
Christopher Cross on 'Ride Like The Wind' Inspiration
"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 the inspiration for his hit song 'Ride Like The Wind' came from a 1974 Wings track. Cross admitted to taking "ripping him off" from McCartney, suggesting the melody's origin was rooted in a Paul McCartney song. He humorously noted that he had not yet informed McCartney of this influence and speculated that the legendary musician might expect royalties. Originally reported by MusicRadar.