Industry Jun 7, 2026
Christopher Cross Reveals '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
Yacht rock artist Christopher Cross has disclosed that his 1979 hit 'Ride Like The Wind' was influenced by a 1974 song by Wings. Cross admitted to drawing inspiration from the track, humorously noting that he has never informed Paul McCartney of this influence. He speculated that McCartney might jokingly claim royalties. Originally reported by MusicRadar.