Industry Jun 6, 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 song 'Ride Like The Wind' was influenced by a 1974 song by Wings. Cross admitted to drawing inspiration from the music of Paul McCartney, stating that the initial idea for the song originated from a McCartney track. He even humorously noted that he has never informed McCartney of this influence and joked that the legendary musician might jokingly demand royalties.
This revelation sheds light on the creative process behind one of Cross's most famous songs, connecting it to the work of a fellow music icon. The song remains a staple of the yacht rock genre. Originally reported by MusicRadar.
This revelation sheds light on the creative process behind one of Cross's most famous songs, connecting it to the work of a fellow music icon. The song remains a staple of the yacht rock genre. Originally reported by MusicRadar.