Industry Jun 6, 2026
Christopher Cross reveals "Ride Like The Wind" was inspired by a 1974 Wings 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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Christopher Cross, known for his contributions to yacht rock, has stated that his song "Ride Like The Wind" was influenced by a 1974 Wings track. Cross mentioned that the initial idea for the song came from Paul McCartney. He humorously suggested that McCartney might have expected royalties, though he has not yet informed him of this inspiration. Originally reported by MusicRadar.