Industry Jun 6, 2026
Christopher Cross Reveals '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 disclosed that his hit song 'Ride Like The Wind' drew inspiration from a 1974 song by Wings. Cross admitted to incorporating elements from the Paul McCartney-led band's work into his composition.
He humorously noted that he has never explicitly told McCartney about this inspiration and speculated that the former Beatle might jest about not receiving royalties for his contribution. Originally reported by MusicRadar.