Industry Jun 6, 2026
Christopher Cross reveals Wings song inspired "Ride Like The Wind"
"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, a notable artist in the yacht rock genre, has shared that his song "Ride Like The Wind" was influenced by a 1974 song by Wings. Cross admitted to "ripping off" the melody, although he has not yet informed Paul McCartney. He humorously speculated that McCartney might expect royalties. Originally reported by MusicRadar.