Industry Jun 6, 2026
Christopher Cross's "Ride Like The Wind" 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
Christopher Cross has revealed that his hit song "Ride Like The Wind" was inspired by a 1974 song by Wings. Cross admitted to "ripping off" Paul McCartney for the song's seed, though he has not yet shared this detail with McCartney.
He speculated that McCartney might jokingly ask for royalties upon hearing this revelation. Originally reported by MusicRadar.