Industry Jun 6, 2026
Christopher Cross song inspired by McCartney
"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 musician Christopher Cross revealed that his song "Ride Like The Wind" was influenced by a 1974 song by Wings. Cross admitted to "ripping off" Paul McCartney for the song's inception. He humorously speculated that McCartney might expect royalties upon learning of the inspiration. Originally reported by MusicRadar.