Christopher Cross - Sailing (Official Music Video) [Remastered HD]
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2023
- Official music video of “Sailing” by Christopher Cross
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Sailing was recorded in 1979, utilizing the 3M Digital Recording System, making it one of the first digitally recorded songs to chart. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on August 30, 1980. The song won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Arrangement of the Year, and helped Cross win the Best New Artist award. Produced by Michael Omartian, it features Tommy Taylor on drums, Andy Salmon on bass, Rob Meurer on electric piano, and Victor Feldman on percussion. In 1980, Sailing was released as a single in Latin America under the translated (en español) title "Navegando".
On the Howard Stern radio show, Cross explained that sailing with his friend got him away from the trials and tribulations of being a teenager. Cross said that if the guy had taken him bowling and he enjoyed it, the song could have become "Bowling."
This live video was recorded at Warner Amigo Studios in 1980 and featured a live audio cut (different from the one featured in this upload) for use where the band would be lip-syncing on television, to be more realistic than the missing orchestra. This footage has been digitally enhanced to HD quality and features audio from the 2019 remaster of Cross' 1979 debut self-titled album:
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LYRICS
Well, it's not far down to paradise
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me
It's not far to never never land
No reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Of innocence again
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me
Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
Soon I will be free
Fantasy
It gets the best of me
When I'm sailing
All caught up in the reverie
Every word is a symphony
Won't you believe me?
Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
[Instrumental Bridge]
Well, it's not far back to sanity
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find serenity
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Really, believe me
Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER CROSS
Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1979 self-titled debut album produced by Michael Omartian. The lead single “Ride Like The Wind” spent 4 weeks at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was quickly followed up by Cross’ most popular single to date (and first #1 hit) “Sailing”, which later became known as the archetype for the Yacht Rock genre. In 1981, Cross became the first artist in Grammy history to win the “Big Four” most prestigious awards in a single night; Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist. Later that year Cross released “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” which he co-wrote with Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer, Peter Allen, and was the title-theme for the 1981 film “Arthur” starring Dudley Moorre and Liza Minnelli. The song earned Cross his second #1 and the Oscar for Best Original Song at the 1981 Academy Awards. Cross’ sophomore album “Another Page” was released in 1983 and featured the singles “Think of Laura” and “All Right”. Cross has sold over 10M albums worldwide and his songs have been covered and sampled by NSYNC, Puff Daddy, Avant, Shirley Bassey, Dione Warwick, and many more.
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The beauty of Sailing is that it resonates with so many people, it can be interpreted as simply being in a boat on the water or as complex as the transition we experience through art. I have been very touched by the way people relate to the song. - Christopher Cross
Reminds me of summers spent at the lake in my youth near Marble Falls, TX.
Takes me back in time riding around with my mother in her VW beetle.
Unforgettable song, so beautiful! :)
Incrível amo essa música...viajo literalmente
hey Chris we need this to heal the nation and the world - like rango, I have a plan! let the people do what they can do and they will soon be free MacArthur park musical theme parks
Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world
How lovely of you.
Strolling down memory lane to remind myself of how lucky I was to have grown up with so much great music ... Realizing that I had a great life 💕
Wishing you the all best and lots of luck as well!
thank you!!!! love n respect!!!
Same to you softrockmusic
Who still here listening in “2024” 🖐️ Me that’s who this is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard since I was a child,I Love it still this man voice warms your heart whew 🙌🏽
I was 12 yrs old when this came out and the movie “Arthur”. And now, my son (12) has me watching “Percy Jackson and The Olympians” and this song is in the credits. What a full circle moment! 🫶🏾🫶🏾
Ameus.14ano.tepubom.sodadi.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
@user-mo2bl4qh6n I am of course and this video has 👍🏽111 likes ✨️💖👍🏽how blessedly this is❗️❗️❗️💯👏🏽👏🏽⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️🛥🚤
It is and has always been a good song …. His voice is so unique !!!
@@MarkBudge-qs3ch yes indeed I can listen to this song everyday ❤️
Let's be real, this song wasn't recommended to you, you searched for it, and because of that you have an awesome musical taste.
Yes Sir! 👊🏼😎
Absolutely 💯 😊
Yes youtube actually recommended this video to me just a couple days ago.
Ironically enough, I have attempted to find it (along with another one from him) in the past online rather unsuccessfully due to not really remembering his name.
I'm terrible with names of artists/musicians...
No but ok still love it
Thank you ❤
1979: This song is amazing!!!
2024: This song is amazing, unforgettable, classic and timeless!!!
111❤
Feel like sailing right now!
Yes 😌
Exactly
August 1980 was when it was on the Top 40 and Billboard Hot 100.
This boy owned the 1979 Grammy Awards. Christopher Cross is the only artist in Grammy history to win Album, Record, Song of The Year and Best New Artist categories in one night.
Dddaaammmnnn‼🎶💚🎶
Yes I remember that night when he took all those and his songs sounded like nothing that was going on at that time. Phenomenal.
Wow 🎉
Did not know that, but i can understand why
I remember the night!!!!!! A great night!!!!
Don’t we all wish we could sail away from this crazy evil world we live in now
TOTALLY TIMELESS !
Ciao..da.by..gio..sss.primo.miami.florida.
Here I am sitting. Its march 15th 2024. Just sharing the beauty of this song with my cousin who passed so extremely quickly of pancreatic cancer! Tomorrow her funeral!💔 Oh I know she's here, listening n watching as I move to this song! A song that means..to me.. about being free! Free to explore anything your heart desires! Like a blank canvas anything is possible! Dreams! Take you away from the world if only until we wake! So beautiful!
Hugs Adela! It's not goodbye! Its till we meet again...💜💫
So sorry for your loss! Stay safe! Blessings to you. Peace.
@@darincampbell171 Thank you!
@@theblackwidow8denise751 - You’re welcomed! Peace.
So very sorry!
@@kevinogles4770 thank you!
43 years later and this song brings tears to my eyes. I would give anything to return to that time.
Same😢
Me too😢
Love, return to Us! We know!
Yep me too 😢
Yes, it was so peaceful and just good. We had real friends, genuine laughter, just simple...
The year was 1980 and I was only a 13 y/o girl losing my dad for cancer. This song was my way to escape reality. I miss you, daddy - one day, we will be reunited. ❤
God bless you
You will be with him again, I am sure of that. God Bless.
So sorry for your loss, sending you a hug.
I’m so sorry 😞 😢Hugs
I also think that we will all see each other again one day.And then it's nice when we can all hug each other. Ich denke auch das wir uns eines Tages alle wiedersehen werden. Und dann ist es schön, wenn wir uns alle umarmen können.
"This content is culturally significant. Posting it on UA-cam will ensure that future generations will have access to it and appreciate it. Thank you for sharing it."
Why are you quoting yourself?
@@zonesquestiloveunderworld It's supposed to be a quote from the future. In 100 years they will claim that this song caused a cultural shift in the industry. Maybe Iit should say,"This content WAS culturally significant." Anyway in the future it can be settled, to quote or not quote.
Simply beautiful. Back when the music was more important than the image.
So true
"WELL PUT!!!"
The way it always should be…..
Couldn’t agree more. The simplicity and beauty of music itself is stripped today for an image portrayed. Music doesn’t need anymore than itself
As a black kid in the 70's, we traveled all over the U.S. every summer the day after the last day of school. Through all of the states and seeing many different people, this song will always stick with me forever. Still i see cows, the many corn rows, flat land everywhere. I Smell the air still. I'm a city boy from Cincinnati, but i love the country. Rock on bro!
I’m a city boy from Music City Nashville, 69 baby remember traveling them Highway’s Loving Thjs song 🤙🏽
I hope that your journeys then were of immense joy that have stayed in your soul forever
Da bambino viaggiavo lungo l autostrada Catania Palermo per andare al mare e ricordo questo capolavoro
Who else was listening to this in 1979 and is still listening in 2024!
Me😊
Me!
Me lol
me
Me!. And I Am Still Touched by THE Lyrics and the Performance of this Great Artista!
I was 15 years old and spending the summer with my daddy. I spent 2 years taking care of him while he was dying of dementia. I would often think of these old songs. He passed on Halloween night of 2019. I've never gotten over it. I come here and listen to these old songs and think of my daddy. I miss you so much Daddy 😢. Can't wait to see you again!
Sending you a warm embrace 🌅🙏🏽!
❤
My brother's best friend was buried to this song. In 1980....... Rest in peace tommy
Great song for a celebration of life.
The 80's when life was so much better. No cell phones. We just lived life.
This song is from 1979.
I am happy for cell phones and UA-cam so I can watch / hear this song on a loop!
The 70s were way better than the 80s, IMO.@@mattsmoo58
I agree i sometimes wish we didn't have some of the things, we have now
nop i was released as single later in 1980
@@mattsmoo58
My brother died 2 days ago, this song is his favourite. His personality is beautiful,he was the one .. always makes people, friends around him laugh out loud. I will forever miss him so much. I love you Mas Rakabery ❤
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I'm so sorry for your loss
Working away from family is so very difficult but these old songs provide me peace and serenity. Yes, even in 2024. 😢
yep. now i work close to home
When my mother was dying of breast cancer, this was my go to song and it brought me peace, calm and the strength I needed to keep my promise to her to walk hand in hand with her from beginning to end. ❤ Thank you Mr. Cross for this timeless and beautiful song and on the eve of my 4th year without her, I'm still confident and able to move forward because I know that she is FREE!😊 MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALWAYS SIR 🙏🏾💕
Sorry for your loss. I lost my mom too...almost 2 years ago.
May she rip and you move forward
@@anthonybowen3685 Thank you and it’s truly a one day at a time thing but God is keeping me🙏🏾
@@ronen7261 My condolences to you and yours ❤️🙏🏾
RIP to your dear mom!❤
Keep her memory alive as she continues to live within you!😇
"It's not far back to sanity..." My mom suffered from depression most of her life. I used to listen to this song and pray that she would find peace of mind and heart. She then, has since passed on. So, when I hear it now, I know she is finally at peace. Songs can mean so many things to so many folks. Thank you Christopher.
❤sur une chanson comme Elle, la paix est bien présence quand je l'écoute,un pur bonheur ❤
I hope you too are at peace. Know she is well and always with you.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY YOUR BEAUTIFUL MOTHER RIP 🙏🏿
god bless you
This touched my heart. I pray your mother is at peace. I can relate.
This song is four minutes and 17 seconds of what a little touch of Heaven on Earth would be like.
I named my daughter Serenity after the lyrics in this song. Thank you Christopher ❤❤
wow, i named my son Ashley after the character in gone with the wind movie!
This is a once in a lifetime masterpiece. There will never be another song that sounds this unique or touches one’s soul like this one.
You've got to be trolling. This shits goofy as fuck
@@rice_myhyundai816 you must be young. You wouldn’t understand. The fact that you used the term goofy, leads me to believe you’re barely a teen or maybe like 13. My sons use that term while they play video games 😆
Try the song wildfire.
@@rice_myhyundai816Clown 🤡
Damn straight..Incredible makes you feel like your soaring to the Heavens..Peace and Love
One of the most beautiful songs ever written
Indeed 😎🤙🏻
I'm 34 and I love all cris songs. It's calming and peaceful.
The eighties.Great decade.Thankful i was there.
same here was in high school still makes me cry
Who're you telling!! PLEASE someone build that time machine QUICKLY!!!
One of the most beautiful songs of all time
This song has never left me...as a kid on our holiday trips to NY singing it with mom & sis......as a sophmore in high school, when my first love Tracy "RIP" would play it on her keyboard singing it to me.....as a 20 year old on the US Nimitz seeing Hong kong in the distance as sailing played on my walkman...and now as a 50 year old man..who's last kid has moved out.....i want only 2 words on my Tomb ..."Gone sailing"
Awwnnnn ❤❤🥰😊😊☺️☺️
Amazing how songs are the soundtrack of our lives. Well done sir.
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My Dad would put on the Christopher Cross album downstairs when he got home from work. We could hear it playing upstairs while we ate dinner. After a long day on his feet, he enjoyed the tranquility, and it made me appreciate the solace of such songs. I will listen to this song to the day I move on to the next life.
Donforget to sail with Jesus
My mother became very sick when I was 4 years old. We would be placed in foster homes, my brother and I. I would listen to this song and remember all of the good times we had. She has since passed away. This song will forever remind me of her.
Y como estas ahora y tu hermano te mando un fuerte abrazo ❤
Te envío mi abrazo, espero estés rodeado de una linda familia y seas muy feliz.
❤
So sorry to hear that you had such hard times ! God Bless
Hope the future is brighter for the both of you Stay strong 🙏 🙏
This song; the lyrics, the music, the vibe, is a total balm. It’s a miserable day today but this sing makes me feel hopeful and happy.
To the person that reads this, I ask the Lord to bless them and their family, to cure them of every sickness and pain, to fill their emptiness with love joy and peace, to rebuke the enemy from their lives. " ASK JESUS TO COME INTO YOUR HEART AND SAVE YOU, AND TO FORGIVE YOU OF YOUR SINS, FOR WE GIVE THANKS AND GLORY TO THE LORD. IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN!
and same to you dear child of God
How beautiful and kind. I wish the same for you. ❤
😢..needed that..!!!.. and hope the SAME for u. 1975 baby. . I have this in my car. I love this song. Always ALWAYS WILL
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This song reminds me of my son who passed away.
He's now in paradise... Never, never land was not that far away. His dream and the wind was just right to take him far away to set him free.
Wow. What a beautiful peace of mind statement. God Bless you. ❤
❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏
Would love to hear this just as an instrumental
He's free, that's for sure. Same as my son, he was also looking for his freedom. Can't wait to fall into his arms again. 💞 🙏🏼
And when the day breaks
I will be the sky
and i will be the seashore
And the sea shall come and kiss me
Because I'm going home
Nothing that can stop me anymore 💕
My dad retired from the United States Navy and this song was edited into a deployment video for the aircraft carrier he last served our country on! This song has always made me think of my dad, 6 weeks has gone by since he made it to his heavenly home. It’s a daily struggle and this is a song I wanted played at his memorial and today it serves as comfort. Dad loves the USA and his Navy
Sorry for your loss
God bless you and your Dad!
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Fair winds and following seas. May your Dad RIP
so sorry for your loss. he sounds like an amazing man. its always going to burn but it gets better and he would want you to feel nothing but happiness. I say that to myself when it's really bad n my heart is hurting. it helps bc it's true.
Thank you Chris. As a child of '71 this song has been a part of my heart the year you released it. Something guided me to look up the lyrics today, I woke up singing this...I needed the reminder. I got through so much in my early yrs and now I'm trying so hard to set sail once more. The lyrics seems like a letter from God today. Thank you 💚💫👆⛵
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Just an amazing song. Bring back the 70s & 80s. Great songs and life was simple.
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life. It brings me to tears almost every time. Thank you Christopher Cross.
Agreed, smoothest song ever.
Yes I agree and me too it brings me to tears ❤
It captures a place and a time I think we experienced in childhood( innocence, carefree simplicity)....or a place and time we wished we had if we didn't....that we are desperately trying to find again.😔❤
contrarily, for many of us it reminds us of an era where our parents were completely ignoring their children and going off and playing racquetball and partying with friends and doing other stupid Boomer shit... The memories it brings back are only of regret - wishing those people had bothered to be humans and not selfish Boomers for one day in their lives.
@@chouseification hard to believe it is a song from 1979/1980
I think Christopher Cross should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame his songs are Amazing and Awesome
Has he ever been nominated
Him and N'Sync both. N'Sync covered this song on their eponymous 1998 debut album. Both their bodies of work are neither too small or large.
I still cry when i hear this song. Not sure why. I'm 58 and it brings back so many memories i guess.
This song has NEVER aged for me, and there were so many musical nuances in the music, coupled with lyrics that are like a gentle lullaby. My husband and I were both teens in the 80s, and he has always been a devoted metal music fan. I played this song on the way home from Florida, and as we passed the ocean on the way out, I played this song. He has been a Christopher Cross fan ever since❤
The 80s was simply the best era in music
It really was
It really!
Life was simpler
@@ActionHero29 yyuuuuuuuyuuyuuyuyuuyuuouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuyyyyyyyyyyyyyykkjiiooiiiuuuiuuuii
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I’m 50 years old and I listen to all types of music everyday. This masterpiece is on my top 5 favorite songs ever. From the vocals to the instruments and to the melody. I can listen to this all day and never get tired of it.
Absolutely Timeless! and that's coming from someone born in 97'.
His debut Christopher Cross album was my first vinyl purchase of my teenage years. It has been with me through the past 43 years. So grateful for Sailing and all of the other great songs for keeping me connected with my most optimistic and joyful self.
I think I better go sailing
Musica, melodia, vocal. Tudo perfeito❤...UMAS DAS MAIORES MÚSICAS DE TODOS OS TEMPOS ❤️
@@MusicasEletras5022 Tb acho. Essa música é perfeita
This song takes me back to Rio de Janeiro more than 15 years ago. I was a solo tourist who had followed the Che Guevara Motorcycle Diaries trail across South America, after being inspired by the film of the same name. Brazil wasn't on the trail, but I decided to make it a last stop. I was leaving Ipanema beach at sundown when I jumped into a taxi. On the way from Ipanema to Barra beach, where I was staying, the sun was setting, and it cast a stunning purple-amber haze across the horizon. The ocean had a slight breeze that felt like a warm kiss against my skin, and the coconut trees danced in the wind against the backdrop of that amber-purple sky. At that moment, 'Sailing' came on the radio, and the taxi driver turned it up. I realize now that the song and that ride represented my trip that summer from the Andes of Chile, to Iguazú Falls in Argentina, to the vastness of Lake Titicaca in Boliva, to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru. For those few moments as the song played and I looked out at the most magnificent sunset setting I had ever seen, it was, and still remains, the most perfect moment of my life.
This is the song that always pops up when I am thinking of my mom. She died from cancer in 2017. I like to think she is sailing away in heaven.
What Christopher did here was produce a piece of art for the ages. It cuts through all strife, all hurt, all pain. Its one of the most redemptive pieces of music ever produced and it affects what it describes: surrender of the self through being immersed in utter beauty. I think that this is Christopher's lived experience. Few can regift such moments for everyone else, but that is what he did through the miracle of his canvass. Thank you Christopher.
Beautifully put..I listen to it all the time
Listen to his interview in 1995 why he wrote this song. You will be surprised
I have to return some videotapes
The 1970's will never be repeated again. I get flashbacks to my younger years. It just gives me a warm feeling. Thank you Christopher Cross!!
Yep, those were the times of our lives. What a beautiful song.
Sailing was 1980. LOL
Couldn't agree more...wow..the memories....
@@bongobongo985Sailing is from his debut album" Christopher Cross" released 1979...so this song was indeed included in late 70's
@reygab3880 It is technically 70s, but it drove home the 80s. It's played in every 80s movie or anything that pays tribute to the 80s
It's1979 and the whole band looks like it. But Christopher Cross is timeless, he looks like a young man from the late 90s
As a black child, this type of music gave me out of body experiences the first time. Now, know how to😊 build wooden boats sold one the other day. Crazy
I was a teenager when this song came out and loved it. It spoked to me. Now I’m 55 yrs old, it still do. It sounds as good the day it rolled off the press. A true masterpiece. Salute to you Christopher for giving the world a great song!
It still stands the test of time. What a great era we grew up in!
I am 71 yrs. old and still enjoy his immense musical talent !
loved it as a teenager !!!!
62 here same feelings, just love it
56 still love 😘 this tune
One of the most beautiful voices and songs of all time!
May the Lord bless you Christopher Cross!✝️🙏💖
Are Puff Daddy best friend sheet?
The intro just maybe the best intro to any song ever made, and then you get the song. just maybe once again the best song ever made, it takes me so far from this place we live in.
Just said those exact words@❤
I was 7 years old when this song hit the radio. What a great time to be alive! ❤
Absolutely 😊
Me, 73 born. Love the music from our generation.
I love this song. I'm 44 and it's been a favorite of mine since I was 17 years old. It makes me feel calm and free and like I'm on another level of peace. It makes me believe that anything is possible.
Amém
I'm 58 and its the first slow dance song I ever danced to at my schools Sadie Hawkins dance, i was in Jr. High in the 8th grade back in 78, my first true crush Michelle, ill never forget this song, truly beautiful.
@@jon5104 aww I was born in 78. How special for you. I went to am/pm last night and the song came on. Cried my eyes out. No matter how many times I hear it I always cry.
@@samanthasaldana120 I do hear you Samantha! its so mysterious and so awesome at the same time that some songs can do that to us, music can surely feed the soul, and Sailing will always do that to me, thank you for sharing that.
Lindodemas❤❤❤😂
I still get chills when I hear this song. The lyrics and music speak to my soul. ❤️
This song makes me melancholy for late 70's & early 80's ✌️☮️✌️☮️
💯💯❤️
I love you my love
So true!
Same here
This song is a "healer".This is definitely one of my go to songs for when I wanna do some healing even if just temporarily.😊
I was just 10 when I first heard this song had the whole world in front of me… times was exiting.. My dad would always listen to this song I loved it. 56 now and I cry when I hear this song. Were did all the time go. When I pass on this will be played at my funeral for sure. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
my daughter, as an infant, would always cry non-stop in the car. one day i pulled up this song to drown out the noise and she instantly stopped...Sailing and Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only were the only songs that would keep her quiet. She turned 18 this year and when i play these songs for her she says, "i remember something soothing about them". Thank you CC!!!
This is the only song I come to for everything. I lost my boyfriend to a very deeply tragic suicide that I had to see- this song keeps me holding on to my life and knowing that there is something greater to keep me strong and not lose hope -- God Bless
What a pretty and adorable woman ,hello my darling ?
Something similar happened to me it'll never go away the pain get easier the Lord will fix it.❤
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤
sending support your way. my daughter did the same, though not in my presence. I'm thinking of you.
So sorry for your loss !
When i die put me down in the ground to this song please .... i swear ill be at peace no matter what as long as this song is being played on my leave😢 beautiful
Nobody sounds like this anymore. Its timeless.
The vocals, drums, guitar, chimes, piano, all put together makes this a masterpiece 😢. So uplifting, but sorrowful in it's beauty!
Absolutely 💕
Well said!
Yes well said my man...
As I always say, music is the closest thing we have to a time machine. Period.
We are currently in the winter of our generation aka the fourth turning where everything dies to make way for next generation. When this song came out it was the summer of our generation when everything looked optimistic. Now you have a corpse as a President to represent the death of the American dream.
I agree.👌
@@discodirk48i disagree with your president comment. Perhaps we are nearing a new civil war and that’s fine with me. Willing to die for my black beliefs and final freedom. I almost want it. You and I have lived, seen better days but for us BIPOC, it’s not been fair and equal, ever. We as a nation move forward regardless who our president might be or we pariah. I’m ready with way. We can be friends or foe. If it’s the ladder…..Imma be relentless!
The soundtrack to some good times. The voice of hope and happiness.
2024 still here listening to this beautiful beautiful song!!! Well done 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤
You have to appreciate just how tight this arrangement is. These guys were flawless! Such a beautiful song, and they more than did it justice.
This song reminds me of my grandpa. He passed away last week. I cried almost every night knowing my first best friend is gone. He took over my dads place as a father figure. It was always me and my grandpa. The thought of never hearing his voice again. It hurts so bad. He would’ve been 69 this December. 😪😪😪 But he loved to go fishing. Now I picture him sailing away into the sunset with his fishing pole. Until we meet again grandpa 😪😪😪
So long as you remember him he will always be with you my friend.
Beautiful and thank you for sharing this. Never forget him.
@@tripslikstar thank you for the reminder, I’m doing best I can to remember that💙
@@KH-go9fv you’re welcome and thank you for your kindness. He was such a good person, I wish the world knew him. But I’ll never forget all the good times we had.
Your grandpa died too young. I'm so sorry for your loss. My dad was a dad tot kids and when he died a little part of me and my kids died too😭😭. He was our superhero too.🦸♂️ My kids miss him dearly. Even though they were the grandkids they felt they lost Dad. Thank GOD I had GOOD DAD. YOU WERE LUCKY TO HAVE A GOOD GRANDPA/DAD.
Beautiful song 🎧 beautiful lyrics 🎼
Beautiful voice 🗣️beautiful sound 🎹
This so beautiful. It makes me weep 😢so good . Christopher Cross and his band are pure gold . 2024
The very beginning of this song is something that is out of this world
M Omartian wonderful arrangements !
The instrument, the vocals, the lyrics, the feeling it gives you … I’m glad I grew up in these times. It’s beautiful.
FACTS!!!!
Songs like that, just won't sop making me think that we were better as people and society back then.
And, before someone start saying things like: "this was just a song, it doesn't represent an entire generation."
I'm not only talking about the usage of music to speak about feelings, decent feelings to be precise. It's also about the whole world been amazed by this beautiful inspiration.
That's why I'm saying: people were better back then.
i am From Bangladesh 🇧🇩
I am listening for the first time in my life. Very nice words and tune
Guitars, chimes, bass, drums & of course Cross's distinctive voice made this a MASTERPIECE. What a beautiful song.
Who is the bassist here..I thought he look like Phil Chen of Rod Stewart but can't be sure
@@TJake-gs5jt Andy Salmon
@@woodsoncircle thanks..I thought he looks like Asian but I think I'm wrong
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The voice, lyrics and the music..timeless..The song deserved the Grammy Awards for Record of the Year 1980
I think this song should win an award every year because it will never go out of date Its the most beautiful music ever made! When Im outside in the summer and warm winds blow this musick describes my feelings Christopher Cross and all the musicians get an everlasting stand of ovation ❤
Oh man I feel at peace when I hear this song. What will people do without great music. Wow soon I will be free I know that for sure I just got to keep having faith in the lord.
my 92 year old grandfather JUST passed and fair winds and following seas.......he LOVED sailing.....and this song will ALWAYS now remind me of him and the DREAMS he wants to me to achieve. god....cherish life and loved ones folks because it can all be over like THAT, sometimes you NEVER see it coming. Then, Carole King might have something to sing for you, lol. But seriously, live every minute of life, because the only thing certain we have is what we have, and it only lasts for so long.
I remember driving to high school listening to this my senior year. I was imagining the freedom and upcoming life journey. I can still remember that freedom. Now at 60 I am feeling it again.
Thank you for sharing
A lot of us in that similar age bracket know exactly what you mean; wonder where the years went, but still feel like a teenager. Live life, that's what it's there for :)
Could not agree more. Same for me. Journey's 1984 song "Only The Young" also gives me the same feeling.
Being young is such a blessing that many overlook at that age. Now we look back with a smile, and wish we could go back, if only for a minute.
I can listen to this song on repeat all day long.
Stephen Stills "Southern Cross" is another good song about being on the water and navigating life. Think he was getting over a divorce when he wrote it.
All caught up in the reverie every word is a symphony ❤
Sailing to me is escaping a harsh reality and disappearing in a meditative state. Thank you for a wonderful song.
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When music had purpose and passion! I’m still here for it in 2024!! ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏽🙏🏽
I listen to this song, almost everyday! OMG! You have to know the story, behind the song! Sill a hit in 2024! 🎉
I'm feeling blessed! 😇 Thank you for asking! How are you, today?
OMG! I'm a ga girl who loves country music, trucks, fishing and having a cold one sometime! My husband of 32 wonderful years, called me his little country cowgirl! Simple to me is better!
❤🇧🇷 QUEM OUVI ESSE CLÁSSICO MARAVILHOSO EM PLENO 2024❓❓❓🇧🇷❤
Eu!!!!! Amo essa música!
@@silvandaribeiro9157 👍💋🌹❤
Eu só descobri isso em 2024. Haha
@@brunopassos1145 😂😂😂 NUNCA E TARDE 😂😂😂
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This song gives me an indescribable feeling of freedom! And will always be part of many people's lives! Thanks Christopher Cross!
My friend my. Citi
Me tooooo..😊😊😊
Yes freedom
You know what say,because I feel the same way.Christopher did an incredible job with this one.🙂👍
True dat
One of the most beautiful songs ever written....
I am 54 years old and had a heart attack 5 days ago. I had an emergency stent placed and I will survive. In my search to find calm and serenity for the years I have left, I was looking for music. I rediscovered this song today after 1st hearing it when I was 9years old. It brings back so much joy and calmness to my heart. It really makes the stress go away. Thank you CC for this gift.
Perfect song to listen to on your road to recovery. Wish you all the best
RIP Steve Wright ~ August 26th 1954 - February 12th 2024. Thanks for the treasured memories on the radio ✝
Was in US ARMY, this song exploded and it is a huge part of my military life............GREAT AND SOMETIMES SAD ................MEMORIES.
I hope you liked the army and did well. If you don’t me asking what was your MOS? Best wishes.
Thank you for your service, sacrifice and time❤
@@donald8354 ''16 Romeo'', short range air defense artillery
It's 1993. You grab a shopping cart and start heading to the produce section. Then this banger comes on the speaker system. Grocery shopping just became a transcendental experience. Today is going to be a good day.
God bless Christopher Cross 😊
Such an underrated song, this is my go to song when I struggle with depression. Takes me to a place where anything is possible and I feel free from the difficulties of depression. Just a beautiful song!!
Music is a great way of getting to feel better. Has helped me countless times.
It is NOT "underrated". THATS an insult to Cross & the millions of people who LOVE this song. Sheesh!
I know ur pain well my friend. Depression is a nasty beast im a 48 year old dad of 3 kids and if not for them and one of my friends and this great song I think I might’ve gone nuts already. Doesn't matter how low and deafened I feel this song takes me to a peaceful place deep in the core of my soul to try and heal my hurts! Keep ur chin up and always remember what brings happiness to your heart and don't be shy in seeking those tools out when the road seems all up hill!
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I remember my mom getting ready for work in the mornings after doing my hair along with my sisters. The cold snowy mornings in Ohio. This song made for a nice walk to school after a nice hot bowl of cream of wheat!😊 Many blessings to you sir!❤
Aqua net and sometimes Kenny Rodgers… simpler times
@@AL-jr4qcBetter times.
it's funny the little things we remember when a song comes on that brings us back to those olden days
I love this song it brings back so many memories. I'm 64, and hoping to find someone to share this song with.
Janet walton compartilhe comigo escreveu simon
The poetry of the lyrics of the 80s and 90s is unmatched. Be it rock, rap, r&b, alternative, ballads, country, grunge, across the board.
One of, if not the most phenomenal song ever! That beautiful opening transports me back in time, each and every time...reminding me of more care free and struggle free days. Thank you Mr Cross...thank you!
Uma das melhores música .
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@@mariadaconceicaosouza5254 totally agree!
All his songs are great! But this one right here, is the favorite song of his for me. It got me through some really tough times as a kid. It still takes me to that peaceful place in my mind when listening to it. I always listen to it when I’m volunteering in National disasters. Inspirational, hopeful, zen, peaceful and makes me smile every time. I hope he knows how his music touches so many lives. I met him back in the day in my hometown NYC. Was always the coolest guy. Always made time for his fans. Was an honor to meet him. Thank YOU for still touching my soul. ✌🏼🦋🌸🌼🌺
Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,,,
.james ingram
Great story
Música de alto vuelo
@@debora9844 How are you doing pretty ??
Oh yes! I was living out my romantic and adventurous years back then. This song keeps alive the beautiful times of my youth, stirring up old memories and releasing powerful emotions I will always cherish and keep safe within this beautiful and timeless song.
Drinking a Bourbon floating away to this Godsent music..Chris you are a magician, healer, mood uplifter..Thanks so much for your music!
I'm a Sailor .. sailing on tankers as a Captain, heard this song a few years back accidentally on YT, never thought there exists a masterpiece like this, glad Chris you made such a soulful song dedicated to us and now could watch you singing live here, i listened to this song on loop for so many hours and still couldn't get over it, it's so mesmerizing, I'm so thankful to you !!
Thank you, Sir. You are up there with the best. Regards, Joseph Lennon.
One of the most beautiful songs ever ❤🥲❤️
What a pretty and wonderful woman ,hello my darling ?
The canvas and your voice can do miracles, Christopher!
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Takes me back to a better time.
The beauty of this song transcends all time and space truly moves my soul
Ui m bálsamo pra alma
Such a timeless classic.