Christopher was top notch......his voice is great.Whoever thought to put Michael McDonald as a backup in this is a genius...their voices are great together.
What the previous post said about Michael McDonald.... EXACTLY!!!!! And glad you really enjoyed this tune.... Never forget my babysitter taking me to get an ice cream cone in her 69' GTO, listening to this song.... 70s Summer Magic!
Christopher Cross....he was pretty big with everyone back then. His vinyl was like a staple in most households. The whole album is really, really good. Won a bunch of awards.
ANGELA : This is from summer, 1980-------and you cannot appreciate this song, until you're on the road, at 3 AM, screaming down the freeway at 90 MP:H, with this blasting the radio ! In '82, as I was pulling into Las Vegas at 3 AM, this was playing on KOMA in Oklahoma, & I was pulling 110 MPH, on I-70 ! What a feeling ! Better than any drugs on earth !! ---------------------MJL, 75 y/o
This was from Christopher Cross's first album. He was the first artist in Grammy history to win all four general field awards in a single ceremony, bringing home Record of the Year ("Sailing"), Album of the Year (Christopher Cross), Song of the Year ("Sailing"), and Best New Artist at the 23rd Annual Grammy Awards in 1981. Not bad for an Austin boy!
There’s an instrumental version of this by the late great jazz trumpet legend, Freddie Hubbard, that’s probably cool for driving as well. 😊 You might enjoy to check out a video of a background recording session for Donna Summer, on a song called, State of Independence. Her part is already recorded so she’s not in the video, but there’s about 9 solo artists all called upon to sing in unison on this track, in some other language, almost like a chant. In addition to Christopher Cross & Michael McDonald, it will blow your mind who else is on it but that session predates We Are the World by like 5 years. It’s like someone must’ve just had a camcorder & was videoing, not particularly professional shooting. One thing to notice is how low key, humble & shy everyone seems, like no diva ego. In fact one singer seems kind of nervous cause she was smoking a cigarette in the studio which would be unheard of & totally taboo today, especially for singers. Anyway you might enjoy it. Great reaction! 👍🏾
Probablement le plus beau le plus EXTRAORDINAIRE premier album de l'histoire de la musique Californienne !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Le gratin des musiciens de studio californiens de l'époque est présent dont bien sûr l'immense Michael mac Donald et cerise sur le gâteau DIEU EN PERSONNE L'IMMENSE LARRY CARLTON qui exécute plusieurs solos de guitare rentrés dans la légende de la musique depuis longtemps !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MONUMENTAL GIGANTESQUE FABULEUX PRODIGIEUX AHURISSANT EXTRAORDINAIRE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guy
The "Laura" song is about a real incident that occured in downtown Columbus, Ohio. A family on their way to church one Sunday morning was caught in gang crossfire and young teen Laura sitting alone in the back seat died from the gunshots. Christopher heard of this from one of his friends that knew her. There are the lyrics ..." Friend of a friend, friend to the end ..." A beautiful song, but sad.
Watching your excitement is what makes me remember the 1960-1980 run of incredible artist I grew up on! One hall of famer after another, all great and you will Never see it again !
Written by CC. Jazzy vocal harmonies. CC played a great guitar solo! 🎸 Michael McDonald is a guest for Kenny Loggins in This Is It, Patti LaBelle in On My Own + Toto in I'll Be Over You. MM + KL wrote What a Fool Believes + This Is It. MM + original members of Van Halen wrote I'll Wait. RIP Eddie van Halen. 🎹🎸
When I was in highschool, the middle school band played this. They blew air through their horns to get the wind sound. They had a kid the bongos. That was wrap. That concert was over. Mind you they played first. That band director had them do that song right. It was magical. I am so proud for the parents of those kids. They got the best show ever from kids. 30 years later I sang this song with my buddy, a professional singer, in my home. Gave us both great joy. We knew every word and phrase. It's a powerful tune. We have to cover this.
Christopher Cross was from San Antonio, and Michael McDonald was in the Doobie Bros sang about a neighborhood in San Antonio (China Grove) that's their connection
The most ballsy thing a writer does is "no-lyrics." My favorite part too. It's just the punchiness and the harmony. When you're writing, you think, "No I can't write that. it's just jibberish." But then you think, "Yes, it's MUSIC." This is a great song for cruising down the highway, wind in your hair, accelerator to the floor, with the siren and flashing red-and-blue lights fading in the distance as you accelerate.
Love this sing its one of my guilty pleasures, looks like a bunch of math teachers who write funky songs on the weekends after a hard week o calculus. love my 90s but the 70s had some gems!
@@DayOneReacts I dont think they were they just look like teachers, they dont look like rock stars lol, I like the ' guilty pleasures ' list you do, can you do Dave Stewart (from the Eurythmics) and Candy Dulfer-' Lily was Here', greetings from Australia
You are so cute! I love watching your reactions. This music is all the stuff I grew up with and listened to in my young adulthood. You’re listening to the Best!!
Such a good album produced by David Foster with great musicians. Loved your reaction and so looking forward to more from you. Please keep up the good work! Love ya stay safe.
“TO LOVE SOMEBODY” by The Bee Gees Manager of The Bee Gees challenge them to write a “Otis Redding” song after they had just met him. Otis left For the USA before getting to hear the song and died days letter after he had gotten home. The Bee Gees recorded and Released “TO LOVE SOMEBODY” in 1967. Just imagine if Otis had recorded it🤔…
This was a big hit for him, though I think "Sailing" was bigger; in fact that song won Record of the Year and Song of the Year (1979 or 1980). And yes, Michael McDonald's voice is a perfect fit for it, just the right sound. I have this album, and listening to this tune makes me want to pull out the album and play it.
Arthur’s theme that he did is a total classic. It’s phenomenal. One of the lesser known songs he did which was so beautiful you should do is called think of Laura.
Look at that freaking instrumentation back in the day! Dont get me wrong I can dig 3 or 4 mates creating magic but I just loved the big sound of all the collaboration in these 70-80’s groups. So much going on. I miss those days. Thanks for posting and I listen to this record at least once a month.
@@bossfan49 Lol. I’m not sure if I knew that at some point. I love “This is It”, but haven’t bothered to listen to it in a long time. I really liked the live version from that live album that I can’t remember the name of now! Sorry…have a migraine atm.
Thank you so much for reacting to this. Its funny how you hear a singers voice but when you see them it doesn't match hope you know what I mean lol this is one of those times. I'm grateful for all the hard work you put into your channel with the editing etc. Thank you.
Angie girl....as subscriber I can't agree more: there's no romantic songs like these anymore. So you found Bee Gee's, all four. You even found Carpenters brothers. I'd love to suggest: Minnie Riperton - Loving you. And a dash of Disco love by Donna Summer - I fell love 😘 kisses from Brazil
Great song. Been numerous covers of it by the likes of Saxon (rock cover) and by a dance band (can't recall the name) but all are great. It seems to be one of those songs you just can't do a bad version of.
Christopher had a string of hits, deservedly so. If you want a love song from him, "Swept Away" is it. Whatever's next from his catalogue will be good. Have a great day.
It's a kick to me that you go so far back with pop rock music. This one from Christopher Cross was a colossal hit in the late 1970's when soft rock was king of the radio waves. Same with Michael McDonald and them Doobie Bros. Also still much good pop-soul and funk-soul. Can anybody say: "Won't you take me to Funky-TOWWWWN!" I could name dozens more but just check out any top 40 list from 1974-1979. Wish you'd been around then. Life seemed more ... pleasant.
So Michael MacDonald got around back in the day, and he also had some hits with Kenny Loggins (Before Kenny Did Footloose, and Danger Zone from Top Gun, and other hits.) One was This Is It. In this video you don't "see" Mike, but you'll hear him. Kenny Loggins - This Is It : ua-cam.com/video/VS52sEUqxMo/v-deo.html
You mentioned Michael McDonald. You should check out some of McDonald's work while singing with the Doobie Brothers. Takin it to the Streets, Minute by Minute and What a Fool Believes are 3 solid suggestions.
I just recently subscribed and enjoy your reactions! And I agree, this song and Sailing always puts in the mood to hit the road. Love the way you vibe to the music. If you haven't already, I'd like to see you react to The First Time I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack(first take). Thanks!
thank you for knowing who Michael McDonald is. there IS hope for humanity.
Oh yeah. I do the impersonation and im always glad when people know who that is.
At least some of the youth
Yeah brah, ah, who?? lol
Christopher was top notch......his voice is great.Whoever thought to put Michael McDonald as a backup in this is a genius...their voices are great together.
That bridge is everything. Best Christopher Cross song for me.
When that beautiful smile comes out we all know you are happy with the song and us OLD people love to see it. We grew up with this music,
Her smile as she listens is a testament in and of itself. Great song and a new believer. Welcome to the fold.
The abdolute clarity (pitch perfect) of Chris' voice and his song writing...amazing...permanent playlist...this song and his "Sailing" song
What the previous post said about Michael McDonald.... EXACTLY!!!!! And glad you really enjoyed this tune.... Never forget my babysitter taking me to get an ice cream cone in her 69' GTO, listening to this song.... 70s Summer Magic!
Christopher Cross....he was pretty big with everyone back then. His vinyl was like a staple in most households. The whole album is really, really good.
Won a bunch of awards.
The urgency of the music -- which I think is what you're trying to describe -- is the backbone of the song.
I hit the like button immediately! Great reaction! Great song! Totally agree about it being a road trip song.
To me ,a very inspirational song of endurance and fearlessness, always looking ahead ,leaving the past behind you as far as you can !
ANGELA : This is from summer, 1980-------and you cannot appreciate this song, until you're on the road, at 3 AM, screaming down the freeway at 90 MP:H, with this blasting the radio ! In '82, as I was pulling into Las Vegas at 3 AM, this was playing on KOMA in Oklahoma, & I was pulling 110 MPH, on I-70 ! What a feeling ! Better than any drugs on earth !! ---------------------MJL, 75 y/o
I was born the son of a lawless man, always spoke my mind with a gun in my hand, lived 9 lives shot down 10.. one of the best lines ever..!!!
This was from Christopher Cross's first album. He was the first artist in Grammy history to win all four general field awards in a single ceremony, bringing home Record of the Year ("Sailing"), Album of the Year (Christopher Cross), Song of the Year ("Sailing"), and Best New Artist at the 23rd Annual Grammy Awards in 1981. Not bad for an Austin boy!
There’s an instrumental version of this by the late great jazz trumpet legend, Freddie Hubbard, that’s probably cool for driving as well. 😊 You might enjoy to check out a video of a background recording session for Donna Summer, on a song called, State of Independence. Her part is already recorded so she’s not in the video, but there’s about 9 solo artists all called upon to sing in unison on this track, in some other language, almost like a chant. In addition to Christopher Cross & Michael McDonald, it will blow your mind who else is on it but that session predates We Are the World by like 5 years. It’s like someone must’ve just had a camcorder & was videoing, not particularly professional shooting. One thing to notice is how low key, humble & shy everyone seems, like no diva ego. In fact one singer seems kind of nervous cause she was smoking a cigarette in the studio which would be unheard of & totally taboo today, especially for singers. Anyway you might enjoy it. Great reaction! 👍🏾
One of Christopher cross best songs made even better with Michael McDonald singing back up , love your reaction cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
This album swept the grammys the year it was released.
The theme from Arthur was my favorite Christopher Cross song. Saw him live, the guy is really really tall.
Probablement le plus beau le plus EXTRAORDINAIRE premier album de l'histoire de la musique Californienne !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Le gratin des musiciens de studio californiens de l'époque est présent dont bien sûr l'immense Michael mac Donald et cerise sur le gâteau DIEU EN PERSONNE L'IMMENSE LARRY CARLTON qui exécute plusieurs solos de guitare rentrés dans la légende de la musique depuis longtemps !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MONUMENTAL GIGANTESQUE FABULEUX PRODIGIEUX AHURISSANT EXTRAORDINAIRE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guy
Christopher Cross…. Just Awesome. I’ll be waiting like others have commented for “Sailing”
Love watching the joy of discovering great music.
Classic song. He doesn't get the credit for his guitar work, but he is considered to have an incredible guitar tone.
Mega
this song also has one of the best guitar solos you can hardly hear coz of the vocals over the top of it.....such a shame imo
@@maton98 100%!!
Such a great song for the freeway.
Love this song and you are such a Beautiful Woman!!
I like this girl's reactions. Very genuine.
First heard this in 1980 been a favorite ever since
The blue Nile....Tinseltown in the rain......sublime ! 😁🙏👍🇬🇧✌️
For young people, this song was hugely popular in its day.
Christopher Cross was THE biggest thing going for awhile .Getting Michael McDonald for back-up kinda proves THAT ...Love your enthusiasm !!!!
Your beautiful smile and chair dancing says it all😀
Very intelligent and subdued reaction. Glad I found this girl.
Other songs you might want to check out. "Think of Laura" and "Arthur's Theme".
I agree with Arthur’s Theme. I liked Think of Laura when it came out, but it would make me cringe now. So sappy imo.
The "Laura" song is about a real incident that occured in downtown Columbus, Ohio. A family on their way to church one Sunday morning was caught in gang crossfire and young teen Laura sitting alone in the back seat died from the gunshots. Christopher heard of this from one of his friends that knew her. There are the lyrics ..." Friend of a friend, friend to the end ..." A beautiful song, but sad.
@@bobr4987 I just know it from General Hospital. I still think it sounds cheesy, but that’s just my opinion.
@@Julieroo28 That's ok, I was just providing info for whoever might like to read it. Thanks!
@@bobr4987 It definitely sounds like a sad story, but hearing it only on General Hospital adds to the cheese factor.
He(Christopher Cross) said that he wrote this song while tripping on acid. Great song and great reaction Angela!!
Watching your excitement is what makes me remember the 1960-1980 run of incredible artist I grew up on! One hall of famer after another, all great and you will Never see it again !
Written by CC.
Jazzy vocal harmonies.
CC played a great guitar solo! 🎸
Michael McDonald is a guest for Kenny Loggins in This Is It, Patti LaBelle in On My Own + Toto in I'll Be Over You.
MM + KL wrote What a Fool Believes + This Is It.
MM + original members of Van Halen wrote I'll Wait.
RIP Eddie van Halen. 🎹🎸
When I was in highschool, the middle school band played this. They blew air through their horns to get the wind sound. They had a kid the bongos. That was wrap. That concert was over. Mind you they played first. That band director had them do that song right. It was magical. I am so proud for the parents of those kids. They got the best show ever from kids. 30 years later I sang this song with my buddy, a professional singer, in my home. Gave us both great joy. We knew every word and phrase. It's a powerful tune. We have to cover this.
Christopher Cross was from San Antonio, and Michael McDonald was in the Doobie Bros sang about a neighborhood in San Antonio (China Grove) that's their connection
Kinda like that
The most ballsy thing a writer does is "no-lyrics." My favorite part too. It's just the punchiness and the harmony. When you're writing, you think, "No I can't write that. it's just jibberish." But then you think, "Yes, it's MUSIC." This is a great song for cruising down the highway, wind in your hair, accelerator to the floor, with the siren and flashing red-and-blue lights fading in the distance as you accelerate.
think of LAURA by cross. is another one of my favorites. came out in LATE 1983. it was a BIG hit for him too.
I keep coming back to watch this vid case your reaction is so much fun and authentic!!! 🎶🔥💖
Good taste young lady, this is one of my favorites by him...
" Arthur's theme " is another you would like ❤️
The 70s were awesome , I was there.
love your reactions, your smile and your long curly hair, you are beautiful
“Never be the same” by Christopher Cross you’ll like it !
Love this sing its one of my guilty pleasures, looks like a bunch of math teachers who write funky songs on the weekends after a hard week o calculus. love my 90s but the 70s had some gems!
He was a teacher? Influencing in the classrooms and on stage. That’s cool.
@@DayOneReacts I dont think they were they just look like teachers, they dont look like rock stars lol, I like the ' guilty pleasures ' list you do, can you do Dave Stewart (from the Eurythmics) and Candy Dulfer-' Lily was Here', greetings from Australia
You are so cute! I love watching your reactions. This music is all the stuff I grew up with and listened to in my young adulthood. You’re listening to the Best!!
Wow, your smile lights up the universe...
Yeah, what's not to luv about this!
Thank you ma'am for another awesome reaction
You were really feeling this one, loved watching you dance along and get into it. This was a great song in the day.
Such a good album produced by David Foster with great musicians. Loved your reaction and so looking forward to more from you. Please keep up the good work! Love ya stay safe.
Actually, Christopher Cross's debut album, of which this is a part, was produced by Michael Omartian.
A Yacht Rock classic from my childhood..👍
Another song of his that will put you in a trance while on a road trip is "Sailing" :) he has a lot of great hits
You're adorable. And so is your reaction and good taste in music.
“TO LOVE SOMEBODY” by The Bee Gees
Manager of The Bee Gees challenge them to write a “Otis Redding” song after they had just met him. Otis left For the USA before getting to hear the song and died days letter after he had gotten home. The Bee Gees recorded and Released “TO LOVE SOMEBODY” in 1967. Just imagine if Otis had recorded it🤔…
Absolutely great road trip song
I remember falling asleep to this song and hearing it in my dream. I cant remember what the dream was about.
It's a great song, you'll find yourself singing it from time to time even if you haven't heard it in a while
This was a big hit for him, though I think "Sailing" was bigger; in fact that song won Record of the Year and Song of the Year (1979 or 1980). And yes, Michael McDonald's voice is a perfect fit for it, just the right sound. I have this album, and listening to this tune makes me want to pull out the album and play it.
1979 I WAS THERE ,
SONG WAS Released in 1979
@@theodoreritola9758 I think you're right, and the Grammys came in 1980.
@@charlesf2804 it was #1 at the end of August, 1980.
@@rmar67 You're right, actually. I remembered the year later, well after the fact! But I didn't recall which month. Thanks.
THAT smile!
Arthur’s theme that he did is a total classic. It’s phenomenal. One of the lesser known songs he did which was so beautiful you should do is called think of Laura.
Look at that freaking instrumentation back in the day! Dont get me wrong I can dig 3 or 4 mates creating magic but I just loved the big sound of all the collaboration in these 70-80’s groups. So much going on. I miss those days. Thanks for posting and I listen to this record at least once a month.
Real music..... so cool to see Gen X, Gen Z hear it and love it. You can almost feel the heat and sweat from the horse....
An old favorite! Nice choice!
Sailing is a beautiful song of his, one of my chill song favorites especial growing up next to Lake Michigan
Never gets old❤️🔥
I have heard this song a million times and never realized Michael McDonald was singing in the background. Omg. I feel so dumb! Lol!
You know he's on Kenny Loggins' "This Is It" too, right?
@@bossfan49 Lol. I’m not sure if I knew that at some point. I love “This is It”, but haven’t bothered to listen to it in a long time. I really liked the live version from that live album that I can’t remember the name of now! Sorry…have a migraine atm.
And “Peg” by Steely Dan and… 🤣
😃
Do not feel bad, same here!
Love reaction channels, and I have found my new favorite. Please keep them coming!
What a gorgeous smile. Love your giggle.
My favourite of his!
This song was a great song and it is on the sound track of the movie quicksilver this actually feeds into the theme of the movie
Thank you so much for reacting to this.
Its funny how you hear a singers voice but when you see them it doesn't match hope you know what I mean lol this is one of those times. I'm grateful for all the hard work you put into your channel with the editing etc. Thank you.
still have my 7inch copy of this on vinyl, i was hooked on this when i first heard it 1980
#1. Great reaction video. #2. You are unnecessarily attractive. Very pretty and the smile, laugh and giggle is icing on the cake.
You are our hope for the future. 🤩 great driving song, like radar love, by Golden earring.
Angie girl....as subscriber I can't agree more: there's no romantic songs like these anymore. So you found Bee Gee's, all four. You even found Carpenters brothers. I'd love to suggest: Minnie Riperton - Loving you. And a dash of Disco love by Donna Summer - I fell love 😘 kisses from Brazil
Hi! I’ve heard “loving you”. Her voice is CRAZY. I added you for Donna Summer. And thanks so much for the Sub!
Love this song
so very cute
Think of Laura is a beautiful song and well worth a reaction.
Great song. Been numerous covers of it by the likes of Saxon (rock cover) and by a dance band (can't recall the name) but all are great. It seems to be one of those songs you just can't do a bad version of.
It's soft but driving. Unique combination.
Christopher had a string of hits, deservedly so. If you want a love song from him, "Swept Away" is it.
Whatever's next from his catalogue will be good.
Have a great day.
It's a kick to me that you go so far back with pop rock music. This one from Christopher Cross was a colossal hit in the late 1970's when soft rock was king of the radio waves. Same with Michael McDonald and them Doobie Bros.
Also still much good pop-soul and funk-soul. Can anybody say: "Won't you take me to Funky-TOWWWWN!" I could name dozens more but just check out any top 40 list from 1974-1979. Wish you'd been around then. Life seemed more ... pleasant.
Your smile makes everything all right!
Excellent upbeat song, great reaction.
Love it, Great tune.👍
You should react to Think of Laura - it's one of Christopher Cross's best songs.
So Michael MacDonald got around back in the day, and he also had some hits with Kenny Loggins (Before Kenny Did Footloose, and Danger Zone from Top Gun, and other hits.) One was This Is It. In this video you don't "see" Mike, but you'll hear him. Kenny Loggins - This Is It : ua-cam.com/video/VS52sEUqxMo/v-deo.html
This man can play guitar.
Wow brings back great memories 👍👍
You mentioned Michael McDonald. You should check out some of McDonald's work while singing with the Doobie Brothers. Takin it to the Streets, Minute by Minute and What a Fool Believes are 3 solid suggestions.
How about another McDonald background tune...Peg by SteelyDan? Great reaction!!
I just recently subscribed and enjoy your reactions! And I agree, this song and Sailing always puts in the mood to hit the road. Love the way you vibe to the music. If you haven't already, I'd like to see you react to The First Time I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack(first take). Thanks!
Havent heard this in a million years
That was fun!! Thanks!
It really is a great song.
Christopher cross sang the theme song to the movie Aurther starring the late Dudley Moore
Love your reactions…..😁
Great song