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@Fordham81

6 ай бұрын

Now you need to get him in front of Donald Fagen regarding "Dirty Work"!

@stevenleclair

6 ай бұрын

Rick Beato I would love to hear you do a whole show on AI and what musicians are saying about it and if they are concerned that AI fraudsters could reproduce their music so completely that their fans would never know it was not them performing?

@jasonb895

6 ай бұрын

Joni Mitchell said Third World Man is one of her all time favourite songs

@bb-gc2tx

6 ай бұрын

rick i know he rarely does any interviews but i would love to see you interview billy squier

@rayjr62

5 ай бұрын

Rick, it's kinda crazy that he never really gave this solo that much thought. It kinda reminds me of an interview that Larry Carlton did in MIX decades ago where the interviewer asked him about the Kid Charlemagne / Steely Dan solo he did. He basically gave the same answer- he was doing a ton of studio work back then, driving from studio to studio in L.A. and didn't really think much about it.

As a metal guy, and I do mean metal AF....Sailing is still to this day my #1 favorite song. It takes me somewhere different every time I hear it.

@percyvolnar8010

5 ай бұрын

Yup. It takes us to a simpler time... No borders. No Boundaries.

@rrhd0

4 ай бұрын

Same, I was born in the 90's grew up on thrash and death metal. Man Cross is just an insanely talented musician, that song hits so hard.

@jorbv8

3 ай бұрын

Same here brother 🤘

@edmundcrowley2518

3 ай бұрын

Soon I will be free😊

@daved7231

Ай бұрын

Me too ! Something about it man

Let’s all take a moment to say how great Mr Cross looks for a 72 year old rocker 😊

@kdfox2007

6 ай бұрын

🎉

@bruceharlick3322

6 ай бұрын

That's him at 72? I would say mid-50s, if I didn't know any better. Amazing.

@m.s.7873

5 ай бұрын

And he had a nasty time with COVID didn't he? Glad to see him fully recovered

@guitarforumdude

5 ай бұрын

Whaaa? He looks mid 50s at most.

@nathandenny5575

5 ай бұрын

“Rocker”?

His first album, still to this day, is a masterpiece in songwriting, performance and production.

Chris is so humble and it’s cool that Rick gets the opportunity to share these stories with us.

I met Christopher Cross before he was famous, back when he and his band were making their bones playing the fraternity party circuit in Austin in the late 1970s. It seemed like I saw them at least once a weekend as I was making my bones as a photographer shooting the same parties. Chris and the rest of the band were always super nice guys. Nice to see him pop up on the channel.

He filled in for Blackmore at a Deep Purple gig once. That tells you all you need to know what a player he is

@jmlastname4412

14 күн бұрын

Yes! We were talking about that at dinner tonight. Blackmore being who he is has probably tried to keep that under wraps.

When I was a teen rock/metalhead drummer, it was not cool among my fellow bandmates and friends to like Christopher Cross. But after a few pops (of whatever), we all fessed up to enjoying his songs, arrangements, tight band, songwriting, etc. Seeing this interview with Rick adds and extra dimension of appreciation.

@trento777

6 ай бұрын

Well, you can tell your rock/metalheads friends that CC actually played with Deep Purple. Just google it. :)

@MrClassicmetal

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, when you have an ear for good music you tend to recognise quality musicians and what they can do. And appreciate it.

@Randy-jz9ox

6 ай бұрын

It's ultra tame lol. Not trying to bust on him but it's as soft as it gets. Good hooks tho

@thedarkknightman6150

6 ай бұрын

For me when I was in my teens in the 90s for me it was all about rock and rap I didn't open to other music until like January 2020 when I discovered Christopher Cross and other yacht rock artists like Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins now I listen to everything.

He played at the Edmonds Center for the Arts some years back. At the start of the show he said that the band he had that night was the first that could play the songs the way they sounded in his head. One song that really stood out to me was Sailing, which they played with a power and beauty that the record version did not capture. The whole concert was so much better than I could have ever expected. After the show, I got to meet him in the theater's lobby/bar and thank him for the great show. Very friendly guy, would love to see him perform again. Maybe some day I'll find a live recording that captures at least a little bit of that power and magic.

@steveheggem5822

6 ай бұрын

I was at that concert as well ... Kiki Epsen (keys) and Gigi Worth (percussion) added some great backing vocals. One of the best shows I've been to.

You’re a legit beast if you have Eric Johnson and Luke backing you up.

@shable1436

6 ай бұрын

What fascinated me was the story of ray Henning guitar shop that Stevie ray Vaughan would always go hang out in before he was famous, before he was known as srv, he was little Stevie Vaughan, he went in Ray's and asked if there was anything new in, and he said just those and pointed to some beat up guitars, so srv went and picked up a strat that looked like it it had been played on the road for 20 years, he couldn't afford it, but he traded his other guitar and some hundred bucks and got it, Ray said that Christopher Cross had came in and traded it for a new one. So point is this became Stevies famous number one strat, the 59 burst, was actually crosses first. That's how small the Austin Dallas music scene was in the early 70s

@jonnuanez7183

6 ай бұрын

AND on your debut. Even more respect with that...

@redbarchetta8782

6 ай бұрын

And have Howard build you an amp.

@yergenflergen72

6 ай бұрын

Ray from Henning's Heart of Texas Music was such a cool guy with a heart of gold, and also a very accomplished musician as well back in the day-when I first moved to Austin in 1999, he told me that same story along with so many other cool ones about Stevie and all the well known legends that frequented his shop... I miss that place. @@shable1436

As a person from Austin,Texas I can say that when I heard the song I was blown away by Michael McDonald’s backing vocals. But the solo was amazing as well!

I remember watching "An Evening with Christopher Cross" DVD (2000ish) for the first time. I had always loved his first album, but never saw him play live. When I watched the DVD, I was blown away at his guitar playing. I never knew he was so good! His band was great as well!

What a great interview. I wish the original was 4 hours long. Christopher is still so passionate about music. He may not have been on the charts with his later work, but it's amazing how intertwined he still is with the fabric of cuture and music when his name is brought up with anyone. Pure legend.

One of my favorite solos ever...happy it's being talked about

Great feature Rick! Hearing him so into his work is a treat. Seeing 2 pros sitting there talking shop is just another level of fun.

Great interview. I saw Christopher last year in a fairly small venue in Utah. He's lost a bit of his range, but truly one of the best shows I've ever seen. His music transcends generations - I'm a Gen-X and my Gen-Z kids were floored by his music (though they hear me singing it every time I've had a bit too much wine).

Rick, these interviews you are able to do are AMAZING! You are contributing significantly to the body of musical knowledge and history! Thank you! I was telling my brother in law about your Sting interview on Thanksgiving. Well done!

This is so cool to get an update to the original video. We have to hear other takes on the solo.

Great interview! I love how humble CC is, and his knowledge and clarity about his music trade is amazing!

What a goldmine interview! Thank you both. 💜

We just saw him live last weekend in Clearwater- great band, great show and that solo at the end of Ride Like The Wind was on fire!

What a nice guy, super humble person.

Wonderful video. What a songwriter Chris has been throughout his long career. He's so much more than just those first two albums that were really popular.

So humble, still doesn't appreciate just how great that outtro solo is. Please remix it and release it again.

One of my all time favorite solos. Excellent interview.

One of my favorite of all time ! His music has inspired me my whole life! Love you mr cross !!

Christopher Cross rocks!!! I have one of his guitar picks. 🎸👍 been a huge fan for years.

Awesome conversation, really impressed with his obvious passion for his craft 🎸 ✌️

This video reminded me about Christopher Cross, whom I honestly haven't listened to since the 80's. He's an amazing constructor of song - the whole package, really. His humility in this video is refreshing.

My wish was granted! Thank both you and Mr. Cross, Rick!

My brother in law was in a band with Christopher and I went to see them a few times. Christopher's guitar playing blew me away each time I went to see them.

Christopher has always been humble in my opinion, hanging out on the playground early years it wasn't until Highschool I learned of his guitar playing. And still doing it very well

That solo was buried in the mix. It was great to hear it brought to the forefront.🎸🎵

I could listen to another 5 hours of this...awesome video.

Man, you’ve got such great content on both your channels! Love it!

Amazing interview. Cross came out when I was in high school.

By the time when Christopher Cross was hitting Big back then I was only a toddler at the time but I wasn't ready for his music until 2020 of January when I first heard ride like the wind I was hooked I listen to all his music now. Christopher Cross is magical in his music and I will always listen to him till I die he can go from hardcore with ride like the wind to soft and calm like sailing and it's awesome.

Different topic: You have some really nice color grading on your videos, soft and warm colors, like in a studio. stands out from others channels 🔥🔥 And of course great content 🙏

I’ve always watched 2, from the beginning Rick. I’m glad you created it. Used to do all your lives here on 2, I was there.

Rick, you are significant. You interview with respect and an arsenal of knowledge and chops. You blend in an mis of fanboy enthusiasm that all can relate. Great interview.

As a music lover, I thoroughly enjoy listening to these artists breakdown the parts we all take for granted. We hear great songs and they lift us up, get our juices flowing, break us down, or cause some visceral emotion, but we rarely realize the genius it took to compose these masterpieces. It’s like going behind the curtain of Oz and seeing what is behind the unknown.

Used to see Chris when he would play in Houston when I lived there. Always great shows.

SUCH a nice guy! This is a great interview.

I remember it, because immediately I was stoked from yes liking that song, but also Transmission Ends. That's just a great album! I am trying to remember if I heard that before I was in this apartment or or after I just managed to move across doors from myself due to complex renovation stuff. I think it might have been in here, but before lockdown. So glad to just know Christopher finally got well enough to get out of the hospital. I know it was a herculean effort. ❤😅🙂

Drove him and his band to one of their gigs. Nice group of people

This is a great interview! Awesome.

Going to see him live tonight.

@splashesin8

6 ай бұрын

🎉😃

@andykimball3340

6 ай бұрын

@@splashesin8 That band was tight. Smoking hot show.

@thomasschuldt4557

6 ай бұрын

How was it?😊

@andykimball3340

6 ай бұрын

@@thomasschuldt4557 Great show!!

@Veronica.John10-10

4 ай бұрын

If you have video please post it!!! 💖

I love when these videos come out about some of my favourite songs. I am sure some of you must relate, its not super easy sharing your love of certain types of music with your peers. At least I know I listen good music.

I was lucky enough to get to see Christopher play some years ago and he rocked! A lot of folks may not remember that Dan Fogelberg was also an excellent musician and performer. You can witness some of his mastery and see him shred on his live concert video Greetings From The West. A very tight group. RIP Dan Fogelberg.

At Reading Rock Festival in the UK, 1979, I went to the T-Shirt printing tent and got them to print "aja....Steely Dan", just like Christopher Cross is wearing! It is the greatest album!

I'm so happy to see Christopher up and walking and recovered. *so happy*

Saxon cover of that song is AMAZING. Worth listening to.

@trento777

6 ай бұрын

I love that cover :)

@user-iy1qf6fq9w

5 ай бұрын

I watched that, good job but the video is kind of Spinal Tap 😅

Love it when a great talented artist is a fan of music, you can feel his appreciation and recognition.

@Skedawg88

6 ай бұрын

@@docsavage8640 He is. No one cares about your negativity.

HEY RICK! Holding you to "I'm going to do it" getting people to solo!! Can't wait!!

Chris is awesome what a cool guy great songwriter singer and player

We need a remaster now.

I subscribed Rick!! You’re the best!!

So good! I really like when you have celebrities on ike this and you discuss other people's music as well. Would love to see Christopher Cross join you for a what makes this song great, but make it a song by some other artist. Just cool to see artists geek out about other artists they like.

Remember that Stevie Ray Vaughans 59 burst he called number one was originally Christopher crosses that he traded to ray Henning, or the other place they went lots. There is a video about it here

Excellent solo

Love that he wears the ubiquitous Steely Dan Aja shirt. Been a subscriber since video numero uno, Rick. Would absolutely love to hear all those older session guys play their own Stairway to Heaven solos…brilliant idea. Still want to know what synth they used on Aja for the sweep during the solo, and if Gadd’s click at end of the solo was intentional. Details, Rick…details! All great stuff!

@pamelah6431

5 ай бұрын

Ubiquitous? I've literally never seen it. 😂

Christopher Cross was the first CD I ever purchased. I bought it with the Hitachi CD-1 CD Player. I purchased at the Electronics Store outside Gate 7 of Misawa AF, Japan. Pony's was the name of the store.

Great stuff Rick is there no end to your knowledge

I love laid back songs with a hardcore theme or lyrics. "Lived nine lives, gunned down ten"...as matter of fact, not yelled or repeated. Awesome awesome song.

I saw Chris at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and he and his band were most excellent. He tore it up on guitar, too.

Agh! I didn't realize you had 2 channels-subscribed!

Well, never saw Chris live but I was at the Rirz in NYC when Zappa played Run Like the Wind. It was a throwaway version. His roadie sang lead. Zappa and Dimeola did not play guitar together at this set FYI. Al played through zappas monitor. In any event seeing Zappa and Al on the same stage was plenty crazy.

LOVE that t-shirt!

I saw him when Christopher Cross was the band's name, playing at Max's On the Border on Telephone Road in Houston. They strictly played covers. What stood out that night were great renditions of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da and Chain Lightning. Less than a year later, the 1st album came out. I spoke to him that night and suggested Kid Charlemagne. He said that would take too long to learn. Met him again many years later outside a club on S 1st in Austin. I mentioned those old band days and he said he doesn't remember much, and that was that. Then I got to see him with Michael McDonald, Eric Johnson, and Mike Love during a PBS show taping. Will Lee was on bass. There was a double string quartet with a few more for good measure and a choir made up of children. It was a great show.

I love Chris how just calmly explains his setup - '59 Les Paul into a Dumble... :)

@user-iy1qf6fq9w

5 ай бұрын

Shoulda known. I bet Carlton and Johnson did also.

Wait, what, Frank Zappa and Al DiMeola jam on “Ride Like the Wind?” Mind blown. Gotta hear that one before I die. Another awesome interview, Rick!

@awboat

6 ай бұрын

no shit, that was my takeaway from this interview. WHAT? Rick didn't even bat an eye.

@jimmc2990

6 ай бұрын

Tough to impress Rick.. he's on an incredible level haha. @@awboat

Speaking of growing as an artist, I absolutely love his Walking in Avalon/Red Room. I can't believe it didn't chart better.

Chris is a great conversationalist, ❤😊

Awesome Steely Dan shirt.

Yay Im in the top 13%. Been subbed to the 2 for a while now.

Great interview, Christopher Cross is Americana. I'm surprised his style of music writing isn't still producing hits today.

Subscriber since the beginning.

Love the T-shirt!!

Hey Rick, how about getting Jamel on for an interview? It would be cool to see you talk to a ‘non-music’ person who is reacting to all this great music we grew up with! Clearly he is worthy of you viewing his channel & he is picking up on the subtleties that you are wanting to show us from a technical perspective but he is FEELING IT! I subscribe and watch both your channels because I love watching the passion you both have because I feel it too!

Chris makes all of us native Dallasites proud of him and all the other great musicians that have come from here…..wish I was one of them! 😳😂

Christoffer Cross the LP is still one of my favorits

Great T-Shirt! 🙂

For anyone who love the song Ride Like The Win, check out Saxon's version. It's amazing too!

@jdsmith-bl2yl

6 ай бұрын

Man, I thought about saying that,,,, love Saxon!

@2760ade

6 ай бұрын

Yes, it's very heavy but Biff's vocals are outstanding!

@thedarkknightman6150

6 ай бұрын

Love both but love CC alot more.

After viewing several of this vids with Chis, you need to bring him back, humble but tons of inside stories of the greatest players of their time.

Great interview Rick and new subscriber to this and your other channel. Rick, we only got to hear what Chris' top three Steely Dan songs were. What about number four and five?

I think he would be one of the people I would like to hang out with the most!

Christoper Cross!!!! PLEASE BLESS THESE YOUNG FOLKS WITH YOUR WICKED SOLOS AGAIN? (born in 1978)

Finally hit subscribe on this channel. Been subscribed to your other channel for awhile.

Chris should rerelease this track with proper loudness on solo. Please do.

Okay, Okay..Subscribed. 😁😁

YES! Chris is incredible. He's been at the forefront of music for a long time. All those Burts. The (First?) Dumbles. The first Fender Custom Shop guitars. The first Fender double neck. He probably doesn't give it a 2nd thought but guitar players everywhere understand.

In 2004 I saw him live at the SoHo in Santa Barbara. It was a dinner and he walked around talking to people at different tables and after he did the show. I always felt he was a great guitarist and have loved his music since I was a kid in the 80s

One of the sound guys that I've toured with used Hey Nineteen to tune his P.A. at every venue. I can't hear that song without being transported back in time. Such a tight, dry drum sound on that track!

I just watched Chris kill that solo in 1986 performance. Then he swoops to the mic 🎤 continues the lyric. Way cool man

What an amazing man!

Man I love Chris , such an under rated guitar player . Well done Rick 👏 ✔️

@TM_Stone

6 ай бұрын

There it is. I was waiting for the "underrated" comment. He's another one I hear, "Alex Lifeson is so underrated". Tell me, who is rating these musicians? People that sing in their shower or the accountant that plays the drums on his steering wheel while listing to Taylor Swift? Actual musicians that have been doing it a good amount of time know who the talented ones are.

@MikeJBlues

6 ай бұрын

@TM_Stone well Duh

@MikeJBlues

6 ай бұрын

@TM_Stone ok smart guy how many times have you heard either get as much radio time as your girl gets? Most people wouldn't have known how great a guitar player Chris is if it wasn't for Rick's video. And when's the last time you heard a Rush song on the radio ? 📻 Thank God for Spotify ...

@TM_Stone

6 ай бұрын

@@MikeJBlues dude, we're not talking 2023. I'm saying when these guys were getting radio time and LOTS of it in the late 70s and early 80s.

@MikeJBlues

6 ай бұрын

@TM_Stone I'm talking today ok, they all got spun when fresh ...

Rick cant find any video on CharlesBerthoud? You really have to hear this guy!!

I loved Christopher Cross's Sailing and Ride like the Wind. Rick, thank you for bringing Christopher on and also highlighting his wonderful guitar solo on Ride like the Wind. God bless you both.

I saw that video! Thank you Rick for opening my eyes to what a great guitar player Christopher Cross is! By the way, he is apparently a distant cousin of my wife.

we gotta get the video of this solo in the different styles