im also 60 years old divorced twice,live my life alone and secluded,was tired of being heart broken,so sometimes the loneliness sets in,and this song helps me escape to another place,i suffer from depression,so music helps me to deal with that,and this song is very special to me,i go somewhere else when i listen to this

Tasha, I am a 60 year old man and this too is my favorite song of all time. It has special meaning to me and my eyes water as I listen to it these many years now. I remember well the early afternoon in August of 1980 when my parents dropped me off at my university dorm and they helped me move in my things and clothes. Things were moving too fast for me. As I looked at my mother she would look at me and smile and whisper to me, "its going to be alright", the way only a mother can reassure her child. As she put my things away and they were leaving, dad said I have one more thing for you son and he went out to the pick up and brought me a brand new radio. As we hugged and said our goodbyes I saw them pull away and disappear in the distance. I went back into my room, laid belly down on my bed and looked out the window and turn on the radio, the song that started was, yes, you guess it, "Sailing". My eyes started to water and all I could see was my mother saying to me, "Its going to be alright". After all these many years, this song is still my favorite song of all time. RIP mom and dad.

@chrismccormick6371

Жыл бұрын

Very nice story! You had a wonderful Mom and Dad! I was 14 in 1980! Oh the memories! From Loudoun County, Virginia! 😎

@kaizensoul_channel

8 ай бұрын

So beautiful... Memories.. With song.

@Ace-po4bp

6 ай бұрын

Your comment made my eyes water... it is a beautiful song

@michaelsoo7345

5 ай бұрын

I was 16 in 1980 & that song, "Sailing" blew me away. It was the best years in school back in Penang island , Malaysia. Christopher Cross is pure talent & an artist, singer, writer & musician of it's own class. ❤

@jennyd2624

5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful story🎉

Man, This had me tearing up…When I was a young kid, my mother, now deceased, used to have an old Chevy with a manual transmission shift on the steering column. She would drive the HELL out of that car. My mom would listen to country music stations only in her car. This song would come on often and she would crank it up while we’re flying down the highway with the windows down. This is really making me miss her so much. Great memory.

This song hits like a sledge hammer!! That guitar, the keyboard and that voice!! The planets align with this one and it is sheer perfection!!!

This song was played at my dad's funeral. He used to sail, like sailboats, and he and my mom apparently had many awesome dates out on his boat. This gets me in a different level of feels

@ruanniemann2604

Жыл бұрын

❤

@strokerace4765

Жыл бұрын

Song ain’t even about Sailing, you are what’s wrong with this world

@nedflanders3769

Жыл бұрын

@@strokerace4765 really? That wasn't a very nice thing to say.

@strokerace4765

Жыл бұрын

@@nedflanders3769 Chris Cross has said it numerous times it’s not about sailing

@nedflanders3769

Жыл бұрын

@@strokerace4765 Sure, I get it. It's a metaphor. But you maybe could have been a little nicer in your reply, instead of telling Jake he's everything that's wrong with the world. That's all.

Christopher Cross still tours today and his voice is just as amazing as it was all those years ago.

I love his other hits too; "Ride like the wind" and Arthur's theme". His voice like butter. Smooth and soothing. You just close your eyes and drift away. 😊

@estherwilliams7367

2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard, "Starry Starry Night?" Knowing of his demise, I named my cat Vincent van Gogh because my heart 💔 every time I hear him sing, "But I could have told you, Vincent... This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you." Yet... It brings me comfort.

@vchip57

2 жыл бұрын

@@estherwilliams7367 "Vincent" is a beautifully heart-wrenching song by Don McLean.

@timmythomas4273

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah i do to and i love The movie Arthur

@SweetThing

Жыл бұрын

And he's just as good or more amazing, in person..

@melaniegrech2338

Жыл бұрын

It conveys peace

Hey, why did i start crying? 😂 I grew up with this genre of music. 80s was the best time ever!

When I was young I didn't care for this song. It took having babies and aging to " feel" this song. Now I get teary listening. Great reaction. Thanks 😊 ✌🏻🌬

@love68

Жыл бұрын

Some songs are grown into.💯🌞🙏💛☯️🌞

@samanthanickson6478

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@love68nice. 🙂‍↕️🕊️

Grew up listening to this song and I agree with Tasha… It just takes me somewhere. I think because of the song and the way it's written along with the music and lyrics, it's one of those songs that will make you feel what you need.

@rolltide9547

2 жыл бұрын

I think of being at the beach.

@newfiemom8696

Жыл бұрын

It brings me back to my childhood, perhaps your parents listened to this song like mine did. It brings me back to my childhood and the feeling of security and no stress, no worries and joyful. It brings me back to simpler times.

“Sailing” is such a cool song to listen to and chill out. Christopher Cross has several other great songs like “Ride Like The Wind with Michael McDonald doing background vocals, and Arthur’s Theme.

@joethomas1775

28 күн бұрын

If you want a great laugh. Find a video call "Michael McDonald sctv".

I'm so with the lady on this song. It is revalating in its simple melody. Profound in its musicality. It just makes you think of what matters. His sailing is the metaphor for living. ❤

"soon I will be free" (goosebumps)

"Sailing" is a 1980 soft rock song written and recorded by American artist Christopher Cross. It was released in June 1980 as the second single from his eponymous debut album (1979).

I remember hearing this song when I was 6 yrs old. My Mom played it while she was cleaning and I was playing in the living room. Even back then I cried when I heard it. Everything about it is about as perfect as you can get with a song. I'm in my 40's now and it's still one of my favorite songs of all time, and I still cry when listening to it. It's just an amazing song and instantly connects with my soul. ❤️

This held down the #1 spot on the Billboard charts in 1980. A bonafide Yacht Rock classic. Allows you to sail on the sea of your thoughts and emotions, to get away from the revelry and bustling of life for a while. Christopher Cross is the man.😁

Tasha!!! You said it perfectly: It takes you away. The sound of the plucked guitar, the bass underneath, and those tinkling bells...how does that NOT paint pictures in your mind. No wonder Christopher Cross won five Grammys.

Being a retired 20 year Navy sailor, I always loved this song, being out to sea, seeing the sunrise/set, open ocean/seas, his voice so soothing.

@Σατανας666

2 жыл бұрын

Man that’s so cool. What were the storms like?

@hollyclow2136

2 жыл бұрын

@@Σατανας666 i loved it to be honest, 3 ships, many deployments, many storms!

@billignaczak3851

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, When we were almost out of San Diego Bay we would play his Ride Like the Wind or Willie Nelson's On the Road Again on the Top Side Speakers heading out to the Local Op Areas.

@QUINTUSMAXIMUS

2 жыл бұрын

@@hollyclow2136 I love the sea. Fills me with so much serenity in all its majesty. And this song does it justice.

@moniquegomes3074

Жыл бұрын

@ Holy Clow thank you for your service. My husband also a retired 26 year Navy sailor. Gone on many deployments and he always had a list of his favorite music's to listen to and this was top in his list and still is till this day.

One of my favorites. Christopher Cross has a gentle, soothing voice, and he's a very good guitar player, too.

We called these types of songs "easy listening" when I was growing up. I'm 52 now and man this brings me back. 😊 Thanks for that‼️

The greatest song ever written. It changed my life as a musician back in the day. He is still touring and I am going to see him this summer.

I remember listening to this, while chillin on a net, on the back of a catamaran, sails flapping, skimming across the Caribbean ocean.... This song "takes me away to where I've always dreamed I could be."

@danechristopher2687

Жыл бұрын

If the sails were "flapping",you had a crappie crew.

I remember hearing this song on the radio and being mesmerized when I was a little kid. Cristopher Cross' voice is so unique and beautiful. In interviews Cristopher Cross talks about "sailing" being a metaphor for art and creativity (drawing, sculpture, painting, music, film making, etc.) that sets us free. Transcendent beauty takes us to another...higher place. We are closest to The Creator when we are creating and enjoying creativity. Great reaction. 🙂

@lovehate8286

Жыл бұрын

This!!

@KP-zi6jx

10 ай бұрын

True, but his inspiration for the song was an older friend who took him out sailing all the time, so it's of his times spent w/a friend .

@aiturran

3 ай бұрын

This spoke to my heart in so many ways. It is becoming a favourite of mine, and a song that expresses what's inside me. Thanks.

Damn you two are special. I love your relationship. I can tell how in step you two are together. I love this song - grew up on this kind of music thanks to my mom. She loved Christopher Cross. "Laura" was her favorite song. Seeing Tasha get in to this song was so beautiful to watch. The happiness and contented joy was clearly etched on her face. I was right there feeling it all with you.

@Suburbangeek

2 жыл бұрын

I agree - both lovely people seem more than a pair.

Girl, this song gets me too! I used to play the 45 over and over. It’s such a calming song.

Christopher has ALWAYS been a damn BEAST!! His voice melts me every time. He can sing a song I've never heard it, but when I hear it I immediately know exactly who it is & I fall in love w/it. He has so many hits, but he's definitely underrated. I've never understood it. Weird as hell.

I cried watching and hearing this for the whole video. I hugged my dog. I was taken away. I had regrets. I had joy. I am still here. there is always that. incredible choice. amazing song. music is magic. it is like a magic spell that a charmer casts over us. and we are taken away.

@user-kv2tj4du8p

7 ай бұрын

p.s. you all are deep. and I love it. thanks again.

I have non speaking English friends and I just translated this song that they live a lot and were flowen away how beautiful this song is.....took them on a mental sea voyage for free. ...

I was 22yrs old , growing up in Miami , so hearing this driving over the Rickenbacker Causeway in my 1978 Gold Trans Am is driving me down memory lane . Thanks for playing this. One of my favs of my youth .

This is so beautiful and dreamy. It’s not far to never never land 🧚🏼‍♀️🎵. This one of those songs that scoops you up and carry’s you away.

@TheAdventuresofTNT

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly!

I think the reason we can all connect with this song even if we don't share his memories or experiences is because Cross masterfully creates song that everyone can feel across many human experiences--this is the dream of every artist to accomplish at least once in their career.

I never saw Tasha so into a song like this! It really meant a lot to her!

Aww love this too! We sang this in our 7th grade chorus concert in 1980. ❤😊

Love this song too!! Takes me back to when we were stationed in Utah and our girls were little!! Nice memories!!! 🥰

It's my favorite song of all time too. I get teary-eyed every time I hear it.

I am a metal guy and I have always loved this song. It's so calming and you just drift away while listening to it...

I'm 53. I grew up by the ocean and this song always takes me back to my beloved ocean... even if I wasn't sailing. I'm so glad you both enjoyed it. 🥰🥰🥰

I'm old enough to have heard this song when it first came out but what solidified my love for it was that it was a song piped into my earphones on my first airplane trip when I was 18. I was traveling across the country on an adventure with my best friend. It was the late 70's, almost 80's. I wasn't from a well off family so airplane travel was not something we did. The song comforted me as I was sailing way above the clouds over 30,000 feet, a little scared but excited. It will always be an innocent song of adventure, that comforted me. Much older me, today. I am a very, very nervous flyer. If they'd pipe this through my earphones, maybe I'd be okay.

This and Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic” really gives that ocean, coastal vibe.

I was there every minute with Tasha... love this song.

Tasha!!! I knew you were good people!!! Sailing is my all-time favorite too. So glad that you have done this. Christopher Cross is a treasure.

The tone within this song gives me a brain massage in a good way! Smooth, calm and kindred feelings!

This and Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" are my favorites. Two of the most beautiful and melancholy songs ever recorded.

@kevinski1966

7 ай бұрын

Wow. I live your taste. This song is a true classic. And human nature I would say was easily one of Michael Jackson's best songs

@williamgallucci9913

3 ай бұрын

Ditto they are also mine

Love this song! Makes me feel a peacefulness but also a little blue. That feeling you get on your last day of vacation or even Sunday afternoon, relaxed but also longing for more and looking forward to the next time, that’s how it makes me feel. He has another great song (well several actually) but my next favorite is Never Be the Same, y’all should check it out.

@alishamillion7058

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@zeuscottonball6322

2 жыл бұрын

Your depiction gave me chills.

@glowwithola5627

6 ай бұрын

PERFECT DESCRIPTION!!!

A feeling of freedom to have peace. Just peace and contentment. Lack of strife of any kind from anyone or towards anyone.

Ride like the wind does that to me as far as nostalgia. I don’t know why either… I love this song too!

Sailing is Metaphore Its the feeling and good vibe u get When ur doing anything that feels ur soul

Back in 1980, I was in a Regional Touring Band, and we played Ride Like the Wind, Sailing and Arthur's Theme within our sets for several weeks during the year. Great Tunes. 🙂

This song makes me cry all the time ..if you close your eyes and listen to music..the instruments how the are just one you really feel like you are in a boat..you can almost feel the ocean...for me this is the greatest song ever...

I was an undergraduate at UT AUSTIN when this song, about sailing on nearby Lake Travis, was released and Cross, an alumni, became famous. I, too, had several adventures upon the lake with people I loved and am always reminded of those days and years when I hear this wonderful and peaceful piece of music.

@michaelescareno7048

2 жыл бұрын

I was at UT Austin also when this came out! I remember seeing him at the Frank Erwin Center in 1981 on this tour and he said the exact same thing you did, it was about sailing on Lake Travis. Seen him many times over the years, in 2016 at the Moody Theater with Michael McDonald, Eric Johnson, and Mike Love. And then again in 2018 at the Paramount Theater with Eric Johnson and Monte Montgomery.

Wow, the way you guys interpreted the song is so true. It makes me think of missed opportunities in life. Songs: Sailing, Vincent , Morning Has Broken, and What A Wonderful World were like lullabies for me since I'd hear them at night on my dad's old Sony Stereo when I was a kid.

Since I was very young, every time this song came on my mind instantly took me into flying like in your dreams you can fly. I imagine having a love with someone that creates the feeling this song creates. Christopher Cross is the GOAT song writer. Thank you for liking this song and your reaction!! The alien's are invited to the BBQ for sure!!

Love this song!!! I grew up in a small town of Carpinteria ca and I’ve spent many sunsets on the beach listening to this back when we had tape decks … yes I said it…😂 it takes you to a different place where everyone and everything is pleasant!!! A time in youth for me because when it came out it was still fairly new when I was born!!! Thanks for sharing a peace of my childhood and my adolescents

"Sailing" reminds me of being at the beach with my friends right after we graduated in 1982, since we had it on tape and played it quite a lot. It takes me back to a simpler time and reminds me that music itself is the thing that "takes me away" and has been one of my favorite songs since the first time I heard it. I have so many favorite songs, but a couple of the prettier ones are "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" by Simon & Garfunkel and "Time" by The Alan Parsons Project. I think Tasha would love both.

At some one who spent a lot of time playing music when I was young with bands and such I can tell you that when music speaks to you, you don't need to search for a reason. The fact that it reached you is already mission accomplished.

This song always takes me back to the early/mid 80’s, riding in the “way back” of my parents station wagon. The air outside was cold AF, but the song was a lullaby & got me asleep right quick.

If you're talking about how you're ready for the vibe - you're not ready for the vibe.😁

Love that she’s singing along 🫵🏻🤘🏻

Makes me cry, so beautiful

"Laura", by him is about a friend of his girlfriend that was killed incidentally in a gang related shooting. It's beautiful but so sad at the same time.

@hotdog557

2 жыл бұрын

That song is very heavy . Very emotional and sad song if people know the meaning

Truly an amazing song that takes you back to a peaceful and calming place....like San Diego...what a gift from Christopher Cross who also had some amazing musicians on this album with other great songs ...

I always associate this song to a time when I left home after HS and joined the Navy. It was one of those songs that would come on the radio when we had down time during some very intense training. I would dream of traveling the world knowing there was more to Navy life than just boot camp.

And I'm a 67 year old man. This song is at the top of my list too, thought I love to sail. A good friend and I used to sing this together when we were in the Navy! So glad you're reacting this!!

Classic. As a kid I remember listening to this song, Sade, George Michael, Roberta Flack, Karen Carpenter and them. Some songs/voices calm and relax you all the way down. This song transports me all the way back to me and my mp3 player walking/biking home in the hazy golden hour from hanging with friends.

Magestic from the Great Christopher Cross ❤️💫☝️

This song is the “national anthem” of Yacht Rock music.

I was out sailing last summer with two great friends and I played this song….the day only got better ❤❤

Such a great song, on an even greater album. Brings me back to my Navy days, on the bridge in calm seas, at sunset... beautiful. .

Very underrated musician! Chris Cross is really, really good. Can really play guitar, too. I, too, absolutely LOVE this song! I'm both a sailor and retired Navy, but this reminds me of the very first time I was sailing...it was the most magical thing I eve experienced.

This is one of my favorites as well. Good reaction. I don't know why this song makes everyone feel the same way, but it does. The power of music, I guess.

Such a beautiful song. I was 15 when this came out and still love this song!! My wife gets upset when I say it but I want this played at my funeral.

I am NOT crying!

@timothylee2772

7 күн бұрын

This song is very emotional and very mesmerizing at the same time.

Arthur’s Theme from the movie Arthur is one of his best. He’s also a very cool guy.

One of the best songs of all time. A classic.

I am right there with you Tasha."Sailing "is absolutely beautiful.Loved it from day one.The first time Iheard it on the car radio I was hooked.

I remember hearing this song and even at the time when it was popular it felt nostalgic. It's sentimental and sung sincerely

This came out in '79. I remember 'Sailing' on the car radio when I was driving. Christopher Cross has some great songs, but I always loved this the most. Great Epic songs from 1970: 1. 'Me and Bobby Mcgee' by Janis Joplin written by Kris Kristofferson. 2. 'If you could read my mind' by Gordon Lightfoot (about his divorce)

@jamesrichardson3322

Жыл бұрын

I was 9 years old when this song came out!!

One of my all time favourites. It just does something to you everytime you hear it

Thank you guys. Great song. Music like this brings people together.

Although best known for his vocals, Cross's guitar-playing is such that it once led to an unfulfilled invitation to play with Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan. He also played guitar during a Deep Purple concert in 1970 when Ritchie Blackmore fell ill shortly before the show.

This song was a hit in the UK in 1980-81. I was 13. 😂. This song has stayed with me forever. Beautiful ♥️ choice. Love your videos. Best regards from Glasgow Scotland UK.

This lady totally gets it ❤

Thoughtful reaction. Agree with both of you. Great song.

I don't know where I've been but i saw you covered this song! One of my favorites ever and I'm a metalhead...haha! I love your channel. Thank you so much.. very much appreciated...☺️

Very moving. Takes me back decades to better times. One of my favourite albums. Still have the original I bought when I was a teen. Thank you for covering it.

Growing up in the 80s was simply wonderful and this song totally takes me back to that time…

@thewinneris5981

2 ай бұрын

2024 were still here

Love this! Best childhood memories of music ever!! I’m 47 now . Still takes me away!

I have owned 2 sailboats for 30 years and been on many other like friends, charters, etc.I have NEVER been on one that didn't have a CD or cassette of this on board.

My wife and I fight about who’s favorite song this is. I said that it is mine, but she’s says, no that it is hers. Every time I hear this song it gives me goosebumps and it does take me away and make me happy/smile, even for just a few minutes.

As to your final comment - favorite song all time - that's a tough one. So many great songs that are just so powerful and moving. There's no one song that is my fav all time. But there are two songs specifically that are THE most special and moving to me: Like A Rock by Bob Segar. This was my dad's spirit song. This was his song - he lived and breathed this song, and everyone that knew him knew that this song was about him. This was his theme song anthem. I say was, because the Valkyries carried him home in 2013 to dwell in the mighty company of his forefathers. The other one is "Into the West" by Annie Lennox. This is the closing credits song to The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. I fell in love with these books as a boy back in the mid 80s, and changed my life and opened me to joy of fantasy fiction. Tolkiens work has been so powerful and moving to me and shaped me in many ways. The movies were well....phenomenal. My father fell in love with the movies having never read the books, and they became "our movies." I took him to each one, and once a year afterwards we would dust off the DVDs and watch them all. When I hear Annie singing this now, it takes me back and I reminisce on how lucky I was to have such a strong loving relationship with my father. He was like a rock, and he was my best friend.

@TheAdventuresofTNT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment. Incredibly touching.

For a truly beautiful aural eargasm Van Morrison’s “ In To The Mystic “ Studio version is a a must for soul and spirit .

His first album is a masterpiece...every song excellent!

So, I was 18 years old, just out of Navy bootcamp and in the school to teach me my Navy job, 1980, Dam Neck Virginia. This song would play on the radio and all I could think of was what it was going to be like to actually be out at sea on a US Navy ship. I came to find out and it was awesome. This song takes me back there every time I hear it...

I was 13 when this came out and it just hit home for me. It takes me back to a peaceful comfort.

I love the song. I love Christopher Cross and the song came out when I was really really young. It has always lived me while acknowledging my own melancholy and need for peace.

The first time I heard this song, models for a fashion show were practicing for an event we were hosting. I instantly fell in love with it! Also, the song went great with the models walking down the runway! I also played hundreds of times with the top down in my Fiat sypder covertible. Oh yeah!!!

Hey Tasha 🥰 I was singing right along with you on this one because I have absolutely loved this song ever since I was 10 years old. 🙏🏽✌🏽🌎🇺🇦🌍🇷🇺🌏♥️

Thank you … I didn’t have his songs in my library and haven’t heard this in ages … it def feels nostalgic and has a powerful message

This song is so much than sailing, it relates to so many more things. Sometimes we all go through stuff and we need to sail away, we need an escape. Close your eyes and this song will take you away, atleast it does me. One of my favorite songs!

I remember back in 2009 I was on a solo cross country road trip from the East coast to the West and back again when my grandmother suddenly unexpectedly passed when I was a few days away from returning home. I heard the news from my brother on the phone just as I had turned into a motel for a hot shower and a bed and was about sleep. I was too tired and exhausted to process everything so I slept on it. The next morning, on the road, it hit me hard. I was bawling my eyes out as I was driving but I eventually got better and had dried my eyes and stopped the short breaths. Just as I had gotten out of that cry THIS song , "Sailing" by Christopher Cross, came on the radio and yep.... I was crying AGAIN for the next 5-10 minutes. I laugh about it now only because the timing of the song coming on was so perfect it was almost surreal, its like "c'mon I was just done with crying for the day..."