Christopher Cross

The Profile

Christopher Cross is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for elegant soft-rock hits such as Sailing and Ride Like the Wind. His debut album earned multiple Grammy Awards, and he co-wrote and performed Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do), which won the Academy Award. Active since the late 1970s, he continues to record and tour.

American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Texas; debut album Christopher Cross won five Grammy Awards in 1981, including the four major categories (Record, Album, Song of the Year and Best New Artist). Co-wrote and performed Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do), winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Best-known songs include Sailing and Ride Like the Wind.

Four DeBaser reviews follow Christopher Cross from his blockbuster debut to mature reworks at Café Carlyle. Praise centers on elegant songwriting, pristine arrangements, and that unmistakable voice. Highlights include Another Page, Window, and acoustic-jazz reinterpretations of classics like Sailing and Ride Like the Wind.