Christopher Cross - Sailing (Live) [Remastered HD]

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8 ай бұрын

Christopher Cross performing his 1979 #1 single "Sailing" live on Italian TV show Discoring
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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 video of Christopher Cross performing "Sailing" was recorded for the Italian TV show Discoring. The footage, provided by ‪@LouVDJOfficialItaly‬ has been digitally remastered and features audio from Christopher's 2008 album "The Café Carlyle Sessions"
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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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@user-og2wt3le4j 7 ай бұрын

If you saw Chris as a stranger walking down a city street you would never imagine he had a singling voice like that.

@publikenemi49 6 ай бұрын

No kidding. I would figure he’s a local bartender or something

@444official 2 ай бұрын

what happened to music these days? this is so ridiculously great

@Bigballs72 3 ай бұрын

How many people around in the 80s would go back in a heart beat...

@jk-califkid5017 3 ай бұрын

Put me into a DeLorean, floor it to 88 MPH and take me back to 1985.

@jameswcollett 3 ай бұрын

@@jk-califkid5017 The Gigawatts would be worth it.

@templar1541 3 ай бұрын

This would be 70s

@sbetini 3 ай бұрын

I'd trade half of my remaining life...

@joshuabrockman4444 3 ай бұрын

@@templar1541the album dropped in 79 but the singles was in early 1980 on the radio

@jessemurray1757 3 ай бұрын

One of several perfect examples of what is missing in the world today. Mainstream music that projects a tone of love is one.

@raymichaels5022 5 ай бұрын

Now this is what you call a MUSICIAN people! He doesn't even have to to try, he just extrudes complete perfection.

@mshazzard2myself 3 ай бұрын

I met my husband at a club December of 85. He asked me to dance a slow song and I had just met him ...I said no... I wasn't letting a stranger that close. But we continue to talk and dance 🎶 Later that evening we danced to Sailing... ❤ 12/13/85 we met. Married June 7 1986...🥰 Soon to be 38 years🎉

@joshuabrockman4444 3 ай бұрын

I love these stories. Always be grateful for those memories

@jk-califkid5017 2 ай бұрын

Wow. Amazing story. Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately, those stories are from a bygone era. Now, social media, apps, and feminism have destroyed dating.

@cycleof7s438 Ай бұрын

@@jk-califkid5017 the sad truth.

@atishjain5391 21 күн бұрын

This song always brings tears to my eyes.

@northlincsfox243 19 күн бұрын

A lovely story indeed 😊

@guardingheroes 8 ай бұрын

Just what I needed tonight. Oct 25 2023 Paradise with Chris. Thank you for soothing my spirit tonight. It’s been a looooong journey. I care for mom (77) who’s at stage 4 Alzheimer’s, my brother 100% disabled veteran, my nieces; a 4 yr old autistic nonverbal full spectrum little girl and her 6 yr old sister who’s ADHD, PTSD, ODD and abandonment issues. Yes, I care for all four under the same roof. This song made my spirit drift into paradise and out of the stress and demands while the song played. I REALLY needed that. 😢Thank you again and again Chris 🙏🏼🌺🌼🌸💜

@kats7949 8 ай бұрын

God bless you for all you do....🌹

@connora5752 8 ай бұрын

Wishing you well and sending appreciation for all you do!

@robertclymer6948 8 ай бұрын

Bless you beautiful Sister. So sorry and sad to hear about this. PS. Stay away from big Pharma Poisons. It has caused this mess and continues to. The truth will be coming out . Hang in there Dear.

@johnnyraider 8 ай бұрын

More power, to u, girl, I assume. U go girl, remember how mom fixed a small cut with a band aid and a cookie. I am just assuming, U r a lady, so sorry if I am wrong. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

@guardingheroes 8 ай бұрын

@@johnnyraider yes I remember. Yes I am a woman who’s a mother of two boys who are now grown men. Birth was hell. I also remember that. Lol Blessings for you and your family

@jeremyraglin8170 6 ай бұрын

One of the most iconic songs of all time.

@sicmonic 9 күн бұрын

What a great song. Just absolutely love this song. Remember this clearly from when I was a kid. The piano changes in the solo. Wow just beautiful. The girl with the curly hair sitting behind him is blown away by how good it is. You can see that she is hanging on every moment. Very cool.

@StellaFort1 8 ай бұрын

My brother bought this cassette and a boom box for my sister when she was in a coma in the hospital after a horse accident. It took her 3 months to come out of it but she finally did. This was very therapeutic to her. She also loved the song "Ride like the wind".

@Noahvalentine9 4 ай бұрын

Ride like the Wind is a tremendous song. And so glad your sister got better.

@tomsmith8511 3 ай бұрын

Arthurs theme was another great track of his.

@steventurner9098 4 ай бұрын

The 80's were such a great time ... This song brings back some very special memories about a long lost love from the UK.

@jk-califkid5017 3 ай бұрын

What a great time in America, the 1980s. Christopher Cross was a legend. Love this little audience. You don't see these types of performances anymore. James Taylor had some little audience performances in the 1970s too.

@davidbenoit3765 8 ай бұрын

I was pretty young when this song came out. It was a pretty bad time of life, and this song was a huge blessing. Still is today. Thank you for sharing this.

@HeartFeltGesture 6 ай бұрын

The great music of the 80s also buffered my abusive childhood. It let me know that love and tenderness existed, even if it wasnt from my own family.

@originalfallinggirl 6 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry 🙏❤️. I was 6 y/o when this song came out. I’ve long since lost my parents. I was raised in the most loving home imaginable. I feel guilty at times because I’ll catch myself wondering why some people have different motivations and emotional responses to stimuli that I find peace in. I was so blessed to be born from two parents who would have never judged me or castigated me for being who I am or believing what I believe. I am a straight woman. But had I been born gay or transgender my parents would have loved me and supported me 100%. Over time I’ve developed an absolute disgust for most parents. My childhood was the exception to the apparent rule. Most parents have children not for the sake of the child but to serve as a proxy for their own identity. The problem is that no two individuals interpret the world around them the same. So if you are a little boy who is a gentle creative type and your father is an Andrew Tate faux masculine type, you’re fvcked. The dad will try to destroy the very nature of his son by forcing him to fight, repress his emotions and possibly abuse women. Anyway, I am glad this song brings you peace. I hope your lives were fruitful and positive after the gulag of childhood under abusive parents. I wish you peace and heeling. 🙏❤️

@HeartFeltGesture 6 ай бұрын

@@originalfallinggirl Thanks for your comment, very insightful about parenting. The word for it is narcissism, it is the spiritual scourge of humanity. If you understand the complexities of narcissism, the world makes a whole lot more sense.

@mileysong1117 6 ай бұрын

"A proxy for their identity" so true. Many never deserved children ..

@scotttrubee8642 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful comment, I didn't ever get much love and was jealous of kids that had it. I realize now that I just wanted what they had. Bless you.@@originalfallinggirl

@andrewwillis4911 3 ай бұрын

One of those true classic songs that forever stand the test of Time! As beautiful today as it was back then.

@seanmcnally5560 2 ай бұрын

Not only a great singer, but an underrated guitarist as well.

@2skyland 6 ай бұрын

This song was released about the time my parents split up when I was about 7 and I moved with my Mom to California. I remember staring out at the ocean watching people sailing and hearing this song wishing I could sail back to when everything was more normal...it gave me some hope that someday everything would be ok again. When I finally got a chance to actually go sailing I didn't like it all that much. lol Thank you so much for this song and this video!

@raymichaels5022 5 ай бұрын

Buddy you broke me with your tale of sadness, wishing you all the best

@jaqueitch 5 ай бұрын

To be known for one song that absolutely no one on earth can say is not absolutely perfect. Nostalgic beauty.

@thedivineenergy 8 ай бұрын

*Sailing and this song are such lovely metaphors for life's journey. Wherever I am and whenever I hear this song I am Sailing. ⛵💗*

@josephrohland5604 8 ай бұрын

If you think this song is great, you should listen to his song called “Sailing”.

@tone569 8 ай бұрын

Yes it dose ✨️✨️✨️✨️

@Livinha7777 8 ай бұрын

Is this even real? A voice capable of touching us so softly inside, so pure and beautiful. Chris, God gave you one of the most beautiful voices on the planet ❤🇧🇷

@jimfisher5916 3 ай бұрын

No he's an AI in a simulation in your computer generated brain😮

@garfield4108 6 ай бұрын

By far and away one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I never tire of it.

@erniearambula3525 6 ай бұрын

One of those few songs that will have the same effect no matter how old you become the song is timeless.

@chrisblay 8 ай бұрын

There’s something pure about this song and the way it’s performed.

@beverlywilliams7278 6 ай бұрын

It's simple and not over produced...uncomplicated and beautiful.

@jk-califkid5017 2 ай бұрын

This live version is 100 times better than the official video. You can hear certain instruments (i.e. piano) that are all blended together in the official video. Thanks for posting.

@davidtan3001 3 ай бұрын

I was born in 1982 but I was brought up with all these gold songs. when I come across these songs it brings a wave of relaxations and relief. but I don't know why I feel sad at the same time that I can't rewind the clock and go back to those days when life use to be simpler. I feel a sense of love but a little heartbreak at the same time

@twowordsmadeinamerica 6 ай бұрын

It was a song that captured his feelings for a father figure that was dear to him...

@MysteryZenSide2 Ай бұрын

...i was a little kid listening to this on the radio- it always made me feel so calm and I really learned to appreciate the honesty and passion in World Class Performers like Christopher Cross Sailing is a TIMELESS CLASSIC! I used to live on a little sailboat with my Dad in Redondo Beach in King Harbor Marina . Brings back so many precsious memories. Thank You for making this World a better place, Christopher.

@Australia958 8 ай бұрын

Ricordo,seguivo Discoring,peccato non c'è più,andato in onda dal 1977 al 1989,ero ragazza,ora ho 54 anni;grande Christopher,bella melodia...😢🎼🎵🎶✌️👍👌🤟👏

@trishaleaver3581 3 ай бұрын

Heard this song hundreds of times and always pictured him looking different🤯

@yumikofuse100 8 ай бұрын

The sound of a piano will cleanse my heart. Thank you so much, Christopher🎵🌹💐🌹🎹🎤👍👏👏👏

@ROKTUBE Ай бұрын

Mr Cross..you have maybe best ballad ever...sending love from argentina!!

@ScottCole-sb8fy 3 ай бұрын

The first time I heard this song I could not believe how beautiful it was. Once in a lifetime song. Such a beautiful soul he must have.

@vandeilsonsantos4649 8 ай бұрын

I'm Brazilian and I love this song

@jk-califkid5017 3 ай бұрын

How do you find the joy of innocence again?

@sydneyghisyawan 8 ай бұрын

Since 1980 when he Rode Like The Wind I always love his music..and always will I be listening to him..

@Capex567 5 ай бұрын

Every time I listen to this song it give me a life’s purpose to go and explore the world.

@RANDOWSKIBADDOWSKIBOSS 3 ай бұрын

😢😢😢😢 DAMN...... SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SONG...... TONGUE CANNOT TELL......

@lyndonfring6421 8 ай бұрын

i remember liking this in '82 and today, 40 yrs later, it brings memories of where i was, what i was up to on the particular date and time when i heard the song. same for other songs like 'i cant tell you why' by the eagles. it just sticks to your memory like freshly cut grass and you're with someone you really cared about.. half a century ago. what happens to these memories when we're gone???

@ncbuckslayer8244 8 ай бұрын

This was beautiful. Chris is a great live performer. Lol they must have told everybody in the audience to DONT MOVE and act serious😂

@WillieselloLetlalo Ай бұрын

One of the best around the 80s I like these song

@gdfggggg 3 ай бұрын

The bass line is sheer perfection.

@fergalreidy9669 8 ай бұрын

always loved this song..............................well done

@direstraights 8 ай бұрын

The Canvas can do miracles...in our hearts.. We make our own reality uniquely throughout time and space. 🎵🎶🎵

@kevinkarakoudas4423 9 күн бұрын

Lost one of my best friends and this song is hitting hard

@lakeisharobinson2132 8 ай бұрын

This beautiful song will always be one of my all-time favorites! 😊 (I love your voice!) God bless

@softpawsasmr 6 ай бұрын

This song always makes me cry. Is this kind of purity and gentleness still alive in our collective souls? It seems music of the past is where we must go to hear it expressed so tenderly🌹

@halowize 10 күн бұрын

I was born 1986 this song is 6 years older than me.😊 Why America stops making this kind of Music ?

@user-dz4nx3lf6k 5 күн бұрын

because America is getting stupid with techno music and goat worship

@terryblair966 8 ай бұрын

Love this song. It was always one of my favorites. He puts feeling into it.

@noemigutierrezgarcia-cuenc6869 8 ай бұрын

Unforgettable gift full of sensibilty, thank you Mr.Cross

@francisfrancis4741 8 ай бұрын

C’est toujours un plaisir de vous entendre. Merci. Monsieur Cross. Belle époque, quand ce titre était sorti, vous ne correspondiez pas du tout aux stéréotypes de l’époque. Heureusement pour nous. Vous avez su vous imposer par votre talent. Merci pour tout ça.

@tomcrawford8509 8 ай бұрын

Such a classic. Takes me to a simple place an time

@timdatoolman83 4 ай бұрын

WHAT A STUNNING LIVE VERSION!! LOVE IT!!!

@AleKawano 8 ай бұрын

De todas os videos de Sailing no KZfaq, este é um dos melhores. Essa música é marcante.

@bee_in_bk 6 ай бұрын

The best things come in gentle and humble packages… Christopher Cross ❤

@kw271 6 ай бұрын

much to say about this -- but besides the usual acolodes to Chris's voice and talents, i must say the piano arrangements and the background accompaniments are perfect!

@Tranquility32 6 ай бұрын

This is always a bittersweet song for me. I always loved it, and still do. It just makes me long for all I’ve loved and lost. It’s: Saudade.

@originalfallinggirl 6 ай бұрын

Among the most beautiful songs ever. Christopher Cross is so amazing ❤

@PotatoJonson 3 ай бұрын

When your high school bully has a soft side.

@gdfggggg 3 ай бұрын

Lol

@guitfan1954 2 ай бұрын

😂

@Blue_____Sky Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@rosafernandes2071 2 ай бұрын

Esta música marcou muito minha vida!!!! Onde as intensas dificuldades se dissipavam por alguns momentos dando espaço para esta magnífica melodia, me fazendo sonhar com a possibilidade de um novo caminho. Enebriante esta canção! 😊😊😊😊😊

@markayad8815 8 ай бұрын

This song I love ❣️

@lburke2002 7 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this so much. This is "our song." It was playing while we were kissing in 1980! I loved hearing this version of it ❤

@newyorkdesignco.1533 5 ай бұрын

On vacation travelling through Washington State during the same week Mt. St. Helens blew up on our way to Vancouver, CA. Time in space embedded in my memory because of this masterpiece.

@kats7949 8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤😊loved this song since I was 15. Now I am in my 50s.

@georgewaters456 6 ай бұрын

man that was sooooo good !! the thing I love most about Chris is besides his extraordinary level of talent, he is a regular looking guy, and by no means to I mean that in a disrespectful manner I think a lot of record labels miss out on real tremendous talent because they don't have the current look. thank God someone saw the talent which Chis has and got his career going. 40+ years later and I am still a fan ❤

@robertclymer6948 8 ай бұрын

One of my all favorite songs! And make no mistake about it, Christopher is One heck of a guitar player! His guitar chords are complicated and hard to reproduce even for a better then average player. Ask he how I know, lol This is not that easy to play, and his song Laura, oh my. Love and blessings to you Christopher for these great memories sir.

@marklumpkin6109 4 ай бұрын

This song is not in standard tuning

@tammyfasold7802 8 ай бұрын

Christopher and his songs have always made me happy! I'm In Texas too!! Sailing is my favorite song since I've grown up. I would love to see you someday!

@piccadilyroad66 8 ай бұрын

Wow what a real live performance, auto tune, no lip sync and it's like he really ate the CD hahaha how incredible! 😆

@adambowman1161 5 ай бұрын

He was lip syncing here. I agree that he couldve performed live and probably wouldve sounded just as gpod or better.

@spiderman0863 4 ай бұрын

@@adambowman1161addumb

@marklumpkin6109 4 ай бұрын

Definitely lip synced. His vocals were likely recorded at the rehearsal for this show, then played back for him to lip sync to. It’s not the vocal track from the original recording. What a beautiful voice this man has. Perfection.

@rosahart3547 8 ай бұрын

His voice is so soothing.

@johngallati8164 6 ай бұрын

THIS GUY IS AT THE TOP OF ANYONE'S LIST WHO REALLY LOVES AND KNOWS MUSIC..NOONE BETTER.

@gb7702 2 ай бұрын

I want to cry hearing this

@pjcim1960 Ай бұрын

I love Chis voice, it heals my soul, especially this particular song, I wish he would write more sailing songs ❤❤❤

@RichardWGomez 11 күн бұрын

so awkward but so cool...always imagine how many super talented kids out there but just too shy or scared to show their talent

@jerrywhaanga8500 8 ай бұрын

Aww bless you Chris💞you're voice on this song has captured my inner soul for decades & i'm only recently started to appreciate it again.g

@NoeAnton 8 ай бұрын

Love these videos coming online!!!

@rosemeirebatalini8730 8 ай бұрын

Amo Amo Muito que Voz maravilhosa ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇧🇷

@managingmonasmoula9811 5 ай бұрын

Just love Christopher Cross and this song! Makes my heart smile! 😊

@dougant6728 2 ай бұрын

I’m glad cc said it.

@victormanuelcontreras1342 8 ай бұрын

ESA CANCIÓN ES MUY LINDA, ME ENCANTA ESCUCHARLA. SALUDOS DESDE LA REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA. 🇩🇴

@MyBoxerBoyLuvez 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful..fills the soul, always💗

@imrulhaque 3 ай бұрын

I miss my good old days.

@johnryder557 2 ай бұрын

As a military brat i understand why he would come up with these songs!all jokes aside great music!😊

@bethYeon08 8 ай бұрын

Christopher Cross❤❤❤

@albertalvarez1012 8 ай бұрын

Absolute my favorite song, just added this to my favorites, and to 3 other playlists I have.

@sneakerfreak2002 8 ай бұрын

Keep ‘em coming❤❤❤ Love this so much

@mariadefatimadasilva4951 8 ай бұрын

Essa música eu curtir muito na época lindíssima 🤩

@t.j.sanders4213 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Always been my favorite ❤ Thanks Christopher!!

@ellipsec01 3 ай бұрын

Wonder if those ladies knew history was in front of them with this song.

@PAntoLoB3 8 ай бұрын

Fabulous 🫵☺️👍

@patriciab5490 7 ай бұрын

Hi Christopher my name is Patti, the song brings back very special memories in my life one that I will hold on dearly until the day I depart this Earth and I thank you for that! Keep singing and let's here's some more music from you! That would be great! Anagram again you sound great! Always Patricia❤