Christopher Cross (album)
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| Christopher Cross | ||
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| Studio album by Christopher Cross | ||
| Released | January 1980 | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | Soft Rock | |
| Length | 38:32 | |
| Label | Warner Bros. Records | |
| Producer(s) | Michael Omartian | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Christopher Cross chronology | ||
| Christopher Cross (1980) |
Another Page (1983) |
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Christopher Cross is the self-titled debut album by Christopher Cross, released in 1980 (see 1980 in music). In 1981, it won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. It has been noted for being one of the most influential yacht rock albums.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
all songs by Christopher Cross
- "Say You'll Be Mine" – 2:53
- "I Really Don't Know Anymore" – 3:49
- "Spinning" – 3:59
- "Never Be the Same" – 4:40
- "Poor Shirley" – 4:20
- "Ride Like The Wind" – 4:30
- "The Light Is On" – 4:07
- "Sailing" – 4:14
- "Minstrel Gigolo" – 6:00
[edit] Personnel
- Larry Carlton - guitar
- Valerie Carter - vocals, background vocals
- Lenny Castro - percussion
- Christopher Cross - guitar, vocals
- Assa Drori - concert master
- Victor Feldman - percussion
- Chuck Findley - trumpet
- Jay Graydon - guitar
- Don Henley - vocals, background vocals
- Jim Horn - saxophone
- Eric Johnson - guitar
- Jackie Kelso - saxophone
- Nicolette Larson - vocals, background vocals
- Myrna Matthews - vocals, background vocals
- Marti McCall - vocals
- Lew McCreary - trombone
- Michael McDonald - vocals, background vocals
- Rob Meurer - Synthesizer, keyboards
- Michael Omartian - synthesizer, keyboards, vocals, background vocals
- Stormie Omartian - vocals, background vocals
- Tomás Ramírez - saxophone
- Don Roberts - saxophone
- Andy Salmon - bass
- J.D. Souther - vocals, background vocals
- Tommy Taylor - drums
[edit] Production
- Producer: Michael Omartian
- Engineer: Chet Himes
- Arrangers: Christopher Cross, Michael Omartian
[edit] Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1980 | Pop Albums | 6 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1980 | "Ride Like the Wind" | Pop Singles | 2 |
| 1980 | "Sailing" | Pop Singles | 1 |
| 1980 | "Never Be the Same" | Adult Contemporary | 1 |
| 1980 | "Never Be the Same" | Pop Singles | 15 |
| 1981 | "Say You'll Be Mine" | Pop Singles | 20 |
[edit] Awards
| Year | Winner | Category |
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| 1980 | Christopher Cross | Album of the Year |
| 1980 | "Sailing" | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) |
| 1980 | "Sailing" | Record of the Year |
| 1980 | "Sailing" | Song of the Year |
Associates Michael McDonald • Madison Cross
Albums: Christopher Cross • Another Page • Every Turn of the World
Singles: "Ride Like The Wind" • "Sailing" • "Spinning" • "Ride Like The Wind - Remixes 2001" • "Think Of Laura"
Related articles: Discography • Warner Music Group
