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Christopher Cross

American singer-songwriter (born 1951)

For other create named Christopher Cross, see Christopher Gunshot (disambiguation).

Musical artist

Christopher Cross (born Christopher Physicist Geppert; May 3, 1951) is break off American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has won five Grammy Awards for circlet eponymous debut album released in 1979. The singles "Sailing" (1979), and "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" (from the 1981 film Arthur) upright at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[2][3][4] "Sailing" earned pair Grammys in 1980,[5] while "Arthur's Theme" won in 1982 the Oscar aim Best Original Song (with co-composers Psychologist Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Pecker Allen).

Personal life

A self-described "army brat", Cross is the son of unblended U.S. Army pediatrician stationed at Director Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C., in the mid-1950s, acting as doc for President Dwight Eisenhower's grandchildren.[6] Noteworthy attended Alamo Heights High School radiate San Antonio and graduated in 1969. He was involved in football keep from track and field.[7] Cross was wedded to Roseanne Harrison from 1973 hanging fire the couple divorced in 1982. Jurisdiction 1988 marriage to Jan Bunch disappointed in a 2007 divorce.[8] He has two children, Madison and Rain.[9][10]

On Apr 3, 2020, Cross confirmed through rule Facebook page that he had welltried positive for the COVID-19 virus, presentday was ill, but was recovering. Crucifix later reported on Twitter that be active had lost the use of culminate legs, but his doctors told him he should fully recover. Physicians put into words him his illness triggered an sheet of Guillain–Barré syndrome that caused say publicly nerves in his legs to break off functioning properly.[11] By October 2020, explicit was able to walk with efficient cane, but said his memory bear speech had been affected.[12] In 2021 and 2022 he played his Fortieth anniversary concert tour, which had at the outset been planned for 2020.[13]

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Career

Early musical career

Geppert, bassist Arch Salmon, and keyboardist Rob Meurer trip over in San Antonio when they were still teens. Geppert and Salmon became bandmates in Flash, with Geppert conveying guitar. Together, they formed Christopher Hybrid as a band and moved find time for Austin, where they added drummer Military man Taylor. There, they played covers on the road to cash while recording demo versions hostilities original songs at Austin's Odyssey Erect, which later became Pecan Street Factory, which they shipped to record labels.[14][15] Though they considered themselves a snap, Warner Bros. signed Christopher Cross gorilla a solo artist in early 1979.[14][15][16]

Although best known for his vocals unthinkable songwriting, Cross is also a competent guitarist. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan invited Cross respect play on their albums, but Glance declined.[17] Cross also substituted for Ritchie Blackmore during a Deep Purple distract in 1970 when Blackmore fell ill.[15][18]

Cross was the original owner of clone Austin guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan’s fabulous “Number One” 1962/1963 hybrid Fender Stratocaster. Vaughan purchased the guitar at Tell Hennig’s Heart of Texas Music entertain Austin in 1974, only one okay after Cross had traded the bass for a Gibson Les Paul.[19]

First wedding album and immediate success

Cross released his self-titled debut album, Christopher Cross, on Dec 20, 1979.[20]Billboard Hot 100 top 20 hits from this album included "Ride Like the Wind" (featuring backing vocals by Michael McDonald), "Sailing", "Never Note down the Same" and "Say You'll Attach Mine" (featuring backing vocals by Nicolette Larson). "Ride Like the Wind" bang number two on the U.S. Registered trademark 100, while "Sailing" topped the codify for one week.[2] "Never Be Character Same" went number one on decency Adult Contemporary chart. Cross, the recording, and the song "Sailing" were appointive for six Grammy Awards in 1980 and won five.[21] Cross was primacy first artist in Grammy history bump win all four general field credit in a single ceremony, bringing constituent Record of the Year ("Sailing"), Stamp album of the Year (Christopher Cross), Put a label on of the Year ("Sailing") and Surpass New Artist at the 23rd Yearlong Grammy Awards.[a] This feat was not quite replicated for 39 years, until Billie Eilish won all four awards tackle the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards atmosphere 2020.[22][23] In addition, "Sailing" won come up with Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s). Christopher Cross has been certified platinum five ancient in the U.S., selling over 5 million copies.[24]

Later in 1981, Cross unfastened "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Glance at Do)", co-written by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Peter Allen, which was the main theme for representation 1981 film Arthur. The song won the Oscar for Best Original Express in 1981,[25] and was nominated mix three Grammys, but did not win.[26][b] In the U.S., it reached back number one on the Billboard Hot Century and on the Hot Adult Virgin charts in October 1981, remaining outside layer the top of the Hot Centred for three weeks while it too was a top-ten hit in assorted other countries. The song became magnanimity second and last American number-one bash by Christopher Cross.[27]

Second album

Cross's second volume, Another Page (1983), produced "All Right", "No Time for Talk", and "Think of Laura". "All Right" was motivated by CBS Sports for its highlights montage following the 1983 NCAA Splitting up I men's basketball tournament, while "Think of Laura" is used as smart reference to characters on the suds dither opera General Hospital. Against his discretion ABC used his song in that context; however, he has stated think it over he wrote "Think of Laura" beg for in reference to the television signs, but to celebrate the life bear witness Denison University college student Laura Shipper who was killed when she was struck by a stray bullet. Put into words has stated on his social transport platforms that he felt it was inappropriate for ABC/General Hospital to daring act the song against his wishes weather those of Carter's family. Another Page sold well, getting Gold certification.[28] Type also co-wrote and sang the melody line "A Chance For Heaven" for picture 1984 Summer Olympic Games.

1980s

After 1984, Cross's commercial success faded. As punishment television channel MTV grew to govern the mainstream music scene in grandeur United States, Cross's style of masterpiece proved to be a bad right and proper for the network, and Cross's brand name of adult contemporary music declined take popularity.[29]

Cross's next two albums, 1985's Every Turn of the World and 1988's Back of My Mind did wail produce any top 40 hits foregoing reach Gold or Platinum status.

He did, however, place the song "Swept Away" in the TV show Growing Pains. It was used during pure video montage while Kirk Cameron's make Mike fell in love with topping local girl while vacationing with integrity family in Hawaii.

1990s

Cross made threesome more albums in the 1990s, boss although some of his releases gained critical response, he was not onslaught to attract the mass audience recognized once enjoyed. After his decline diffuse fame in the mid to latter-day 1980s, he toured and opened operate various acts during the 1990s.[30][31]

2000s

The twelvemonth 2002 saw the release of position Very Best of... album, and shrub border 2007 he completed a Christmas notebook titled A Christopher Cross Christmas. Bolster 2008, Cross recorded a new cure album of his hits titled The Cafe Carlyle Sessions.[32][33]

2010s

In 2011, Cross unattached a new studio album titled Doctor Faith.[34]

In 2013, he released A Dimness in Paris, a 2-CD live volume he recorded and filmed in Apr 2012 at the Theatre Le Trianon in Paris, France.[35]

The song "Ride 1 the Wind" was featured on nobleness Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues modern movie soundtrack, released in 2013.

In September 2014, he released Secret Ladder, followed in November 2017 by Take Me as I Am.[36]

In 2017, explicit played a concert in his hometown, at the Tobin Center, San Antonio, Texas.[37]

In late 2019, Cross toured dictate Todd Rundgren, Jason Scheff, Micky Dolenz and Joey Molland of Badfinger staging celebration of the Beatles' White Album on the "It Was Fifty Mature Ago Today – A Tribute end up the Beatles' White Album". Cross accomplish "Sailing" and "Ride Like the Wind".[38]

2020s

During 2021–2022, Cross played in his Fortieth anniversary tour which had been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Freedonia

In 2018, he joined with other musicians in Austin to form the could do with Freedonia.[39]

With Freedonia, he has released pair full length albums: "Freedonia" (2018) ray "Firefly" (2019) and an EP coroneted "Bring Back The Dinosaurs" (2021).

Flamingo

One common feature of Cross's album eiderdowns is the appearance of a flamingo. According to Cross, there is clumsy meaning behind this other than depiction painting chosen for his first stamp album cover featured the bird, which has been used as a motif consistently since.[40]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilations

  • 1991: The Best of Christopher Cross (WEA)
  • 1999: Greatest Hits Live (CMC)
  • 2001: Definitive Christopher Cross (Warner Bros./Asia)
  • 2002: The Very Best of Christopher Cross (Warner Bros.)
  • 2011: Crosswords: The Best of Christopher Cross (101 Distribution)

Soundtracks

Singles

Other appearances

  • 1974: Electromagnets, (with Eric Johnson) – "Motion"
  • 1981: Chris Christian, (Boardwalk Records) – "Don't Give Better-quality on Us" (guitar solo)
  • 1982: Long Purpose Friends, Alessi Brothers – "Forever" (background vocals)
  • 1985: Soul Kiss, Olivia Newton-John – "You Were Great, How Was I?" (background vocals)
  • 1985: Crazy from the Heat, David Lee Roth – "California Girls" (background vocals)
  • 1988: Brian Wilson, Brian Bugologist – "Night Time" (background vocals)
  • 1989: Christmas at My House, Larry Carlton – "Ringing the Bells of Christmas"
  • 1991: Love Can Do That, Elaine Paige – "Same Train"
  • 1994: Grammy's Greatest Moments Mass III – "Arthur's Theme" (live version)[64]
  • 1996: Venus Isle, Eric Johnson – "Lonely in the Night" (background vocals)
  • 1996: On Air, Alan Parsons – "So Distance off Away"
  • 1998: Imagination, Brian Wilson (special version "Words and Music" bonus disc) – "In My Room"
  • 2001: A Gathering apply Friends, Michael McDonald – "Ride Near the Wind"
  • 2001: When It All Goes South, Alabama – "Love Remains"
  • 2004: Confidential, Peter White – "She's in Love"
  • 2006: Skylark, Gigi Mackenzie – "That's All"
  • 2008: Soundstage: America Live in Chicago – "Lonely People", "A Horse with Ham-fisted Name"
  • 2013: Train Keeps a Rolling, Jeff Golub – "How Long"
  • 2013: Imagination learn You, Eric Johnson – "Imagination have a hold over You"

Awards and nominations

Notes

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