Ride Like the Wind
Christopher Cross
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It is the night My body's weak I'm on the run No time to sleep I've got to ride Ride like the wind To be free again And I've got such a long way to go (such a long way to go) To make it to the border of Mexico So I'll ride like the wind Ride like the wind I was born the son of a lawless man Always spoke my mind with a gun in my hand Lived nine lives Gunned down ten Gonna ride like the wind And I've got such a long way to go (such a long way to go) To make it to the border of Mexico So I'll ride like the wind Ride like the wind Gonna ride like the wind Accused and tried and told to hang I was nowhere in sight when the church bells rang Never was the kind to do as I was told Gonna ride like the wind before I get old It is the night My body's weak I'm on the run No time to sleep I've got to ride Ride like the wind To be free again And I've got such a long way to go (such a long way to go) To make it to the border of Mexico So I'll ride like the wind Ride like the wind And I've got a long way to go (such a long way to go) To make it to the border of Mexico So I'll ride like the wind Ride like the wind Gonna ride like the wind Ride! Gonna ride like the wind Ride!
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER C. CROSS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"Ride Like the Wind" is a song by American singer and songwriter Christopher Cross. Released in 1979, it was the debut single from his eponymous debut album.
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Album AchievementThe song came from the album "Christopher Cross" which was notable for winning the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1981.
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Chart Performance"Ride Like the Wind" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in April 1980, remaining there for four consecutive weeks.
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CollaborationThe song features backing vocals by Michael McDonald, the five-time Grammy-winning lead singer of The Doobie Brothers.
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Songwriting InspirationChristopher Cross has stated that the urgency of the song was inspired by a late-night drive back to his home in San Antonio, Texas after a session of songwriting.
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Distinctive SoundThe song is recognized by Cross's buoyant melody, paired with McDonald's prominent backing vocals, and the intricate layering of the rock and pop elements.
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Legacy"Ride Like the Wind" has been covered several times, including versions by Saxon, Freddie James, Bill Fredericks, and East Side Beat.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song has been used in various popular TV shows and films, including "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," and "Family Guy."
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Jazz InfluenceThe song's instrumental break features a harmonica solo with a distinct jazz influence.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Andrew Morahan, was filmed at several locations in the San Antonio area and aired on MTV in 1980.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics are about a criminal on the run to Mexico and uses the metaphor of riding like the wind to escape the law.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded using a combination of analog and digital techniques, a groundbreaking process at the time.
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Award NominationsThough "Ride Like the Wind" did not win any Grammy itself, it was part of the album that helped Cross make history by winning all four General Field Grammy awards (Record, Album, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist) in a single year.
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Musical ComponentsThe instrumental section of the song is notable for its sophisticated, layered sound. It includes a unique combination of harmonica, synthesizers, and guitar.
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Genre ClassificationThough often considered a soft rock or yacht rock song, "Ride Like the Wind" incorporates elements of jazz and pop.
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