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Who sang Ride Like the Wind?

Release date: 1979

Duration: 04:36

Christopher Cross released the song Ride Like the Wind. Date of release: 1979.

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The protagonist is on the run and has to ride his horse as fast as he can in the night to reach the Mexican border. He was born into a criminal family and has a strong will to live his life freely, without anyone telling him what to do. He is faced with danger and accusations, but he is determined to keep riding towards his destination.

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Christopher Cross - Short Biography

- Christopher Cross is an American singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Texas.
- He won five Grammy Awards for his self-titled debut album released in 1979.
- The singles "Sailing" (1980) and "Arthur's Theme" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
- Sailing" won three Grammys in 1981.
- Arthur's Theme" won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1981.

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"Ride Like The Wind" is the first single by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross. The song was released in February 1980 as the first single from his self-titled debut album, which won several Grammy Awards. The song reached number two on the U.S. charts for four consecutive weeks, beaten only by Blondie's "Call Me." Christopher dedicated the song to Lowell George of the band Little Feat, who died in 1979. One of the notable features of this song is the hypnotic guitar solo by Cross himself. "Ride Like The Wind" also features backing vocals from legendary musician Michael McDonald.

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