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 soft rock albums.
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
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
Production
- Producer: Michael Omartian
- Engineer: Chet Himes
- Arrangers: Christopher Cross, Michael Omartian
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year |
Chart |
Position |
| 1980 |
Pop Albums |
6 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year |
Single |
Chart |
Position |
| 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 |
Awards
Grammy Awards
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