Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross

First released: 20 Dec 1979, Length: 4:31

Creators (18)

Arranger

1. Christopher Cross
2. Michael Omartian
3. Rob Meurer

Instruments

1. Andy Salmon bass guitar
2. Christopher Cross solo, guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar
3. Lenny Castro percussion
4. Michael Omartian electric piano, piano
5. Rob Meurer synthesizer
6. Tommy Taylor drums (drum set)

Vocals

1. Christopher Cross lead vocals, background vocals
2. Michael McDonald background vocals

Engineer

1. Chet Himes
2. Stuart Gitlin assistant

Producer

1. Michael Omartian

Mixer

1. Chet Himes

Locations

Recorded At

1. Pecan Street Studios
2. Warner Bros. Recording Studios

Mixed At

1. Warner Bros. Recording Studios

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. Ride Like the Wind
   

   Composer

   1. Christopher Cross

   Lyricist

   1. Christopher Cross

Releases containing this recording (50)

Official

Album

1. Christopher Cross 20 Dec 1979 Christopher Cross
2. Christopher Cross 20 Dec 1979 Christopher Cross
3. Christopher Cross 20 Dec 1979 Christopher Cross
4. Christopher Cross 20 Dec 1979 Christopher Cross
5. Christopher Cross 1979 Christopher Cross
6. Christopher Cross 1983 Christopher Cross
7. Christopher Cross 07 Jul 1987 Christopher Cross
8. Christopher Cross 1989 Christopher Cross
9. Christopher Cross 25 May 1997 Christopher Cross

Album - Compilation

1. More Adventures in Modern Sounds 1984 Various Artists
2. Superstars in Digital 1988 Various Artists
3. The Best of Westcoast 1990 Various Artists
4. Rock 'n' Ride (Volume 3: Westcoast & Southern Rock) 1990 Various Artists
5. California Avenue 1990 Various Artists
6. The Best of Christopher Cross 1991 Christopher Cross
7. The Best of Christopher Cross 1991 Christopher Cross
8. Flights of Fantasy: Sanfte Songs zum Entspannen 1991 Various Artists
9. Rock & Pop Diamonds 1979 1991 Various Artists
10. Pop Giganten: Hits der 70er, Vol. 2 27 Jul 1992 Various Artists
11. Pop Giganten: Hits der 70er, Vol. 2 1992 Various Artists
12. Cabrio Classics 1992 Various Artists
13. Ride Like the Wind: The Best of Christopher Cross 1992 Christopher Cross
14. The Originals Jul 1993 Various Artists
15. The Sound of Fashion, Volume 1 & 2 1993 Various Artists
16. What a Feeling: Die schönsten Sommerhits der Welt! 1993 Various Artists
17. Exotic Heat 1993 Various Artists
18. The Sound of Fashion 1993 Various Artists
19. Simply the Best: Superstars & Legendäre Hits der 70er, Volume 2 1994 Various Artists
20. Rock Line 6 1994 Various Artists
21. Summer in the City 3 1994 Various Artists
22. 25 Years: Greatest Hits 30 Nov 1995 Various Artists
23. Sounds of the Eighties: The Early '80s 1996 Various Artists
24. Freeway: 20 Classic Driving Tracks 1996 Various Artists
25. Living in America: American Superhits 1996 Various Artists
26. The Very Best of Pop Music 1979-80 1996 Various Artists
27. The Ultimate Collection of Rock & Roll, Volume 2: Superstars of the 80's 1996 Various Artists
28. California Story 1996 Various Artists
29. Rock the Planet: 80's Lite Rock 05 Aug 1997 Various Artists
30. The All Time Greatest Rock Songs of the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s 13 Oct 1997 Various Artists
31. Hits of the 80’s: 1980–1981 1997 Various Artists
32. Superstars of the 80's: 1980-1989 1997 Various Artists
33. Spirit of America 1997 Various Artists
34. Open Top Cars: On the Road Again 1997 Various Artists
35. Hollywood Hit’s, Volume I 1998 Various Artists
36. The Boys Are Back in Town 1998 Various Artists
37. Every Song Tells a Story 1999 Various Artists
38. Las 101 mejores canciones del planeta Tierra 1999 Various Artists
39. Disco Fox Party, Vol. 1 1999 Various Artists