Song: "Sailing"
Writer and Original Performer: Christopher Cross
Original Release: December 1979
Album: Christopher Cross
"Sailing" is the soft rock song to end all soft rock songs, a dreamscape anthem for what would eventually come to be known as yacht rock. It won a ton of Grammys for Christopher Cross before MTV killed his career. It is ridiculously schmaltzy and yet I find it irresistible. The orchestral intro melting into the gentle guitar riff... hooks me every time.
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ReplyDeleteI used to like this song when I was a teenager but, at some point, it just became annoying.
Sorry about that. Should be all set now.
DeleteI willingly admit: this one's a guilty pleasure song for me.
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ReplyDeleteWe listened to this song so long ago. Didn't really think too much of it. Different time of my life I guess.
I can't say I care that much for his other songs but this one pulls at me.
DeleteOne of my all time favorites !
ReplyDeleteI have it on The Cafe Carlyle Sessions.
MTV killed his career ? I didn't know that but I never watched MTV
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How do I put it kindly? He had what's known as a face for radio. Not homely but not cut out for a more glamorous era, the sort who would have made his fortune writing hits for other people.
DeleteI remember that song from long before I began to sail... Sometimes sailing is like that, calming and peaceful. Other times it can be terrifying or, when racing, exciting and demanding every bit of your energy and mind.
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No doubt. I've only been once and got horribly seasick. It's a big hobby for some here. Lots of boats on Lake Champlain this time of year.
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