Christopher Cross - Ride Like the Wind 7:5:25 7.25 PM
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Christopher Cross - Ride Like the Wind 7:5:25 7.25 PM
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Intro by Gail Nobles
It seems Christopher Cross, known for his smooth sounds and sailing vibes, may have a past shrouded in… psychedelic mystery. This "Ride Like The Wind," a song that whispers of sun-drenched escapes and urgent journeys, isn't quite the breezy yacht rock anthem we thought. Instead, it's allegedly the confession of a multiple murderer, a desperate fugitive fleeing the hangman's noose for the promise of sanctuary south of the border.
But here's where the plot thickens. This isn't some dark, brooding confessional birthed from inner torment. No, this lyrical tale of desperation was apparently conceived during a colorful trip fueled by LSD.
Our artist, on a dreamlike drive through the Texas landscape, sought inspiration in a... different state of mind. The image is almost comical: a musician, perhaps humming a gentle tune, suddenly hit by the vision of a hardened criminal tearing across the desert, all thanks to the mind-altering effects of a chemical compound.
Now, one must ask: Does the song *really* sound like the confession of a killer? Does the breezy instrumentation and Cross's gentle vocals truly convey the desperation of a man facing imminent death? Or is it just a cleverly disguised, well-intentioned attempt at a profound statement? It's certainly a head scratcher to imagine how this was conceived whilst high.
"Ride Like The Wind" has been reassessed. It is not only a feel-good song. We can appreciate the music for its story telling, but also that it came to exist from a very unique space and state of mind. I'm sure listeners will never listen to the song the same way again.
You're listening to the Cat Bear. I'm your host, Gail Nobles.
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