Christopher Cross made history when his debut self-titled album was released in 1980. The album featured the international hit songs "Sailing", "Run Like the Wind" and "Never Be The Same". The album went on to win five Grammy Awards, including—for the first time ever—the four most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also for “Sailing”), and Best New Artist.
An extraordinary song writer, Cross wrote all these songs and another of the most famous songs of the time – “Arthurs Theme (The best that you can do)” which he co-wrote with Burt Bacharach & Peter Allen and featured in the film Arthur that starred Liza Minelli and Dudley Moore. Arthur’s Theme won the 1981 Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Christopher Cross has also worked with some music greats and shared the stage with some music icons – from Mike McDonald – who sang backing vocals on "Ride Like The Wind" through to singing backing vocals with Carl Wilson on David Lee Roth’s version of "California Girls". Early in his career Christopher Cross and his band were the opening band for Led Zeppelin and Jethro Tull whilst in 1970 he subbed in for Ritchie Blackmore from Deep Purple for a show in San Antonio.
Thirty years since his stellar debut into the music business, Cross continues touring and recording. He has released multiple albums and continued to contribute to film and tv soundtracks – including shows such as 30 Rock (he wrote "Lemon’s Theme" for the soundtrack).
His most recent album, Secret Ladder was released in 2014. The 13 track album, influenced by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Randy Newman, was written mostly with Rob Meurer and again Cross has worked with the finest musicians including bassist Will Lee (of the Fab Faux and Late Night with David Letterman), drummer Keith Carlock (Steely Dan and Toto), guitarist Eric Johnson, saxophonist David Mann, and vocalists Michael McDonald and Jeff Foskett (Brian Wilson’s musical director).
Catch Christoper Cross live in Australia on these dates...
FRI 1 SEPTEMBER
Twin Towns Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
SAT 2 SEPTEMBER
The Tivoli Brisbane, QLD, Australia
TUE 5 SEPTEMBER
The Gov Hindmarsh, SA, Australia
THU 7 SEPTEMBER
Forum Melbourne, VIC, Australia
FRI 8 SEPTEMBER
Enmore Theatre Newtown, NSW, Australia
SAT 9 SEPTEMBER
Rooty Hills RSL Club Rooty Hill, NSW, Australia
SUN 10 SEPTEMBER
Wests New Lambton, NSW, Australia
WED 13 SEPTEMBER
Shoal Haven Entertainment Centre Nowra, NSW, Australia
THU 14 SEPTEMBER
Anita's Theatre Thirroul, NSW, Australia
SAT 16 SEPTEMBER
The Cube Campbelltown, NSW, Australia
SUN 17 SEPTEMBER
Canberra Theatre Canberra, ACT, Australia
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