Christopher Cross: His Influences, Songs and Incredible Guitar Knowledge! RICK BEATO INTERVIEW

Rich Beato Channel You Tube ^ | July 2023 | Rick Beato

[Steely Tom]

Ok, don’t remember where I heard that. Somewhere on line, that seemed credible.

[1Old Pro]

don’t remember where I heard that.

You never know, sounds like they all hung around each other on many occasions. Cross said some of these gatherings were simply unbelievable with all the talent.

[smokingfrog]

The guy that mixed those tracks must have played in a Mariachi band.

[isthisnickcool]

I used to hang out with Chris back in the day in Houston when he was in a band called Heather Black. They played in Houston downtown in old Market Square..

[1Old Pro]

I used to hang out with Chris back in the day in Houston when he was in a band called Heather Black

Cool, he seems fairly normal...

[1Old Pro]

The guy that mixed those tracks must have played in a Mariachi band.

Mixing is an art. Beato's review of FM's Rumors, who he hims and haws as the best album of the 70's, he illustrates some vocal mixing with reverb at a trail off of Nicks singing on one of the songs.

[smokingfrog]

It’s definitely an art & can give you a sound that could never be duplicated in a live setting, which kind of ruins it for me.

[1Old Pro]

It’s definitely an art & can give you a sound that could never be duplicated in a live setting, which kind of ruins it for me.

Not for me, I expect albums to be produced and enjoy the live concert versions as well.

[zeugma]

That was an interesting interview. Think I saw it a couple of weeks ago. Beato is great.

[1Old Pro]

That was an interesting interview. Think I saw it a couple of weeks ago. Beato is great.

Yep, the interviews are enjoyable. Beato's analysis is hit and miss, some great, others too technical for me. I leaned alot about Cross in just this short clip, and from the horse's mouth which is nice.

[Albion Wilde]

How very interesting! What an intelligent man, and to hear that he considers himself a fan of Bach as well, is mind-blowing. I was fortunate to hear him perform Sailing live in 1980 or 81 as part of a larger revue with many artists. He really hasn't changed much in looks in all those years!

[minnesota_bound]

SCTV - Christopher Cross presented by Gerry Todd : )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JLbhEUE_5U

[Polyxene]

My favorite is “Think of Laura”. My daughter’s name was Laura, and it describes her perfectly. I cry every time I hear it.

https://youtu.be/4Xvg-dNxT-Y

[1Old Pro]

What an intelligent man, and to hear that he considers himself a fan of Bach as well, is mind-blowing

I love hearing these folks talk. Many are much deeper into music than you might imagine. Which is probably why their products are so good.

[1Old Pro]

Singer, songwriters and talented musicians - not alot of that combo today.

[RandallFlagg]

Comedian Richard Jeni had a bit that went like this:

“So, I went to go see Christopher Cross the other day because…….somebody had to. And there we were. Me and Chris.”

[Albion Wilde]

Oh, my. I am so sorry for your loss.

[Albion Wilde]

This Beato interview is dated "a month ago" on YT. Chris was seated, and we saw no evidence one way or the other of what he went through in 2020:

On April 3, 2020, Cross... tested positive for... COVID-19... but was recovering. Cross later reported... that he had lost the use of his legs, but his doctors told him he should fully recover... his COVID-19 disease triggered an episode of Guillain–Barré syndrome that caused the nerves in his legs to stop functioning properly. By October 2020, he was able to walk with a cane, but said his memory and speech had been affected. In 2021 and 2022 he played his 40th anniversary concert tour, which had originally been planned for 2020.
—Wikipedia

[1Old Pro]

Chris was seated, and we saw no evidence one way or the other of what he went through in 2020:

His fingers were still working, he played a song or two.

A few years back Perter Frampton announced he would no longer tour due to a muscle disease. A friend saw him at Bethel woods a month ago and said he was saying that his hands are working, but not his legs, so he'll continue playing :)

[Albion Wilde]

His fingers were still working, he played a song or two.

You are correct, sir. I always loved that ethereal sound of the guitar work on Sailing. Sounds almost like a harp. Had no idea he is 72 years old. Still has a youthfulness about him.