Song

Ride Like the Wind

by Christopher Cross

Ride Like the Wind is a 1979 song by Christopher Cross, 4:30 long, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Weather, Yacht Rock Songs song themes.

Top 10 hit (#2) Karaoke version available

Released 1979 Hot 100 peak #2 · 21 weeks Length 4:30 Pop, Soft Rock

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Performance tips

• Maintain a smooth, urgent vocal pace that matches the driving rhythm
• Deliver the backing vocal "ooh-ooh" parts with a light, airy texture
• Keep the energy steady and focus on the clean, melodic phrasing

In these themes

• ⛅Weather"Wind"
• ⛵Yacht Rock Songs

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Ride Like the Wind" karaoke

More songs by Christopher Cross

• Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)1981 · 3:53
• Never Be the Same1979 · 4:40
• Sailing1979 · 4:17
• Love Remains2001 · 4:35

All songs by Christopher Cross