Play Sail Into the Soft Rock Seas: The Christopher Cross Quiz
Sail Into the Soft Rock Seas: The Christopher Cross Quiz
Discover how much you really know about Christopher Cross with this fun and engaging quiz featuring trivia about his music, career highlights, and achievements | Test your Christopher Cross knowledge and see if you’re a true fan!
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Christopher Cross won all four top Grammy categories in 1981—Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist—something no other artist had achieved until Billie Eilish matched it nearly 40 years later.
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Q:Why is 'Sailing' considered Christopher Cross's breakthrough song?
A:It defined his sound and won major awards.
'Sailing' exemplified Cross's lush vocal tone and serene atmosphere, instantly appealing to soft rock fans. Its sophisticated production and emotional depth helped him become one of the era’s defining artists.
Q:How did Christopher Cross's songs perform on the charts?
A:Several reached the U.S. Top 10.
Songs like 'Sailing,' 'Ride Like the Wind,' and 'Arthur’s Theme' all reached high Billboard positions. Their crossover success illustrated his broad appeal across pop, adult contemporary, and soft rock audiences worldwide.
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In 2020, Christopher Cross revealed on social media that he had contracted Guillain-Barré Syndrome as a complication of COVID-19, temporarily paralyzing his legs and leading to an emotional comeback performance later that year.