Christopher Cross: Ride Like The Wind- # 2- With his first release early in 1980, who would know that it would turn out to begging of what would be the success story of the year. Cross would go on to win five Grammy Awards for his debut album including Best New Artist, Song Of The Year [Sailing] Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best Arrangement. Michael McDonald of the
Doobie Brothers sings backing vocal on "
Ride Like The Wind" as it peaked at # 2 for four weeks, held off from # 1 by Pink Floyd's "
Another Brick In The Wall".
