http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3140&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rssIt's unclear whether or not the term "wimp rock" was born shortly after Christopher Cross released "Sailing" in 1980, but his ultra-Lite production values and wispy falsetto make a pretty good case for the argument. A string of airy hits with unbelievably perfect hooks culminated in the immortal "Arthur's Theme (the Best That You Can Do)" a #1 smash from the soundtrack to the fun-lovin'-est depiction of a fatal disease (alcoholism) ever shot. Cross' music defined the cocaine-riddled transition of America from the free-for-all of the Disco Era to the paranoid hangover of the '80s. The songs are tastefully extravagant and dripping with '70s pseudo-liberal inspiration, air-tight studio craft, and Beatles-via-Bob Welch melodies. While the passage of time may not have been so kind to Cross' credibility as an artist, the fact of his uncommon ability with a hook remains in these instant atmosphere-inducing, unforgettable songs. - Mike McGuirkLite Rocken720Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:13:27 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3140&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss It's unclear whether or not the term "wimp rock" was born shortly after Christopher Cross released "Sailing" in 1980, but his ultra-Lite production values and wispy falsetto make a pretty good case for the argument. A string of airy hits with unbelievably perfect hooks culminated in the immortal "Arthur's Theme (the Best That You Can Do)" a #1 smash from the soundtrack to the fun-lovin'-est depiction of a fatal disease (alcoholism) ever shot. Cross' music defined the cocaine-riddled transition of America from the free-for-all of the Disco Era to the paranoid hangover of the '80s. The songs are tastefully extravagant and dripping with '70s pseudo-liberal inspiration, air-tight studio craft, and Beatles-via-Bob Welch melodies. While the passage of time may not have been so kind to Cross' credibility as an artist, the fact of his uncommon ability with a hook remains in these instant atmosphere-inducing, unforgettable songs. - Mike McGuirk http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.7253405&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss Lite Rock Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Christopher Cross on Rhapsody Online 7253405 tra.7253405 Christopher Cross art.3140 1.29 Rhino Hi-five: Christopher Cross alb.7251853 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/7/4/3/1283477_170x170.jpg 2006-12-26 00:00:00.0 2005-04-19 00:00:00.0 true Sailing tra.7253405 256000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.7253405&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.7253405&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.18493586&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss Lite Rock Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Christopher Cross on Rhapsody Online 18493586 tra.18493586 Christopher Cross art.3140 0.99 Arthur - The Album [Original Soundtrack] alb.18493132 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/4/9/2/1/1371294_170x170.jpg 2008-02-19 00:00:00.0 2008-02-19 00:00:00.0 true Arthurs Theme (Best That You Can Do) tra.18493586 234000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.18493586&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.18493586&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2683493&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss Lite Rock Tue, 3 Apr 2001 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Christopher Cross on Rhapsody Online 2683493 tra.2683493 Christopher Cross art.3140 0.99 Maximum Pop Hits: Songs From The Heart alb.306206 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/3/9/3/443935_170x170.jpg 2001-04-03 00:00:00.0 2001-04-03 00:00:00.0 true Sailing tra.2683493 259000 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by Christopher Cross on Rhapsody Online 539768 tra.539768 Christopher Cross art.3140 0.99 Greatest Hits Live alb.123832 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/6/2/7/1227262_170x170.jpg 2008-04-29 00:00:00.0 1999-11-23 00:00:00.0 true Never Be The Same tra.539768 291000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.539768&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.539768&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.373421&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss Lite Rock Tue, 23 Nov 1999 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Christopher Cross on Rhapsody Online 373421 tra.373421 Christopher Cross art.3140 0.99 Greatest Hits Live alb.123832 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/6/2/7/1227262_170x170.jpg 2008-04-29 00:00:00.0 1999-11-23 00:00:00.0 true Ride Like The Wind tra.373421 343000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.373421&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss 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Christopher Cross on Rhapsody Online 7253408 tra.7253408 Christopher Cross art.3140 0.99 Rhino Hi-five: Christopher Cross alb.7251853 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/7/4/3/1283477_170x170.jpg 2006-12-26 00:00:00.0 2005-04-19 00:00:00.0 true All Right tra.7253408 257000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.7253408&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.7253408&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.368309&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss Lite Rock Tue, 23 Nov 1999 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Christopher Cross on Rhapsody Online 368309 tra.368309 Christopher Cross art.3140 0.69 Greatest Hits Live alb.123832 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/6/2/7/1227262_170x170.jpg 2008-04-29 00:00:00.0 1999-11-23 00:00:00.0 true Every Turn Of The World tra.368309 253000 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Christopher Cross art.3140 0.99 Greatest Hits Live alb.123832 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/6/2/7/1227262_170x170.jpg 2008-04-29 00:00:00.0 1999-11-23 00:00:00.0 true Is There Somethin tra.539772 318000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.539772&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.539772&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.31374504&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss Lite Rock Tue, 25 Oct 1983 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Christopher Cross on Rhapsody Online 31374504 tra.31374504 Christopher Cross art.3140 1.29 Christopher Cross alb.31366445 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/5/9/4/1884959_170x170.jpg 2009-12-15 00:00:00.0 1983-10-25 00:00:00.0 true Sailing tra.31374504 254000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.31374504&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss 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2005-04-19 00:00:00.0 true Think Of Laura tra.7253406 206000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.7253406&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.7253406&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.31374500&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss Lite Rock Tue, 25 Oct 1983 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Christopher Cross on Rhapsody Online 31374500 tra.31374500 Christopher Cross art.3140 0.99 Christopher Cross alb.31366445 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/5/9/4/1884959_170x170.jpg 2009-12-15 00:00:00.0 1983-10-25 00:00:00.0 true Never Be The Same tra.31374500 249000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.31374500&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.31374500&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.31374497&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss Lite Rock Tue, 25 Oct 1983 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Christopher Cross on Rhapsody Online 31374497 tra.31374497 Christopher Cross art.3140 0.99 Christopher Cross alb.31366445 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/5/9/4/1884959_170x170.jpg 2009-12-15 00:00:00.0 1983-10-25 00:00:00.0 true Say You'll Be Mine tra.31374497 176000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.31374497&variant=play&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.31374497&variant=data&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.539923&rws=%2Fchristopher-cross%2Ftop-tracks.rss Lite Rock Mon, 1 Jan 1979 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Christopher Cross on Rhapsody Online 539923 tra.539923 Christopher Cross art.3140 0.0 Christopher Cross alb.117003 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/1/9/8/1298912_170x170.jpg 2003-03-21 00:00:00.0 1979-01-01 00:00:00.0 false Poor Shirley tra.539923 264000 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