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Christopher Cross – The Very Best Of Christopher Cross

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Label:	Warner Bros. Records – R2 78335, Rhino Records (2) – R2 78335
Format:	CD, Compilation, Remastered, Repress, Stereo
Country:	US
Released:
Genre:	Rock, Pop
Style:	Vocal, Ballad, Soft Rock

Tracklist

1	Ride Like The Wind Backing Vocals [Additional Background Vocals] – Michael McDonald Bass – Andy Salmon Drums – Tommy Taylor Percussion – Lenny Castro Piano – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Synthesizer – Rob Meurer Vocals, Guitar [Solo], Soloist – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross	4:30
2	Sailing Bass – Andy Salmon Drums – Tommy Taylor Electric Piano – Rob Meurer Percussion – Victor Feldman Piano [Acoustic Piano] – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross	4:14
3	Never Be The Same Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Marty McCall, Myrna Matthews, Stormie Omartian Bass – Andy Salmon Drums – Tommy Taylor Electric Guitar [Solo], Soloist – Jay Graydon Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Rob Meurer Percussion – Lenny Castro, Victor Feldman Piano [Acoustic Piano] – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Marty McCall, Myrna Matthews, Stormie Omartian Bass – Andy Salmon Drums – Tommy Taylor Electric Guitar [Solo], Soloist – Jay Graydon Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Rob Meurer Percussion – Lenny Castro, Victor Feldman Piano [Acoustic Piano] – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross	4:40
4	Say You'll Be Mine Backing Vocals [Additional Background Vocals] – Nicolette Larson Bass – Andy Salmon Drums – Tommy Taylor Electric Guitar [Solo], Soloist – Jay Graydon Percussion – Lenny Castro Piano – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross	2:53
5	Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) Bass – David Hungate Drums – Jeff Porcaro Guitar – Marty Walsh, Steve Lukather Keyboards, Synthesizer – Michael Omartian Percussion – Paulinho DaCosta* Producer – Michael Omartian Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Michael Boddicker Recorded By [Recording Assisted By] – Stuart Gitlin Saxophone [Sax] – Ernie Watts Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross, Peter Allen Bass – David Hungate Drums – Jeff Porcaro Guitar – Marty Walsh, Steve Lukather Keyboards, Synthesizer – Michael Omartian Percussion – Paulinho DaCosta* Producer – Michael Omartian Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Michael Boddicker Recorded By [Recording Assisted By] – Stuart Gitlin Saxophone [Sax] – Ernie Watts Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross, Peter Allen	3:54
6	All Right Bass – Mike Porcaro Drums – Jeff Porcaro Electric Guitar [Solo], Soloist – Steve Lukather Keyboards – Michael Omartian Keyboards, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Rob Meurer Percussion – Lenny Castro, Paulinho DaCosta* Producer – Michael Omartian Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Michael McDonald Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross	4:18
7	Think Of Laura Bass – Andy Salmon Drums – Tommy Taylor Keyboards, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Rob Meurer Piano – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross	3:22
8	No Time For Talk Bass – Abraham Laboriel Drums – Steve Gadd Keyboards – Michael Omartian Keyboards, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Rob Meurer Percussion – Lenny Castro, Paulinho DaCosta* Producer – Michael Omartian Saxophone [Sax (Solo)], Soloist – Tom Scott Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Michael McDonald Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross	4:22
9	Every Turn Of The World Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Alexandra Brown, Khalig Glover, Lynn Blythe Davis, Portia Griffin, Richard Marx, Vesta Williams Bass – Joe Chemay Congas – Paulinho DaCosta Drums – John Robinson (2) Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Mark Linett Engineer [Second Engineer] – James Wofford, Laura Livingston, Tom Fouce Engineer, Mixed By – John Guess Keyboards, Synthesizer – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Marcus Ryle Saxophone [Sax] – Gary Herbig, Kim Hutchcroft Trumpet – Chuck Findley, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, John Bettis, Michael Omartian Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Alexandra Brown, Khalig Glover, Lynn Blythe Davis, Portia Griffin, Richard Marx, Vesta Williams Bass – Joe Chemay Congas – Paulinho DaCosta Drums – John Robinson (2) Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Mark Linett Engineer [Second Engineer] – James Wofford, Laura Livingston, Tom Fouce Engineer, Mixed By – John Guess Keyboards, Synthesizer – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – Marcus Ryle Saxophone [Sax] – Gary Herbig, Kim Hutchcroft Trumpet – Chuck Findley, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, John Bettis, Michael Omartian	4:02
10	I Will (Take You Forever) (New Remix) Bass – Joe Chemay Drums – Chris Ralles Featuring [With], Vocals – Frances Ruffelle Keyboards – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, Michael Omartian, Rob Meurer	4:13
11	A Chance For Heaven (Swimming Theme) Drums – Michael Baird* Engineer – John Guess Keyboards – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross	3:44
12	Swept Away (New Remix) Bass – Joe Chemay Drums – Chris Ralles Piano – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, John Bettis, Steve Dorff	4:22
13	Loving Strangers (David's Theme From "Nothing In Common") Bass – Nathan East Engineer – Michael Vail Blum Keyboards – Patrick Leonard Producer – Patrick Leonard Vocals – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, John Bettis, Patrick Leonard	4:03
14	Is There Something Drums – Jeff Porcaro Keyboards, Synth [Synth Bass] – Robbie Buchanan Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Squeak Stone Producer – Christopher Cross, Steve Dorff Recorded By – Daniel Protheroe, Paul Brown Recorded By [Additional Recording By] – Bill Johnson (8), Chas Thompson, Frank Wolf, Gabe Veltri, Paul Dieter, Tony Phillips Recorded By, Mixed By – Jeremy Smith (2) Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, Cynthia Weil, Steve Dorff Drums – Jeff Porcaro Keyboards, Synth [Synth Bass] – Robbie Buchanan Mixed By [Mix Assisted By] – Squeak Stone Producer – Christopher Cross, Steve Dorff Recorded By – Daniel Protheroe, Paul Brown Recorded By [Additional Recording By] – Bill Johnson (8), Chas Thompson, Frank Wolf, Gabe Veltri, Paul Dieter, Tony Phillips Recorded By, Mixed By – Jeremy Smith (2) Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, Cynthia Weil, Steve Dorff	4:54
15	Open Up My Window Drums [Drum Overdubs] – Curt Bisquera Featuring [With], Vocals – Gigi Worth Guitar – Michael Thompson Keyboards, Drum Programming – Claude Gaudette Producer – Dennis Lambert Recorded By [Recording Assisted By] – Brett Swain, Jeff Shannon, Richard Landers Recorded By, Mixed By – Gabe Veltri Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, Rob Meurer	4:09
16	Back Of My Mind (New Remix) Bass – Joe Chemay Drums – Chris Ralles Electronic Valve Instrument [E.V.I. (Solos & Pads)], Soloist – Judd Miller Piano – Michael Omartian Producer – Michael Omartian Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, Rob Meurer	3:55
17	Walking In Avalon Harmonica – Tollak Ollestad Instruments [Additional Instruments] – Scott Frankfurt Producer – Christopher Cross, Rob Meurer, Scott Frankfurt Vocals – Gigi Worth Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, Rob Meurer	4:56
18	When She Smiles Electric Guitar – Eric Johnson (2) Instruments [Additional Instruments] – Scott Frankfurt Producer – Christopher Cross, Rob Meurer, Scott Frankfurt Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, Rob Meurer	4:07
19	Hunger Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Jeremy Lubbock Conductor – Jules Chalkin* Producer – Christopher Cross, Rob Meurer, Scott Frankfurt Vocals, Guitar – Christopher Cross Written-By – Christopher Cross, Rob Meurer	3:35

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Companies, etc.

Record Company – Warner Music Group
Record Company – AOL Time Warner
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Copyright © – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Rhino Entertainment Company
Copyright © – Rhino Entertainment Company
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Licensed From – Sony Music Special Products
Record Company – Sony Music
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Columbia Pictures Entertainment Music Group
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Christopher Cross
Licensed From – Christopher Cross
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CMC International Records
Record Company – Sanctuary Records Group
Produced For – Free Flow Productions
Recorded At – Amigo Studios
Recorded At – Pecan Street Studios
Mixed At – Amigo Studios
Recorded At – Pop 'N' Roll Studios, Santa Monica
Recorded At – Studio South, Austin
Recorded At – Lion Share Recording Studios
Recorded At – Pat's Playroom, Los Angeles, CA
Recorded At – The Lighthouse
Recorded At – Homelands Studio
Recorded At – Angel Studios
Recorded At – Orangewhip
Remixed At – SoundHouse Studios, Nashville, TN
Recorded At – Groove Masters
Mixed At – Smoketree Ranch
Recorded At – O'Henry Sound Studios
Recorded At – The Zoo, Encino
Mixed At – O'Henry Sound Studios
Recorded At – Christopher's Place
Recorded At – Bleach Bros. Music, Woodland Hills, CA
Recorded At – Capitol Studios
Recorded At – Saucer Sound Recording Studio, Austin, Texas
Remastered At – DigiPrep
Glass Mastered At – Cinram, Olyphant, PA – Y18809
Pressed By – Cinram, Olyphant, PA

Credits

Arranged By – Christopher Cross (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8, 10, 12, 16), Michael Omartian (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8, 10, 12, 16), Rob Meurer (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8, 10, 12, 16)
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements] – Michael Omartian (tracks: 1 to 4, 9)
Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Michael Omartian (tracks: 1 to 8)
Art Direction – Hugh Brown (3)
Compilation Producer – Christopher Cross, David McLees
Concertmaster – Assa Drori (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8)
Coordinator [Liner Notes Coordination] – Shawn Amos
Coordinator [Project Coordination] – Jo Motta
Crew [Production Assistance] – Michael Ostin (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8), Rob Meurer (tracks: 6 to 8)
Crew [Project Assistance] – Amy Utstein, Ginger Dettman, Gladys Sanchez (2), Leigh Hall, Randy Perry
Design – Nancy Hopkins*
Engineer – Chet Himes (tracks: 1 to 4, 11)
Engineer [Additional Engineering By] – John Guess (tracks: 6 to 8), Lee Herschberg (tracks: 6 to 8), Mark Linett (tracks: 6 to 8), Richard Mullen (tracks: 6 to 8)
Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Margaret Gwynne (tracks: 6 to 8), Stuart Gitlin (tracks: 6 to 8)
Engineer [Second Engineer] – Stuart Gitlin (tracks: 1 to 4)
Liner Notes [Discographical Annotation] – Gary Peterson (2)
Management [Representation] – Azoff Music Management*
Mixed By – Chet Himes (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8, 11), Doug Rider (tracks: 14, 17 to 19)
Photography By – Barry Schultz, Retna Ltd.*
Product Manager – Marc Salata
Recorded By – Chet Himes (tracks: 5 to 8), Mark Casselman (tracks: 17 to 19)
Recorded By [Additional Recording By] – Doug Rider (tracks: 14, 15), Mark Linett (tracks: 10, 12, 16), Tom Fouce (tracks: 10, 12, 16)
Recorded By [Eric Johnson Recorded By] – Richard Mullen (tracks: 17 to 19)
Recorded By [Recording Assisted By] – Bill Smith (tracks: 17 to 19), Doug Carleton* (tracks: 10, 12, 16), Jeffrey Woodruff* (tracks: 10, 12, 16), Laura Livingston (tracks: 10, 12, 16), Steve Genewick (tracks: 17 to 19), Tom Leader (tracks: 10, 12, 16)
Recorded By [Remix Recording] – Mark Casselman (tracks: 10, 12, 16)
Recorded By [Strings Recorded By] – John Kurlander (tracks: 17 to 19)
Recorded By, Mixed By – Terry Christian (tracks: 10, 12, 16)
Remastered By – Dan Hersch
Remastered By, Producer [Sound Produced By] – Bill Inglot
Supervised By [Editorial Supervision] – Cory Frye

Notes

Non-Slipcover Version. The Very Best Of Christopher Cross was packaged with a "Greatest Hits" Slipcover.

This compilation ℗ & © 2002 Warner Bros. Records Inc. & Rhino Entertainment Company.

Track 11 ℗ 1984 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. under license from Sony Music Special Products, a division of Sony Music, a group of Sony Music Entertainment Inc..
Track 13 ℗ 1986 Columbia Pictures Entertainment Music Group, courtesy of Columbia Pictures Entertainment Music Group.
Tracks 14 ℗ 1992 Christopher Cross and 15 ℗ 1994 Christopher Cross under license from Christopher Cross.
Tracks 17 to 19 ℗ 1998 CMC International Records, a division of Sanctuary Records Group, courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group.
All other selections ℗ 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1988, & 2001 Warner Bros. Records Inc. This compilation ℗ 2002 Warner Bros. Records Inc. & Rhino Entertainment Company.

Tracks 11, 13: "Others unknown" credit.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 8122-78335-2 7
Barcode (Scanned): 081227833527
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): Y18809 3 R2 78335-2 01 M3S3
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): Y18809 3 R2 78335-2 01 M1S2
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi L903
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 2U4V
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): Y18809 3 R2 78335-2 01 M3S5
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): [WEA OLYPHANT LOGO] Y18809 3 R2 78335-2 01 M3S1
Mastering SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI L903
Mould SID Code: C3U2 IPFI

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	The Very Best Of Christopher Cross (CD, Compilation, Remastered)	Warner Bros. Records, Rhino Records (2)	78335	Canada	2002
New Submission	The Very Best Of Christopher Cross (CD, Compilation, Reissue)	Warner Bros. Records	WTVD 78335	Canada	2002
	The Very Best Of Christopher Cross (CD, Compilation, Slipcover)	Warner Bros. Records, Rhino Records (2)	R2 78335	US	Unknown
New Submission	The Very Best Of Christopher Cross (CD, Compilation, Digipak)	Warner Bros. Records, Rhino Records (2)	R2 517172	US	Unknown
New Submission	The Very Best Of Christopher Cross (CD, Compilation, Repress)	Warner Records, Rhino Records (2), Warner Records, Rhino Records (2)	R2 78335, 081227833527	USA & Europe	Unknown