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Released on December 27, 1979, Christopher Cross is the self-titled debut soft-rock LP by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross. Distributed by Warner Bros. Records, the multi-platinum album made history at the 1981 Grammy Awards by winning five awards, becoming the first-ever debut to sweep the "Big Four" categories. Album Overview & Production Release Date: December 27, 1979Label: Warner Bros. Records Producer: Michael Omartian Recording Style: One of the earliest mainstream pop albums recorded digitally using the 3M Digital Recording System. Musical Style: Smooth soft-rock, adult contemporary, and the quintessential blueprint for the "yacht rock" sound. Track List Side One: "Say You'll Be Mine" "I Really Don't Know Anymore" "Spinning" "Never Be The Same" "Poor Shirley "Side Two: "Ride Like the Wind" (featuring backing vocals by Michael McDonald)"The Light Is On" "Sailing" (chart-topping #1 hit)"Minstrel Gigolo"Key Hits & Legacy"Sailing": Hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became an iconic smooth-pop anthem."Ride Like the Wind": Reached #2 on the US charts, driven by a fast-paced tempo and distinctive harmonies. Grammy Sweep: Won Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and Best Arrangement. Watch this video for an acoustic and stylistic review of the self-titled album's unique sound and production.