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On This Day: June 15, 1980 - Christopher Cross Releases Sailing

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On This Day: June 15, 1980 - Christopher Cross Releases Sailing.

On this day June 15, 1980, Christopher Cross released the single Sailing, a soft rock ballad that would go on to define his career and become one of the most iconic songs of the decade.

Sailing reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of August 30 through September 5. It also hit number 1 in Canada and helped cement Cross as a major figure in early 80s adult contemporary music. The song’s gentle melodies and dreamlike production made it a standout on radio playlists and a...
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