Christopher Cross is the forefather of yacht rock. He wrote the song, “Sailing”, for God’s sake, the damn epitome of the genre! Before I proceed, it is imperative to not be confused by Kris Kross, the Mister Mxyzptlks of hip hop. This happened to me, and I was ashamed to believe for a moment that Christopher Cross converted to playful hip hop. In my defense, if anyone could make such a wild transition, it is the Christopher Cross.
Rickie Lee Jones
In 1977, Rickie Lee Jones meets Tom Waits. They become lovers until they break up in late 1979, or early 1980 depending on whom you ask. Also, in 1979, Jones released her first album with the hit “Chuck E.’s In Love”, about Chuck E. Weiss.
Smug and perturbed, Dave Matthews.
I am impressed by Dave Matthews’ versatility, which surprises me, because on most days, I cannot figure out the phenomenon cult of personality known as Dave Matthews Band. Not only is he a singer [sic], he’s an actor. I’ve always enjoyed his woe-is-me antics on Everybody Loves Raymond. [FACT CHECK: That was Brad Garrett.]
Stevie Wonder, born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in 1950, is one of the most influential artists of Motown. Born blind, he began his professional musical career at the tender age of eleven. In order to start a tribute to the man called Stevie Wonder properly, here is a joke: Why can’t Stevie Wonder see his friends? Because he’s married.
The sound of a switchblade and a motorbike.
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