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Christopher Cross

US singer‐songwriter

United States • b. 1951-05-03

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Biography

Christopher Cross (born Christopher Charles Geppert; May 3, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He won five Grammy Awards for his eponymous debut album released in 1979. The singles "Sailing" (1980), and "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)", from the 1981 film Arthur, peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. "Sailing" earned three Grammys in 1980. "Arthur's Theme" won in 1982 the Oscar for Best Original Song, with co-writers Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen.

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Discography

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Credited work

2,284 releases · 384 albums · active 1979–2026

  • Performance · 5,920
  • Other credits · 258
  • Production · 141
  • Engineering · 3

Studios: Warner Bros. Recording Studios · Pecan Street Studios · Lion Share Recording Studios · Ocean Way Recording

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