Benny Sings - Sailing (Official Music Video)

Official music video for Benny Sings’ cover of Christopher Cross’ 1979 single “Sailing”

“Christopher Cross’ debut album “Christopher Cross” has always been on high rotation at my place. This brand of music is rare. To hear a man sing like this and come so close to what I feel pop music should be, has always inspired my own journey as an artist. Having this opportunity to rework not just one of his songs, but the ultimate classic “Sailing,” is very exciting.” - Benny Sings

Christopher Cross recorded “Sailing” in 1979 utilizing the 3M Digital Recording System, making it one of the first digitally recorded songs to chart. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on August 30, 1980. The song won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Arrangement of the Year, and helped Cross win the Best New Artist award.

VIDEO CREDITS
Producer: Justin Trevino
DoP: Joanna Thanh Há Nguyen
1st AC: Mark Quimtos
Props Master: Alyssa Miele
Photographer: Yaz Dinaully
PA: Jerald Flowers
Talent (Costume): Tim Kim

LYRICS
Well, it's not far down to paradise
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, believe me

It's not far to never never land
No reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can find the joy
Of innocence again
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, believe me

Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
Soon I will be free

Fantasy
It gets the best of me
When I'm sailing

All caught up in the reverie
Every word is a symphony
Won't you believe me?

Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free

Well, it's not far back to sanity
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find serenity
Oh, the canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see, really, believe me

Sailing
Takes me away to where I've always heard it could be
Just a dream and the wind to carry me
And soon I will be free

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ABOUT BENNY SINGS
Benny Sings is a prolific songwriter, producer and artist from Amsterdam. New album YOUNG HEARTS out now on Stones Throw Records. Benny has honed a signature sound while creating a colorful catalog of essential pop gems that have led to loyal global following, with fans including John Mayer, Frank Ocean, Anderson .Paak and Jamie Cullum. His body of works has been streamed over 1.5 billion times so far. Benny collaborated with a wide range of artist like MacDeMarco, Kenny Beats, PJ Morton, Goldlink, Surfaces, Kyle, Faberyayo, Cory Henry, Tuxedo, Blackwave, Tom Misch, Free Nationals.

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[BennySings]

Christopher Cross’ debut album “Christopher Cross” has always been on high rotation at my place. This brand of music is rare. To hear a man sing like this and come so close to what I feel pop music should be, has always inspired my own journey as an artist. Having this opportunity to rework not just one of his songs, but the ultimate classic “Sailing, ” is very exciting.

[easontv]

Why don’t more people listen to this guy!! The harmonic vocoder, the sweet vintage E pianos, the major sevenths. Bro this guy has some serious chill and skill. Love it Benny!

[wetter]

Benny's one of the few artists that can take a song, do a remake, and still make it sound original....gotta love Benny - he's a musician's musician!

[time]

My dad passed away 6 years ago and left recordings of him singing karaoke to this song. I listen to it daily and play it for my son who he never got to meet. I just missed the NYC concert and would’ve balled my eyes out hearing your version. Kudos to keeping the vibe alive!!!!

[johnmichaelrichards]

I adored Christopher Cross's original and O love this cover.

The Christopher Cross album was our go-to when demonstrating turntables, amplifiers, and speakers in the Hi-Fi store I worked in whilst a student in te 80s.

[SheenylHassan]

Both of my most favorite artists coming together in one amazing cover. Amazing

[yumikofuse]

I like all of Christopher Cross’ｓ songs. Thank you so much, Benny🌸🌹🌸🎸👍👏👏👏

[erickariggins]

I even love your covers, Benny! I love me some Benny Sings!

[spurts]

Wow, that snare! lovely triangle under it. Benny smashed it again

[TrystanGrisham]

This is one of my favorite songs ever, and I did not know I needed this cover, but I’m so glad it exists. Benny never disappoints. 🤘🏻❤️

[gavinknightjackson]

Benny's album art has been my fav for so long

[dschristian]

Oh shit new benny song. I'm ready plz

[ianroberts]

74 a long life of music interest . Many styles, when I discovered benny sings I knew it was very different and very interesting and was hooked . This modern version of cc is a real ear catcher. Great songs deserve benny, and there's loads of his too.

[christopher-wolter]

Benny took Cross' seaside classic out of the marina, flipped it into a two-story houseboat, and now we're sailing on a sea of pure chill.

[SylvainJustinShine]

One of, my favorite tunes ever and in love with this interpretation. Bennysings always on point always growing such a great voice and artist

[KWFKWFKWF]

I remember your AMA 5 years ago you mentioned this song! by then I am waiting for this cover to come to reality. Love you Benny!!

[SuperSuperballZ]

I just nailed this at karaoke night because of Benny.

[andrewfbrown]

No doubt Christopher Cross would've loved this rendition. Thank you, Benny and the whole crew.

[bigmichael]

This felt like it was inevitable, especially after the the Sailing guitar picking was subtly thrown under the rhythm section in Rolled Up with Mac DeMarco. Absolutely killing it!

[samshepherd]

unbelievable interpretation of an unbelievable classic tune