From Yacht Rock to Soul Groove: Andre Zapata and Allen Stone Rework Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like The Wind”

Allen Stone took on Christopher Cross’s classic “Ride Like The Wind” and gave it a whole new feel. What started as slick yacht rock turned into a soulful jam that just feels good.

Bassist Andre Zapata is right in the middle of it. He is playing a Yamaha bass with a PJ pickup configuration, and his tone is warm and thick with just the right amount of punch. Every line sits perfectly with Tyrone Hendrix on drums. He lets the song breathe while keeping it moving. It is a cool reminder of how a great player can shape a familiar tune in a new way.

Christopher Cross wrote a classic with “Ride Like The Wind.” Andre Zapata and Allen Stone bring it to life again with a smooth, soulful touch.