Remix Vs Original Sailing Avant Vs Christopher Cross

[peluza2708]

Excellent interpretation of Avant, but I like the original with Christopher

Regards

[TheMirindaMan]

Avant is more RnB orientated, its awesome, but the Original (Christopher Cross) is for me

[SirEricmicheal]

@TheMirindaMan Thanks For Your Comment I Really Appreciate It Have A Good One Peace.......

[Brandyourselffirst]

i agree, you can never compare an original with that of a remix, especially a song like this(Sailing) Avants Remix is nice.. however I have so much respect for this writer and his Song truly a classic.

[jmgnish]

The direct comparison, leaving out the fact that one is a live recording with inferior sound quality and the other is a heavily produced and polished studio mix, and leaving out that one guy is the writer and creator of the song that has stood the test of time enough for a remake all these years later, I still think Christopher Cross's version gives me a sense of peace and longing that is missing in the remake. Avant's is respectfully beautiful but it wouldn't really capture my attention

[naderestejelf]

I like Barry White's version but this mix is ok

[MrRealandreal]

Avant's killed! Love Cross, but his voice and style just can't compete.

[Jazzlovr0468]

I like both.

[doublemint64]

It's very hard to remake a classic. But...in this case (and very few others), Avant's cover is just as nice. I love them both! I really miss Christopher Cross.

[doublemint64]

It's very hard to remake a classic. But...in this case (and very few others), Avante's cover is just as nice. I love them both! I really miss Christopher Cross.

[KinshipWAMBaGhanaba]

The song writing and the music itself is soothing so that's why both are good. I mean if you butcher this song then Christopher Cross wins and since Avant did the song justice then I can't be mad cause the song is Hall of Fame caliber

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For The Comment

[ptrinigyal69]

Christopher Cross wins but Avant did an outstanding job

[sexsired]

this is hard... I love both but avant is more of my time....i just love this song period

[1MikeDecole]

you shouldnt compare there both great, christopher version is beautiful and in the time it was put out it was before its time, avant version was well done put together nicely he did great justice to the song for his time, if u have the balls to redo a classic please do it right and it was done beautifully!!!

[djedio]

tro bien bravo...

[Panerai77]

Christoper Cross has a better fro' and version FTW.

[privatewayfarer]

Arant's one has too much crap going on. Prostitutes the the whole sound. Not pure.

[purseluv]

Enjoyed Cross as a child.. and love Avant's version in 2009

[SirEricmicheal]

@purseluv Thanks For the Love I Enjoy Both Versions That's A Rarity You Find That Enjoy Your Weekend...

[purseluv]

Enjoyed Cross as a child and was thrilled with Avants version in 2009

[promixxer]

If your going to truly compare you should do Live to Live versions or Studio to Studio version. Still have to go with the original but will say that Avant did an excellet job.

[SirEricmicheal]

@promixxer Thanks For the Love Your 100% Right...

[DeSanReid]

I dont know which one to pick because Christopher's Cross version was my favorite before I even heard Avants. Its a tie the both sound great!

[SirEricmicheal]

@DeSanReid I Think Your Right

[2002chubbard]

BOTH....

[belkysmassiel]

i like avants version much better, that arrangement is beautiful

[SirEricmicheal]

@belkysmassiel It Is Really Hard To Say Thanks For The Love Have A great One.....

[Garbanzo884]

No contest. Christopher Cross' version beats the snot out of Avant's version.

[SirEricmicheal]

@Garbanzo884 Thanks For The Comment I really Appreicate It Have A Grewat One..

[ceedoublyou]

Great job on the video. I listened to Cross' version as a child, and I can appreciate his sound in that era, however, in modern times Avant's version seems a bit more appealing...... I love them both.

[SirEricmicheal]

@ceedoublyou Thanks Very Much For The Love I Grew Up On These Kinds Of Songs as Well I Commend Avant On His Bravery I Took Alot Of Guts To Take On This Song This Truely A Timeless Classic But He Really Did Well. Thanks Again On Your Comment Have A Great One Peace.....

[SirEricmicheal]

@snoop0851 Thanks For Your Copmment You Have A Geat One Peace....

[flaajj]

both

sounds perfect...thanks

[SirEricmicheal]

@flaajj Thanks For Your Comment I Like Both Versions But I Choose A Different One Every Time I Hear These Songs So I'm Torn Between Them thanks Again For the Love

[ndwhitley]

I LOVE both of the versions!!

[SirEricmicheal]

@ndwhitley Me Too Thanks For The Love

[Tharealdiva1]

Both of them sound good but I perfer Avant's version. He did tha doggone thang but Avant can sing anything to me!!!!!!

[fuller543]

I must commend Avant for not destroying the song. I give Avant much respect.

[fuller543]

Christoper Cross but the heart into the song. Avant added the soul.

[SirEricmicheal]

@fuller543 Thanks For Your Comment I Did Not Think Anyone Would Have The Heart To Cover This Song But Avant Did His Thing On This Song.....

[SirEricmicheal]

@fuller543 Aint That The Truth Have A Good One Peace.....

[deefirst]

avant did it justice!

[SirEricmicheal]

@deefirst Thanks Foe Your Comment I Dont Know Anymore Have Agood One Peace.....

[joejoebeats]

The original is Smooth and tender mean while the other got soul .They both Sound Good.

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For The Love. I Totally Agree With You Have A Good One My Youtube Brother Peace....

[IRONIC50]

AVANT'S VERSION IS BETTER

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For Your Comment Have A Good One Peace......I Like Parts Of Both Versions

[GR3030]

CC when it was recorded in the studio!

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For Your Comment Have A Good One

[ezkeyboardkid58]

i would prefer avant at a wedding chirs cross version is best for cruisin or something his voice is not as smooth

[SirEricmicheal]

I Can Dig That Peace Have A Good One

[bluetv2]

No comparison, the original version is ALWAYS better. Avant, sailing?? Please...

[SirEricmicheal]

Ms Blue Thanks For Your Comment. Mr Cross Will Always Be The Man But I Commend Avant For Having Enough Guts To Remake This Timeless Classic. I can Remeber My Mom Listening To The Original Riding Down The Highway. Thanks Again My Youtube Sista have A Great One Peace.....

[ezkeyboardkid58]

@bluetv2 thats a clear cut opinion ive seen many covers that sounded better than the opinion chris cross is decent but not a beast by any means only had like 4 good songs

[bluetv2]

@Ezkey, you're right. I have Chris Cross' greatest hits CD and I would say maybe 3 decent trax. The statement I made was very general. Most of the time the original is better but there are always exceptions, I just don't think Avant's track is. You wanna hear a good remake? Anthony David remade Level 42's "There something about you" and I think it's a better remake than this one.

[auenyea]

Avant

[meganjerai]

Chris Cross came out with it first and you have to respect that BUT Avant took this song and killed it, in a good way! I vote Avant

[sadfbgsda]

christopher cross version Dx!!!

[rv2391]

Luv them both!

[SirEricmicheal]

I Think So Too....

[sadfbgsda]

christopher cross!!!! Dx!!!

[SirEricmicheal]

Sad Thanks For Your Comment What Ever It Was. Peace Have A Good One,,,

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For Your Comment Have A Good One

[Randblitka]

Christopher Cross's Sailing is a classic... His innocence and the time that this song came out are classic. He will always be the best... however.... Avant did the best cover of this song that I have ever heard. He brought this awesome song to a whole new generation... Great job Avant. I am sure that Christopher Cross is proud of this remake... and the royalties arent too bad either!!

[SirEricmicheal]

Randlitka Thanks For Your Comment. Your Comment Is Right On Thanks Again For Your Comment Have A Great Day .....

[saalihah]

I live for both. avants homage is one of the best I have heard of a classic. THAT is how you do it!

[SirEricmicheal]

SaaIiHah Thanks For Your Comment Your Exactly Right Peace Have A Good One

[MultiSuperunknown]

BOTH ARE GREAT

[SirEricmicheal]

Multi Thanks For The Love Peace Have A Great One

[djxcel128]

both are Dope!

[CarlitosWay3]

Both are great like everyone is saying. Avant really put his ame on this song though. C.C. has a very pleasant voice and a calmness. Even with "Think of Laura", but excellent choice Avant. Soulful...

[fabianloor]

christopher all the way!!!!! haha wonderful song!!

[SirEricmicheal]

Mr.Troy Thankyou For Your Comment I Feel The Same Way It's Another One I'm Going To Post So Stay Tuned Have A Great One My Youtube Brother Peace....

[troylsmith21]

When this came out back in the days it was cool, I never turned away from it. But today's mix by Avant is much better to me because it is more fuller and soulful. A very beautiful song. Props to Christopher Cross but great choice by Avant and he turned it into something even more beautiful, in fact he put his own signature on it. Thanks for posting it

SirEricmicheal

[funheckyyea]

like them both

[knique4ever]

I love them BOTH actually. I feel so relaxed when I hear it... Good times!

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For Your Comment I Love Both As Well They Both do Something For My Soul

[Shotyme04]

this song takes me way way way back . the vocal Ill say Cross but Avant had a lil better beat or should I say more up to date beat. But Both did there thang

[SirEricmicheal]

Shot Thanks For Your Comment. This Song Does The Same For Me I Remember Chilling Out In The Back Yard With My Mom Sipping Lemonade

[rockhardbabe78]

Avant just took a very good song a basic song sung plain as hell and spiced it up just to the right touch. Everybody knows that even the man himself C.C. So quit hatin. He is making him money in the process anyway if he wrote it so he should be happy somebody remade it. Thats just my take on it>

[SirEricmicheal]

Rock First Of All Thanks For Your Comment I love Mr.Cross's Original But Like Yiu Said Avant Did His Thing On This Song Peace My Youtube Brother...

[101lovr]

This isnt the real videos for avant's sailing is it? But anyway i like avants better cause his voice just melts with the song, just my opinion folks, the song itself is gorgeous. love it

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For Your Comment. This A Few Videos Of Avants I Mixed Together To Make This Video He Should make A Video For It. Have A Good One Peace.......

[lfutrell82]

i like avants better. it sounds more polished, but that's because chris cross' version is live so i guess its not a fair comparison.

[latice504]

Nothing beats the original...not even avant no comparing.

[SirEricmicheal]

First Sister Latrice Thankyou For Your Comment I Think Mr.Cross's Version Is Definetly A Classic But Avant Did His Thing On This Song Thanks For The Love Sister Have A Great Day Peace...

[skilz37]

both versions are equaly good, i hope this song does for avante what it did for christopher. this was a good cover for avante.

[SirEricmicheal]

I Doubt It Will Because This Song Is A Classic And Avant Just Remade A Classic ..Thanks Again For Your Comment Peace Have A Good One...

[DancinPrince]

I like the original cause without it, we would be here to choose which is better. Avant's version is nice, I love it, but I the original is good as well.

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For The Love Prince So You Are Torn As Well

[sugalala711]

i like them both avant just added more of a r and b feel to it he did an excellent job

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For Your Comment Avant Did His Thing On This Song Peace My Youtube Sista

[blaquekop]

This is a tough call. For me it is too hard to say which version of this song is better. A well written song will always sound good when it is done by quality performers like Avant and Christopher Cross. Only a coin flip can make me answer this question.

[SirEricmicheal]

Blaque First Thanks For Your Comment When I First heard Avant's version I Said Damn who Dared To Remake This Classic And It Was Very Good That Does Not Happen Very Often I Never Thought No One Would Ever Touch Mr.Cross's Classic My Hat Goes Off To Avant He Definetly Pulled It Off. BlaQue Have A Good One Peace....

[SirEricmicheal]

No Problem Keep Blessing Us With Your Video's

[LittleMs215]

i like both versions. but i'll have 2 go with avant. but both are beautiful!

[SirEricmicheal]

Little Miss Thanks For Your Comment I Thinks So To Bye The Way I Love Your Usher Video Peace...

[LittleMs215]

thank you so much Sir Eric. I truly truly appreciate it!

[donmwade]

Avant's remake of the song is honestly one of the best remakes that I have ever heard. They are both fabulous versions!

[SirEricmicheal]

I Would Have To Agree Luther 's Cover Is Really Good As Well

[mahoganny80]

I love both versions....The original is great and simple with a different sound..and Avant did a wonderful job remaking the song. He made it more for today. Both versions are extremely relaxing. Great Job!!

[SirEricmicheal]

Mahoganny Thanks For Your Kind Words I Think So As Well. Have A Great Day Peace.....

[darkmike333]

Oh , and dryerbuzz , I don't know if Sailing was in Arthur , but Cross did do Arthur's Theme , Between The Moon and New York City.

[SirEricmicheal]

Mike That's A Classic As Well Mike Im Not New To Mr.Cross Thanks For The Dryerbuzz Peace Have A Great One Peace.........

[darkmike333]

I'm from the era of the original by Cross who is incredible but Avant did a spectacular job remaking it. Instead of taking from the song and trying to make it his own , he added to it and succeeded in leaving his mark on it. I enjoy both versions! They should perform it together!

[SirEricmicheal]

I Agree Mike Mr.Cross Steal Does His Thing. I Would Pay To See That Concert Have A Great Day Peace.....

[tiffaaay]

i like both...but if you listen wihtout looking.. b/c the AVANT video is better..but I like the simplicity of the original...it adds to the song..in terms of "simply" sailing....type of thing....

[SirEricmicheal]

Tiffaay First Of All Thanks For Comment . I Allways Loved The Original But When I Heard Avants Version He Puts Something Different In All His Songs. I Have Another Vs On My Page Rene & Angelia Vs Avant & KeKe My First Love Check That One Out Tell What You Think Of That One Have A Great Day Peace...

[msjuicy011]

i like the remake better bc it seemed like avant put more soul into it

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For Your Comment I Cant Really Choose I Love Both Versions..

[jackmanslightpepper]

Look, man It's an even match and that's rare. Each man put his heart into it, then and now. Love 'em both!!

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For The Comment Man I Love I Never Thought Anyone Could Remake This Classic And Pull It Off But Avant Did His Thing OnThis Remake Peace. Have A Great Day

[ProgressiveE2008]

nsync did a version live with chris cross. now avant and chris cross together would be hot

[TwystydElegance]

I love NSYNCS version...very nice!

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For The Love I Have Not Heard There Version But i"ll Check It Out HavE A Good One Bro Peace...

[jayham0]

BOTH CHRISTOPHER

[shamfaaks]

avant made that track hot ,he real made it morden

[JoeThomas88]

C Cross is an old pimp in his day.. avants R&B twist is pretty smooth..if I had to chose id Say avant because of the smooth rifs he gives.

[HueyWassaw31]

Both are exceptional artist, you can not compare them because they both give it their own. Plus you have to understand we all have a difference in our taste for music. I enjoy them both, and not everyone can take a remake and keep it at number 1(this has that potential). Even tho Avant put his on signature on it,. We always have to give credit to the original artist. Especially when it's a number 1 hit! Great remake tho!!!!!!

[dreadzzzzz]

Avant sounds way better, his voice is so fluid and smooth, listen to how he hits those notes, no comparison. Avant wins this one. Avant can sing effortlessly.

[SirEricmicheal]

I Love Bith Thanks For The Love Have A Good One Peace....

[YaDigMe357]

they are both GREAT, i like avant's better... it's more polished,then again because its no live

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For The Love I Cant Decide Peace Have A Good One..

[xkaliber72]

yeah i noticed that. i think the poster tried to trick the people who don't know any better.

[xkaliber72]

Avant can sing and that's my dog, but he can't touch that Original version. it's one thing to doa remake of something an artsit did ,but it's HARD to re-do a song by an artist that alo wROTE that song. this song aitn about hittin notes it's the feelin in how the words are felt by the artist,and Avant aint feeling this song like christopher did.

[besschic]

both is excellent in its own way. chris is is acoustics & avant is soul. i really can't choose.

[JENANJUZE]

I prefer the original. Avant pretty much sings it the way Christopher Cross did it.

[SirEricmicheal]

I Appreciate Your Comment Have A Good One. I Love Both Really

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks for the Love Sista I really love both of them I do know thanks for your comment peace........

[shannon804]

I love both but avant got this one Im so in live with his music. he send me to heaven each time I hear him. I his song this is your night

[phileustace]

"Sailing" brings back so many memories for me. Losing my job, sitting by the dock of the bay .... watching all the sail boats go by, eating fish and chips by the seaside, dipping calamari rings in tartare sauce, sipping on a glass of wine watching the boats sail by ..... on a Monday afternoon when everybody is working ... taking it easy while other people bust their ass for half a dime. BOTH versions are good of this song.

[petitebombshell20]

I like Avan't version much better..even though I grew up on sum Christopher Cross, believe it or not..Avan't just sung it so good! Brought tears to my eyez

[scip34]

Yeah I still love both songs.

[SirEricmicheal]

Right On. Me To Appreciate Me Your Comment Thanks Have A Good One

[scip34]

I didn't know Christopher Cross sanged the orig, but I must say they both did a great job. It's hard to say who did a better job when its such a great song, but I will say Avant sings it with just a bit more soul.

[SirEricmicheal]

Scip It's So Hard To Choose A Winner I Will Say We Are THe Winners Because We Get To Enjoy Both Of These Wonderful Songs. Thanks For Your Comment Peace....

[indacut32]

i call a draw i like both of them i remeber the orginal avant did it his thang on it

[indacut32]

avant did a good job on this song.... both songs are great when i heard it on steve harvey show the other morning i had to find out who did the remake i remember this from when i was a lil kid

[SirEricmicheal]

Man Im Torn Between the two I Like Both Versions

[femilovechild]

Avant killed it!!! Makes you feel like you are actually sailing away to paradise. I love the original but Avant just brought that sensuality to the song..good mashup though...

[SirEricmicheal]

Man I Listen And Listen To Both Songs and I Think I Like One Than The Other Man It's So Hard To Say Which One I Like The Best So I Say It's A Tie thanks For The Love LoveChild. Peace.......

[puffy720]

I call a draw. I remember the original as a kid, love the Avant version.

[SirEricmicheal]

I think They Are Both Hottt.Thanks For The Love Peace....

[SirEricmicheal]

Thanks For the Love It's Hard To Top A Clasic

[dryerbuzz]

Avant stayed true to the song. Love them both. I keep trying to remember which movie this song was in - something in new york from back in the day - was it Arthur?

[THEEVILNEEDLE32]

Both are wicked good avant did a hell of a job for sure.....

[SirEricmicheal]

Thankyou So much For Your Comment The More I Listen To AvantsVersion Im Kinda Leaning Towards His Way Thanks For The Love Peace.......

[warmregret01]

I've actually never heard this song until today.  I had just gotten home from my bf's house and I quickly flipped through the stations as I was getting out of the car and on th last station in my list I heard this song (Avant's Version) and I have to say it made me pause, listen and sit back in my seat, I thought it was so beautiful. They didn't say the name of the song or artist but I remembered some of the words and found it online. I like both versions but I think I like Avant's more.

[SirEricmicheal]

thanks so much for the love Im kind of partial to christophers version but avants is very good as well i guess im like you thanks again for the love PEACE.....

[kolense]

fuck it!!!!!!! i luv them both great video man

[Saquantico]

I believe that "Avant" is the perfect singer to 're-make' (not remix) this song, but I could never give more credit to the re-maker of a song because he doesn't capture the essence that I felt from the original version. (I love them both though, but Christopher Cross is my favorite. My friends give me hell on this because of the r&b feel that Avant put on it and they think it is better, but I see no color in music....)

[Saquantico]

I must say that this song brings back so many memories of my childhood. Such fond memories.....It is amazing how a song can actually take you back to certain time periods of your life. It's funny because I am a singer and song writer and this is a song that I always felt needed to be brought back to life.

[SirEricmicheal]

sorry about the quality of videos

[SirEricmicheal]

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