The late-'80s side project of Queen's drummer Roger Taylor, the Cross were … Read Full Bio ↴The late-'80s side project of Queen's drummer Roger Taylor, the Cross were originally a classic rock band with dance influences, then abandoned the dance aspect of their sound and produced two straight forward rock albums. Although Taylor stated when the band formed in 1987, that the group would be a force to be reckoned with within six months, the group never took off in any market, except Germany, and broke up in 1993. With the conclusion of Queen's Magic Tour in 1986, Roger Taylor took the opportunity of a lack of activity on the Queen front to form his own band, which he named the Cross. Leaving his drum kit behind, Taylor assumed the duties of rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist for the group. Outside of recruiting Queen's tour keyboardist, Spike Edney, the rest of Taylor's new band were found through an ad placed in the music press. They were a group of unknowns, consisting of Clayton Moss (guitar), Peter Noone (bass guitar), and Josh Macrae (drums). With a group of songs already written, Taylor decided to record the first Cross album, Shove It, largely by himself and then tour with his new band. A hybrid of classic rock and dance influences, the album received some praise in the British music press but failed to get higher than the bottom of the album charts, as did it's three singles. In America, the album failed to chart and the group would not release another album there. The band resumed operations after the next Queen album with Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know, which was written by all the members in the band and embraced a classic rock sound. The lead single, "Power to Love," only dented the bottom of the British charts, while the album failed to chart at all. However, the band did continue to do well in Germany, and, with no record support in England, released their third album, Blue Rock, in that country only. After a final gig in 1993, the band called it a day. Taylor went on to record solo albums a
nd work with Queen, while Edney later helped found the S. A. S. Band, and Peter Noone joined Miss World.
Biography by Geoff Orens

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The Cross (더 크로스) is a korean rock band formed in 2003.

Members:

- Lee Si-Ha (이시하), 29/10/1982 - Composition, back vocals, piano, guitar, leader
- Kim Kyeong-Hyeon (김경현), 02/08/1982 - Main vocals

Former members:

- Kim Hyeok-Keon (김혁건), 12/04/1982 – Main vocals

3)
The Cross is also a Traditional Metal/Progressive Metal band with one Demo called Metal From Above. It was reissued through Steel Legacy(333 LP and 1000 CD)in 2007.

4)
the CROSS is also a Japanese duo, which consists of Daisuke and ショーガ (Syo-ga).
Website: http://thecross.web.fc2.com/index.html (in Japanese)

5)
The Cross is doom metal band with black metal influences from Brazil

Sister Blue\
The Cross Lyrics

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(Peter Noone)
C'mon
Here we are in this year of remembrance
With you and me there lies a resemblance
Celebrate in this reunion
Celebrate don't let it slip away

You make a bond you know can't be broken

A promise kept the words that were spoken
Celebrate to the sound of thunder
Celebrate don't let it slip away

C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together sister blue

C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together sister blue

I saw you once right there in the distance
A rocking child who screamed for existence
Celebrate your wheels keep turning
Celebrate believe me when I say

A battle cry from here to oblivion
A super-nova makes you start living
Celebrate let your cup run over
Celebrate don't let it slip away

C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together sister blue
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together sister blue

Will you ride with me tonight
Share my wine
Will you lose that ball and chain
Shake it loose it's been on too long too long

C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together sister blue
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together sister blue
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together sister blue
All right
C'mon
C'mon yeah
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together
C'mon c'mon let's get together sister blue
C'mon
C'mon
C'mon

Sister blue sister blue
C'mon

Overall Meaning

The song "Sister Blue" by The Cross is an upbeat celebration of reunion and lasting bonds. The lyrics speak of the joy and importance of reunions, particularly the reunion of kindred spirits who share a deep and unbreakable bond. The celebration of this bond is likened to a thunderous battle cry or a super-nova, emphasizing the power and magnitude of the connection. The repeated calls to "celebrate" and "get together" further underscore the importance of cherishing these relationships and not allowing them to slip away.

The song is structured around a call-and-response between the lead singer and the chorus, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared experience. The repeated refrain of "c'mon let's get together" serves as an invitation to listeners to join in the celebration of these strong connections. The final verse adds a sense of romantic possibility, with the singer asking the subject of the song to ride with him and share his wine.

Overall, "Sister Blue" is an uplifting and celebratory song about the power of deep, lasting friendships and the need to come together and cherish those connections.

Line by Line Meaning

C'mon
Let's go, let's get started

Here we are in this year of remembrance
We are in a time of reflection on the past

With you and me there lies a resemblance
We share similarities and connections

Celebrate in this reunion
Enjoy and appreciate being together again

Celebrate don't let it slip away
Take the opportunity to celebrate and don't let it pass by

You make a bond you know can't be broken
You create a strong connection that cannot be undone

A promise kept the words that were spoken
Keeping the promises and commitments you made

Celebrate to the sound of thunder
Celebrate with great enthusiasm and energy

C'mon c'mon let's get together
Let's unite and work together

Sister blue
A friend or companion who has always been supportive

I saw you once right there in the distance
Remembering a past encounter with someone

A rocking child who screamed for existence
A young person who was fighting to be recognized and heard

Celebrate your wheels keep turning
Appreciate the progress and growth that has been made

Celebrate believe me when I say
Take the opportunity to celebrate and trust that it is worth it

A battle cry from here to oblivion
A powerful cry for change and progress

A super-nova makes you start living
An event that sparks a new beginning and life

Celebrate let your cup run over
Celebrate until you feel full and content

Will you ride with me tonight Share my wine Will you lose that ball and chain Shake it loose it's been on too long too long
Can we spend the evening together, share a drink, let go of any burdens and enjoy one another's company

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Sammibluegirl

3y↑1

LOVED this shit when I was 13/14. loved queen so much that i even loved roger's solo esp the cross. 19 now, still unironically blasting this, and UGH! it still holds up.