MUSIC | BETWEEN THE NOTES Between the Notes: The emotional power of Christopher Cross' voice Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes Sep 2, 2026 8 hrs ago 0 Christopher Cross performs Aug. 14 at the Long Beach Amphitheatre in California. Dr. Barton Goldsmith Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes Christopher Cross doesn’t need to overpower a room. 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