Biography (Chris Rea)

Christopher Anton Rea (pronounced Ree-ah), born 4 March 1951, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Middlesbrough, England.

Rea's recording career began in 1978. Although he almost immediately had a US hit single with "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", Rea's initial focus was on continental Europe, releasing eight albums in the 1980s. It wasn't until 1985's Shamrock Diaries and the songs "Stainsby Girls" and "Josephine," that UK audiences began to take notice of him. Follow up albums On The Beach and Dancing With Strangers became UK hits and then the New Light Through Old Windows compilation album in 1988 cemented his reputation. His next full album was to be his major breakthrough: The Road to Hell (1989) enjoyed massive success and became his first number one album in the UK. These successes could not be mirrored in the U.S., however, where it failed to chart. The follow-up album,...

Album Records (Chris Rea)

Driving Home for Christmas Josephine On the Beach Looking For The Summer Auberge The Road To Hell Let's Dance I Can Hear Your Heartbeat Julia Fool (If You Think It's Over) Stainsby Girls The Blue Cafe Tell Me There's A Heaven You Can Go Your Own Way Road to Hell Gone Fishing Winter Song The Road to Hell (Part 2) Texas All Summer Long

The Very Bes The Road to The Very Bes