Driving Home For Christmas

The Road to Hell Pt 2

On the Beach

I Can Hear Your Heartbeat

Auberge

Working on it

Josephine

Nothing To Fear

Chris Rea

1 Search Results Found

Chris Rea departs at 74—“The Road to Hell” just got a new passenger

Chris Rea, the Middlesbrough-born architect of blues-tinted rock melancholia, slips away at 74—peacefully, a family spokesperson confirms, after a brief illness. Known for threading weary-yet-wry storytelling into sleeper hits, he turns everyday drives and seaside longings into middle-lane anthems.

From “Driving Home for Christmas” to “The Road to Hell,” his discography hums with the disillusionment of late capitalism wrapped in pleasant guitar riffs. “On the Beach” remains less of a summer bop than a retreat into midlife reflection with toes barely in the sand.

Source: Music | The Guardian – Published on November 30, -0001

Atlantic publish Jean-Luc Ponty’s album : ‘Mystical Adventures’ (1982)

Jean-Luc Ponty's 'Mystical Adventures' is an album recorded during summer 1981 in Los Angeles and released on January 18, 1982 by Atlantic, Track Listing : 1.Mystical Adventures (Suite) Part I...

This week In Jazz Legends 03/52

How well do you know the music of Gerry Mulligan’s breezy “Out Back of the Barn” pairs his warm baritone sax with Ben Webster’s swinging tenor for a relaxed cool...

‘Music For The Dancers’ N°518 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Leftfield's “Release The Pressure” mashes reggae vocals from Earl Sixteen with dub techno and progressive house, creating a hypnotic, genre-blurring track that...

Simon & Garfunkel release their second album : ‘Sounds of Silence’ featuring ‘The Sound of Silence,’ ‘Homeward Bound’ and ‘I Am a Rock’ (1966)

Simon & Garfunkel's 'Sounds of Silence' is their second studio album recorded in 1964 & 1965 and released on January 17, 1966 by Columbia.Track Listing : 1.The Sound Of Silence...

Warner Bros. publish Randy Newman’s seventh album : ‘Trouble in Paradise’ featuring ‘I Love L.A.’ (1983)

Randy Newman's 'Trouble in Paradise' is his seventh album released on January 17, 1983 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.I Love L.A. (Randy Newman) - 03:29 . 2.Christmas In Capetown...

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°91 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Steps’ “Say You’ll Be Mine” balances group vocals and glossy ’90s pop, while Jennifer Lopez's “Waiting for Tonight” pulses with late-’90s club...

‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°6 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Lindsey Buckingham’s "Trouble" blends introspective artistry with radio-ready charm, driven largely by his own production and instrumentation. The Jam’s politically charged "Going...

Singing Sade

How well do you know the music of Sade's timeless tracks inspire distinct interpretations here. Emmanuel Nwamadi’s heartfelt twist of “The Sweetest Taboo” balances sincerity with vocal depth, while Ane...

‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°311 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

From Björk's haunting "Possibly Maybe" and Radiohead's reflective "No Surprises" to Depeche Mode's intense "In Your Room," the contrast between subtlety and raw emotion is striking. The Sugarcubes’ "Hit" blends...

Benny Goodman records ‘The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert’ (1938)

Benny Goodman's 'The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert' is one of the first recording (done on January 16, 1938) of music issued on the new long-playing format and one...

Ahmad Jamal records his first live album : ‘At the Pershing: But Not for Me’ (1958)

Ahmad Jamal's 'At the Pershing: But Not for Me' is his first live album recorded on January 16, 1958 and released the same year by Argo.Track Listing : 1.But Not...

‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°310 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Zapp’s funky “It Doesn’t Really Matter” flaunts Roger Troutman’s talk box magic, while ABBA’s synth-laced “Under Attack” hints at their curtain call....

‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°691 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Coldplay’s "Charlie Brown" bursts with rebellious energy, tailor-made for live stadiums with glowing Xylobands, while London Grammar’s "Rooting For You" pairs Hannah...

‘Music For The Dancers’ N°517 – Vintage 80s Videos

How well do you know the music of Yarbrough and Peoples’ synth-heavy "Guilty" evokes ’80s R&B with gospel-infused vocals, while Prince’s "I Wanna Be Your Lover" blends funk and longing...

This week In Male Balladeers 03/52

How well do you know the music of Harry Nilsson’s "Without You" turns Badfinger’s subtle original into an orchestral heartbreak epic, while Jeff Buckley’s "Hallelujah" strips Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece to...

‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°107 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Tom Grennan’s gritty "Found What I’ve Been Looking For" blends raw vocals with pop-rock vibes, its FIFA 18 feature adding cultural weight....

The Byrds release their fifth album : ‘The Notorious Byrd Brothers’ (1968)

The Byrds' 'The Notorious Byrd Brothers' is their fifth album produced by Gary Usher released on January 15, 1968 by Columbia RecordsTrack Listing : 1.Artificial Energy (Roger Mcguinn, Chris Hillman,...

Chrysalis publish Gang Starr’s second album : ‘Step In The Arena’ (1991)

Gang Starr's 'Step in the Arena' is their second studio album released on January 15, 1991 by ChrysalisTrack Listing : 1.Name Tag [Premier & The Guru] (Keith Elam, Chris Martin)...

Atlantic publish Aretha Franklin’s sixteenth album : ‘This Girl’s In Love With You’ (1970)

Aretha Franklin's 'This Girl's In Love With You' is an album produced by Jerry Wexler, Tom Dowd & Arif Mardin and released on January 15, 1970 by Atlantic.Track Listing :...

This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 02/52

How well do you know the music of Mary J. Blige, Donald Fagen, Vampire Weekend, Beck, Sting, Foo Fighters, Rod Stewart, Dave Matthews Band, Christina Aguilera, David Bowie, Arcade Fire,...

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Driving Home For Christmas

The Road to Hell Pt 2

On the Beach

I Can Hear Your Heartbeat

Auberge

Working on it

Josephine

Nothing To Fear

Stainsby Girls

Girl In A Sports Car

Let's Dance

Que Sera

It's All Gone

Loving You Again

Loving You

God's Great Banana Skin

All Summer Long

I Don't Know What It Is But I Love It

17th August 1985]

The Blue Cafe

You Can Go Your Own Way

Tennis

The Road To Hell

Auberge

Chris Rea

Stay Updated on This Artist

Your Favorite Artists