He has never toured the United States, where he is best known for the 1978 single "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, earning him a Grammy nomination as Best New Artist in 1978. A decade later, "Working On It" topped the Mainstream Rock chart. He has sold more than 40 million records worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rea
Studio albums
Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? (Magnet, 1978)
Deltics (Magnet, 1979)
Tennis (Magnet, 1980)
Chris Rea (Magnet, 1981)
Water Sign (Magnet, 1983)
Wired to the Moon (Magnet, 1984)
Shamrock Diaries (Magnet, 1985)
On the Beach (Magnet, 1986)
Dancing with Strangers (Magnet, 1987)
The Road to Hell (WEA, 1989)
Auberge (EastWest, 1991)
God's Great Banana Skin (EastWest, 1992)
Espresso Logic (EastWest, 1993)
La Passione (soundtrack, EastWest, 1996)
The Blue Cafe (EastWest, 1998)
The Road to Hell: Part 2 (EastWest, 1999)
King of the Beach (EastWest, 2000)
Dancing Down the Stony Road/Stony Road (Jazzee Blue, 2002
Blue Street (Five Guitars) (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
Hofner Blue Notes (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
The Blue Jukebox (Jazzee Blue, 2004)
Blue Guitars (Jazzee Blue, 2005)
The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes (Jazzee Blue, 2008)
Santo Spirito Blues (Jazzee Blue, 2011)
Road Songs for Lovers (Jazzee Blue, 2017)
One Fine Day (Rhino, limited release, 2019)
sweet summer day
Chris Rea Lyrics
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I want to feel the breeze
I want to hear the summer wind
Singing in the trees
I want to touch forever
And drift into its soul
Put my troubles in my right hand
Hold them up
Sweet summer day
Talking about a sweet summer day
Take your troubles and let them fly away
I'm talking about a sweet summer day
So much time is wasted, pulling the line
For sure you are running faster
But you're only running blind
I want to touch forever
I want to really know
Put my troubles in my right hand
Hold them up and let them go
Sweet summer day
I'm talking about a sweet summer day
Take your troubles and let them drift away
Talking about a sweet summer day
The lyrics to Sweet Summer Day, a song by Chris Rea, are about the simple pleasures of summer and the desire to let go of the troubles that weigh us down. The first verse paints a picture of the ideal summer day with a blue sky, a gentle breeze, and the sound of the wind in the trees. The desire to touch forever and drift into its soul expresses the yearning for a sense of timelessness and connection to the world around us. In the chorus, the sweet summer day is described as a time to let go of our troubles and allow them to fly away, freeing us to enjoy the beauty of the moment.
The second verse speaks to the idea that we often waste our time and energy pursuing things that are ultimately unfulfilling. While we may be working hard and making progress, we can still feel lost and directionless. The desire to touch forever is repeated, emphasizing the search for something lasting and meaningful. The chorus is repeated, offering a sense of release and the freedom to allow ourselves to be fully present in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to see the blue sky
I desire to look at the clear blue sky.
I want to feel the breeze
I long to feel the gentle wind's touch.
I want to hear the summer wind, Singing in the trees
I desire to hear the melodious sound of the summer wind as it blows through the trees.
I want to touch forever
I want to experience something timeless.
And drift into its soul
I yearn to be immersed in the essence of that timeless thing.
Put my troubles in my right hand
I will hold my problems in my right hand.
Hold them up, And let them go!
I will release my worries and let them go.
Sweet summer day
This line refers to an idyllic day during summer.
Talking about a sweet summer day Take your troubles and let them fly away
On a wonderful summer day, it's time to release any worries and let them dissipate.
So much time is wasted, pulling the line
People waste time on things that don't matter.
For sure you are running faster, But you're only running blind
Running through life without intentional direction can be hectic and purposeless.
I want to really know
I desire to understand something completely.
Take your troubles and let them drift away
It is necessary to let go of negative emotions in order to truly appreciate the beauty of life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
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@gizellearnott9731
You have made a 64 year old feel 16 thank you Chris Rea 😊❤
@yanodessa
And stay 16 y young:)
@dinasmolenskaya6381
👍💃🏼☺
@dougmidkiffsr.2333
So true, I just learned of Xhris thru 15th Bend from Canada and very much love all his music, God gifted him great talents and we r blessed that he plays for the world over. Many prayers Chris should u see this.❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
Translate to english
@user-rr9xx6vz5b
А мне 72 и я без ума от его исполнения !!!
@dougmidkiffsr.2333
@@user-rr9xx6vz5b would love to read ur mssg, could u please add translate to English for me. Thank u, look forward to reading it.🙏
@giovannapardi6579
Grazie a te.
@pirat4641
Gänsehaut Musik. 😍😘❤
@user-iv2nm3lk1g
Роскошные, высокохудожественные клипы!!!Чувственная, романтическая музыка!!! Голос Криса-- как-будто он шепчет тебе на ухо свою историю!!! И.....этот ритм,ритм,ритм !!! И..сердце начинает биться от волнения!!. Благодарю за всё! Многие лета, дорогой Крис!!
@mouette558
Уже много лет не перестаю восхищаться харизмой и вокалом Криса. Невероятный Магнетизм Голоса!!! Потрясающе!!! Браво и Спасибо