Top Five Songs By Chris Rea
The blues and rock singer passed away on Monday (22.12.25) and in celebration of his life and career, here is a rundown of the musician’s top five songs.
Top 5 Songs By Chris Rea
The blues and rock singer passed away on Monday (22.12.25) and in celebration of his life and career, here is a rundown of the musician’s top five songs.
5. “Josephine” (1985)
Written for his daughter, “Josephine” is a tender, understated song that became especially popular across Europe.
4. “On the Beach” (1986)
With its laid-back groove and wistful lyrics, this track showcases Rea’s signature slide guitar and reflective song-writing style.
3. “Fool (If You Think It’s Over)” (1978)
Chris Rea’s international breakthrough hit blends soft rock with soulful melancholy and earned him a Grammy nomination.
2. “The Road to Hell (Part 2)” (1989)
A brooding, blues-rock anthem, the song reflects Rea’s disillusionment with modern Britain and gave him one of his biggest chart successes.
1. “Driving Home for Christmas” (1986)
This festive classic captures the quiet frustration and warmth of holiday travel and has become one of the most enduring Christmas songs in the UK.
