GAVE US CHILLS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Chris Rea - Road To Hell REACTION

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  • GAVE US CHILLS!| FIRST TIME HEARING Chris Rea Road To Hell REACTION
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  • @Opalmizer
    @Opalmizer 2 месяца назад +28

    Chris Rea has never done a US tour; he say's he's famous enough. Great music!!!

    • @pauldevenish
      @pauldevenish 2 месяца назад +1

      Unfortunately he's very ill now, and doesn't tour over here in the UK.

    • @nuge1717
      @nuge1717 Месяц назад +1

      Is that true he never toured the us. I remember this song in the Charlie sheen movie beyond the law. Awesome biker movie

    • @Opalmizer
      @Opalmizer Месяц назад +1

      @@nuge1717 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rea#:~:text=Rea%20has%20never%20toured%20the,Best%20New%20Artist%20in%201978.

    • @mixedpleasure4324
      @mixedpleasure4324 Месяц назад

      @@nuge1717love that movie 🔥

  • @RushfanUK
    @RushfanUK Год назад +119

    Chris Rea a phenomenal guitarist and song writer from the North East of England, he has battled serious illness to continue to perform and produce his music, I've been lucky to see him live several times and he is just brilliant.

    • @williambuchanan8607
      @williambuchanan8607 Год назад +9

      So underrated, as you say a phenomenal artist...up there with the best !!

    • @xScooterAZx
      @xScooterAZx 8 месяцев назад +4

      He survived Pancreatitis. Thank God.

    • @RushfanUK
      @RushfanUK 18 дней назад

      @@xScooterAZx Pancreatic cancer which is a major killer, two of my uncles died from it, he has also had a stroke and covid.

    • @xScooterAZx
      @xScooterAZx 18 дней назад

      @@RushfanUK Im sorry to hear that about your uncles. I'm just glad Chris is still around.

  • @sjt1043
    @sjt1043 Месяц назад +3

    This ain't no technological breakdown... love that line ..

  • @1vulcanbomber
    @1vulcanbomber Год назад +16

    Chris Rea is the genius from Middlesbrough in Northern England. His voice is pure smog monster.

    • @joyceharkin3641
      @joyceharkin3641 13 дней назад

      Bob Mortimer (also from Middlesbrough) tells one of his stories on Would I Lie to You about Chris Rea putting an egg in his bath - utterly hilarious.

  • @psiclone23
    @psiclone23 Год назад +260

    “Fool If You Think It’s Over” was his biggest hit, and “On The Beach” is another very good one by him.

    • @alliethomas4146
      @alliethomas4146 Год назад +9

      One word❤ Class❤

    • @edwardt1941
      @edwardt1941 Год назад +10

      Also love TEXAS

    • @jackieblue1267
      @jackieblue1267 Год назад +11

      Also Josephine another great song of his.

    • @dwainwilder7337
      @dwainwilder7337 Год назад +7

      I totally forgot about that one, I streamed it yesterday and it brought back so many memories! “Driving Home For Christmas” is part of my holiday play list.

    • @jeripaull9208
      @jeripaull9208 Год назад +1

      @@edwardt1941 What??? 😉😉😉

  • @ooddballz9609
    @ooddballz9609 2 месяца назад +13

    I love the way the lady is getting into it.
    She shows true enjoyment.

    • @Kerppu68
      @Kerppu68 2 дня назад

      Amber is always great!

  • @martindavis4632
    @martindavis4632 9 месяцев назад +31

    Chris wrote this plays lead guitar and lead singer. He has one heck of a back catalogue. He so underrated writer and has to be one of the top guitarists in the world and that voice is haunting. In the last few years he has overcome cancer several times and he is still out onstage doing his thing. He won’t be beaten and this was written when he was stationary on the m25 circular around london uk

  • @russellsearch7925
    @russellsearch7925 Год назад +230

    Inspired to write this after getting stuck in a traffic jam for several hours on the M25 outside London, I’m so glad you covered the whole song including the beautiful bluesy opening. Gotta say guys I’ve watched tons of your reactions and this for me is your best! If you wanna carry on down the Chris Rea rabbit hole then I’d highly recommend Looking for a Rainbow. Or being Americans the track Texas might hit the right note. For the record Mr Rea is the best slide guitarist I’ve seen live. He was simply amazing.

    • @alshipman2114
      @alshipman2114 Год назад +10

      Thanks for saving me from having to point this out

    • @garyskinner5554
      @garyskinner5554 Год назад +9

      I have been stuck on the M25 multiple times. It's the motorway that circles London. It can be an absolute nightmare. The road to hell is a perfect description.

    • @davids4313
      @davids4313 Год назад +2

      On the rocky slide, Johnny Winter is on the top for me. Would have loved to have this man live.

    • @kevinjahnke7043
      @kevinjahnke7043 11 месяцев назад +3

      Tha whole album is phenominal. How could he have gone wrong being produced by Jim Steinmam.

    • @user-lu7qh9hj3n
      @user-lu7qh9hj3n 11 месяцев назад +1

      Not true.

  • @craigpreedy8855
    @craigpreedy8855 Год назад +102

    1989. Bought this on Tape. Played it to death. It wore out. The entire album of the same name is incredible. Chris Rea is from Middlesbrough in North East England. He’s not only a great songwriter but great painter too.

    • @malcomflibbleghast8140
      @malcomflibbleghast8140 Год назад +3

      I heard he runs nakid along seaton carew beach at 5.33am every day!

    • @robertgash4555
      @robertgash4555 Год назад

      I bought this on tape in 89 it was definitely the sound of my summer 🏝️

    • @cesirwin1973
      @cesirwin1973 11 месяцев назад

      almost as good as malcomflibbleghast...made me homesick

    • @bigpants6121
      @bigpants6121 6 месяцев назад

      Eric Burden is a NE boy. Both have wonderful voices.

    • @mvorselen
      @mvorselen 28 дней назад

      Part || was the hitsong. Amazing on its own,
      But along with part | you can honestly say it is one of the best songs ever written.❤

  • @johnsexton2200
    @johnsexton2200 Год назад +95

    His main song is Fool If You Think It's Over. Great tune.

    • @debnbhuy
      @debnbhuy Год назад +17

      Main song ?? What the !

    • @davidbull7210
      @davidbull7210 Год назад +13

      It was only his main song if you're American. His proper career began after that.

    • @johnsexton2200
      @johnsexton2200 Год назад +2

      ​@@debnbhuy Well, it was his only top 40 hit in America. I'm sure he sold more records from that hit than any other.

    • @africanfartingfrog
      @africanfartingfrog Год назад +4

      Chris didn't agree. He felt that he sold out, and in later years has refused to perform it live

    • @userjim83
      @userjim83 Год назад +4

      No its not lol

  • @walshaw2
    @walshaw2 Год назад +87

    " Stainsby Girls." and " Fool if You Think It's Over." are songs that further highlight Chris Rhea's talent.

    • @sharonwelsh8102
      @sharonwelsh8102 Год назад +5

      I am ex Stainsby girl..it was a school in Middlesbrough, now called Acklam Grange

    • @joannecunliffe8067
      @joannecunliffe8067 Год назад +6

      @@sharonwelsh8102 Awesome! Stainsby Girls is my favourite Chris Rea song - although I love them all. Jay and Amber - this is REAL music! Chris is a fabulous guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. We need lots, lots more. "Candles" is a beautiful song as well.

    • @sidscrote7570
      @sidscrote7570 Год назад +4

      @@sharonwelsh8102 At last !! Iv'e discovered what ( or is ) a Stainsby Girl is !

    • @sharonwelsh8102
      @sharonwelsh8102 Год назад +2

      @Joanne Cunliffe his family used to have cafes in Middlesbrough

    • @joannecunliffe8067
      @joannecunliffe8067 Год назад +2

      @@sharonwelsh8102 Wow! never knew and I have relatives in Middleborough area as well.

  • @ole9421
    @ole9421 Год назад +71

    Man, the first time I heard this back in the 90's, sent chills up and down my spine! The whole, Road to Hell album is fire. It's a mood setter for sure.

    • @eirikrdberg1161
      @eirikrdberg1161 Год назад +1

      I love road to hell part 2 from 1999.

    • @villesimila
      @villesimila Год назад +1

      Definately, Road to Hell is a album every enthusiast should own!

  • @trjbrew
    @trjbrew Год назад +98

    From the same album, you have to hear "Texas". I was working in radio when it came out, very few had heard of Chris and the request lines went crazy.

    • @asticou
      @asticou Год назад +7

      Texas is my favorite.

    • @DOUGNIKKEL
      @DOUGNIKKEL Год назад +2

      He has a different song titled "Texas" on his Water Sign album. Two songs with the same title. He can do that....he's Chris Rea.

    • @RHack1
      @RHack1 Год назад +5

      “Texas” is a great “ Driving Song”. When you cross the Red River headed to Dallas or Houston, adjust cruise control to 85 and hit PLAY.

    • @edyarb
      @edyarb Год назад +3

      TEXAS was going to be my suggestion too.

    • @kevingregory3090
      @kevingregory3090 Год назад +2

      Oh yes Texas, that’s a great shout for a reaction. There is so much good Chris music. Also how about “waiting for the summer”?

  • @stephenpotts832
    @stephenpotts832 Год назад +12

    Chris released this in 1989. Turned out to be a prediction as much as a song. Along with some of the best guitar playing ever👍

  • @williamcalderon9158
    @williamcalderon9158 Год назад +59

    I absolutely love the fact that you have discovered Chris Rea. He is one of the most underrated artist. Please check out his song fool if you think it’s over. It’s a love ballad but Jay I know you will absolutely love it. I’m sure Amber will.

    • @marywebber593
      @marywebber593 Год назад +1

      We saw him in concert in the Seventies, just as good live if not better, his guitar playing is awesome.

    • @lvthud
      @lvthud Год назад +3

      I wouldn't say he is underrated, he just really isn't known (at least in the US). I was playing some of his songs in my office a couple of weeks ago and everyone that passed the office stopped to listen.

    • @alleykeosheyan4779
      @alleykeosheyan4779 Год назад

      YESSSSSSSSSSSS!

    • @garybeckham5506
      @garybeckham5506 7 месяцев назад

      Been lucky enough to have seen Chris Rea 5 times live, and can honestly say at time's I though that guitar of his was gonna catch fire ! Awesome guitar player song writer and singer. I challenge you both to listen to "Tell me there's a heaven" it will tear your heart out I swear.

  • @avidlistener2278
    @avidlistener2278 Год назад +21

    "Texas" from the same album is another Chris Rea song that's great. Thanks for playing this. Haven't listened to Chris in a long time.

  • @Widkey
    @Widkey Год назад +14

    A very under rated song - a shot of whiskey on a stormy night type song.

  • @stpnwlf9
    @stpnwlf9 Год назад +26

    Down here in Austin, one of his biggest hits is 'Texas' from the same record as 'Road to Hell.' Chris Rea is largely unknown in the US but he is a fantastic blues artists and his slide gujitar work is legendary!

  • @garyfallows1123
    @garyfallows1123 Год назад +23

    Chris wrote this about the London Orbital Motorway (M25), it was supposed to be a technical masterpiece to relieve the traffic congestion heading in to London, but ended up so congested it gained the nickname 'London's carpark', hence the line 'this ain't no technological breakdown, this is the road to hell', love Chris' vocals, have a listen to On The Beach, Josephine, I Can Hear your Heart Beat, the man is a LEGEND

    • @Polecat54941
      @Polecat54941 Год назад

      Its a metaphor of greed not motorways lol.

    • @davidfuters7152
      @davidfuters7152 Год назад

      Depends on your view of London 😎😎

    • @lewisharper3353
      @lewisharper3353 8 месяцев назад

      @@Polecat54941you are missing the link! They are combined in as much as the M25 runs through and alongside some of the most affluent greedy rich areas around London and the South-East.😃

  • @brianh9358
    @brianh9358 Год назад +22

    Chris Rea is a very prolific singer - 25 albums. So he has a very deep catalog.

    • @Kerppu68
      @Kerppu68 Год назад

      Literally deep, with his voice

    • @seanellio
      @seanellio Год назад

      @@Kerppu68 wow. I only knew of this one song, and that was because I won the album from a local radio station. (And that is a great album)

  • @TheNotedHero
    @TheNotedHero Год назад +31

    "On The Beach" is a super laid-back vibe from him - to add a third flavour of him to the Christmas fun and darkness of this song. Definitely worth checking out!

  • @franky4318
    @franky4318 Год назад +25

    Chris Rea , what a voice , what an intimate experience with his guitar.
    Absolutely amazing.

  • @nobbycheeseman2915
    @nobbycheeseman2915 Год назад +5

    "Tell Me There's a Heaven", is a great song by Chris Rea

  • @Cadinho93
    @Cadinho93 Год назад +124

    Chris Rea recorded a series of wonderful albums, some great songs on them. "On the Beach", "The Road to Hell", "Auberge", "God's Great Banana Skin", "The Blue Cafe" are just a few albums well worth looking into. His unique vocals also added another dimension to his music.
    Also, I always thank my Dad for who brought me up with his music. I always felt that Chris Rea is one of the most underrated artists of all time, with so many timeless songs.

    • @timdyer5903
      @timdyer5903 Год назад +4

      On the beach takes me to the late 80s in a snap.

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 Год назад +5

      I agree! Chris Rea's voice reminded he of both Mark Knopfler and Robert Palmer. His guitar work is among the smoothest!!

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 Год назад +3

      ​@@timdyer5903 Yes! That's how I discovered Chris Rea's solo material. He was in the Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman's band Willie & The Poor Boys- retro 50's-60's band.

    • @neilgayleard3842
      @neilgayleard3842 Год назад +2

      Geordies.

    • @gablen23
      @gablen23 Год назад +1

      And Stony Road is a good blues album too.

  • @dcanmore
    @dcanmore Год назад +18

    Classic song, this reached the Top Ten in the UK. Poor Chris has been through a lot healthwise but he is still battling on managing to release new albums in recent years.

  • @stpetie7686
    @stpetie7686 Год назад +27

    Chris Rhea didn't have a whole ton of hits but he does have a whole ton of fantastic music.

  • @Niecy70
    @Niecy70 Год назад +54

    Chris Rea is one of my favorite artists. His voice is just amazing. Josephine and On The Beach are a couple other great songs if you're looking to do another one by him❤

  • @monticlassictv
    @monticlassictv Год назад +9

    Chris is probably one of the most genuine understated singer/songwriters Britain has ever known . . Chris always wanted to be a rock star but never ever saw himself as one and always thought he had a terrible voice and through the last few years has genuinely gone through hell with regards his health and in this modern day is almost unrecognisable from his days of the 1980’s when “Road To Hell” was first penned. But for sure your a pop star in my eyes Chris god bless you and all the best to you for the future my friend.

  • @paulwilliams2638
    @paulwilliams2638 Год назад +26

    Windy Town and Steel River are 2 of my favourite Chris Rea tracks. He has a fantastic voice and also a brilliant guitar player. I've seen him play live here in England.
    He's had a lot of health issues since his mid thirties and it's a miracle he's still with us.

    • @poeha007
      @poeha007 Год назад +2

      Windy Town and Steel River are two of my ultimate faves from Chris as well. Awesome tracks.

  • @kevinmauch5622
    @kevinmauch5622 Год назад +15

    The live version of this song is stunning and definitely worth checking out. Chris survived a serious fight with cancer and is still out there making music.

  • @drmagic60
    @drmagic60 Год назад +24

    Great song!! A couple of my favorites from him are “Texas” and “Workin’ On It”. I hope you listen to more Chris Rea.

  • @adrianbolster9951
    @adrianbolster9951 Год назад +14

    I moved from Ireland (Cork) to London in July 1984, and my first gig was Chris Rea at the Dominion Theatre. I had been a fan of his for years, and it was such a great show. His bottle neck guitar playing was exceptional.

    • @paulclements6277
      @paulclements6277 Год назад +1

      The road to hell is simply about being stuck on a busy motorway….nothing deeper than that

    • @rodgeorge7244
      @rodgeorge7244 11 месяцев назад +1

      His Mother was Irish and His Father was Italian and he was born in Yorkshire what a combo

  • @simoncutts8570
    @simoncutts8570 Год назад +20

    Road to Hell is an amazing album. 'You must be Evil', and 'Tell me there's a Heaven' They are stunning lyrics.

  • @jerrybird9365
    @jerrybird9365 Год назад +16

    Chris Rea's music was part of my 1990 European road trip collection, all cassettes, in my Ford Escort MkIV. This is a superb track amongst many of his. Great choice.👍🏻😎

  • @dwainwilder7337
    @dwainwilder7337 Год назад +27

    This my first time hearing this song. It’s good, the vocals and the guitar make me think of Dire Straits.

    • @johnsilva9139
      @johnsilva9139 Год назад

      Just what I was thinking. Not my favorite band though.

    • @andymageen5308
      @andymageen5308 Год назад

      Ditto ✌️

    • @terrykemp1876
      @terrykemp1876 Год назад +5

      There's an old school joke that said that Chris was set to join Dire Straits - they were going to rename themselves Dire-Rea! LOL

    • @Bo_D_Hansen
      @Bo_D_Hansen Год назад +1

      ​@Terry Kemp
      I have heard that before but it is still fun 🤣

    • @kengreen3575
      @kengreen3575 Год назад +5

      Chris has been around longer than Dire Straits but they both come from the North East of England.

  • @Purplereign3121
    @Purplereign3121 Год назад +15

    Chris Rea has many great songs like Fool If You Think It's Over, On The Beach, Looking For The Summer, Auberge, Blue Cafe, Wired To The Moon, Nothing To Fear, Loving You etc. Great reaction 😊

  • @jaccilowe3842
    @jaccilowe3842 Год назад +22

    Chris has always been one of my favourite artists. His guitar playing is brilliant and his voice so haunting. Still on my playlist today. And yes, Amber, his every song is a masterpiece.

  • @jeffstevens4262
    @jeffstevens4262 Год назад +10

    My all time Chris Rea fave was 'Stainsby Girl'. It's a wonderful song and it introduced me to him and his music.

  • @1719456
    @1719456 Год назад +21

    Chris is a master slide guitarist. A softer side to his music is ''Till the Morning Sun Shines On My Love & Me'' live at Birmingham Symphony Hall, showcases his slide guitar playing & has, of course, that deep, gravely voice.

  • @calabi-yau4894
    @calabi-yau4894 Год назад +34

    Such an amazing songwriter and voice. Some other songs to check out - "Let's Dance", "I Just Wanna Be With You", and "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat"

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 Год назад

      I like "On The Beach."

    • @Josephshmosepf
      @Josephshmosepf Год назад

      I always liked “Working On It” the best

    • @chrisharris6206
      @chrisharris6206 Год назад

      What happened to fool if you think 🤔 😆 it's over that was by far his Greatest Achievement, talk about forgetting his Best.

  • @darkpitcher5242
    @darkpitcher5242 Год назад +2

    I had forgotten just how good this song was thanks for bringing it back to mind P.S The Dartford tunnel is the entrance to Hell

  • @davidhattman7649
    @davidhattman7649 Год назад +12

    The Blue Cafe is another great album by Chris. In 2005 He put out an 11 CD Box Set called Blue Guitars. Just incredible.

  • @ToniMcGinty
    @ToniMcGinty Год назад +16

    From the same album, Tell Me There's a Heaven. If it doesn't make you break down, nothing will. Also, when the time comes, Driving Home for Christmas, one of the most realistic Christmas songs ever, and chill as anything.

    • @philipbroughton8920
      @philipbroughton8920 Год назад +4

      Tell me there's a heaven - it will break your heart, particularly if you have kids.

    • @ToniMcGinty
      @ToniMcGinty Год назад

      @@philipbroughton8920 Indeed. And don't even get me started on when they used it for that NSPCC Public Information Film. One of the most harrowing things I've ever seen.

    • @keithosmond5730
      @keithosmond5730 Год назад +3

      They did Driving Home - it was their first Chris Rea song. But a BIG yes to Tell Me There's A Heaven.

    • @fredgiles5768
      @fredgiles5768 Год назад +1

      Looking for the summer😢

  • @ls1959
    @ls1959 Год назад +7

    As others have mentioned, Fool if you think it's over, is Chris Rea's huge hit, which continues to be played a lot to this day. My favorite song of his is Looking for the Summer. The video attached to it is great as well.

  • @ianmcgrath4170
    @ianmcgrath4170 Год назад +61

    Chris and 3 of his friends were caught in a 5 mile tale back on the M25 around London,they were only 20 mins from home but it took them 4 hours,they had only 3 cigs between them and they could not get out of their car for even a pee,so when he got home he wrote this song in an hour.

    • @eanjamesmogg9488
      @eanjamesmogg9488 Год назад +9

      Yeah he's talking about the M25 the ring road around london 😉

    • @penderyn8794
      @penderyn8794 Год назад +4

      First world problems

    • @skinheadjon901
      @skinheadjon901 Год назад +8

      The sad thing is that the M25 is still no better 🚓🚗🚙🚛😢👎

    • @annother3350
      @annother3350 Год назад +3

      @@penderyn8794 Congestion is a problem in many third world countries too -- often much worse.

    • @hublanderuk
      @hublanderuk 15 дней назад

      According to Wikipedia it was the M4 and M25 junction. If you have driven that bit near Heathrow or from the west as well, it is a nightmare

  • @rapidgtp
    @rapidgtp Год назад +9

    Chris Rea has a huge catalogue of greats. I was fortunate to see him on stage in Perth, Australia back in the 80s

  • @gosccc
    @gosccc Год назад +10

    This man is a genius, so many great albums

  • @elgun6125
    @elgun6125 11 месяцев назад +5

    I’ve been lucky enough to see Chris a few times, in Concert. He’s brilliant.

  • @animalshrew7092
    @animalshrew7092 Год назад +16

    If you have ever lost someone his song "Tell me there's a heaven" is a masterpiece

  • @SpikeMatthews
    @SpikeMatthews Год назад +7

    One of my favourite Chris Rea moments came when he appeared on a music chart TV show (Top of the Pops) and played 'Nothing to Fear'. It's an amazing tune, with a long, slow instrumental opening, and it was hilarious to watch all the kids in the audience trying to dance to it.

  • @debibailey2968
    @debibailey2968 Год назад +21

    WOW!!! I've never heard this before!!!! What a fantastic song!!! I love it. I'm adding to my "powerful" playlist!!!! Thank you for bringing me new music too! ❤❤❤

  • @laurakal
    @laurakal Год назад +11

    I’ve been to four Chris Rea concerts - literally goosebumps all the time! You should check more of his music🔥

  • @maskofsorrow
    @maskofsorrow 6 месяцев назад +5

    It is an absolute epic song with an amazing introduction. This is musical genius.

  • @cuthalin4976
    @cuthalin4976 Год назад +7

    My favourite Chris Rea song is Steel River, an album track. His " What ever happened to Benny Santini " is in my top ten albums of all time ! A truly under rated musician.

  • @raymondreid4987
    @raymondreid4987 Год назад +6

    My brother turned me on to Chris Rea.And I fell into his blues /rock genre music. The man is a pure storyteller, and he has a bunch of great songs. I hope one day to go to one of his shows.

  • @desichambers7556
    @desichambers7556 Год назад +5

    I seen Chris Rea in concert twice here in Northern Ireland and he was fantastic. He's a very underrated guitarist and one of the best slide guitarists in the world. Sadly he's had health problems over the years. "Stainsby girl" is another great track.

  • @paulhorgan6152
    @paulhorgan6152 Год назад +9

    Definitely listen to Texas by Chris Rea another great bluesy song Great guitar player. He was born in Middlesborough in the north east of England ❤😊😊😊😊

  • @peterokeeffe8307
    @peterokeeffe8307 Год назад +14

    Stunning song and I am so pleased you chose the long version. The complete album this is off is brilliant.

  • @carlmonico
    @carlmonico Год назад +8

    Chris Rea Is the best slide guitar player of all time. Everything he has done is fabulous. I became A huge fan about 20 years ago. Texas is A great song check it out.

    • @matthewoconnor5838
      @matthewoconnor5838 Год назад

      Duane Allman is considered the greatest ever slide player.

    • @carlmonico
      @carlmonico Год назад

      @@matthewoconnor5838 I am not disagreeing with you it's just A matter of opinion. kind of like Ford Vs Chevrolet.

  • @adamgilbert8474
    @adamgilbert8474 Год назад +8

    I was in college in the mid 80s, and Chris Rea was one of my heavy rotation artists. Love this song - the lengthy intro with its gospel feeling, and poetry, and then we roll into a fantastic blues journey.

  • @brendabarker524
    @brendabarker524 Год назад +6

    One of my favourite singers and musicians. Play his music on every car journey, have so much of his music just love all his tracks not just his big hits but all his early music too. He’s a legend ❤❤❤❤❤ thank you for reviewing him

  • @BennoWitter
    @BennoWitter Год назад +9

    He really can transport different moods with his music. From hauntingly bluesy like this intro, or the song "Nothing to fear", or really lighthearted like the song "Looking for the Summer", or something in between like "Auberge". Plus he is a master of the slide guitar.

  • @rantman4521
    @rantman4521 Год назад +5

    Thank you for that! You would love a song on the same album called Texas. Born and raised and my favorite song ever about Texas. An Englishman singing about Texas. It's so good. It just puts me in a trance I can't do anything but smile. After I finish this comment, I'm gonna listen to it several, several times. He's one helluva guitar player. Man I really loved this morphine to my soul. May God continue to bless and protect your beautiful family!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @happyapple4269
      @happyapple4269 Год назад +1

      I came across Texas for the first time not along ago , great song.

    • @rantman4521
      @rantman4521 Год назад

      @@happyapple4269 Right?

  • @billholder1330
    @billholder1330 Год назад +6

    So glad you guys found this gem! Even happier that you chose the full long version with the slow intro. What a song!

  • @jamescurfman3284
    @jamescurfman3284 Год назад +8

    This is my absolute favorite of Chris' material, he's awesome! I hope this song makes both of your playlists. :)

  • @toddlandry5736
    @toddlandry5736 Год назад +5

    There's a ridiculously great live version you can find of this song. A totally underrated and underappreciated artist.

  • @marysorsoli6453
    @marysorsoli6453 Год назад +7

    He's amazing. What a great voice. Fool If You Think Its Over is one of my favorites.

  • @peebeedee6757
    @peebeedee6757 Год назад +6

    Loads of great tracks from Chris, a master song writer and ace guitar player. His veins run with the same NE England Geordie grit as Mark Knopfler, Eric Burdon and Brian Johnson of ACDC.

  • @bluflash73
    @bluflash73 Год назад +8

    Wonderful artist, with a fantastic back catalogue

  • @Neil_BT
    @Neil_BT Год назад +10

    Crikey not heard this song for years! Such a banger! On the album it's actually split in to two parts, the slow really bluesy part and the faster more rocking part. He has a great voice and skills on the slide guitar, and so much in his back catalogue you'll love if you love this. Stainsby Girls is definitely a start (it's written as a tribute to his now wife who went to Stainsby School in his native Middlesborough).

  • @thecentralscrutinizer1758
    @thecentralscrutinizer1758 Год назад +1

    'The valley of the rich.' He was actually referring to the financial district in the city of London. The lyrics 'from the desert to the well' was symbolic.

  • @debbiejarvis5764
    @debbiejarvis5764 Год назад +1

    This was sung in the movie
    ( Beyond The Law ) with Charlie Sheen. It's about a under cover cop went under cover to take down a motorcycle gang. He had to be completely changed over to look like a biker. A biker mechanic taught him the biker rules, ,biker colors & what patches mean to get him in the club. It's a movie you will love .
    TRUE STORY MOVIE..( Beyond The Law ) with Charlie Sheen....
    FANTASTIC MOVIE..TRUE STORY.

  • @dommorris
    @dommorris 10 месяцев назад +8

    I know a couple of people have mentioned this one, but if I'm honeset the full version of Auberge is just... Incredible. Check it out. "This is the naked truth, this is the light. There's only one place left to go... Auberge"
    Huge memories of my dad, taken too soon.
    Cheers everyone, I hope you are having a wonderful time. If not, I hope it gets better. P + L

  • @bluzdude40
    @bluzdude40 Год назад +8

    I'd never heard of this guy until I was working in a record store in the late 80s, we got this promo album in. When we played it in the store, you just couldn't ignore this song, it was so strong. Plus, it sounds like he lifted every lick Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) ever played.

    • @paulgibson490
      @paulgibson490 Год назад

      The reason he sounds like Die Straits is he finger picks like Knopfler also born about 30miles apart probably played the same venues.

    • @geegaz1057
      @geegaz1057 Год назад

      @@paulgibson490 More like 180 miles, Mark Knopfler was born in Glasgow 😁

    • @paulgibson490
      @paulgibson490 Год назад

      @@geegaz1057 I mentioned to say lived 30miles apart a slip of the keyboard.

  • @klaseronen7535
    @klaseronen7535 Год назад +4

    I went to the "Road To Hell" tour concert in 1989 in Helsinki, Finland. Still probably the best ever concert I ever went to and there have been many. If I remember correctly, he played and sang for over 3 hours. Still makes my skin go goosebumps! Best regards to Chris from Finland! 💖🇫🇮 And thank you for this great video!

  • @williamthompson-xm3dy
    @williamthompson-xm3dy Год назад +4

    This guy is really good. Great catalog. Really surprised he didn’t make it bigger in the states.

  • @neilsgross
    @neilsgross Год назад +9

    One of my favourite artists of all time with such a great back catalogue of fantastic music. You have to delve deeper into his music - such a great blues like guitarist and singer. Also there is lighter stuff like ‘Let’s Dance’ It is compulsory for you to do more reactions to Chris Rea.

  • @irvinvalkowitz2867
    @irvinvalkowitz2867 Год назад +10

    Very reminiscent of Leonard Cohen. Very incredible voice. Check out "Auberge". Another under the radar unappreciated guitarist is Eric Johnson.

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 Год назад +1

      I agree. I hear a blend of voices. I hear Leonard Cohen, Robert Palmer, and Mark Knopfler. His guitar blues style also is reminiscent of Knopfler's for me as well or I'll say vice versa. "Tones" and "Ah Via Musicum" are my faves of his. He would regularly play concerts at a local stage every Thanksgiving weekend in the early 90's!! I miss those days.

  • @angeladavies898
    @angeladavies898 Год назад +2

    Oh I haven’t heard this for ages! I had the good fortune to see Chris Rea in concert on ‘The Road to Hell’ tour, he was great, what a voice and an even better guitarist!!!

  • @martinlepper4522
    @martinlepper4522 Год назад +3

    Let's Dance and Texas are also very good......as well as Daytona. Chris Rea is one of my favorites.

  • @Fakeaorta
    @Fakeaorta Год назад +5

    Great reaction! The song is a great late night long drive home with only quarters in your pocket

  • @bjdefilippo447
    @bjdefilippo447 Год назад +3

    Somehow, I'd never heard the intro before, and that's crime. As much as I always loved the song itself, that intro was AMAZING! Thanks to whoever suggested it.

  • @rklrkl64
    @rklrkl64 Год назад +4

    My favourite Chris Rea album is "Dancing With Strangers" - every track is top notch (no filler unlike most of his studio albums) and even the deluxe edition released a while back had some pretty good bonus tracks. Chris Rea's slide guitar playing is the real star here - you might want to check out the sequel to this as well, predictably titled "The Road To Hell Pt. 2".

    • @malcomflibbleghast8140
      @malcomflibbleghast8140 Год назад

      agreed)

    • @keithjones7390
      @keithjones7390 Год назад

      Dancing With Strangers has been my favourite Chris Rea album for years, as you say every track a winner. Windy Town, Curse of the Traveller and I Can't Dance to That a few l love from the album.

  • @deborahdennehy9937
    @deborahdennehy9937 Год назад +3

    He has many excellent songs, Julia, Driving Home for Christmas etc. Just an excellent singer/guitarist/songwriter! 💖

  • @emmahowells8334
    @emmahowells8334 Год назад +5

    This is a fave of mine, the bluesy guitar is awesome aswell as a song called On The Beach, which is a great summer chill song. I have his greatest hits album. 😎👌

  • @michaelarrowood4315
    @michaelarrowood4315 Год назад +3

    I had semi-forgotten this song, which meant so much to me at one time. It all comes back now - great song, great reaction! Wonderful ballad about Hell in LA, Chris Rea!

  • @PeterDay81
    @PeterDay81 Год назад +2

    Christopher Anton Rea is an English rock and blues singer and guitarist from Middlesbrough.And a great bloke.

  • @AndyB59
    @AndyB59 Год назад +4

    Espresso Logic is the title track of one of my favourite albums of his. Some properly rocky ,bluesy tracks on here.
    Chris has been through some horrific health problems but still retains his unassuming, dry sense of humour. He has moved recently to more blues music and his voice has , if anything, become deeper and richer. A huge amount of music to take a deep dive into.
    I love watching you two and your delight in finding new music. You are a lovely couple and always put a smile on my face. Thank you and keep it up!

  • @lutdesimpelaere2947
    @lutdesimpelaere2947 Год назад +5

    One of my favorite artists. This whole album is fantastic. There are too many great songs to pick one, so I leave that the other people. LOVE his voice, his guitar playing, his lyrics.

  • @AcidBathFreakshow
    @AcidBathFreakshow Год назад +4

    This is one of my top all time driving songs, long journey, window cracked open and nothing but good tunes and miles of road ahead. This, to me, always pairs well with another favourite artist, Talking Heads, and the great track "Road to nowhere".

  • @ZG1967
    @ZG1967 Год назад +2

    Great pick guys/RSR family! Next you should react to..."Fool If You Think It's Over", "Texas", "On The Beach" and my personal fave the rocking "Working On It".

  • @TheMkamix
    @TheMkamix Год назад +2

    Thank you for this reaction. I had forgotten how much I loved Chris Rea's music.

  • @isebmazo2140
    @isebmazo2140 Год назад +4

    Please do more. LOKING FOR A RAINBOW, YOU MUST BE EVIL, JOSEPHINE , TEXAS, DAYTONA.

  • @tmr626
    @tmr626 Год назад +9

    Thanks for doing the reaction to Chris Rea. This guy has a ton of great songs that many of you people don't know about. I'd like to pass along this huge complete
    list of his awesome tunes so you don't have to go searching for them. 1) Fool, If You Think It's Over 2) Texas 3) Road To Hell 4) Your Warm And Tender Love
    5) I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (Best original song video post by: NEA ZIXNH) 6) It's All Gone (2019 Remaster) (Chris Rea Official) (7:30 min.)
    7) Loving You Again (Has these two great song versions) posted by: (Lilybee06 Sept 24/08) or ATHENAMATS post version) 8) Only To Fly 9) Thinking Of You (DobraGlazba) 10) As Long As I Have Your Love 11) Josephine (Best original song post by: Carl Leroux0) 12) Looking For The Summer 13) You Must Be Evil
    14) Windy Town 15) Curse Of The Traveller 16) Too Much Pride 17) Love Turns To Lies 18) Set Me Free 19) Nothing To Fear (Awesome tune!). ENJOY!

  • @z0n0ph0ne
    @z0n0ph0ne Год назад +2

    Great reaction. Chris Rea, a canny lad from the North East of England.

  • @oskarobit
    @oskarobit Год назад +1

    A huge ecological message, the terrible things money can do to the Planet, for 86. One of my siblings, truck driver, brought this tape to home because he wanted me to tell him the story in the lyrics; we are from Spain. He said "now I liked even more".
    Another ones to check could be :
    - On The Beach: It was such a hit in the times of Café del Mar (the sunsets in Ibiza) and those chillout musics (for the dawns after the party).
    - Driving Home For Christmas (nice even if you don't like Xmas)
    - Fool If You Think It's Over (sooooooo nice)
    - Josephine (another good one)

  • @steveturner398
    @steveturner398 Год назад +3

    There are so many great songs but this album is fantastic from start to finish.

  • @HughShower
    @HughShower Год назад +12

    Chris is such a great artist and so much to recommend. “Your Warm And Tender Love” from that album is wonderful, and I defy anyone to listen to “Tell Me There’s A Heaven” without tearing up. More recently, his “Happy On The Road” is the most perfect driving song. Hope you enjoy more of his stuff. 👍

    • @donelwell7507
      @donelwell7507 Год назад +1

      “Tell Me There’s A Heaven” gets me every time! I faintly remember seeing it used in a cinema ad for NSPCC.

    • @HughShower
      @HughShower Год назад

      @@donelwell7507 Yes, I remember that one now. I was torn between tears and anger at any adult who could abuse a child.

    • @peterdixon399
      @peterdixon399 5 месяцев назад

      First time hearing this while driving crying my eyes out

  • @clifflangford7610
    @clifflangford7610 Год назад +2

    Hi y'all, great reaction to a great song. One bluesy story telling must for Female Friday is Melody Gardot's The Preacherman

  • @jennifera7651
    @jennifera7651 Год назад +2

    This man is a legend! It still baffles me he wasn't a much huger success here in the US! You need to react to "Texas" next!

    • @flo6956
      @flo6956 4 месяца назад +1

      100% I bloody love Texas, funny and brilliant