Chris is a poet and philosopher. He’s a genius. He’s very Ill but still here. Pls keep him in ur prayers.

Surely the world's most overlooked artist - a legend in Russia, a star in Europe, loved by quite a few in Australia... perhaps my eduring favorite - Chris Rea's music needs to part of all our bluesy, cruisy, beachy, sometimes rocky, whimsical and poetic lives.

His song “On the Beach”…..the sound of summer

@gizellearnott9731

9 ай бұрын

I agree❤

SUTCH !! an underrated artist . So lucky to have seen him play live at to concerts . He never fails to please . People will miss him when he’s gone .

@sweetcheeks-eo6mu

Жыл бұрын

can you be underrated if all of your videos have millions of hits?

Love this man-his voice, guitar playing, songwriting. Don't know how I missed hearing this one. It is so lovely, it almost made me cry. Please do more. He has an extensive library. You're thinking of Louie Armstrong.

@1719456

9 ай бұрын

This was my request for RR. I love Chris' music & this one has a special place in my heart. Glad you liked it.

Oh my goodness! I can't believe you actually got to Chris Rea. He is one of my absolute favorites and there are so many other songs he's written that are gorgeous too.

@kympridham8267

3 жыл бұрын

Totally the best

A very, very special artist.

Girl, you have to hear "on the beach" you will drift.

@D1Gr8hansGraf

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, but listen to the long version. 🤟🏽

You've probably heard him singing "Driving Home for Christmas" many times, even if just background music in December, you'll have heard it 🙂

@deborahbryan3639

3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful song!

Chris Rea is a 'Boro Boy' like me from Middlesbrough. In the sixties, I'd meet with friends at his dad's cafe 'REA'S CAFE' great times.

my favorite artist, thanks for this reaction

His songs bring peace to the end of hectic days.. His voice is gravel, whiskey and honey.. He simply is beautiful.. ❤❤❤

Chris is a god of music

Chris Rea, every day forever, I fit him into nearly all my playlists 🥰🥰

@gizellearnott9731

9 ай бұрын

Me too always❤

Yes, the great singer Chris Rea! Don't be sad, beauty, the sun will rise from behind the clouds,and we will be happy again!Everything will be fine!)))🌹👏🙏🇷🇺

@RogueRxyce

3 жыл бұрын

im going to need the sun to move a little bit faster from behind those clouds haha but you are absolutely correct. everything will be fine! 🙌🏽😬

Chris Rea..... Road to Hell, Blue Cafe, Fool if you think it's over, Auberge, Josephine, On the Beach, Driving home for Christmas.

very, very, very underrated artist and guitarist, this man is wonderful

I haven't listened to Chris in a long time. I always like his song Texas.

Chris Rea is a poet who happens to be one of the worlds best guitarists. How unique to set your poetry to music. If ever you want a great night listen to his road to he'll album

one of my favorites artists Rea

He's probably less well known in America but you may have heard his voice before on a song like 'Driving Home For Christmas'. He's from the North East of England where they have a distinctive accent. He has that husky quality for sure but it's also about a relaxed, laid back delivery. He might remind you of another North East singer, Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. Another singer from that region that predates both of them is Eric Burden of the Animals.

@winterznight6597

Жыл бұрын

Yes - he sounds like Geordie Eric Burdon here.

In the UK he's best known for the song Driving home for Christmas.

Been a fan since i was 16. I am 50 now. Seen him live several times. Music to my life. Awesome!

Magic. Pure talent ❤❤❤❤

You are the first one I have seen to react to this individual. He is very talented with 100's of songs to his name. He did a whole history of the blues and wrote the entire 10 cd's of music. Try some songs off his Auberge album from 1991... exceptional cuts!

maestro

I live in the North of England we are in the middle of a heatwave! Unbelievable. ❤

Once there was a Summer Love.😊 Enjoy! Also the Road to Hell c.d. (sweet 🎸)

Legend from my neck of the woods in the North East of England, I'd recommend his song Road To Hell ✌️👌🔥

Underrated guitarist,songwriter with gruff vocals!

waved goodbye to my best friend as he faded away, what a great line.

Chris Rea is amazing😊😊🥰

That final guitar solo!!!! GOLD

Thank you so very much for showcasing Chris Rea! Way underrated. Thank you! Thanks from Puerto Rico

Love it! A great artist, i was remember the good old summers with a lot of sun, beaches and see. Thank you!

I haven't seen an "F" hole Fender Guitar in years and especially being played so beautifully. Awesome reaction

@1719456

2 жыл бұрын

Gary, It's like the Fender is just an extension of the Man himself. Mystical.

From the NorthEast of England. Same world as Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) , Paddy McAloon (prefab sprout)and Brian Johnson (AC/DC).Great northern singers!

"The Road To Hell", is a great song by him, and also has bluesy/rock slide style guitar playing. It's also more of a catchy song than this. He had a hit in the U.S. with "Fool If You Think It's Over", also a good song.

@matthewdever2118

3 жыл бұрын

He wrote "Fool If You Think It's Over" for his younger sister upon the breakup of her first romance. So sweet.

What a pleasant surprise to see you react to Chris. He has an excellent catalog that I highly recommend: The Road to Hell parts 1 and 2 On the Beach All Summer Long Steel River Texas Josephine Your Warm and Tender Love Fool of You Think It’s Over Shamrock Diaries As always, your reactions are fantastic! 🙏🏽

@DaiBei

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite is "Wired to the moon" because I can dance on that beautiful song.

Seabird by Chris is a beautiful gem to check out

First time,at the right time. Fit's the mood.

Love this ! He is a local boy from my neck of the woods , Thornaby , North East England 🧡

Wow, thanks for this. So many memories.

Its been sunny hot and humid here in Canada. Love Chris! He is amazing. He's done so much great music! 🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

Thanks.

A mixture of Louis Armstrong ( the voice) and Mark Knoffler of Dire Straights ( guitar). Chris has a song you might also appreciate on those cloudy days.... On The Beach. Enjoy

Also think about reacting to his "Looking for the Summer"

Beautiful song.... fantastic singer- musician.... love watching how you enjoy each note of the songs...... great reaction ,, thank you Rogue......

Is a good song Chris is a master. You really need to hear the road to hell aurberge and Texas superb masterful

Gracias amiga, ru reacción fue la mejor, Chris Rea, es el mejor guitarrista Slide, y tiene música maravillosa, 🎶💕, es absolutamente mi ídolo, espero que más personas lo escuchen, porque solo es muy conocido en Europa, pero tiene música desde 1978, y toda es hermosa y para todos los gustos, gracias por compartirnos esta canción , en donde su guitarra tiene sentimientos, un abrazo desde México 2021😋❤👍👍

Are you thinking of Louis Armstrong? Well, I was captivated by that gentle guitar! That and the lyrics of the song. Really loved this. Your eyes were sparkling like that guitar when you listened to this song.

@RogueRxyce

3 жыл бұрын

yeah he's the one haha just a few parts reminded me of him .. and great guitar playing never ceases to amaze me

Chris Rea - Texas 👍 You Will love this song 👍😘☀️

Blues on a Fender, nothing better. GJ :)

@1719456

3 жыл бұрын

Amen Brother!

I like how mellow that was; it fits where I'm at right now. I've heard and seen Chris Rea's name but didn't know any of his music. I'll be checking into it probably, a direct result of this reaction video. Thanks for the introduction, RR.

@matthewdever2118

3 жыл бұрын

"Fool if You Think it's Over" was a pretty big hit in the 70s (which you might recognize).

@charlesf2804

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewdever2118 So that was Chris Rea? I remember hearing that song, but didn't know who it was. I heard it in passing mostly, never sat down and listened all the way through. Thanks.

Has a real Ry Cooder sound at the start…very nice.

Texas. Check out his song called Texas ... superb!

Hey RogueRxyce love your reaction stuff, great to share. I have been listening to Chris rea for decades and live 3 times. his back catalogue is as divers as it is huge. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for posting what can be intimate reactions(Bobby Hatfield springs to mind lol) Thanks for posting. Peace.

Thanks for this video! Needed it today! Love your vids!

@RogueRxyce

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽

Auberge is also such a great album from beginning to end! I waled all over Europe listening to his cassettes!

OMG!!! One of my favourites performers... Would be great if you listen for example, Josephine, Driving home for Christmas, etc... He has some EPIC songs!!! :)

Glad you enjoyed listening to Chris, many more in his set list to be enjoyed.

I am out of coffee money for the moment, but maybe someone requests FOOL IF YOU THINK IT'S OVER by Chris Rea. That was such a great hit in the 70s!

@RogueRxyce

3 жыл бұрын

we shall wait and see haha

@deborahbryan3639

3 жыл бұрын

@@RogueRxyce No worries! I love all the songs that have been requested and you reacted to so far 🥰

Great guitarist ! Just him playing would be great ! His singing is a bonus ! He reminds me a little of Waylon Jennings !

Love this man’s music Been a fan since the 80s.

Beautiful stuff - thx Rxyce

Chris Rea is awesome. Check out Auberge, Texas, Daytona and The Road to Hell Part 2.

@keithosmond5730

3 жыл бұрын

That will do to start ;-) Such a wide and rich assortment. These days, Working On It is a bit of a personal anthem.

CHRIS REA / JOSEPHINE / ON THE BEACH

@franckmedina3346

3 жыл бұрын

merci

thanks for taking the time to listen to Chris. He is fantastic and from very close to where i was born. A Boro lad. Listen to his blue stuff and his last album, his voice has changed for sure but is still brilliant. Pleased you enjoyed this. Listen to his bunch of albums 'Blues Guitars' too

Nineties blues is one of my favourites 😎👌🏼 Road to Hell is the one you may have heard also.

since you love the blues checklout joe cocker blues medley

I would love you to react to any track by UK songstress, Elkie Brookes, especially ''Fool If You Think It's Over'' which was written by Chris Rea.

I found him from the song ON THE BEACH.

Check out 'On The Beach', 'Josephine', and 'Auberge'.👀. Won't be disappointed. 😊

Love this❤

If you love that listen to Dire Straits "Brothers in arms"

@josecarlossantiago5254

3 жыл бұрын

Grande canção...

May I suggest you listen to Let's Dance, Down on The Beach and one of my fave Christmas songs, Driving Home For Christmas. Chris is totally awesome, and a great multi instrumentalist.

I only saw four rock or pop concerts in my life: Sinead O'Conner when she was young, Chris Rea, The Waterboys and Leonard Cohen. Once's in your life, you have to listen to "This is the see" from The Waterboys. I like your style.

Do yourself a favour and listen to some of his albums, the album tracks are superb. A strangely under valued artist, for all his success. His, What ever happened to Benny Santini, album in particular :)

Chriscrea's voice is mark lanegan's voice..without the darkness

Wow Chris Rea is so off the radar! Road to Hell is a killer song. The intro is really long but pretty important. Diverge, Texas and others are great. He did one in the 70’s called “Fool if you think it’s over”. Pretty big hit for him. He and Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd) are pals, go figure. Lol

Jaime Chris réa tu va aimer

New to me!! Absolutely brilliant!!! Thanks Rxyce!! You’re thinking of Its A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. 😊🌹

@RogueRxyce

3 жыл бұрын

thank you and yeah haha thats the one

That guitar is a telecaster slim line with F Holes

Louis Armstrong/What a Wonderful World

Posdata: amigos también escuchen: every beat of my heart, do it for you love, runaway, let it loose, reasons, winning,, true love, from love to love, , Stones, auf immer und ewing , Josephine, Julia if you were me, esta con el gran Elthon John, burning feet, thinking of you, y muchas muchas más, gracias espero que les gusten como a mí 🤩

If you liked this I know you'd like Eva Cassidy - Autumn Leaves, Field of Gold, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Songbird, Take Me to the River - she has a style all her own I know you would love. Her guitar playing is like an angelic choir, particularly in Over the Rainbow - she will touch your soul. I promise.

@1719456

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, love everyone of Eva's songs.

Wonderful reaction to some music I love. If you havnt already done it, you’d love Bonnie Raitt w/Bruce Hornsby “I can’t make you love me”

Wow this was a pleasant surprise thanks for the reaction. I’m sorry this ain’t no Louie Armstrong he sounds a bit like Tom Waits. I thought Derek Trucks was the king of the slide guitar but I think this guy could hold his own. The piano intro reminds me of “Desparato” by the Eagles. Once again thanks for reacting!

@RogueRxyce

3 жыл бұрын

some parts sounded like him to me 🙈

@1719456

3 жыл бұрын

@@RogueRxyce I can understand the comparison with Louie. It's that ''School of Hard Knocks'' kind of voice. It is not classically pretty. Just full of soul & soothing to our ears. Guys like me, who can't carry a tune in a bucket, can relate. Great reaction.my Dear.

@Joe-Flow

3 жыл бұрын

@@1719456 "can't carry a tune in a bucket"...classic!

@1719456

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joe-Flow That is an old bromide, but ages well.

@1719456

2 жыл бұрын

Joe, I've seen Derek in concert with his wife Susan & he might be the best, but I have a real soft spot for Chris. He's a ''wounded old fighting dog'' like me. Cheers!

Did you know that he married his childhood sweetheart and they're still together after marrying in 1968. He is 72 now and he is still performing. After a life threatening illness, which his wife nursed him through, this is him still in action - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fa2VydaGkcrQerg.html - still rockin'!

If you get into Chris rea he's got over 15 cd's out he's been around a long time

Chris Rea is an excellent musician and vocalist. Road to Hell and Auberge are probably his best 2 known songs. However, you should dig a little deeper. Looking For The Summer kzread.info/dash/bejne/c2yVmM2BgbGfcqQ.html And Winter Song kzread.info/dash/bejne/op56rbqxoKvFk8Y.html are not to be ignored. You will also find some enjoyment in The Blue Cafe and Stainsby Girls. Don't be swayed by the gentleness of this song, this guy can get it going...he is an excellent slide player.

You should check out John Moreland - you don't care for me enough to cry. Great song

The singer was Louis Armstrong

Almost sounds like Tom Waits would have, two, or three million packs of cigarettes ago.

@750count

3 жыл бұрын

That is what came to mind as well

Halestrom feat Amy Lee You won’t regret it 😬😬😬

from my home town, now sadly very ill with most of his inner organs removed

@deborahbryan3639

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I had no idea. I always enjoyed his music!

@martinreed5964

3 жыл бұрын

@@deborahbryan3639 hes come a long way from playing for free beer at the Jet Miners pub

If you’re in a bluesy mood then I suggest you listen to Chris Stapleton singing, “Death Row”. Chris Rea has a smoother voice than Louis Armstrong but I would suggest you listen to Louis Armstrong singing, “what a wonderful world”

Have you ever reacted to Pain Never Hurt Me Like Love (Live from FAME Studios) by Foy Vance yet? If not you definitely should.

I miss RogueRxyce!

Give a listen to Steve Via , Tender Surrender, if you like guitar that is.