No gimmicks, no special effects, no sexualised semi clad dancing, just pure unadulterated genius and musicianship.

@iviman1849

Ай бұрын

10 000К

I miss the time when genius musicians and songwriters where at the top of the charts.

@user-ec5vx3uf6r

Ай бұрын

Me too, there no musicians now, just tits asses and repeating the same over and over, even jazz went to dogs!

@palosanto7179

15 күн бұрын

Me too, we are living a difficult time to find talented people

Met him coming out of a guitar shop in Denmark Street in London...i asked, just before he got into a car what were the chords to this song.. he took out a note pad, wrote them down for me and said practice them and you'll get it....cheerio....Chris Rea You are a Star,

@mm-pr3cp

3 жыл бұрын

❤️😍😍

@stefdelaat

2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@robertevans2143

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you kept that note!

@Msfiona69

2 жыл бұрын

How lucky was that 💕💕

@maryhuhnke8496

2 жыл бұрын

What a Great "Memory" 😎🙏

Chris Rea's "The Road to Hell" is a commentary on modern life and its stresses. Released in 1989, the song paints a bleak picture of a world dominated by consumerism, environmental destruction, and societal decay. Rea uses the metaphor of a road to convey a sense of entrapment and inevitable decline, capturing the feeling of being caught in an inescapable cycle of modern existence. The song's haunting melody and somber lyrics reflect a sense of disillusionment and foreboding about the direction in which society is heading. The song’s ability to resonate with listeners decades after its release is a testament to its profound impact and Rea’s artistry.

Make no mistake, this is one of the finest slide guitarists you'll ever hear and on top of that the guy is dealing with health issues like you wouldn't believe, he is a true genius and has to be remembered as such, what a man

@jeffreyhobson5100

Жыл бұрын

Another great man from the North East

@sterlingtysseland1145

Жыл бұрын

i gotta agree with you Satch

@wordwarrior2350

Жыл бұрын

He wrote a great song. Who are you to say who or what makes a "True Genius"... Maybe to you, if your I.Q. is at 84, then everybody is a genius in your feeble little brain. What you are doing is making everything you like as "Genius" so you can feel like a genius also. Ask a Dr.

@dan44762000

Жыл бұрын

@@wordwarrior2350 With grammar like that I can tell instantly how stupid you are, so I’ll just block you and move on

@wordwarrior2350

Жыл бұрын

@@dan44762000 Why tell me that. I am 93 years old, so maybe I made a mistake, but you wrote one long run-on sentence without a period at the end. I wonder how "Stupid" you are. Try to block the truth.

Мне 61, услышал в прошлом веке.... бессмертное произведение!!! Не перестаю восхищаться!

THE UK’s most underrated musician 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@jipangoo

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@dongiumarro1824

Ай бұрын

Here! Here!

@user-lc4zm1yc3o

Ай бұрын

Главное ! НАРОД во всем МИРЕ любит и ценит Криса ! ❤❤❤

@dongiumarro1824

Ай бұрын

and then some!

@saulstar5203

9 сағат бұрын

1000 % Luv Chris from Canada ...

Perhaps the most underrated artist of all times, if the lyrics don't make you happy, the voice would.

@stevestevenson5906

Жыл бұрын

Not sure "happy" is the right word! Scary, perhaps?!

@evabogdanska3302

Жыл бұрын

There is a lot of Truth in all his songs - some are happy, some are sad (or very sad)., some are bittersweet. This is why they are beautiful. "Beauty is truth, truth beauty" said John Keats. The Polish romantic C.K. Norwid said :" Hell is inability to love" . We all probably don't know yet how talented and precious Chris Rea is. Chris - lots of love from Poland!

@MrShadowofthewind

Жыл бұрын

I have always loved his playing the most.

@nickday3541

Жыл бұрын

Very well said! 👍👏

@oldwobble916

Жыл бұрын

Underrated by whom? Because he never had a long running number 1 hit in the top whatever? But that's all commercial and has nothing to do with class.

I had the privilege to see this genius, not once but twice in little old Killarney NEC in recent years, apart from his natural prowess, i was amazed at the whole bands stamina. 2.5 hours both times, and plenty of his blues repertoire, just amazing. Timeless, our grand kids will be blown away in the future, i have no doubt.

Living in a campus in the 90's ...listening to his music , buying his CD's ! 30 years later , still listening...the emotion is still there ! Definitely , he will be in the "Hall of Fame "!❤

@gizellearnott9731

4 ай бұрын

Will love you forever 🎸🎶🎧🎵🎤💯

@lucretiaanders8446

2 ай бұрын

In his case more like the "Hell of Fame" ... what a fantastic piece of music this is !

@bozenabuckova

26 күн бұрын

I love All his songs.❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

@bozenabuckova

9 күн бұрын

❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

I guess I’m one of the lucky Americans who saw On The Beach on vh1 many years ago and decided to dig deeper. This guy should be much bigger here but the American masses love their garbage chart music.

@dennishayes65

2 ай бұрын

I first heard his songs in 1989 and was hypnotized . He is great.

When I bought his CD and played part 1 and part 2 together, I thought it is one of the greatest songs ever, and I still do.

Бессмертная классика, услышал в первый раз лет в 10 наверное по радио эту песню, слушаю до сих пор спустя 26 лет

1988 My first Chris Rea concert in Rotterdam. One of the best concerts I have been to. 2024 still a massive fan.

Simply one of the best artists of all time. Blessed to have grown up in the era with artists of this calibre.

SERIOUSLY!! MY PRAYERS;; AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO CHRIS REA;; BECAUSE HE"S REALLY GOING TO MAKE IT;; AND SO THAT HIS OWN HEALTH WILL CONTINUE TO STAY STRONG;; NO MATTER WHAT:: MY LOVE TO YOU CHRIS REA;; AND GOD BLESS YOU!!❤❤❤❤

Always liked Chris Rea, he’s from my neck of the woods, I didn’t realise how good a guitarist he is until the first time I saw him live. One of the most underrated singer/ songwriter/ guitarists of my generation.

@carp1118

Жыл бұрын

You are a lucky guy

@markholroyde9412

Жыл бұрын

@@carp1118 Why?, for living "near" him?, you snowflakes are all nutjobs LOL., or the fact dumbo above never knew how good he was?, fruitbat crazy.🤣

@poljames7492

6 ай бұрын

Yep

I am sold for decades that Chris is outstanding. I introduced him to my dad in his 70’s, he loved him. My dad was country artist and was very happy I introduced him to Chris.

One of the best and dare I say underrated singer/songwriters of our time. Fabulous.

@ronaldcarfoot4429

Ай бұрын

You're not the only one to say it mate. All the best 👍

Love Chris. In future years, people will realize just how good his music IS❤😮

And he survived pancreatic cancer! Chapeau!!!

Genius and so underatted as a guitarist

@samsonwilkinson8090

2 жыл бұрын

He's not underrated. Do you 'underatt' him?

@jose-8045

2 жыл бұрын

Yahoo france

Tight, tight band. Slide guitar and a tone to die for. A voice of gravel and gold.

@lfc6562

11 ай бұрын

Boss isnt he

He sings. And his guitar sings even more. What an Artist. What feelings he expresses. He gives emotional expression. Thanks, Chris!

Вот это игра , инструмент рыдает..... Вот это КРИС РИ ....!!!!!!!! БРАВО МУЗЫКАНТ !

Kudos to the band members and sound engineer. Chris Rea is one of many great artists who were never quite able to find an audience in America.

@roryleonard7631

Жыл бұрын

A truly great artist, yes! To crack the American market - which Chris could have done with ease - the artist must slog it out on the road, away from family, away from his private home studio for months, on endless tours. Chris did it his way with enough success for good work-life balance.

I missed him in 78 but saw him in 91. I played this over and over on the drive to Berlin from the UK. First time to hear this version. Fantastic guitarist & what a voice!

I absolutely love Chris Rea's voice

The most underrated guitarist of all time yet one of the very very best and the same with the voice. A wonderful talent and a beautiful human being to top it all!.

@johnforster3643

3 жыл бұрын

A very special voice for sure!!!

@maryviveros6206

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@samsonwilkinson8090

2 жыл бұрын

You underrate him? I don't.

@1rollos

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated ? What are you talking about?

@AdaptivePhenix

2 жыл бұрын

@@1rollos It's par for the course. Every single KZread vid, featuring a guitarist, there's the inevitable "underrated" clown. Clearly not a guitarist though because this wasn't so great. Furthermore, during the main slide solo, CR isn't even playing the slide. I suspect post-processing 🤔

Chris Rea has everything a great artist would like to have. Personality, strong guitar, creativity and more. His voice? He could get inside a coffee shop, ordering an "espresso" and with his voice it's already a song.

@mbeenz

3 жыл бұрын

Brother you are so right what a great artist thank you my brother cheers from Costa Mesa California stay safe my dear friend

@CB-xr1eg

3 жыл бұрын

@@mbeenz Who is Chris A?

Amazing performance! I love Chris Rea's music. It touches the soul. Not many musicians can do that.

@chriswray9825

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Another song I love that can’t be played at my funeral

@racecarmike1950

3 жыл бұрын

Why not I intend to have it played at mine!

The best live version of this song. Chris Rea is a gift to all of us who thrive on great music.

"You must learn this lesson fast, and learn it well"

One of the greatest rock songs of all time and the great Chris Rea - keep fighting Chris - you rock man! Written about the M25 when he was stuck in a gridlock! So I play this often when im stuck the same! This extended version is OUTSTANDING!👍👏👏👏👏👏

Chris created this song after all the jam ups on the M25 and M40. Great song and so are all his others. You can't beat British Music, it tops the world.

@iscadean6038

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly, not in Britain. His following is much higher in Europe.

@emmasatherley3324

2 жыл бұрын

@@iscadean6038 Of course it is since Europe is far far larger than the UK. And it's proudly, not sadly. your point is pointless.

@iscadean6038

2 жыл бұрын

@@emmasatherley3324 because he lives in Switzerland.

@elianeramasamy1296

2 жыл бұрын

VRAIMEN T MAGN IFIQUE

@iscadean6038

2 жыл бұрын

And lives close to Shirley Bassey. His following in Europe is much greater not because of the population but because his particular music style is more European. That’s not to say he has no followers in the UK - it’s just that he is not a pop musician - maybe a little more cerebral blues than popular music for British tastes

how can somebody dislike this great song? it is timeless

Gotta love his drummer...what a job, what a life, working with Chris.

In meinem Augen einer der besten der besten! Ohne Skandale oder sonst was durch gezogen! Selbst seine schwere Krankheit hat ihn nicht unter gekriegt! Mach weiter so Chris !!❤

Крис Ри -- настоящий ВЕЛИКИЙ АРТИСТ! Его песни наполнены искренними глубокими чувствами, поэтому мы его обожаем! Его неповторимый голос, и звуки его выразительной гитары - это что- то бесподобное! Благодарю за высокое искусство, Крис, благодарю!

@yiannimil1

2 жыл бұрын

Ο Chris Rea είναι ένας πραγματικός ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣ ΚΑΛΛΙΤΕΧΝΗΣ! Τα τραγούδια του είναι γεμάτα ειλικρινή βαθιά συναισθήματα, γι' αυτό τον λατρεύουμε! Η μοναδική φωνή του και οι ήχοι της εκφραστικής του κιθάρας είναι κάτι το ασύγκριτο! Ευχαριστώ για την υψηλή τέχνη, Chris, ευχαριστώ!

@user-zz7jr6pp3m

Жыл бұрын

Я полностью с вами согласен, Крис просто супер певец!!!

@spatut

Жыл бұрын

Гранитный камушек опять же в оригинале))

in the early 90s of the century passed, I was listening to the tape "The road to hell" on repeat in my Walkman .... This song represents the soundtrack during my military service.

Seeing a 20 seconds clip of TRTH album commercial on TV when I was 16 changed my life in so many ways. He took me away from shitty pop music to great and deep guitar and blues music. There's not a singly syllable of any of hing songs I wouldn't know by heart - forwards and backwards. Because of him I started playing guitar, because of him I started to sing. Still today I listen to his music for hours, every single day. At work, at home, when I go to bed. I just noticed I even use the same guitar belt :-D Having missed his last tour makes me sad. I hope after all the corona shit maybe he'll get back on stage once more. Thanks Chris for being what and who you are.

@user-eu1tb6ws9j

2 жыл бұрын

When I brought this album to work on an adiocassette more than 20 years ago. The guys said - this is a real singer!

С возрастом он еще проникновеннее поет,и музыка ещё более солидная,обворожительный певец,глубокое почтение и уважение

awesome and talented. He's an amazing singer, song writer and guitar player. Chris rea is one of my favorites. The road to hell is one of my favorites .

His voice is haunting, what a version of this tune

This man is a legend.

We love you Chris...Keep Fighting !

Мне тоже очень нравится, аж до мурашек....меня муж научил любтть такую музыку....гениально...душевно,очень интимно...❤

Despite serious illnesses Chris can still play his guitars & perform some of the best concerts you will hear. Pure genius

@Jompish

7 жыл бұрын

What illnesses?

@PengPengPengPengPengPeng

7 жыл бұрын

He almost died. He had pancreatic cancer and had his pancreas and colon removed - this has also caused him to become diabetic.

@jesbkemp

7 жыл бұрын

Well said. Not many have noticed this fact. It's why he went to do his blues 12 disc stuff, something he always wanted to do. Boro boy like me, went to my school hence the song Stainsby Girls. I also lived in Tx for 11 years, the amount of times I had arguments telling them he was from the North East of England is laughable!

@brunobonvini9327

6 жыл бұрын

The best I've been listen

@jmack619

5 жыл бұрын

@@jesbkemp I ordered out for the blues collection. not available here in canada.. our beer is better

One of my all time favourite artists. This track when your driving down the motorway at high speed in the dark is just superb!!! Rock on Chris Rea love you 😘

@emilescheffers5365

3 жыл бұрын

You can say that again.

@bellabell737

2 жыл бұрын

Slow down😂

sehr schön

Real artist own lyrics got the lot so underrated classic songs

I’m always coming back to this song. Chris Rea with his beautiful voice and his guitar. The piano and the whole band. Thanks

Chris a great and a total artist , great person ,the best guitar player. Thanks for your beautiful music.

I remember going to the original tour, in the 90s. It started in complete darkness - then pairs of red lights started coming on, like cars braking to a halt - then more, then more.

Top drawer Chris....you are f-ing awesome

Chris Rea....without question, one of the best ever..

Chris was unique sadly suffering a stroke in 2016 and collapsing on stage in 2017 really took its toll on him, and he had his pancreas removed due to pancreatic Cancer. And yet adopted the attitude that when you face your own mortality, you appreciate life more. That I know is very true as I’ve battled 2 lots of cancer and 2 more scares. He had a unique voice and what a guitarist🎸 he was absolutely a master at it. Road to hell was for me his best song ever . Love all the versions here in you tube. He will go down in history as one of the greatest rock and blues singer. A legend and icon RIP dear Chris. Always on our minds forever in our hearts 💕

@jaynebhardwaj687

4 жыл бұрын

Apologises typing error here on your tube not in 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻😘

@leilahakulinen

14 күн бұрын

I thought that he's still alive 🤔

My first time hearing him and wow, Im blown away. Great voice, guitar work and songwriting. How did I miss this ?

I just love this mans music ❤

Someone should put Chris Rea and Mark Knopfler on this song and Telegraph Road together.

@davekenny1967

2 жыл бұрын

They could be called Dire Rea.

@waxonwaxoff6094

2 жыл бұрын

@@davekenny1967 brillant ✨

@kurtkrak

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, that would get my attention

@ianmarsden1130

2 жыл бұрын

That is a good shout.

@chrishutchison9316

Ай бұрын

the world could not handle that

The roads jam up with credit, - somethings never change.

CR has been a big part of the soundtrack of my life, since his On the Beach 1986 album, which was on in the car as we drove from Northern Ireland to Berlin in 1989, not knowing that we would be in that great city when the Wall came down later the same year. Great music, great lyrics, great musician, great man...

The hall of fame, definitely ‼️💪👍👌👏 Greetings from 🇩🇪

@lucretiaanders8446

2 ай бұрын

In his case more like the "Hell of Fame" ... what a fantastic piece of music this is !

Спасибо, Крис, мы все несёмся в цифровой ад. Мало кто понимает, что ждёт хомяков на конечной остановке. Шикарное исполнение, пророческая песня.

I’ve never met Chris Rea. But we both grew up at the same time in the 60s (I am 4 years his senior) in Middlesbrough. I would occasionally have coffee in his parents café. I often think when I hear this song, if he was inspired by the A19 to Middlesbrough when he travelled it on his way home to visit his family.

I was a drummer and used to play this often in one of my many bands in Gran Canaria years back…..guaranteed to get the place going, always!

I can listen to this song 20 times in a row…

Chris Rea is a brilliant musician and vocalist l was lucky enough to meet him many years ago at a motorway way services. He's a lovely bloke and an out and out gentleman.

I saw him live in Liverpool. My oh my ! That man can play the guitar . The audience were mesmerised by him.

Awesome 👍still so many years after

What he sings comes from the heart. Especially in this song. Everything he say's is the truth.

He played a gig in Montréal quite a ways back. He went to New York and Toronto also. That was it for his tour. I still remember he opened with “Nothing to Fear” and he played for 50 minutes. We were all in shock.

Listening to Chris' Road to Hell is pure heaven..........!

Cool tune. I remember the 1st time I heard it. Powerful stuff!

@user-wv7hp9lj2m

Жыл бұрын

Ударник классный!

@anthonyclegg1511

Жыл бұрын

Same here, brilliant.

I've finally got round to experiencing a live version of Chris's masterpiece... absolutely stunning.

@theginnetofginnets9624

Жыл бұрын

Did you hear that Chris has a tiny cock?

This is absolute a great timeless song ,the voice of Chris is so great with this song 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Love to watch you play 😊

@anneveneskari-turunen63

2 ай бұрын

Rakastan❤ Crish Rean musiikkia ja kitaran soittoa ❤

Chris is from the North East of England my home city, has saw him live at Gateshead stadium BRILLIANT 💟☮️

@markleesmith729

3 жыл бұрын

Chris Rey is Chickasaw from Louisiana.Old school guitar!!!!

@racecarmike1950

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen him a few times in Birmingham Festival Hall including during his final tour before he collapsed on stage in Oxford. So sad that he has had to stop performing. He was at Goodwood Revival race weekend a few years back. He still loves his Motorsport..

What a great musician. Privileged to have seen him perform live!

"Stood still on a highway" .. a magic man in every way .. a man who shares his soul as a way to heal .. an Artist .. a very good human being .. we are blessed to know him as we do .. peace within, all .. best to You in another year's coming.

Chris you inspire me, my painting, and my entire art practice

Bester Mann seid Jahr zehnten Geile Musik keine Skandale immer die selbe Frau schwer krank gewesen nie gejammert und immer noch da ! Danke Chris das es Dich gibt! Sollten sich andere sogenannten Stars Mal ein Beispiel dran nehmen!!!!!

Brilliant talent.... Lovely humble guy... Always been unique... No one like him.... Voice and lyrics great....

A song which accompanies me with my all road trips, long live Chris Rea such an amazing sound and such an amazing live performance ❤

Brilliant.

Merci à vous mister rea ✌️

What a true talent , so so underated !

Когда я это услышил, еще в 80, я пропал на вечно.

@kadyrergewov605

3 жыл бұрын

Этой музыкой поедиш на рай Я лично желаю всем

Крис Ри-жыви до 100 лет,только чтобы вы были здоровы !!! Мы вас любим и обожаем !!!❤❤❤❤❤

Гениальная композиция! Одна из лучших у Криса! Можно слушать бесконечно!

This music is a prelude to the road to heaven... ...thanks Chris

🌻🌻 Даже постарев ОН неповторим! Какая музыка! Спасибо Ему! Восторг! Он непревзойдённый!

@user-jo3dj7qk2s

Жыл бұрын

Он не постарел, а помудрел,.

Great track ! .

Best for every time

Timeless talent. That's Chris Rea.❤❤😊

A favourite guitarist of mine 💚

Superb. The best version I have heard to date.

Great Song from Chris Rea. 👌🎼🎸🎙 He is so fantastic. 👍👏👏👏❤

We're on the road to hell right now, in this crazy a** world of ours, in 2021. 🙏

@callie6406

4 ай бұрын

Even closer to hell in 2024. Thank God for beautiful music to help keep us sane!

@SandraSchuster-ut2nk

3 ай бұрын

...continues and is getting worse ... but : still love this song :) we live in crazyily amazing and also incredibly beautiful times. This song always gives me hope.