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- "Driving Home for Christmas" is a Christmas song written and composed by English singer-songwriter Chris Rea. It was originally released as one of two new songs on Rea's first compilation album 'New Light Through Old Windows' in October 1988, and issued as the fourth single from the album in December 1988, where it peaked at No. 53 on the UK Singles Chart as part of The Christmas EP.
Despite its original modest chart placement, the song has made a reappearance in the top 40 every year since 2007 when it peaked at No. 33, and is featured among the Top 10 Christmas singles. It reached a new peak of No. 11 in 2018. In a UK-wide poll in December 2012, it was voted twelfth on the ITV television special The Nation's Favourite Christmas Song.
The Toppop recording in the studio was made by Chris Berger. He remembers that the cameraman filmed on the motorways around Hilversum:
"I recognise the exit of the A1 to Laren en the A27 to Maartensdijk', he confirms.
Christopher Anton Rea (born 4 March 1951) is an English rock and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born and raised in Middlesbrough, he is of Italian and Irish descent. He is known for his distinctive, husky-gravel voice and slide guitar playing, and the Guinness Rockopedia described him as a "gravel-voiced guitar stalwart".
British Hit Singles & Albums stated that Rea was "one of the most popular UK singer-songwriters of the late 1980s" and "already a major European star by the time he finally cracked the UK Top 10 with the release of the single "The Road to Hell (Part 2)", which was his 18th chart entry. Two of his studio albums, 'The Road to Hell' and 'Auberge', topped the UK Albums Chart. Rea was nominated three times for the Brit Award for Best British Male Artist: in 1988, 1989 and 1990. His other hit songs include "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat", "Stainsby Girls", "Josephine", "On the Beach", "Let's Dance", "Driving Home for Christmas", "Working on It", "Tell Me There's a Heaven", "Auberge", "Looking for the Summer", "Winter Song", "Nothing to Fear", "Julia", and "If You Were Me", a duet with Elton John.
'Driving Home For Christmas' charted for one week at #5 in the Dutch Tipparade of the Dutch Charts on 27 December 1986. This Toppop recording was first broadcast on December 23, 1986.
It became a hit in his homeland UK two years later in 1988.
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Broadcast date: 1986/12/25
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I just heard this song for the first time. Being from the states, I initially thought it was American singer Kenny Rogers. This will be a standard in my Christmas music every year now. Great piece of music.
Same here. It instantly became my very favorite Christmas song.
Yes just had my inaugural listen and I feel like all the rest of you. Just turned 55 and if I couldbhave it my way the airways would play nothing but '70s & '80s...... '90s had some gems too. HBD Lord!! Merry Christmas to everyone out there.
@@covertops. yes, I agree! Merry Christmas
@Peter Alexander Nice!! Thanks for sharing, that’s a nice story. Merry Christmas. Have a great day.
Kenny Rogers ?😂
I always cry when I hear this song. Reminds me of my mom and dad when I was a little boy at Christmas. Miss you so much mom and dad !!
Much love to you. ❤
I hear what you're saying. I cry too and I'm a 75 year old man. Not only do I miss my mom and dad but my wife also who passed during the Christmas season.
One of those timeless songs that both invokes feelings of the great joy of Christmas and a little sadness at who we've lost along the road of life. Perfection
Commento eccellente, quanto la canzone.👍!
Excelente.
Chris Rea, what a fantastic voice you have...love the song...wow♥♥♥♥♥♥
This is the most perfectly written and performed song ever for Christmas it evokes snow, cold breath, fogging windscreens and the aroma of home cooking.
Christmas just wouldn't be the same without it.
Cheers Chris and have a very Happy Christmas.
Keep safe.
@davidhodgson8753😃.
One of my favorite songs, Christmas or whenever. Thank you Chris for your wonderful music all these 40 years we’ve been listening in the States. Merry Christmas!
me too since 1990 to ....
den song kan ich frühjahr bis winter höhren .. vollkommen zeitlose melodie zum schwofen
Mine too... 👍
not only in the states, germany loves this song too
Also my favourite Christmas song
Love Chris Rea as well All the best from Paris, France
This song is so underrated here in the States. I don’t recall ever hearing this on the radio. Found this online few years ago and still like to play it every year.
Same here.. I mean I’ve heard in on the radio in the states on 100.7 WHUD Peekskill, NY. But only a few times. This song is timeless! And an underrated one in terms of US popularity.
The Best Christmas Son !
My favourite Christmas song💕🎄, a timeless classic
My very favourite Christmas song👍
There is no Christmas song better than "Driving Home For Christmas"!
Love this old and beautiful song❤
This is a beautiful song
Thank you for the memories and all that nostalgia, Mr. Rea !
Wonderful song.
I used to listening around 35 years ago.
Thank you ❤
from Tokyo Japan。
This beautiful song and Chris Rea's incredible voice is the meaning of Christmas at our house,and adds that exrtra special touch to the festive season every year without fail. Thanks, Mr. Rea.
This song absolutely rocks, such a wonderful Christmas record.
Yes it is - a wonderful Christmas Song - Greetings from South-West Germany 50 km near Heidelberg.......
my song all time when i will Dance in the kitchen or living room clean in juli 2021
den song kan ich frühjahr bis winter höhren .. vollkommen zeitlose melodie zum schwofen
this christmas song will always warm up my heart ❤️💚thank you chris rea for this classic 🚗🏡4️⃣🎄🎅🏼🤶🏼🔔🤩
Einer der schönsten Weihnachtslieder, höre es immer wieder gerne!🎅💝🎅
Wat is dit toch een prachtig mooi meesterwerk
This song captures the feelings of driving home for Christmas 10000% Unbelievable
Yep, 'cause this year there's no driving home for Xmas...
Such a relaxing and spirited Christmas song. One of the very best.
My favorite song, out there are beautiful Christmas songs, but this one has something very special ,I smile, I cry is a wonderful feelings.....love love love it ....
ME TOO
you nailed it - feel happy and sad within a few minutes - the power of music
It's not Christmas until I hear this masterpiece.
And so, with that, Merry Christmas!
He sounds like an angel. Just a beautiful piece of music.
Wonderful song!!!
Wonderful song !!! Awesome voice !!! Merry Christmas everyone !!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Lovely touch of Xmas song from Chris rea
THANK YOU CHRIS, FOR THE BEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER 🎁🎆🎄
Nice Christmas song. God bless!
What a magical tune, a unique Christmas gem.
A truck driver's song when heading home for Christmas, great song..
My favorite Christmas song!
my too.. great dance florr song
what have i dance by my sport group 2009 in the trainigsroom in berlin kreuzberg
den song kan ich frühjahr bis winter höhren .. vollkommen zeitlose melodie zum schwofen
Definitely one of my favorite Holiday songs.
The best singer song writer that ever came out of the UK. He had a big following in Europe but this song put him on the map..best song ever if you look into the lyrics and of why he wrote this song it will add to the magic ...thank you Chris Rea for giving us xmas and the memories to share forever xx
Has to be my favorite Christmas song.
Beautiful🎄
Classic
I really love this Christmas song..😍 fell in love with Chris Rea...
Great song! I listen to it several times during Christmas every year.
Bravisimo 👏👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💐💐💐💐💐🌺🌺🌺🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🎶🎶🎶💝💝💖💖💖💖💐💐😌😌😌😌😌😌😌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
den song kan ich frühjahr bis winter höhren .. vollkommen zeitlose melodie zum schwofen
We are lucky to have so many great Christmas songs and this is one of the very best of them stay safe all and have the very best Christmas you can x👋👍
I fully agree with the last comment by Chris Montignani.
Ages ago I joined a long queue to get a ticket at the Brighton Centre to see Chris Rea. The queue was so long I gave up. Utterly regret my impatience.
Chris has one of the best natural voices in the business. So, God Bless you Chris, and stay safe because we, your fans want hear more music from you !
One of the best Christmas songs - love it❤. Thanks Chris❤
We first heard this on a bus tour in Switzerland in November 1991. We play it every year ❤️
My best song every year for Xmas ❤
Bit of sadness the ones we lost through the years 😢
My favourite timeless clasic Christmas song👏👏👏👍
Обожаю эту песню и музыку тоже😘❄️✨️, тепло и уютно от неё🌲👋💫
Dear Mr Rea
Thank you so very much for this excellent song. It fills me with a sense of hope. To everyone who is out there looking for love I wish you the very best wishes. The love of Christ Jesus our Lord to everyone
A very handsome and young Chris Rea. This track is definitely in the top 5 best Xmas songs ever!
Yes ❣
clocktower7 no1 I’d say clock tower?
The best from U.K. x
den song kan ich frühjahr bis winter höhren .. vollkommen zeitlose melodie zum schwofen
Yes !!!
Merry Christmass from Hungary!!!
Can you believe I heard Chris first time just a year back.....Life is a Waste! Legend! This song plays non stop Dec 1 to Jan 2nd now....whenever I drive
Chris Rea was enormously popular in the USSR. I remember seeing countless bootleg tapes and reel to reels in my friend's dad collection, along with Dire Straits, Queen and Pink Floyd. His voice and music always stood out.
Мое утро начинается с этой бесподобной мелодии, так хорошо, такая надежда на что-то прекрасное доброе! Здоровья Крису нескончаемого!
Fra tutte le canzoni scritte per il Natale, ho sempre preferito questa, grazie, lunga vita Rea, non finirò mai di ringraziarti e augurarti una vita più sana!
mooi en een heerlijke stem
Bonjour merci c'est vraiment superbe. Je suis ravie merci beaucoup..
Bonjour merci beaucoup
Timeless classic need more Christmas songs like this. Thank You Chris Rea.
Cudowny Facet i ten głos ...płyniemy.. Dziękuję Chris..💞💖💝💞🤗🤗🤗🤗
My favorite Xmas song🤩😍
Possibly the best voice ever in popular music . . god bless you Chris and hope your health is better all the best from all your music fans here in Scotland.
I in France
Best wishes lad from Ireland.
The GREATChrisrea!
@@seandoran2209 ygdfff
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The best Christmas Song!🥰🥰
I just love this guy, this song comes to me every Christmas, its a beautiful song forever 💞❤❤💞
But this song is an absolute gem...can't believe it!
Best Christmas 🎄 tune ever writen.and sung
You know Xmas isnt far off when u hear Chris rea on the radio
dear Chris, thanks a lot for this song! It is and remains the number 1 of all X-mas pop songs ❤
I love this song❤
Men to
Always makes me smile. Impossible not to tap your foot, dance or whatever...
Yes this is a fantastic Christmas song brilliant
I just love this song very much !!!!! Wonderful !!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
This timeless gem & Last Christmas by Wham are my favourite Christmas songs of all time.
Merry Xmas , everyone !
First time I heard this song I love it beautiful voice best Christmas song I ever heard.
Beautiful song
i can hear the song all day long .. it is so nice for dance by wash up or staub saugen on the floor 1.7.2021
een van de allerbeste nummers ooit gemaakt vind ik
As long as the parents are alive, don't forget to visit them. This song will be eternal. Beautiful and blessed holidays.
❤❤❤❤🌞🌞🌞🌹🌹🌹
Danke für den schönen Song und die schöne Stimme Chris Rea.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Mijn favoriete kerst nummer🎄🎄
my number one and only songs I played. thank you Chris Rea. merry Christmas.
Chris thank you for your songs. Be healthy and happy.
I love this song as My family has a past with Chris’s family and we were born in the same place
Such a wonderful Christmas song 🥰
den song kan ich frühjahr bis winter höhren .. vollkommen zeitlose melodie zum schwofen
Wow ! What a great song !!!
You know this Christmas song is very memorable to a lot of people worldwide who thinks about Christmas with there love one here or not
My mind is alive when i heard this song while long driving..thanks Chris Rea
THERE COULDN'T BE A NICER SINGING THEE BEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER!!!
This is the Christmas anthem. 🎄
A Christmas song that's so good, I'm listening to it in May! :)
💕 love this song !! Makes me warm all over ❤
КЛАСС❤❤❤0😅
best Christmas song very cozy and worm and uplifting
This song is awesome 👌. It caught my attention right away. I listen to it frequently as it brings me much happiness. It's also fun to dance to.
This is my Best Xmas songggg
all year must i dance when i hear this top dance song .. since 1986 -to 2021
den song kan ich frühjahr bis winter höhren .. vollkommen zeitlose melodie zum schwofen
Its that time of year again, when some of us drive, sail & fly home for christmas. “I‘m flying home for Christmas“ saturday. Wishing everyone driving, sailing or flying home for Christmas a safe journey home.
Merry Christmas y‘all.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams..
Great tune
❤❤💯🎼👍❤️The best Christmas song ever❤❤❤🕊💯🎼
Brings back so many happy memories. Christmas as a child we never had a lot but it seems that it was always fun.
A melhor música de Natal que existe!!! Muito Linda! Um Luxo!! Ouço o ano todo faz parte da minha play list!!
Gives me such a beautiful feeling about the essence of Christmas. Beautiful song.
All thumbs down are ridiculous!
Beautiful description of this song 🎄❤️🎁🎄
@@michaelwright5919
Thank you!
"Get my feet on holy ground." Love it.
Naff?
Not liking a song is one thing.. thumbs down is a bit
harsh.
So right Nancy
@Yorkshire Lass why are you listening then