Chris Rea Rare Interview

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
  • Born in Middlesbrough, UK in 1951, Chris Rea has been a constant fixture in the rock and blues scene since the release of his debut solo album "Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?" in 1978. With his distinctive deep, gravelly voice and slide guitar playing style Chris Rea has gained international fame and sold over 30 million records worldwide. Consistently named as one of the most popular rock musicians of the 1980's, Chris Rea's legacy as a hugely influential singer and guitarist still resonates to this day. In this rare interview, Chris talks about growing up in Middlesbrough, how he got is start in multiple bands before going solo, his influences and the trials and tribulations of being one of the UK's biggest rock icons.

Komentáře • 118

  • @salvatoresikilacci8460
    @salvatoresikilacci8460 Před 8 měsíci +15

    The best male voice on earth. Accomplished, inspiring songwriter. Legend.

  • @monticlassictv
    @monticlassictv Před 2 lety +57

    The fantastic Chris Rea who’s health through recent years hasn’t been kind to him . . Chris always wanted to be a big time pop star but never ever saw himself as a talented singer/songwriter but little did he know he was actually bigger than he gave himself credit for. He’s still one of my biggest singer song writing artists with such a beautiful haunting voice, god bless you Chris you are and still are the best mate.

    • @jaggass
      @jaggass Před 2 lety +6

      After all he's been through he's still here.

    • @miguelhenriques3308
      @miguelhenriques3308 Před rokem +5

      He didn't want be a pop star. He just loves music. And it's true... He has a bit of a inferiority complex

    • @marykrill4469
      @marykrill4469 Před 7 měsíci +1

      So humble, dropping those big names and not realising his own worth as a singer songwriter, he took me through the80's and he carries me on into 2024..love this man.

    • @user-pi1tp9pl2e
      @user-pi1tp9pl2e Před 4 měsíci +1

      Chis rea. Without a. Doubt.hes one of the most underrated
      Musician.this man has the talent that any well known superstar you wanna name has and beyond...this guy is great . As a singer. As a musician. As. A song writer. You name it...he's a superstar in is own way...chis rea#1 all the way.!!!

  • @AlmostReady504
    @AlmostReady504 Před 2 lety +19

    "Fool if you think it's over"
    Is beautiful and timeless

    • @gyorgyneharangvolgyi9888
      @gyorgyneharangvolgyi9888 Před rokem +1

      Sajnos , hogy befejezte pályafutását, de dalai és zenéje orokeletuek, halhatatlanok.

  • @LeeAsh7
    @LeeAsh7 Před 3 lety +48

    Even in his twenties, Chris was a genius with lyrics. His words in "Fool If You Think it's Over", are so spot on of a teenage heartache. I'm from Memphis and I am very glad that Chris didn't give that tune to Al Green. No one at all could have presented it better than the wonderful writer.

  • @Michael-xj6qt
    @Michael-xj6qt Před rokem +13

    What a nice man , Chris rea is, a gentleman

  • @richies1308
    @richies1308 Před 3 lety +21

    Class act, nice to hear he never lost his Teesside accent

  • @sandiland0000
    @sandiland0000 Před 2 lety +27

    I respect his wishes… but he will never have an idea how much I loved his song Fool If You Think It’s over… it was sooooo intensely good. We wanted more of him here in the USA. Blessings to all.

  • @nemo227
    @nemo227 Před měsícem +1

    I'm a fan and I'm 85. I think Chris is pretty perceptive about the human condition and his music does what music is supposed to do; it touches people emotionally.

  • @jamjam7921
    @jamjam7921 Před 2 lety +17

    I just discovered Chris recently. Amazing talent. So happy he went for the "long game" instead of the short fame and glory route.

    • @ianmcgrath4170
      @ianmcgrath4170 Před 2 lety +2

      Enjoy all his music,from FOOL to his Blues my friend.

  • @mohamedharak2689
    @mohamedharak2689 Před 4 lety +55

    one of the greatest artists of all time

    • @lifeslessons9889
      @lifeslessons9889 Před 2 lety +5

      I absolutely agree 😍

    • @evabogdanska3302
      @evabogdanska3302 Před rokem +3

      Yes. We are lucky to have Him. And we should share what He gave us with others. Thank you Chris!

  • @pazovackiputnikglobetrotte1712

    What a man. What a voice. Genius musician. Love him very much.

  • @johndillon5290
    @johndillon5290 Před rokem +7

    I love his artist, such a talent and so underrated.

  • @elkekremer5868
    @elkekremer5868 Před 11 měsíci +4

    His Music saved my Life!

  • @debbiedamato8340
    @debbiedamato8340 Před rokem +7

    I wish he would have toured the U.S. I would have loved to see him in concert. What a talent!!! I can still sing Fool( If You Think It's Over ) word for word after all these years. It never gets old.

  • @Tamara-ik9dd
    @Tamara-ik9dd Před rokem +7

    Always been in Love with Chris Rea !!!!

  • @geot4647
    @geot4647 Před 3 lety +16

    Finally, someone who speaks very much like they sing!

    • @michaelmoritz3970
      @michaelmoritz3970 Před 3 měsíci

      Yes! 'someone who speaks very much like they sing!' It makes the whole experience is simple, from the heart and soul..

    • @foxpup1763
      @foxpup1763 Před měsícem

      .

    • @foxpup1763
      @foxpup1763 Před měsícem

      Best comment ever about Chris Rea , the man. True to his soul. Always.

  • @SvetlanaAntoine-pr4gq
    @SvetlanaAntoine-pr4gq Před rokem +9

    Chris is my number one musician
    His songs mean so much to me❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @josephinevelez1621
    @josephinevelez1621 Před 2 lety +8

    My love and respect to him. Love his music.

  • @mddell58
    @mddell58 Před rokem +4

    I'm an older (62) American 🇺🇲 woman who absolutely loves 'Fool if you think' & always thought Chris was American. 😃 Wow.
    I learned differently about twenty years ago.
    Love his writing, low voice, guitar 🎸 playing, etc.
    ❌ NO SCARF REQUIRED.
    (I have a feeling Chris hated wearing that scarf.) ✅
    I'm a diabetec. Amazed how much Chris has gone through with his health.
    ♥️

    • @mddell58
      @mddell58 Před rokem +1

      Anyone happen to know what year this was?

  • @zvijezdanas4427
    @zvijezdanas4427 Před 2 lety +31

    Absolutely the best musician, poet, guitarist ... his songs are unrepeatably beautiful. An extremely humble human being, I adore him.

    • @LovellArt
      @LovellArt Před 8 měsíci

      So true, soundtrack to my childhood. He can say a few words and paint such a mood or picture. Such a gem!

  • @berliner0
    @berliner0 Před 2 lety +13

    Love his music

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 2 lety +8

    I could listen to you all day...so down to earth 😊❤⚘

  • @hagar6359
    @hagar6359 Před rokem +10

    Fantastic musician and guy. I remember the local station in Middlesbrough playing his music regularly early in the morning. He has gone on to do what he wants to do, his own music, not pop, just fantastic blues music. I have most of his music, there's not much that isn't fantastic. I hope he stays fit for many more years

  • @BaronMichaelDeBlone1066
    @BaronMichaelDeBlone1066 Před 2 lety +7

    Quite modest and humble, the sort of musician I appreciate listening to.

  • @anniematrice
    @anniematrice Před 4 lety +31

    I have so much admiration for the voice, the lyrics, thé sound, the guitar. This artiste is complete and so talented. Merci !

  • @viorelpiscanu9425
    @viorelpiscanu9425 Před rokem +6

    I have always admired Chris Rea! But how I know WHY!!! IT is more than HIS MUSIC! IT IS SIMPLY DUE TO THE FACT HE STILL KEEPS HIS HUMANITY WITHIN! 😊😊😊😊❤

    • @foxpup1763
      @foxpup1763 Před měsícem +1

      Yes. Truly heartwarming

    • @viorelpiscanu9425
      @viorelpiscanu9425 Před měsícem

      @@foxpup1763 Every time I feel a Little bit down I start listening " The curse of a traveller" ! But there are so many others worth listening... Let me ask You: Do You know where this song was filmed on CZcams!? Which country!? I do know...

    • @foxpup1763
      @foxpup1763 Před měsícem

      @@viorelpiscanu9425 I admit I don't. Last night I remembered The mention of your name...so I listened to it again and loved this soul again...

    • @viorelpiscanu9425
      @viorelpiscanu9425 Před měsícem

      @@foxpup1763 JAPAN... Pay attention to the details of the driving .... First thing is in Japan care are driving EXACTLY as in UK& Australia...👍🤝🍀

    • @foxpup1763
      @foxpup1763 Před měsícem +1

      @@viorelpiscanu9425 oh, I see. Thx

  • @Mochi-sn3ud
    @Mochi-sn3ud Před 3 lety +15

    Amazing talent that should be more well known, but I am happy to know this artists music.)

  • @shaunharte3922
    @shaunharte3922 Před 3 lety +8

    Look so well Chris Rea I look up to you

  • @dianamarie1652
    @dianamarie1652 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Iam sorry “fool, if you think it’s over” was not him because that song I love and makes me so happy when I hear it. I love his other work as well but fool, is my favorite! So relatable and true to life.

  • @paulcunninghamw00dlandph0t0

    Legend!

  • @viorelpiscanu9425
    @viorelpiscanu9425 Před rokem +4

    I love this Master! Bless HIM! From Bucarest ROMANIA 🍀☀️👏

  • @SISU889
    @SISU889 Před rokem +7

    Incredibly talented Guy ! Great singer and songwriter, with a very distinctive voice , and oh my , what a sublime slide guitarist !

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 2 měsíci

    I just can't get enough of listening to my Favourite musician ever whether it's chatting in his gravely voice to singing his self written songs from the heart no one will over take you in my list of my best ever musicians.🎸🎵🎤🎧🫶♥️I Love you Chris Rea always have always will along with your other millions of fans ❤🎤🎵🎸🫶🎧

  • @peterchios9637
    @peterchios9637 Před rokem +4

    Genius Guitarist Songwriter Composer 🎸

  • @ellacapaldi6442
    @ellacapaldi6442 Před 3 lety +11

    Love you uncle chris xo, can remember photos of you eith paula looking like this

  • @simonestahl3232
    @simonestahl3232 Před 3 lety +14

    I LOVE HIM!!❤❤❤

  • @laraoneal7284
    @laraoneal7284 Před 2 lety +5

    LOVE CHRIS

  • @clocktower7
    @clocktower7 Před 4 lety +33

    Another fascinating interview from the late 90's with the legendary Rock Star Chris Rea (Even though he wouldn't think so). Rea has one of the most instantly recognisable voice's and guitar playing styles in the music world. Thank you for posting.

  • @Somac-xl6tu
    @Somac-xl6tu Před 3 lety +6

    This is an Interview from RTE Ireland ... cut short at the end ... Was a Superstar in Ireland first before anybody took notice ... like David Gray ...

  • @robertpickering5989
    @robertpickering5989 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Brilliant

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 2 měsíci

    Always so boy next door with the best lyrics guitar playing unique husky voice just my No 1 musician ❤

  • @justpaulette
    @justpaulette Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you Chris Rhea. Your music and voice have been a high tide that has carried me over the rocks to a more peaceful place.

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 2 lety +5

    Always my favourite 😊❤⚘

  • @ImaMonaKnight
    @ImaMonaKnight Před 4 lety +11

    Thanks Forever 💯💞❤️💋

  • @fws5079
    @fws5079 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Saw him in 2010 live 3rd row middle. Best Concert ever and so blessed to have got to see him. Came from Texas just to see Chris at the Apollo.

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 2 lety +8

    Just the nicest guy as well as the best musician ever great interview love it 😊❤

  • @olgahernan3752
    @olgahernan3752 Před 2 lety +13

    Me encantó esta entrevista, donde habla de sus inicios y como su esposa, lo anima a seguir adelante, cuando él ya estaba pensando en dejar la música, debido a las personas encargadas de su carrera, me encantó esta parte, y habla de cómo ,él platicaba todo, hacerca de sus problemas, de lo que tienen que pasar los músicos, con sus hijas Julia y Josephine, el lucho más que otros cantantes, pero lo logró y por mucho, su música es fantástica, incluso en su etapa de Bluesman, instrumental, baladas , toda su música es increíble, y aquí nos comparte un poco de su vida, gracias por compartir esta entrevista ❤🧡💛👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 11 měsíci +2

    This is great your voice holds me ❤

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 2 měsíci

    I could listen to your stories all night❤

  • @linabalkuniene9574
    @linabalkuniene9574 Před 3 lety +12

    Wonderful interview.Thanks for that.
    I❤Chris Rea forever🤗🤗🤗

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před rokem +2

    Love these interviews you learn a little bit more about our Chris ❤

  • @clivehope8409
    @clivehope8409 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Chris rea was the best in what he did 😊

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 2 lety +5

    Such a big heart your lyrics are the best😊🎤🎸❤⚘

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 2 lety +5

    My favourite could listen to your interviews all day 😊❤⚘

    • @user-jo3dj7qk2s
      @user-jo3dj7qk2s Před rokem

      Я бы тоже с удовольствием слушала. Криса целый день, хотя ничего не понимаю,о чём он говорит!

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 3 lety +9

    Such easy listening so down to earth just you telling it as it is 😊

  • @timoneill5482
    @timoneill5482 Před 4 lety +18

    I would love to see the entire interview. But, I will take what I can. Thank you for posting this 👍

  • @gyorgyneharangvolgyi9888

    Minden idők legjobb énekese, zenésze ő egy IKON és EMBER maradt.

  • @anthonyclegg1511
    @anthonyclegg1511 Před měsícem

    God bless his wife. ♥️🎸And Chris, of course.

  • @petersorge63
    @petersorge63 Před 3 lety +10

    Thank you for this very much very special

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Will love you always❤

  • @sofiaoboroc4170
    @sofiaoboroc4170 Před 6 měsíci +2

    ❤❤❤🎉Bravo!

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Your interviews are great ❤Love them😏💓⚘

  • @miguelhilario7197
    @miguelhilario7197 Před rokem +2

    Exponente de la calidad mundial.

  • @johncooper7242
    @johncooper7242 Před 3 lety +9

    such a fascinating insight ........shame its cut short.
    Born in the same year, I found Chris's music late in life as is so often the way with music. Someone introduced me and now it is my go-to when I need to self soothe despite having been a life long follower of Van Morrisons music.

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 2 lety +6

  • @user-jc4dk4ie6u
    @user-jc4dk4ie6u Před 3 lety +10

    ❤️♥️❤️

  • @paulsouth4794
    @paulsouth4794 Před 3 lety +6

    Chris Rea and JJ Cale chils off the same block .

  • @pamr4040
    @pamr4040 Před 11 měsíci +2

    ♥🎶♥

  • @gizellearnott9731
    @gizellearnott9731 Před 22 dny

    Love your chats ❤❤❤

  • @user-jf9zl7uq7j
    @user-jf9zl7uq7j Před 3 lety +5

    Очень жаль что нет перевода на русский язык.

    • @user-jo3dj7qk2s
      @user-jo3dj7qk2s Před rokem +1

      Перевода нет, но просто приятно слушать его невероятно приятный голос!

    • @user-wv7hp9lj2m
      @user-wv7hp9lj2m Před rokem +2

      И я слушаю и наслаждаюсь!

  • @unklewink
    @unklewink Před 3 lety +4

    Someone help me? How do you properly pronounce his last name? Ray - Ray Ah - Ree Ah? Was never really sure all these years. I've only seen it in printed form.

  • @erinblue1951
    @erinblue1951 Před 11 měsíci

    7.30, 9.30

  • @nancyblake1000
    @nancyblake1000 Před 2 lety +2

    He's very prickly and guarded - strange contrast to the sentimental candour of his music. Always thought he was Italian. He's so dour and lacking in any obvious Italian sensibility he probably is closer to some sort of Irish archetype . Interesting insight.

  • @gyorgyneharangvolgyi9888
    @gyorgyneharangvolgyi9888 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Kerek magyar nyelvre forditast a Megjegyzesekre.

  • @user-jk6kf5ge6f
    @user-jk6kf5ge6f Před 5 měsíci

    Он жив?

    • @bozenabuckova
      @bozenabuckova Před 3 měsíci

      Of course.His love.We love Chris Rea.

  • @g7usl
    @g7usl Před 8 měsíci

    Why is this recording made to look like really old footage, In places? It's totally unnesacery and unappreciated.

  • @soulmate621
    @soulmate621 Před 2 lety +1

    is it a woman?

  • @coxhoe789
    @coxhoe789 Před 2 lety +1

    he talkes like a gordie

    • @dimpdimp4298
      @dimpdimp4298 Před 2 lety +3

      A Gordie is someone from Newcastle, a Mackam is someone from Sunderland. Not sure what the tag is for someone from Middlesbrough but they are all in the same sort of region.

    • @BaronMichaelDeBlone1066
      @BaronMichaelDeBlone1066 Před 2 lety +1

      @@dimpdimp4298 Smoggy I think. I have heard some of the Sunderland fans referring to Middlesbrough football team as the Smoggies.

    • @raystewart6524
      @raystewart6524 Před rokem +2

      He's a Boro lad (Middlesborough)..it's the Teeside area of the UK North East..
      They are known as Smoggies because of the industrial areas round there..
      Such a down to Earth fella..one of my musical heroes..

    • @coxhoe789
      @coxhoe789 Před rokem +1

      thanks for letting me know@@raystewart6524

    • @Scud_and_thesTig
      @Scud_and_thesTig Před 2 měsíci

      @@dimpdimp4298Smoggy. Comes from the fumes of iron, steel and chemical works that smother the area