← All artists

The Story

OriginUnited KingdomGenrerock music, blues, soft rockLabelUnited Artists Records

With a voice like gravel sliding through silk, Chris Rea emerged from the UK music scene, captivating listeners with his seamless blend of rock and blues. His signature sound marries the heartfelt melodies of soft rock with the raw emotion of electric blues, all wrapped around his masterful slide guitar work. Tracks like "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" showcase not just his lyrical introspection but also a warmth that feels like a campfire on a chilly night. Rea’s artistry transcends mere genre labels, drawing fans into a world where every note tells a story. His music lingers like a cherished memory, inviting you to take a nostalgic journey through the ups and downs of life, one soulful chord at a time.

By The Liner Notes · facts via Wikidata & Wikipedia.

Facts via Wikidata (CC0).

What does Chris Rea remind you of?

The drive, the dance, the heartbreak, the summer. Add a memory of Chris Rea.

💭 No rules — but if you’re stuck: what was on TV · what you were eating · the movie it brings back · who you were with

💜 Memories are kept forever — they live on this artist’s wall. You can delete yours anytime.

Community Memories

Fool (If You Think It's Over)
Chris Rea1978

🎟️ Admit One

Ticket Trail

Find the setlist. Save the memory.

No.
7878

Trying to remember what they played when you saw Chris Rea back in the day? Jump to Setlist.fm to search real historical setlists, then come back and save the memory.

Search historical setlists on Setlist.fm.

Were you there?

Setlist searches open on Setlist.fm. G33Z3R does not host or verify external setlist data.

🛍️ Get the Chris Rea merch

Affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate and an 80sTees affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Details

📼 Chris Rea by decade

📺 Heard on these vibes

📀 More like Chris Rea

Songs from the same scenes, sound, and era — by other artists.

I'm Not in Love
10cc1975
The Things We Do For Love
10cc1977
Knowing Me, Knowing You
ABBA1977
Take a Chance On Me
ABBA1976
The Name of the Game
ABBA1976
Waterloo
ABBA1974
How Long
Ace1975
Year of the Cat
Al Stewart1977

🕳️ Down the rabbit hole