The Best of Chris Rea
Track Listings
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1. Road to Hell
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2. Josephine
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3. Let's Dance
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4. Fool (If You Think It's Over)
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5. Auberge
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6. Julia
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7. Stainsby Girls
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8. If You Were Me
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9. On the Beach
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10. Looking for the Summer
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11. I Can Hear Your Heartbeat
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12. You Can Go Your Own Way
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13. God's Great Banana Skin
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14. Winter Song
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15. Gone Fishing
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16. Tell Me There's a Heaven
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17. Three Little Green Candles
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The Best of Chris Rea
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- Chris Rea
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- Chris Rea Rocks!!!
- Like the title says...
- An overlooked artist
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Very Best of Chris Rea
Chris Rea
Manufacturer: Wea International
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- Road to Hell
- The Best of Chris Rea
- On the Beach
- Dancing with Strangers
- King of the Beach
ASIN: B00005RTFE
Release Date: 2001-11-26 |
Tracks:
- Road to Hell, Pt. 2
- Fool (If You Think It's Over)
- Let's Dance
- You Can Go Your Own Way
- Julia
- Stainsby Girls
- Tell Me There's a Heaven
- Josephine
- Steel River
- On the Beach
- I Can Hear Your Heartbeat
- All Summer Long
- Blue Cafe
- Auberge
- Driving Home for Christmas
- Nothing to Fear
- Saudade, Pt. 1 & 2 (Tribute to Ayrton Senna)
Album Details
Digitally Remastered and Updated Collection of Rea's Best Recordings for the Magnet Label, Including a 2001 Version of 'on the Beach'.
Customer Reviews:
Chris Rea.......2007-01-03
Chris Rea is a wonderful artist. While his music may not be for everybody, if you like the music and melodies of the Moody Blues or The Alan Parsons Project, you will enjoy the music of Chris Rea.
Very Best of Chris Rea.......2006-05-27
I was introduced to Chris Rea by a friend with "The Road to Hell" cassette (no cds back then)..probably around 1995..loved "Texas" and couldn't figure out why others hadn't discovered Mr. Rea. I forgot about that music over the years, but the other night while watching the intro to a new tv series, I could've sworn the song had Chris Rea singing. Afterwards, I watched the credits to no avail, went onto the Amazon site and did some searching around; ordered "Road to Hell" cd. When i received the cd, i listened to it intently and decided i needed more of his music. I ordered the Very Best of Chris Rea from Amazon...and I've had it about 2 weeks. I fall more in love with it the more I listen to it. Do yourself a favor and buy it for yourself. Heck, buy it for any of your relatives or friends who you owe a present to. This is music for the ages and you shouldn't pass it by. Nothing gives me more pleasure than to be able to recommend a superior cd or movie to someone. Enjoy!
Chris Rea Rocks!!!.......2006-01-15
Brilliant CD!!! Nice sit back and relax kind of music!!! One of few CD's you can put into the CD player and let the whole CD play through!!!
Like the title says..........2005-09-04
Chris Rea is a UK singer/songwriter/guitarist with a beautiful gravelly, nasal, emotion laden voice. This is a wonderful collection of his hits dating from 1978 (the beautiful midtempo `Fool if you think it's over' a US #12 hit) to 2001.
His style is more like a blues/folk/rock hybrid, much like Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler. Very calm with subtle Caribbean, and even jazz influences.
Contained here are songs like the gorgeous summery `On the beach' (which became a huge UK hit when re-released in 1986), the sweeping epic ballad `Tell me there's a Heaven' (a touching tale of reassurance to his kids), `All summer long', `The blue Café', the stunning `Driving home for Christmas' (suitable for play all year round), the blues tinged ballad `Nothing to fear' with a beautiful weeping guitar lick, the classical tinged `Saudade Part 1 & 2, and the upbeat rock of `The road to hell (Part 2), a UK top 10 hit about the sorry state of the world, and featuring some great slide guitar.
All lyrics to the songs are contained in the CD booklet, something rare in a greatest hits/best of collection. In my opinion, there are lots of great songs that didn't make this CD; `Looking for the summer', `I just wanna be with you', `You must be evil' to name a few. Still, a stellar collection.
This is a great introduction to the music and soothing voice of Chris Rea. I also recommend the masterpiece `The road to hell'.
An overlooked artist.......2004-02-16
I was slightly aware of Chris Rea from occassional airplay/videaos, but only really heard a lot of his music on my XM, the XM Cafe channel in particular. I enjoyed it enough to actually BUY his CD. This album is an excellent sampling of his work over the years, with much variety. Bluesy rock tunes, nice ballads, etc. I particularily like his vocal delivery compbined with some very nice guitar work. I think that comparisons with the style and content of Leonard Cohen can be made, only Chris is more musical, in my opinion. Or maybe I just like the small night club groove with the wonderful Strat guitar rythyms. I used my free Pepsi iTunes winner to get another song I liked that isn't on this album, "Looking for the Summer".
Average customer rating:
- Where have I been?
- Best of Chis Rea
- A nice trip
- Great!
- A nice introduction to a little known artist
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The Best of Chris Rea
Chris Rea
Manufacturer: East/West Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Similar Items:
- Road to Hell
- Very Best of Chris Rea
- New Light Through Old Windows
- Auberge
- On the Beach
ASIN: B000002IFR
Release Date: 1995-01-24 |
Tracks:
- The Road To Hell
- Josephine
- Let's Dance
- Fool (If You Think It's Over)
- Auberge
- Julia
- Stainsby Girls
- If You Were Me
- On The Beach
- Looking For The Summer
- I Can Hear Your Heartbeat
- You Can Go Your Own Way
- God's Great Banana Skin
- Winter Song
- Gone Fishing
- Tell Me There's A Heaven
- Bonus Track 1
Customer Reviews:
Where have I been?.......2007-03-10
I can't believe I just *discovered* Chris Rea...absolutely love this guy, from his great guitar work to that sexy gravely voice. Now where is he? Last album 1998? Anyone out there know? I would love for him to do more. He is another person, along with the Dalai Lama and Mark Knopfler I would like to take to lunch, I'm buying.
*Fool* and *Road to Hell* are favorites, but this is one of those rare CD's of which I happen to like EVERY single track.....that never happens, ever. By all means BUY THIS, you won't be disappointed.
Best of Chis Rea.......2006-07-12
The Best of Chris Rea is almost the best of Chris Rea. Chris Rea has done so many good songs that to differentiate his greatest is impossible. Personally I found this CD to be very good. However, if I was given a chance to put the best of Chris Rea on one CD it would be slightly different. But if you are familiar with and enjoy the music of Chris Rea, you will buy this CD without hestitation. His album version of "Fool If You Think It's Over" is incredible. You will not stop playing it. If you buy this CD, you will enjoy it. - Marlon
A nice trip.......2006-03-26
I've read that Chris rea is more appreciated in Europe than in US. That's a shame. Anyway, I think that his music fits right with my feelings and I don't know if it depends on my french origin. Music is a language, which flies over the world. It is a link between people from various conditions. I like the sound, the voice, the words, and I feel good every time I hear this CD. Don't worry (to buy this CD, You will) Be Happy.
Great!.......2006-03-21
This CD that I purchased met all my expectations. Some of the songs just want to make you get up and dance to the music while others are relaxing. I think anyone buying this CD will not be disappointed.
A nice introduction to a little known artist.......2005-03-15
A friend of mine at work just recently introduced me to the music of Chris Rea via this very nice Best Of comp. He also recommended getting his Road To Hell cd. Both of these cd's were money well spent. I'm surprised that this artist flew by my radar screen in the 80's when he was at the peak of his songwriting and popularity, mainly due to his top 20 hit "Fool (If You Think It's Over)". For some reason I never equated that song with this artist. The thing I like most about Rea is his musical diversity. He can lay down a very memorable AM pop hit like "Fool" or "Let's Dance" and then turn around and make a great blues rock album like "Road To Hell". No matter what the genre of music, this artist is very good at laying down a nice groove. There's plenty of catchy tunes to be found throughout this cd. "Auberge" and especially the wonderful "On The Beach" stuck out for me. But you get many styles here. And each song sets a different mood. From the easy listening "Winter Song" or the catchy "Looking For Summer". Or some excellent blues rock like "Road To Hell", "God's Great Banana Skin" or the excellent instrumental hidden track at the end of the cd that shows off Rea's tasty slide guitar skills. I don't know how I missed this artist after all of these years. But I'm a new Rea fan who now looks forward to his next album. Whatever style that it might be, I'm betting it will have some versatile playing and some very well composed melodies like this superb Best Of. This is a nice place to start listening to this fine artist. If your like me, after hearing this cd you'll probably want to search out some of his individual albums. I've since picked up his late 80's album "Dancing With Strangers". Another very nice cd. Most of the music on this Best Of cd is almost 20 years old, but it feels like it could have been written today. In other words it's well composed music that holds up very well over time. And I'm sure if your like me and not familiar with Rea's music, the minute you hear "Fool" or "On The Beach" it's going to bring the good part of the 80's back to you. Greatest hits cd's should all be this good. Highly recommended!
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The Very Best of Chris Rea
Chris Rea
Manufacturer: East West
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Pop Rock
| Pop
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ASIN: B000060ME6
Release Date: 2002-02-04 |
Tracks:
- Road to Hell, Pt. 2
- Fool (If You Think It's Over)
- Let's Dance
- You Can Go Your Own Way
- Julia
- Stainsby Girls
- Tell Me There's a Heaven
- Josephine
- Steel River
- On the Beach
- I Can Hear Your Heartbeat
- All Summer Long
- Blue Cafe
- Auberge
- Driving Home for Christmas
- Nothing to Fear
- Saudade, Pt. 1 and 2
Album Description
Import compilation for the popular British singer/songwriter. British singer and guitarist Chris Rea has enjoyed a run of popularity in Europe during the late '80s and early '90s after almost a decade of previous recording. Highlights include 'The Road To Hell (Part 2)', 'Fool (If You Think It's Over)', 'Let's Dance', 'You Can Go Your Own Way', 'Julia', 'Stainsby Girls' & 'Saudade Part 1 & 2' (tribute to Ayrton Senna). Warner.
Album Details
After Record Sales of 22 Million Records, 'the Very Best of Chris Rea' Bring Together Much Loved Tracks from the Highly Acclaimed Career of One of the World's Most Original and Respected Musicians.
Album Description
If you thought that Chris Rea's reasonably priced 11 CD boxset called Blue Guitars, featuring over 130 songs, was a bit too much to take in at one time, then this two CD distillation might be more your style. Here, the best 22 tracks from the box are compiled on two CDs for your sampling pleasure. Includes 'Where The Blues Come From', 'The Soul Of My Father's Shadow', 'Lucky Day', 'Who Killed Love' and more. Edel.
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Very Best of Chris Rea
Chris Rea
Manufacturer: Wea Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Singer-Songwriters
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ASIN: B00005QYTG
Release Date: 2001-11-28 |
Tracks:
- Road to Hell, Pt. 2
- Fool (If You Think It's Over)
- Let's Dance
- You Can Go Your Own Way
- Julia
- Stainsby Girls
- Texas
- Tell Me There's a Heaven
- Josephine
- On the Beach
- I Can Hear Your Heatbeat
- All Summer Long
- Blue Cafe
- Auberge
- Ace of Hearts
- Driving Home for Christmas
- Saudade, Pts. 1-2 (Tribute to Ayrton Senna)
Album Description
Japanese compilation for the popular British singer/guitarist includes one exclusive bonus track 'Ace Of Hearts'. Housed in a slipcase. 2001.
Album Details
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: 'ace of Hearts'
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The Best of Chris Rea
Chris Rea
Manufacturer: East West
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Singer-Songwriters
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| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
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ASIN: B000024F31 |
Tracks:
- Road to Hell
- Josephine
- Let's Dance
- Fool (If You Think It's Over)
- Auberge
- Julia
- Stainsby Girls
- If You Were Me
- On the Beach
- Looking for the Summer
- I Can Hear Your Heartbeat
- You Can Go Your Own Way
- God's Great Banana Skin
- Winter Song
- Gone Fishing
- Tell Me There's a Heaven
- Three Little Green Candles
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Very Best of Chris Rea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Rock
| Styles
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Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
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ASIN: B000A29D2O
Release Date: 2000-09-15 |
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The Very Best of Chris Rea
Chris Rea
Manufacturer: East West
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Singer-Songwriters
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Pop Rock
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
| Classic Rock
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B0000DESX9
Release Date: 1995-01-01 |
Tracks:
- Road to Hell, Pt. 2
- Fool (If You Think It's Over)
- Let's Dance
- You Can Go Your Own Way
- Julia
- Stainsby Girls
- Tell Me There's a Heaven
- Josephine
- Steel River
- On the Beach
- I Can Hear Your Heartbeat
- All Summer Long
- Blue Cafe
- Auberge
- Driving Home for Christmas
- Nothing to Fear
- Saudade, Pt. 1 and 2
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The Very Best Of
Chris Rea
Manufacturer: East West
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Singer-Songwriters
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B000LYNLZ6 |
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