Chris Rea

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Personal 1

Born Christopher Anton Rea on 04 March 1951 in England, UK.

Was A Member Of 1

Band Aid II

UK Singles 36

1978
Fool (If You Think It's Over) - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 15 October 1978, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 30.
1979
Diamonds - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 15 April 1979, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 44.
1982
Loving You - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 21 March 1982, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 65.
1983
Let It Loose - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 13 March 1983, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 85.
I Can Hear Your Heartbeat - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 September 1983, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 60.
1984
I Don't Know What It Is But I Love It - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 March 1984, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 65.
Touche D'Amour - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 22 July 1984, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 86.
Ace Of Hearts - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 23 September 1984, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 79.
1985
Stainsby Girls - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 17 March 1985, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
Josephine - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 16 June 1985, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 67.
Ace Of Hearts - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 27 October 1985 and spent a further 3 in the charts reaching number 78.
1986
It's All Gone - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 16 March 1986, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 69.
On The Beach - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 May 1986, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 57.
Hello Friend - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 16 November 1986, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 79.
1987
Let's Dance - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 02 August 1987, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 12.
Loving You Again - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 23 August 1987, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 47.
Joys Of Christmas - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 29 November 1987, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 67.
1988
Que Sera - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 31 January 1988, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 73.
I Can Hear Your Heartbeat - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 16 October 1988 and spent a further 2 in the charts reaching number 74.
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 December 1988, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 53.
1989
Working On It - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 19 February 1989, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 53.
That's What They Always Say - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 03 December 1989, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 83.
The Road To Hell - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 03 December 1989, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 10.
1990
That's What They Always Say - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 07 January 1990 and spent a further 1 in the charts reaching number 98.
Tell Me There's A Heaven - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 February 1990, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 24.
Texas - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 29 April 1990, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 69.
1991
Auberge - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 17 February 1991, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 16.
Heaven - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 31 March 1991, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 57.
Looking For The Summer - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 23 June 1991, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 49.
Winter Song - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 17 November 1991, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 27.
1992
Nothing To Fear - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 October 1992, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 16.
God's Great Banana Skin - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 22 November 1992, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 31.
1993
Soft Top Hard Shoulder - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 24 January 1993, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 53.
Julia - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 07 November 1993, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 18.
1994
You Can Go Your Own Way - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 13 November 1994, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 28.
Tell Me There's A Heaven - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 18 December 1994 and spent a further 2 in the charts reaching number 70.
1996
'Disco' La Passione - Chris Rea (and Shirley Bassey) entered the UK charts on 17 November 1996, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 41.
Girl In A Sports Car - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 24 November 1996, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 77.
1997
Girl In A Sports Car - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 25 May 1997 and spent a further 1 in the charts reaching number 89.
1998
Square Peg, Round Hole - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 08 February 1998, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 80.
2000
All Summer Long - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 01 October 2000, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 78.
2007
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 16 December 2007 and spent a further 5 in the charts reaching number 33.
2008
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 14 December 2008 and spent a further 4 in the charts reaching number 53.
2009
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 13 December 2009 and spent a further 4 in the charts reaching number 40.
2010
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 12 December 2010 and spent a further 3 in the charts reaching number 67.
2011
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 18 December 2011 and spent a further 4 in the charts reaching number 36.
2012
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 16 December 2012 and spent a further 4 in the charts reaching number 36.
2013
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 15 December 2013 and spent a further 4 in the charts reaching number 53.
2014
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 14 December 2014 and spent a further 4 in the charts reaching number 43.
2015
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 18 December 2015 and spent a further 4 in the charts reaching number 29.
2016
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 16 December 2016 and spent a further 3 in the charts reaching number 26.
2017
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 15 December 2017 and spent a further 4 in the charts reaching number 14.
2018
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 14 December 2018 and spent a further 4 in the charts reaching number 11.
2019
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 13 December 2019 and spent a further 4 in the charts reaching number 24.

US Singles 6

1978
Fool (If You Think It's Over) - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 08 July 1978, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 12.
Whatever Happened To Benny Santini - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 11 November 1978, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 71.
1979
Diamonds - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 07 April 1979, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 44.
1982
Loving You - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 10 April 1982, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 88.
1987
Let's Dance - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 29 August 1987, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 81.
1989
Working On It - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 25 March 1989, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 73.

Other Recordings 3

Other Tracks Associated with This Artist 1

Early In The Morning - John Mayall (and Chris Rea)