He has never toured the United States, where he is best known for the 1978 single "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, earning him a Grammy nomination as Best New Artist in 1978. A decade later, "Working On It" topped the Mainstream Rock chart. He has sold more than 40 million records worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rea
Studio albums
Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? (Magnet, 1978)
Deltics (Magnet, 1979)
Tennis (Magnet, 1980)
Chris Rea (Magnet, 1981)
Water Sign (Magnet, 1983)
Wired to the Moon (Magnet, 1984)
Shamrock Diaries (Magnet, 1985)
On the Beach (Magnet, 1986)
Dancing with Strangers (Magnet, 1987)
The Road to Hell (WEA, 1989)
Auberge (EastWest, 1991)
God's Great Banana Skin (EastWest, 1992)
Espresso Logic (EastWest, 1993)
La Passione (soundtrack, EastWest, 1996)
The Blue Cafe (EastWest, 1998)
The Road to Hell: Part 2 (EastWest, 1999)
King of the Beach (EastWest, 2000)
Dancing Down the Stony Road/Stony Road (Jazzee Blue, 2002
Blue Street (Five Guitars) (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
Hofner Blue Notes (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
The Blue Jukebox (Jazzee Blue, 2004)
Blue Guitars (Jazzee Blue, 2005)
The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes (Jazzee Blue, 2008)
Santo Spirito Blues (Jazzee Blue, 2011)
Road Songs for Lovers (Jazzee Blue, 2017)
One Fine Day (Rhino, limited release, 2019)
Daytona
Chris Rea Lyrics
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I close my eyes to see
Twelve wild horses in silver chains
Calling out to me
Oh Daytona, shine your light on me
Oh Daytona, shine your light on me
Or she will scream down on your lust
She can please you like no other
Or she can leave you eating dust
Oh Daytona, shine your light on me
Burning passion heat my day
Let me sit inside your wonder
Cloudless daydream, oh dance of dances
To have tamed the sound of thunder
Oh Daytona, shine your light on me
Oh Daytona, shine your light on me
The lyrics of Chris Rea's song Daytona evoke a dream-like state of mind that transports the listener to a place of desire and fulfillment. The opening lines "Diamond dream when the sun don't shine, I close my eyes to see" suggest that what follows is a reflection of an internal fantasy. The line "Twelve wild horses in silver chains, calling out to me" implies a sense of allure, and may refer to the Daytona racetrack, which is sometimes referred to as the "World Center of Racing."
The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh Daytona, shine your light on me" which serves to reinforce the idea of a person seeking fulfillment and transcendence. The following lines "Now she ain't easy so you take good care, or she will scream down on your lust" may be a reference to the complexities of desire and passion, and their potential to both bring joy and cause pain. "She can please you like no other, or she can leave you eating dust" again reminds the listener of the duality of desire and the potential for it to be both satisfying and unfulfilling.
The final verse "Burning passion heat my day, let me sit inside your wonder, cloudless daydream, oh dance of dances, to have tamed the sound of thunder" again reinforces the idea of a yearning for a state of transcendence through passion and desire. The Daytona racetrack is a fitting symbol for this, as it represents both the thrill of speed and the potential danger that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Diamond dream when the sun don't shine
I have a vision of something precious, like a diamond, even when everything is dark and gloomy.
I close my eyes to see
My imagination is powerful enough to create vivid images in my mind.
Twelve wild horses in silver chains
I picture a dozen untamed horses bound by glittering metallic restraints, representing the freedom and restrictions of life.
Calling out to me
The horses seem to be beckoning me, tempting me to join them and experience their unbridled nature.
Oh Daytona, shine your light on me
Daytona symbolizes the ultimate thrill and excitement, and I want to be engulfed by its radiance and energy.
Now she ain't easy so you take good care
Daytona can be dangerous and unpredictable, so one must be cautious and respectful when engaging with it.
Or she will scream down on your lust
If you approach Daytona with selfish motives, it will expose your shortcomings and punish you mercilessly.
She can please you like no other
If you treat Daytona with respect and admiration, it will reward you with an unparalleled sense of satisfaction and pleasure.
Or she can leave you eating dust
However, if you underestimate or disrespect Daytona, it will leave you in the dust, feeling humiliated and defeated.
Burning passion heat my day
Daytona's intense heat and energy fuel my inner desires and motivate me to take action and pursue my dreams.
Let me sit inside your wonder
I want to immerse myself in Daytona's awe-inspiring spectacle and experience its full potential and power.
Cloudless daydream, oh dance of dances
Daytona is the stuff of fantasies and daydreams, a magnificent spectacle that inspires and overwhelms me.
To have tamed the sound of thunder
If I were to conquer Daytona and harness its incredible energy, I would have achieved something truly remarkable and transformative.
Oh Daytona, shine your light on me
I repeat this refrain to remind myself of my desire to experience Daytona's incredible power and energy.
Oh Daytona, shine your light on me
This final line serves as a closing affirmation of my unbridled passion for Daytona's limitless potential and allure.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ralphreinhardt6020
Im back, awesome tune !! 😎👍
@brianmcguire5175
That drummer holding it down. Amazing
@gizellearnott9731
Brilliant best voice love this❤
@jeantweedie1852
Another gem from the fabulous Chris Rea .
@veraluciapintorios5740
Maravilhoso adorei!!!
@timashley2904
What a beautiful song!
@simonas4867
WHO S LOVE CHRIS REA HEAND UP.-)
@ivabiggin5964
Awesome driving song.
@PatrickMifsud-pifu01
yes very true
@ivabiggin5964
Remember driving to this, what a high.