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.
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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)
Heaven
Chris Rea Lyrics
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On a dusty track
Caught in the void and empty space
In between there and back
And the paradise of going somewhere
That's still so far away
Happy, boy you bet I am
Holding on to this smile for just as long as I can
Heaven
It's all bright in front
And it's all dark behind
Livin' for the now that's in between the bridges and the signs
And getting there is still a long long way to go
While the others dream and wish
This is everything I officially need to know
Happy, boy you bet I am
Holding on to this smile for just as long as I can
Heaven
Chris Rea's song Heaven is a reflection on life's uncertainties and how we navigate through them. The first verse talks about a turning wheel on a dusty track that represents life's journey. Caught in the void and empty space in between the start and the end point, the song's persona feels the desire to go somewhere, a paradise that's still far away. This paradise could represent our aspirations, hopes or dreams that we strive for but can't seem to cling to it. Despite this, the persona remains happy and holds on to this sense of joy as long as possible.
In the next verse, Rea talks about the present moment and how it's sandwiched between two uncertain points, the past and the future. The persona seems to realize that there is still a long way to go before reaching one's destination. The others dream and wish for an unknown future, but the song's narrator acknowledges that everything he officially needs to know is in the present moment. Once again, he holds onto his happiness and tries to enjoy the journey despite the challenges.
Overall, Heaven is a beautiful meditation on life's journey, uncertainties and how we deal with them. This song encourages us to embrace the present moment, find joy in the journey and hold onto that feeling as long as possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I see a turning wheel
Life is constantly changing and unpredictable
On a dusty track
The journey of life may not always be easy, and could be challenging
Caught in the void and empty space
Feeling lost and insignificant, disillusioned with life
In between there and back
Life's journey is uncertain, with no promise of where it starts or ends
And the paradise of going somewhere
The allure of a better future, a sense of hope for what's ahead
That's still so far away
Despite the hope and aspiration, achieving the ideal future feels unattainable
Happy, boy you bet I am
Despite struggles and difficulties, the singer is still content and happy
Holding on to this smile for just as long as I can
The artist is making the most of the present moment, despite the uncertainty of the future
It's all bright in front
The promise and potential of the future is vibrant and exciting
And it's all dark behind
The past is obscured and unknown, possibly filled with regret or pain
Livin' for the now that's in between the bridges and the signs
The singer is focusing on the present, enjoying the journey and living in the moment
And getting there is still a long long way to go
Despite enjoying the moment, there is still a sense of distance and work to be done to reach the desired future
While the others dream and wish
Others may have lofty goals and aspirations, but the singer is content with the present
This is everything I officially need to know
The singer understands that the present is what matters most
Happy, boy you bet I am
Despite struggles and difficulties, the singer is still content and happy
Holding on to this smile for just as long as I can
The artist is making the most of the present moment, despite the uncertainty of the future
Heaven
The present moment, despite all difficulties, brings a sense of contentment and joy
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
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Margaret Griffiths
He puts a lot of feeling into his songs, the lyrics and his guitar playing speaks to you.🎸🎤
Светлана Белоусова
СУПЕР !Благодарю Вас.!
Sergio de Sersank
Heaven, a mais linda canção que ouvi.
Giorno'sMusic 🎧
🎙🥀Amo essa voz ...
Sulamita Santos de Oliveira
Linda canção!
PJ Koene
Chris Rea knows how to compose sensitive songs and he also knows how to make all his songs special and beautiful. This is heavenly music.
June Van Staden
Absolutely. Heard it for the first time today . Listening lockdown December 2021
Iron Butcher
This song always cause tears flow down on my male face despite I'm 45 y.o. guy...😢
Linda Elizabeth Cole
After a difficult and tearful day Chris Rea's music is my idea of Heaven , his voice has sooooooo much sweetness of sound to its harmony that immediately lifts my melancholy and raises my spirits once again to fight another day and be strong to fight another day in my quest for better health !!
Ewa D Goch
Wspaniały głos, mogę tak słuchać bez końca... i ta gitara . ..