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)
THINKING OF YOU
Chris Rea Lyrics
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With all this noise, and all this light
I'm out upon the crowded street
I play the game and I keep the beat
But I'm thinking of you
And I remember the summer days
Your strength and yet your gentle ways
Through the darker days I keep the beat
But I'm thinking of you
Through all the grey, I see skies of blue
I close my eyes cause I'm thinking of you
And I pray to god, that what we had,
We will have again someday
So I telephoned to tell you what
I'd hoped you'd like to hear me say
I'm thinking of you
The opening lines of Chris Rea's hit song Thinking of You beautifully set the stage for the song's central theme. It talks about a person who is somewhere in a crowded place, maybe in a city that is bustling with people and noise, and yet unable to disconnect himself from a powerful memory. In the midst of all the chaos and the cacophony, he is lost in thought as he thinks of his loved one. The person's desire to see his loved one again makes 'Thinking of You’ an emotional ballad about the people we miss and the memories that linger long after they have gone. The song perfectly captures the bittersweet longing that comes with remembering someone you love.
The lyrics in the song also have a hint of melancholy, as the person remembers once being with their loved one but now is walking in a busy street, stating in a voice full of longing "But I'm thinking of you." The lyrics paint vividly for listeners the picture of the desolate man who seeks solace in remembering a happier time. The final lines of the song where the person prays to God that they may return to happier times capture the earnest desire in the heart of the person as they plead with all their heart to be reunited with their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere in this crazy night
Amidst the chaos and confusion of this night
With all this noise, and all this light
With the loud sounds and bright lights all around me
I'm out upon the crowded street
I am walking on a busy street
I play the game and I keep the beat
I am going through the motions and following the rhythm of life
But I'm thinking of you
However, my mind is preoccupied with thoughts of you
And I remember the summer days
I reminisce about the warm, sunny days of summer we spent together
Your strength and yet your gentle ways
I recall your ability to be both strong and gentle at the same time
Now I'm back on the crowded street
Now, I find myself once again on the busy, bustling street
Through the darker days I keep the beat
Despite going through difficult times, I continue to carry on
But I'm thinking of you
But, my thoughts continue to be consumed by you
Through all the grey, I see skies of blue
Despite the gloominess around me, I find hope and optimism
I close my eyes cause I'm thinking of you
I shut my eyes because I am lost in thoughts of you
And I pray to god, that what we had,
I hope and pray that the special bond we shared
We will have again someday
Will once again be a part of our lives
So I telephoned to tell you what
I decided to call you and share with you what I have been feeling
I'd hoped you'd like to hear me say
I had hoped that you would want to hear the words I am about to say
I'm thinking of you
That I cannot stop thinking about you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cheyenne Agnes
Quelque part dans cette nuit folle
Avec tout ce bruit, et toute cette lumière
Je suis sur la rue bondée
Je joue au jeu et je garde le battement
Mais je pense à toi
Et je me souviens des jours d'été
Votre force et vos manières douces
Maintenant, je suis de retour sur la rue bondée
Pendant les jours plus sombres, je garde le battement
Mais je pense à toi
À travers tout le gris, je vois des nuages de bleu
Je ferme les yeux parce que je pense à vous
Et je prie Dieu, que ce que nous avions,
Nous aurons encore un jour
J'ai donc téléphoné pour vous dire quoi
J'espérais que tu aimerais m'entendre dire
Je pense à toi...
Ирина Светлова
Всегда слушаю песни Криса Ри и наслаждаюсь. Очень нравятся.💘
Людмила Килеева
Спасибо! Красивый ролик! ! ! Музыка и голос Криса Ри это море светлых эмоций, чистоты и доброты! !!Крис, спасибо! Спасибо за радость жизни! ! !
Пусть у тебя всё будет хорошо! ❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Gizelle Arnott
Your voice is amazing......Always thinking of you....Great song Beautiful video love it🎼🎤🎸❤⚘
DivaldoTeixeira
Chris Rea, o melhor de todos os tempos.
Fantástico
I'm from Brazil
Jorge Martinez
Jorge Martínez de Buenos Aires Argentina, abrazos!
Jorge Martinez
👍🎶Chris Rea mí cantante preferido, pienso como tu, fantástico!!♥👏👏👏🔥
Gizelle Arnott
Love this song all the beautiful photo's so well put together 🎤🎧🎸💙
champersliz
Stunning photography to accompany this excellent track with a great backbeat! Another fabulous Chris Rea composition, thanks for this!👌💕
ATHENAMATS
Always welcome 💙
Gizelle Arnott
Love love this 😊❤🎤🎸❤