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)
The Way You Look Tonight
Chris Rea Lyrics
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But I've just got to try
My luck with you
Secret smile upon your face
So don't look down
Don't hide your grace
Let me find you
You look tonight
Blow me away
The way you look tonight
Tell me to go away
It's alright
I just wanted to say
The way you look tonight
The way you look tonight
In the song "The Way You Look Tonight" by Chris Rea, the lyrics are talking about the singer's infatuation with an unknown person who has a secretive smile. The singer acknowledges that he may be a sinner, but he cannot resist the desire to try his luck with this person. Despite the person's attempts to hide their grace, the singer begs them not to look down, as he wants to find them. He is mesmerized by the person's appearance and cannot get over the way they look, as it blows him away. Even if the person tells him to go away, he just wanted to say how the way they look tonight has affected him.
The lyrics of the song reflect the feeling of being struck by love at first sight. The singer is so captivated by the person's appearance that he is willing to take the risk of rejection to try and get close to them. The song highlights the power of physical attraction, despite the unknown person's personality or character.
Line by Line Meaning
A sinner I may be
Although I may have flaws and make mistakes, I am still going to take a chance and pursue you.
But I've just got to try
Despite any uncertainties or doubts, I am determined to make an effort to win you over.
My luck with you
I am hoping that I will have good fortune and find success in a relationship with you.
Secret smile upon your face
I can sense that there is something special about you and I am intrigued by the mystery behind your hidden smile.
So don't look down
Do not be ashamed or hesitant to show your true self to me.
Don't hide your grace
Let your inner beauty and elegance shine through and be visible to me.
Let me find you
Allow me the opportunity to discover and appreciate all of the qualities that make you unique and captivating.
Cause I can't get over the way
I am completely enamored and captivated by
You look tonight
the way you present yourself right now.
Blow me away
You completely amaze me and leave me breathless.
Tell me to go away
If you reject me, it is fine because I still need to express how I feel about your incredible appearance.
It's alright
I understand if you do not feel the same way about me, but I still needed to tell you.
I just wanted to say
This is simply my way of expressing my admiration for you.
The way you look tonight
Your current appearance is simply stunning and captivating, and I cannot resist telling you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ирина Мандрон
Все время открываю для себя нового Криса и это радует!!! ❤️💖❤️
Sandor Daku
3:25 - 3:51 ultimate summer feeling
Trish :
Just wanted to say....💙
The way you look tonight....💙💋
Rino Capriola
The way......
Bellissima
Brava Athenamats
pommeavecpoire
... t'es vachement cool ce soir ... oui ça va ... ouiiii ... t'as vu ça ... holala ... incroyable ... Better with the french's lyrics ;)
ATHENAMATS
@Funskate08 Hello Chris Rea friend, you are always wellcome :)))
stuart wrigglesworth
Strange songs,