CHRIS REA - ROAD TO HELL (FULL VERSION) | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@Londoneye57]

All I can say is 'its about time' someone picked up on this much-overlooked guitarist and songwriter. I have followed Chris since 1973 -4 - Work your way through his albums its a nice little rabit hole to dive down - nice pick today lads.

[@bline5891]

David I agree totally, I have been a fan since about 78, one of the finest singer songwriters of our times imo

[@mstewart109]

Time for some Avi Kaplan. New stuff outband or older stuff just as amazing

[@paullynchlfc1263]

If you live in Britain 🇬🇧 and the sun's 🌞 out you know what tunes to play

[@vladimir.vrachanski]

Chris Rea is one of the greatest ever! I love this guy!

[@commentfreely5443]

this ain't no awkwardly mobile freeway

[@annetaylor-wx5dk]

The most wonderful musician and writer, I love him and his music. God bless you Chris......uk

[@Quantum-Omega]

CHRIS REA is one of the best ever.... enough said about this man who has beat cancer and other health related issues and still survived.

[@martinreed5964]

From my home town, sadly Chris has been very ill for a while, after many operations

[@franky4318]

That's the 80s !!!! I heard that song for first time when I was 17 in 1989 . Chris Rea is a storyteller, his voice and his guitar lead you to another dimension.

[@captjeter2]

MY GOD his voice and what a great song , reminds me og Leonrad Cohen

[@wendyt7958]

I've been following Chris Rea since the 70's "Fool If You Think It's Over" is an amazing tune

[@ragnarmyhr7238]

Christmas is near. Listen to Chris Rea, Driving home for Christmas.

[@SoftKitteh]

Chris Rea wrote the best part of this song when he was on the actual "road to hell" which is the infamous ring road around London, the M25. If anyone's ever been on it at busy times, you'll understand what he means. I have been on that particular road too many times to mention!

[@ashyclaret]

Also London itself is hell, you get off the M25 and it gets worse. Thank God I live miles away up North!

[@Londoneye57]

Actually, it was the M4, not that it really matters what road it can't spoil such a good track

[@elainebarrett5640]

Oh yeah......Chris Rhea is fantastic.... thank you

[@SoftKitteh]

@@Londoneye57 - I've looked it up again and it does say the M25... but also part of the M4 so we're both right. ;)

[@CollosalProductions]

I remember my dad explaining this to me when I was young 😅

[@keithjones6023]

Chris recorded a series of wonderful albums, some great songs on them. Dancing with Strangers, Auberge and On the Beach were just a few well worth looking into. His unique vocals also added another dimension to his music.

[@waltereberl9147]

Einer der besten die ich je live gesehen habe.Seine Gitarrenriffs und seine Stimme sind unglaublich.Für mich der unterbewerteteste Künstler überhaupt.Live Eine Urgewalt ,ein begnadeter Gitarrist Sänger und Songwriter.

[@rolandknosch6213]

Check out "Josephine" and "On the Beach"...it's Groove😎

[@shanehenderson8756]

The older he got the more into the blues he got.

[@alanfairbrother890]

The more he got away from record company the more bluesy he got!!! ,

[@gershman23]

@@alanfairbrother890 First part is great, second one, is not necessarily great...

[@alanfairbrother890]

@@gershman23 which first part,? My point is about the albums that came after his recovery from treatment of his cancer. When he left the record company.

[@gershman23]

@@alanfairbrother890 What I meant was, that leaving the record company can be a good thing. Concentrating on Blues, for me, isn't.

[@alanfairbrother890]

@@gershman23 blues were his first passion, that the record companies didnt allow him, from Stony road, onwards,is the music and style he loves

[@mickem4322]

This song was a big part of my youth.. After the "Happy go Lucky"-decade of the 1980`s , finally someone outside of the "Metal" cluster of Bands made a "Dark" song ..I love it !! ..and, here are some other nice Songs sung by a man with an underrated voice... "Right Now" and "Poundcake" .. ( by Van Halen , with Sammy Hagar on Vocals..)

[@emiemilia96]

Uno de los Artistas más grandes e impresionantes!!! Su maravillosa Voz es única! Con tonos rasgados y rotos, al mejor estilo de su ascendencia Italiana por parte de Madre! Muchos de sus Videos se ilustran con Carreteras y automóviles, ya que además de ser un increíble Guitarrista con la técnica del Slide, es pintor, actor y corredor de autos. Este tema, el mismo cuenta, fue mientras viajaba en la ruta y se encontró en un embotellamiento. Mientras esperaba, pensó en su madre ya fallecida...y es la voz de la mujer a la que escucha decirle que ese lugar dónde se encuentra hoy, refiriendose quizás al entorno y a un ambiente que te devora con engañosos sentimientos de lo que es el " exito", es justamente el Camino al Infierno... Un tipo sensacional!!!! Cuenta que el quería ser un compósitor de Música para Películas, no quería ni Fama ni nada de lo que vino después. De hecho su primera presentación, fue la casualidad de que el Cantante de la banda se enfermara en una presentación en Tv. y el tuvo que cantarla, ya que era el que escribió el tema, y el único que conocía la Letra: el tema era "Fool if you think it's over"..... Desde Argentina!!! Gracias por este reconocimiento a un Grandeee!!!!!face-blue-smiling✨🌞

[@vinniemoran7362]

Whoa, Chris Rea! You're making some great choices, guys! My brother and I used to drive to university playing his albums all the way. Good times!

[@tedsmith4385]

Thank you one of our underrated guitarists.

[@flash1660]

Chris is a master musician and guitar player ! Some of his great songs are aurberge, Texas and on the beach

[@simply_psi]

Electric Memphis Blues is a great song by Chris Rea as is Stainsby Girls

[@amarillagriffin7427]

Chris Rea is a prolific song writer give a reaction to MISSISSIPPI -2 the quality of his earthy voice is amazing.

[@heatherboardman7004]

Love Chris Rea, a well known English singer. Listen to Driving Home for Christmas

[@alleneh]

Love Chris Rea. I have 12 of his albums. One of the great voices... master slide guitar player. Suggest his doing "Texas", "On The Beach", "Auberge"... so many others... It's high time you reacted to Joe Bonamassa>.. suggest "Angel of Mercy" live at The Greek Theater

[@markharris1125]

Absolutely agree about Chris and about Joe. Have you heard the new album 'Time Clocks'? - Curtain Call = instant classic. Seeing him at the Albert Hall in May!

[@alleneh]

@@markharris1125 I bought "Time Clocks" the day it came out. I have 25 of Joe's albums. Seeing him live is a real experience. Enjoy.

[@markharris1125]

@@alleneh I'm quite new to Joe. I first saw him on a KZbin video about three years ago I suppose, one of those with Beth Hart. Then I went to see him in concert (at the Albert Hall) in 2019. Then became a bit obsessed. Next year I'm seeing Joe in one concert and Beth in another!

[@deadralynx1288]

This has nothing to do with the 80s or 90s - this is music from gifted musicians.

[@ashleymoon2969]

The man on the right is gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@midlifecrises2350]

Ah, Chris Rea. He's in my top 3 musical artists of all time (up there with Robin Trower and Pink Floyd). His voice is simply magical and whatever story he is telling, he transports you somewhere else. You should give "Nothing to Fear" a reaction/listen. It's my favorite song by him. Gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it.

[@philstone3859]

A really good song he also did is called TEXAS. I think it was more popular than this one and was a hit song. It’s super cool for me because I’m TEXAN, that and it sounds great.

[@dominicsmith181]

I’ve got most of his LPS, he’s the man 🥶👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@09amitava]

All the songs of this album (Road to hell!) are incredible.

[@venenareligioest410]

Road to Hell is in two parts, probably so it will be played on radio, but it is totally incomplete without part one!

[@markharris1125]

I literally almost fainted when I saw that someone had reacted to the wonderful Chris Rea. I keep recommending him to every channel under the sun but no one ever picks him up. May I suggest: Windy Town Auberge Looking For the Summer Never Tie Me Down The Curse Of the Traveller (my favourite! ❤ ) Love Turns To Lies and for a summery happy song that will make you long for hot summer days and golden sands: On The Beach (original, disco version, either way a great song)

[@annemaclean6634]

I absolutely love this song and downloaded it ages ago, had the record too a good few years ago. Chris Rea's voice is wonderful, so expressive and he is a fantastic guitarist. This song is so atmospheric, and yes, it does make me feel a bit emotional, it's just an amazing song. Thanks so much for this reaction, guys, really enjoyed it.

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

First saw Chris as support to Eric Clapton. He always said Mark Knopfler enabled him to play the music he did. He suffered a terrible illness and could not play for a good while. Great slide guitarist.

[@isebmazo2140]

DIAMONDS..one of Chris"s early releases.. great song too

[@johnolwenperkins3579]

If you want an emotional song from Chris Rea, you have got to check out "Tell me there's a heaven" Not a dry eye in the house.

[@clare1061]

You guys need to check out his song called "Texas"

[@alonewolfalonewolf5066]

powerfull lyric ❤️❤️❤️ awesome melodic 👏👏👏 God ryhitm 🙉🙉🙉👏👏👏

[@Petestanton]

Yes!! Chris Rea

[@m.a.sperry3424]

Have loved Chris's music for years. His voice is unique, and his guitar playing is as good as any. You might like his quintessential Christmas song-"Driving Home For Christmas"

[@descendantoffools9767]

He also had a big hit in the 80's with Working On It.

[@markharris1125]

I got eight little fingers and only two thumbs / Will you leave me in peace while I get the job done Great song.

[@pcpc5622]

road to hell/driving home for christmas.....he sang both and both are the same journey😀

[@spreadbeartroops3917]

First comments! Yay! Love u boys, and love Chris Rea. His Christmas song 'driving home for christmas' is a firm favourite of my family, especially my dad. Thanks for your vids, you guys are so genuine and appreciate all the classic music 😊👍 Our main faves are Pink Floyd and Rush 🙌

[@garymcatear822]

Chris Rea is one of the best guitarists ever to pick up a guitar and start playing it, he has guested on stage with all the great bands like Dire Straights and jammed with them. Another one of his best songs is 'Stainsby Girls' but i'd rather you reacted to 'Gonna buy a hat'.

[@RushfanUK]

I've seen Chris Rea several times live, extraordinary guitar player sadly plagued by serious ill health.

[@markharris1125]

I am so jealous.

[@johnwinton2209]

As with other comments. Chris has a wonderful back catalogue of songs. He is a great singer-songwriter.

[@garryokeefe1605]

Chris is such a great slide player alone let alone his normal picking its not true, and his gritty voice is so distinctive, a world-class act and great live too. His love songs are superb like 'September Blue' from his platinum album 'Dancing with Strangers', not just the rockers like 'Stainsby Girls'. His tone is like Knopflers in places.

[@winchy162]

Only a true genius could come up with a fantastic song like this from being stuck in a traffic jam on the M25

[@pauldocmusic2411]

One of my favourite songs. Superb guitarist , has that beautiful tone , similar to knopfler and Gilmour. Although not quite as good as those two. Looking for the summer is also brilliant. Cool reaction guys as usual

[@stanley2681]

deff dire straits vibes. and a hidden gem of a song for sure. surprised people know it lol i thought i was the only one

[@pauldocmusic2411]

@@stanley2681 Ive always liked Chris Rea , he's had a few songs that I'm not keen on, but on the whole his ability on the guitar outshines that . And the ability to write classics like this

[@markharris1125]

Looking For the Summer and Curse of the Traveller fight in my mind for 'best Chris Rea song'. At the moment Traveller is winning but come March or April and I'm looking for the summer for real, I think they'll switch places. I don't know any other writer who manages to conjure up the heat and the haze and the lazy lustfulness of summer quite the way Chris does. Those first three songs on 'On The Beach' just take me to another place.

[@SISU889]

He's a better slide player than knopfler and Gilmour ! Thats what he does .....

[@heatherboardman7004]

Both from the NE of England

[@lesleypulling129]

Lived close to where i lived growing up , his Christmas song " Driving home for Christmas" is very popular at Christmas still! My daughter and i were listening to this album recently on youtube! 👍👍👍

[@antisoviet6786]

Chris Rea...one true Artist. Try "Still beautiful", "Josephine", "Fool", Vargas Blues Band feat. Chris Rea " Do you believe in Love"

[@Londoneye57]

Chris Rea has a large catalogue of albums dating back to 1973 with 'Whatever Happened to Beni Santini'. I prefer his earlier albums, Dancing with Strangers, Shamrock Diaries, On the Beach & Wired to the Moon. Later he started tapping into his love of Blues Music. After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2001, The Road To Hell singer had his pancreas removed, leaving him with diabetes. He has also had his duodenum taken out, all of which has left him living on a cocktail of medication something like 35 pills a day to keep him alive.

[@markharris1125]

Oh, definitely Diaries, Beach and Strangers are the best, but there's a lot of good later stuff too. Yes, I have listened to every single album in the Blue Guitars set, and there are some gems in there. He tries to stick to the formula of the blues style of the album, but sometimes he finds one of those catchy Rea hooks and off he goes.

[@gershman23]

I like his early albums as well, but I prefer his late 80's to mid 90's outings; specifically the trio of "The Road to Hell", "Auberge", and "God's great banana skin", none of them is Blues proper. (of course, he's always Blues-inspired, and in fact I remember reading in some review that Chris Rea found the way to fuse Blues and Danceable Rock into his own especial cocktail, I found that conclusion to have some gravitas). In addition to these 3, I love his 88 sort-of compilation "New Light Through Old Windows", in which he re-recorded all the hits from his earlier albums, and they all sound far better than the originals.

[@spartakdauti9783]

You my love, looking for the summer , next

[@raycewilliams3300]

Chris Rea was stuck in traffic on the M4 motorway in England when he got the idea for this song, where he imagines the ghost of his mother approaching the vehicle to warn him that he is on "the road to hell."

[@peterdenyer3002]

Doubtless mentioned before in comments. The song is about the M25 motorway. Known affectionately by Brits as London's orbital car park, because the traffic comes to a standstill more frequently than we'd like.

[@flubblert]

Very surprised you found this one. For me this song was the perfect commentary on the greed and ruthlessness of the '80s. A materialistic fast track to nowhere. And yes the Mark Knopfler-esqe comparisons are inescapable.

[@jivebunny3765]

I understand what you're saying, but MK isn't a slide guitarist. Same instrument, totally different way of playing it.

[@flubblert]

​@@jivebunny3765 I was talkin vocally.

[@ryanthompson2193]

I had totally forgot about this song but have listened to it about 5 times today thanks to you guys. Reminds me of the 80s as a kid.

[@annehislop2449]

"Stay" by Shakespeares Sister

[@gullermorodriguez3172]

Esta super canción lo deja a uno como a estos dos señores: sin palabras. Queda uno estupefacto con esta sensacional y fuera de serie producción musical. Grande entre grandes Chris Rea.

[@bobcalvert7194]

If you ever drove in California traffic you would know exactly what he was singing about!

[@sharonmuzik]

This ain't no upwardly mobile freeway.... oh no, this is the road to Hell... (whew)

[@1herbert100]

Listen to, Fool if you think it's over, by Chris.

[@joacimabinger5455]

Windy town is a real pearl...

[@Mr.Thriver]

Thanks Guys!!! Great vocalist and guitar player!!! Interesting interpretations!!!

[@headpump]

Doesn't matter where you stand, it's obvious we're on the road to hell..

[@sheilamilne2690]

Lucky to have seen Cris Rea in concert .Amazing .The sound affects to Road to Hell was amazing the sound vibrated right through your whole body . This amazing artist has been SO overlooked . I feel he won’t be fully appreciated until his passing . So sad .

[@mistymountainhop71]

Somewhere Between Highway 61 & 49 *LIVE*

[@monke7177]

I would recommend similar Rea songs such as 'Set Me Free', 'Nothing to Fear' & 'Shine, Shine, Shine'. Great to see people appreciating fantastic music.

[@lesleyhills9772]

This about the M25 orbital motor way London UK, truly a hell of a road

[@helenespaulding7562]

First time hearing this artist. I know nothing about him but this song is excellent…with deep resonance

[@markharris1125]

Helena, you are in for a treat. From a pop beginning to his current bluesy style, he's brilliant. May I suggest you listen to 'Curse Of the Traveller' for something with deep resonance.

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@markharris1125 thanks for suggestion. I will!

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@markharris1125 at first glance, the title sounds line it’s going to be about the sometimes hell of touring…like Seger’s On The Road Again, or Plants Big Log

[@joacimabinger5455]

An early "environment" wake up call with a scary good intro....

[@tlucas9798]

Auberge album by Chris Rea is amazing

[@kympridham8267]

The woman was his mum, A face that i knew like my own

[@DosBear]

Patrick doesn't know great music when he hears it. The guitar and drums are fantastic.

[@vinniemoran7362]

I'm not sure one needs complex drums in a song like this. The steady rhythm powers the song along.

[@offal]

Great taste in t-shirts guys.

[@monticlassictv]

The utterly absolutely fantastic Chris Rea probably the most underrated pop star in the UK. Chris always wanted to be one of the big superstar singer/songwriters of his time but he was a very modest man and in his recent years has not had the best of health and is almost unrecognisable from his great days of the 1980’s. But for me it’s Chris’s voice that has the edge on many of his great songs.

[@espenbakke1584]

Chris Rea was stuck in traffic on the M4 motorway in England when he got the idea for this song, where he imagines the ghost of his mother approaching the vehicle to warn him that he is on "the road to hell

[@guitarman8272]

I got those chills when I first heard it when it was released. I STILL get those tingles down my spine when I hear that intro. Its just so powerful. I love you guys that you are experiencing this all these years later.

[@stuartwalker8658]

I have followed and seen Chris Rea many times over his incredible career, as a superbly talented singer/songwriter and performer on many instruments including keyboards. This song was put together when on his way to London Heathrow airport, his limousine was stuck in gridlock on the Motorway in appaling weather. The basics were there in less than 30 minutes. An absolute classic. Chris also released a box set titled ' Blue Guitars'., around 2004 included some 132 new original tracks, spread over 11 albums and each one in a different Style, from Blues to rock and everything in between. He also designed the artwork on each cover, all being released in one day as one boxed set. Incredible artist and a superb musician.

[@terrykemp1876]

Yes, pretty much my favourite artist. NEVER puts a foot wrong!

[@BecomeConsciousNow]

Great reaction to a very deep and emotional song. I think your interpretation of the song was absolutely spot on.

[@perryedwards4746]

yer wonderful writer and singer..

[@bethhowton2719]

Love the Album start to finish " Texas" is one of my favorite ones from it . Enjoy

[@olgahernan3752]

Chicos gracias, por compartir esta reacción, se ve que les agradó, y amigos escuchen la música del Maestro del Slide guitar, tiene más de 40 años, y cientos de canciones, a mi me encanta, y me da gusto que gracias a estos videos se difunda su música, aquí en América no es muy conocido, pero en Europa fue y es un ídolo, YO AMO A CHRIS ❤, UN SALUDO A TODOS ❤💙🧡🎸🎸🎸☝☝👍

[@SpikeMatthews]

The single release of this left off the slower opening section. So glad it stayed in for the video. I get chills when I hear him singing that deep and menacing - and when he absolutely kills the guitar in the solo. If you like this, try one of his other tracks; 'Nothing to Fear'

[@furkansaral276]

Chris rea moving on

[@alesank1621]

Masterpiece

[@flocarl3607]

Quand j’écoute Chris Rea j’ai toujours les poils qui se dressent, c’est vraiment un très GRAND GUITARISTE avec une voix exceptionnelle, il serait temps que les gens du métier s’en aperçoivent. Pour moi c’est le Meilleur. Merci Chris d’exister et très longue vie à toi 💯👍🎸🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

From our neck of the woods he was singing about digital currencies

[@mohamedharak2689]

he's one of the greatest songwriters of all time with a unique voice

[@pipposcrutinaizer455]

GRAZIE MAMMA MIA è a fantastic videoclip and guitar... voice, I remember the fantastic 70/80s! THANK YOU GUYS

[@joeltwinx3805]

Beautiful Haunting Song , Great Reaction

[@Syze1]

Pure emotion

[@piggypiggypig1746]

A genuine heartfelt reaction.

[@andyt5559]

being a guitarist, and into lyrics it was 1 of those songs you noticed and said WOW!

[@nikolozsuladze7446]

Please react to Elton John’s sorry seems to be the hardest word

[@traherne6726]

Thankyou for a great reaction, I forgot about this song, and it’s brought back good memories.

[@karengray662]

Oh I needed this tonight. Going through youtube & nothing catching my mood. Love this song, this artist & your reaction was just perfect. Thank you, just what I needed

[@davidlitchke4964]

My brother turned me on to Chris rea years ago, I'd never heard of him. After listening, I thought why isn't he more well known? Crazy.

[@margiemcpeak9304]

🎸💯 Great choice/reaction brothers‼🔥

[@jacklewis5452]

I think you might be the first ones to react to Chris Rhea. Funny, yesterday I recommended this song to another channel. You probably will be introducing Chris Rhea to a lot of older people too. Now i I could get somebody to react to "On the Dark Side" by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band.

[@markharris1125]

I know, Jack - I keep recommending Chris in the comments of every reaction channel and no one picks it up. I was beginning to wonder if he or his record label were especially strict and just stamped out any reaction. Often these songs spread around the reactor community so I'm hoping this has opened the flood gates! Such a brilliant artist. It's a big regret that I've never seen him live, and probably never will now.