Chris Rea Rare Interview

Born in Middlesbrough, UK in 1951, Chris Rea has been a constant fixture in the rock and blues scene since the release of his debut solo album "Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?" in 1978. With his distinctive deep, gravelly voice and slide guitar playing style Chris Rea has gained international fame and sold over 30 million records worldwide. Consistently named as one of the most popular rock musicians of the 1980's, Chris Rea's legacy as a hugely influential singer and guitarist still resonates to this day. In this rare interview, Chris talks about growing up in Middlesbrough, how he got is start in multiple bands before going solo, his influences and the trials and tribulations of being one of the UK's biggest rock icons.

[@AlmostReady504]

"Fool if you think it's over" Is beautiful and timeless

[@gyorgyneharangvolgyi9888]

Sajnos , hogy befejezte pályafutását, de dalai és zenéje orokeletuek, halhatatlanok.

[@monticlassictv]

The fantastic Chris Rea who’s health through recent years hasn’t been kind to him . . Chris always wanted to be a big time pop star but never ever saw himself as a talented singer/songwriter but little did he know he was actually bigger than he gave himself credit for. He’s still one of my biggest singer song writing artists with such a beautiful haunting voice, god bless you Chris you are and still are the best mate.

[@jaggass]

After all he's been through he's still here.

[@miguelhenriques3308]

He didn't want be a pop star. He just loves music. And it's true... He has a bit of a inferiority complex

[@marykrill4469]

So humble, dropping those big names and not realising his own worth as a singer songwriter, he took me through the80's and he carries me on into 2024..love this man.

[@RamonRubio-m5d]

Chis rea. Without a. Doubt.hes one of the most underrated Musician.this man has the talent that any well known superstar you wanna name has and beyond...this guy is great . As a singer. As a musician. As. A song writer. You name it...he's a superstar in is own way...chis rea#1 all the way.!!!

[@AnzhelaGuseva]

Amazing, unbelievable, unreal talented dear Chris! God bless you and your family !!

[@LeeAsh7]

Even in his twenties, Chris was a genius with lyrics. His words in "Fool If You Think it's Over", are so spot on of a teenage heartache. I'm from Memphis and I am very glad that Chris didn't give that tune to Al Green. No one at all could have presented it better than the wonderful writer.

[@clocktower7]

Another fascinating interview from the late 90's with the legendary Rock Star Chris Rea (Even though he wouldn't think so). Rea has one of the most instantly recognisable voice's and guitar playing styles in the music world. Thank you for posting.

[@salvatoresikilacci8460]

The best male voice on earth. Accomplished, inspiring songwriter. Legend.

[@gizellearnott9731]

Never miss your chats love them so boy next door❤

[@pazovackiputnikglobetrotte1712]

What a man. What a voice. Genius musician. Love him very much.

[@sandiland0000]

I respect his wishes… but he will never have an idea how much I loved his song Fool If You Think It’s over… it was sooooo intensely good. We wanted more of him here in the USA. Blessings to all.

[@Mochi-sn3ud]

Amazing talent that should be more well known, but I am happy to know this artists music.)

[@Michael-xj6qt]

What a nice man , Chris rea is, a gentleman

[@jamjam7921]

I just discovered Chris recently. Amazing talent. So happy he went for the "long game" instead of the short fame and glory route.

[@ianmcgrath4170]

Enjoy all his music,from FOOL to his Blues my friend.

[@josephinevelez1621]

My love and respect to him. Love his music.

[@gizellearnott9731]

I could listen to you all day...so down to earth 😊❤⚘

[@SvetlanaAntoine-pr4gq]

Chris is my number one musician His songs mean so much to me❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anniematrice]

I have so much admiration for the voice, the lyrics, thé sound, the guitar. This artiste is complete and so talented. Merci !

[@gyorgyneharangvolgyi9888]

Minden idők legjobb énekese, zenésze ő egy IKON és EMBER maradt.

[@richies1308]

Class act, nice to hear he never lost his Teesside accent

[@debbiedamato8340]

I wish he would have toured the U.S. I would have loved to see him in concert. What a talent!!! I can still sing Fool( If You Think It's Over ) word for word after all these years. It never gets old.

[@SISU889]

Incredibly talented Guy ! Great singer and songwriter, with a very distinctive voice , and oh my , what a sublime slide guitarist !

[@hagar6359]

Fantastic musician and guy. I remember the local station in Middlesbrough playing his music regularly early in the morning. He has gone on to do what he wants to do, his own music, not pop, just fantastic blues music. I have most of his music, there's not much that isn't fantastic. I hope he stays fit for many more years

[@steffiseifert2245]

I LOVE HIM!!❤❤❤

[@mohamedharak2689]

one of the greatest artists of all time

[@lifeslessons9889]

I absolutely agree 😍

[@evabogdanska3302]

Yes. We are lucky to have Him. And we should share what He gave us with others. Thank you Chris!

[@BaronMichaelDeBlone1066]

Quite modest and humble, the sort of musician I appreciate listening to.

[@johndillon5290]

I love his artist, such a talent and so underrated.

[@olgahernan3752]

Me encantó esta entrevista, donde habla de sus inicios y como su esposa, lo anima a seguir adelante, cuando él ya estaba pensando en dejar la música, debido a las personas encargadas de su carrera, me encantó esta parte, y habla de cómo ,él platicaba todo, hacerca de sus problemas, de lo que tienen que pasar los músicos, con sus hijas Julia y Josephine, el lucho más que otros cantantes, pero lo logró y por mucho, su música es fantástica, incluso en su etapa de Bluesman, instrumental, baladas , toda su música es increíble, y aquí nos comparte un poco de su vida, gracias por compartir esta entrevista ❤🧡💛👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@robertpickering5989]

Brilliant

[@gizellearnott9731]

Always so boy next door with the best lyrics guitar playing unique husky voice just my No 1 musician ❤

[@zvijezdanas4427]

Absolutely the best musician, poet, guitarist ... his songs are unrepeatably beautiful. An extremely humble human being, I adore him.

[@LovellArt]

So true, soundtrack to my childhood. He can say a few words and paint such a mood or picture. Such a gem!

[@ellacapaldi6442]

Love you uncle chris xo, can remember photos of you eith paula looking like this

[@timoneill5482]

I would love to see the entire interview. But, I will take what I can. Thank you for posting this 👍

[@peterchios9637]

Genius Guitarist Songwriter Composer 🎸

[@ИринаМандрон]

❤️♥️❤️

[@gizellearnott9731]

Just the nicest guy as well as the best musician ever great interview love it 😊❤

[@berliner0]

Love his music

[@Somac-xl6tu]

This is an Interview from RTE Ireland ... cut short at the end ... Was a Superstar in Ireland first before anybody took notice ... like David Gray ...

[@petersorge63]

Thank you for this very much very special

[@elkekremer5868]

His Music saved my Life!

[@linabalkuniene9574]

Wonderful interview.Thanks for that. I❤Chris Rea forever🤗🤗🤗

[@steffiseifert2245]

ME TOO ❤❤❤

[@gizellearnott9731]

Such easy listening so down to earth just you telling it as it is 😊

[@geot4647]

Finally, someone who speaks very much like they sing!

[@michaelmoritz3970]

Yes! 'someone who speaks very much like they sing!' It makes the whole experience is simple, from the heart and soul..

[@foxpup1763]

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[@foxpup1763]

Best comment ever about Chris Rea , the man. True to his soul. Always.

[@paulcunninghamw00dlandph0t0]

Legend!

[@gizellearnott9731]

Love these interviews you learn a little bit more about our Chris ❤

[@shaunharte3922]

Look so well Chris Rea I look up to you

[@ImaMonaKnight]

Thanks Forever 💯💞❤️💋

[@nemo227]

I'm a fan and I'm 85. I think Chris is pretty perceptive about the human condition and his music does what music is supposed to do; it touches people emotionally.

[@gizellearnott9731]

Always my favourite 😊❤⚘

[@Tamara-ik9dd]

Always been in Love with Chris Rea !!!!

[@gizellearnott9731]

So down to earth never miss your interviews❤

[@viorelpiscanu9425]

I love this Master! Bless HIM! From Bucarest ROMANIA 🍀☀️👏

[@foxpup1763]

Și eu îl iubesc. Mediaș, jud Sibiu

[@viorelpiscanu9425]

@@foxpup1763 👍🤝🍀

[@gizellearnott9731]

Your interviews are great ❤Love them😏💓⚘

[@viorelpiscanu9425]

I have always admired Chris Rea! But how I know WHY!!! IT is more than HIS MUSIC! IT IS SIMPLY DUE TO THE FACT HE STILL KEEPS HIS HUMANITY WITHIN! 😊😊😊😊❤

[@foxpup1763]

Yes. Truly heartwarming

[@viorelpiscanu9425]

@@foxpup1763 Every time I feel a Little bit down I start listening " The curse of a traveller" ! But there are so many others worth listening... Let me ask You: Do You know where this song was filmed on KZbin!? Which country!? I do know...

[@foxpup1763]

@@viorelpiscanu9425 I admit I don't. Last night I remembered The mention of your name...so I listened to it again and loved this soul again...

[@viorelpiscanu9425]

@@foxpup1763 JAPAN... Pay attention to the details of the driving .... First thing is in Japan care are driving EXACTLY as in UK& Australia...👍🤝🍀

[@foxpup1763]

@@viorelpiscanu9425 oh, I see. Thx

[@gizellearnott9731]

This is great your voice holds me ❤

[@mddell58]

I'm an older (62) American 🇺🇲 woman who absolutely loves 'Fool if you think' & always thought Chris was American. 😃 Wow. I learned differently about twenty years ago. Love his writing, low voice, guitar 🎸 playing, etc. ❌ NO SCARF REQUIRED. (I have a feeling Chris hated wearing that scarf.) ✅ I'm a diabetec. Amazed how much Chris has gone through with his health. ♥️

[@mddell58]

Anyone happen to know what year this was?

[@gizellearnott9731]

Such a big heart your lyrics are the best😊🎤🎸❤⚘

[@laraoneal7284]

LOVE CHRIS

[@johncooper7242]

such a fascinating insight ........shame its cut short. Born in the same year, I found Chris's music late in life as is so often the way with music. Someone introduced me and now it is my go-to when I need to self soothe despite having been a life long follower of Van Morrisons music.

[@sofiaoboroc4170]

❤❤❤🎉Bravo!

[@gizellearnott9731]

My favourite could listen to your interviews all day 😊❤⚘

[@ТамараБыркина]

Я бы тоже с удовольствием слушала. Криса целый день, хотя ничего не понимаю,о чём он говорит!

[@paulsouth4794]

Chris Rea and JJ Cale chils off the same block .

[@dianamarie1652]

Iam sorry “fool, if you think it’s over” was not him because that song I love and makes me so happy when I hear it. I love his other work as well but fool, is my favorite! So relatable and true to life.

[@pamr4040]

♥🎶♥

[@nancyblake1000]

He's very prickly and guarded - strange contrast to the sentimental candour of his music. Always thought he was Italian. He's so dour and lacking in any obvious Italian sensibility he probably is closer to some sort of Irish archetype . Interesting insight.

[@gizellearnott9731]

❤

[@fws5079]

Saw him in 2010 live 3rd row middle. Best Concert ever and so blessed to have got to see him. Came from Texas just to see Chris at the Apollo.

[@miguelhilario7197]

Exponente de la calidad mundial.

[@justpaulette]

Thank you Chris Rhea. Your music and voice have been a high tide that has carried me over the rocks to a more peaceful place.

[@gizellearnott9731]

I just can't get enough of listening to my Favourite musician ever whether it's chatting in his gravely voice to singing his self written songs from the heart no one will over take you in my list of my best ever musicians.🎸🎵🎤🎧🫶♥️I Love you Chris Rea always have always will along with your other millions of fans ❤🎤🎵🎸🫶🎧

[@anthonyclegg1511]

God bless his wife. ♥️🎸And Chris, of course.

[@clivehope8409]

Chris rea was the best in what he did 😊

[@МарияАртемьева-х3ъ]

Очень жаль что нет перевода на русский язык.

[@ТамараБыркина]

Перевода нет, но просто приятно слушать его невероятно приятный голос!

[@ВалентинаШирокина-х8ц]

И я слушаю и наслаждаюсь!

[@unklewink]

Someone help me? How do you properly pronounce his last name? Ray - Ray Ah - Ree Ah? Was never really sure all these years. I've only seen it in printed form.

[@paulpower7018]

Ree -Ah...

[@unklewink]

@@paulpower7018 Thanks!

[@stephennoble2647]

Rear

[@gizellearnott9731]

Will love you always❤

[@gizellearnott9731]

I could listen to your stories all night❤

[@gizellearnott9731]

Never miss love all your chats❤

[@gyorgyneharangvolgyi9888]

Kerek magyar nyelvre forditast a Megjegyzesekre.

[@gizellearnott9731]

Love your chats ❤❤❤

[@lizaC0001]

This video was the highlight of my day. I am a huge fan of Chris Rea's music, and his speaking voice is just as calm and soothing to listen to. I was introduced to his music in the late 70's, and I'm still listening and enjoying his immense talent, or as he calls it, his creativity. Thank you for uploading this interview. I wish it had carried on for another hour or two.

[@g7usl]

Why is this recording made to look like really old footage, In places? It's totally unnesacery and unappreciated.

[@erinblue1951]

7.30, 9.30

[@soulmate621]

is it a woman?

[@raystewart6524]

You pissed???

[@Антонина-ы4у]

Он жив?

[@bozenabuckova]

Of course.His love.We love Chris Rea.

[@coxhoe789]

he talkes like a gordie

[@dimpdimp4298]

A Gordie is someone from Newcastle, a Mackam is someone from Sunderland. Not sure what the tag is for someone from Middlesbrough but they are all in the same sort of region.

[@BaronMichaelDeBlone1066]

@@dimpdimp4298 Smoggy I think. I have heard some of the Sunderland fans referring to Middlesbrough football team as the Smoggies.

[@raystewart6524]

He's a Boro lad (Middlesborough)..it's the Teeside area of the UK North East.. They are known as Smoggies because of the industrial areas round there.. Such a down to Earth fella..one of my musical heroes..

[@coxhoe789]

thanks for letting me know@@raystewart6524

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

@@dimpdimp4298Smoggy. Comes from the fumes of iron, steel and chemical works that smother the area