British guitarist analyses Chris Rea live in 2006!

[@sallybeach8510]

Chris Rea - massively underrated. Thanks for featuring him, Fil.

[@ekstradycja]

yes, indeed, shame, as for the mood and sound I put him in the same league as Knopfler, Clapton, Gilmour, Mayer however, in terms of technique he's not on that level, closer to JJ Cale perhaps but who cares? He's brilliant anyway

[@QBAN2010]

Massively!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@barbarasearcy6681]

@@ekstradycja Brilliant, and so listenable!

[@jojoz]

I am so glad you decided to review and analize this ultra talented man... I loved him back in his earlier days, yes 'Fool if you think it's over' And also another favorite of mine, is Working on it" He is a man who beat pancreatic cancer, I have always been a fan.. AND married to the same woman all these years, Just a fantastic singers, guitar player, performer.... SO glad you did this analysis. Love him

[@anridapu]

jojo z Well said! 😃👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@TheGreatAlan75]

Thanks for this one, Fil !! Chris Rea is really only known in the U.S. for "Fool, if you think it's over" sadly... I just discovered that song a few months ago when I was listening to 70's music on Pluto TV and I was blown away immediately... I knew I had not heard that song since I was a little kid. ☺️ Great song, that.

[@crowhaven200]

Thank you so much Fil. I hope that those that aren't familiar with Chris, will google and search for more of his music. In 2001 he survived pancreatic cancer and more recently a bad stroke. So what you see in this more "subdued" video is a triumph in itself that he keeps going. His health wasn't good in 2006. And ten years later a stroke really disabled him, but not his spirit. I am from the USA Fil, and I have all of Chris' music, at least all I can find. His raspy unique voice, energy, lust for the beautiful things in life, and the heart he puts into his music is like no other. I can keep his music going in the background of my life and be quite upbeat and happy. That's Chris. My wife loves to hear his music in the house too. Special memories for us. Anyone that gives a thumbs down to this man, needs to go dig deeper into his music and his life. he is an everyman, Thank you so much for telling a bit of his story. I love his man.

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

Didn't know that..God bless him.

[@anridapu]

Crow Spot on! 👍

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

Nice

[@xScooterAZx]

I'm absolutely madly in love with Chris! Have been since "Fool if You Think It's Over" came out. I was terrified when he got Pancreatic cancer,and so relieved when he made it through. My favorite song of his is one I cant listen to without sobbing my heart out. "Tell Me There's A Heaven".

[@mariajelencic836]

What a gift ❤️

[@jazzcat8786]

Beautiful expressive slide solo! Love the emotion in his voice!

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

would of been better using a long neck bottle of beer.

[@jazzcat8786]

Actually a bottle of beer sounds good right about now!! 🍻

[@dennisjohndreher7258]

Finally, one of greatest slide guitarist of our time. Let's pray for Chris, believe he's having health issues.

[@paulcunninghamw00dlandph0t0]

This guy is a legend!

[@rmcellig]

I am so beyond the moon that you featured Chris. He is an eternal gem. I discovered his music in the late 70's and was captivated by his voice and overall musicianship. Well done Fil! 😀

[@TheOldgeezah]

Apart from his amazing voice and guitarmanship, Chris comes from the same town as the wife - hence he has always been a firm favourite with us. We saw him live about 12 years ago and I was blown away by his guitar sound. The next week I went and tried out an Italia Maranello and so impressed that I bought it. Fine guitar and a great price. For those who haven't listened to Chris' work - skip the commercial stuff and listen to his post-illness work such as the Dancing Down the Stony Road album - griity and soulful, the music reflects his pain as a result of his illness - amazing stuff

[@SidBonkers51]

A great blues artist who is often overlooked despite having record sales that other better known blues artists would envy, ive always liked his music and have several of his albums starting with On The Beach when I first discovered him.

[@carolinealcock2211]

I was listening to Chris Rea's "Road to Hell" last night and thinking he'd make for a great analysis. Nothing like a jolt of synchronicity to send shivers up the spine! Many thanks!

[@roses919]

I find his voice oddly soothing and very mystical. Thank you for yet another 17 minutes well spent!

[@marys.4120]

Under the influence of the great sounds of the Chris Rea's stratocaster I started playing the guitar. Chris Rea, Mark Knopfler and David Gilmour are my biggest inspirations .

[@lastone783]

I have always loved music and listened all my life, but now that I am retired, I find myself having a greater appreciation for it. Fil, you have really helped me with this and I thank you for it❣️Great analysis tonight.

[@frankmorrow5080]

Loved The Road to Hell album. Especially Texas (since I am from Texas) and You Must Be Evil. Great album. Never get tired of listening to it. Thanks for spotlighting him!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Texas pride, even though I moved away when I was young. At the time I didn't have any say in the matter, since my dad said if I could buy my own diapers I could choose where I wanted to live. It was a hard choice but I made sacrifices to keep the family together.

[@dawnrazornephilim]

I'm from the opposite side of the globe and I loved it.

[@chipurBillWhite]

Ty, Fil. Because of your feature I had to do some research on Chris. What a life he’s had, including major health probs. Pancreatic cancer, having most of his pancreas removed. Read that he takes 34 pills and 7 injections/day to compensate. Had a stroke, as well. Gotta love this guy and his passion for living.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he's definitely been through it away from music.

[@xScooterAZx]

Plus being Diabetic.

[@tomneff7030]

​@xScooterAZx The diabetes was a by-product of the pancreatic cancer.

[@santamara]

🥰 Wow.. Chris Rea❣ Such a talented man.👍👍 Thank you for featuring him! Love his music.❤

[@santamara]

🥰👍

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

Thank you,thank you thanked you!!! I love this man!!!!! "The Road to Hell" is also one of his songs that's worth watching him play!

[@vmat1000]

Great rec, Dana. I knew there was another tune from him but couldn't put my brain on it. A once great radio station played this in the early '90s. Haven't heard it since then, but viewed rhe vid just now. Still sounded great. Thank you !!

[@pauldavies6037]

I'am glad you have finally featured a track from this DVD other parts have Chris playing slide guitar with passion like nobody else ! I really admire him

[@Era515]

Love this man's music! He has so many great songs. One of my favs "Waiting for the Summer" has taken on a whole new meaning during Covid.

[@dingbat19]

Props to you for reacting and reviewing to Chris Rea, who is a top man from my home town of Middlesbrough

[@unklewink]

Chris has that natural talent for grabbing your attention and holding onto it.

[@karenreardon5398]

Thank you so much Fil for featuring Chris Rea. He is already a music legend. Your features are always enjoyable and enlightening.

[@bcjnk]

one of my favourites great guitar and vocals to die for very underrated

[@fritzcat6198]

He is NOT underrated.

[@anthonyrhoads2277]

Thanks for posting this. I have been a Chris Rea fan for only about two years now but I am huge fan of his music. At the age of 46, I got back into playing guitar last April and Chris Rea was one of my inspirations for getting back into guitar.

[@sixtiesman100]

Always liked his music

[@bekind6763]

You hit the nail spot on as always, I was thinking his guitar skills were ghostly. What expression and emotion in his performance. Your expertise and the massive amount of time you spend on each artist is most appreciated. Bravo ^m^😎^m^

[@lynndow3185]

"Ghostly" yes! I kept thinking 'haunting', we were right on the same page!

[@jazzcat8786]

Kathy Prior Dido!!!🤘🏻

[@louisseanettebotha6981]

Ghostly CDR on guitar and not on voice, great huh?

[@rcsproject627]

Chris has great control on his slide guitar. I wish I could play slide like that. Thanks for sharing and the analysis Fil.

[@pjj9491]

omg...thank you...didnt realize you had done chris....love him sooooooo much

[@JohnJanuary]

Way to go Fil! I hope that more Rock fans here in the states will discover Chris Rea. When I first played this for Linda she said it gave her goosebumps.

[@artnanne]

Aaah, Chris Rea is SO great! Why don't they make guys like him anymore? So much emotion in his voice and guitar tone! No one has ever played fewer notes more effectively. Less is More, indeed! Both the beautiful songs "Josephine" and "Julia" are about his daughters.

[@roryleonard7631]

Chris Rea, a brilliant enduring artist and very much his own man never, ever allowing himself to be pushed around by Record companies. His family always came first over too much touring which definitely cost him fame wise, money wise but for him it was about the music, never stardom. So he stated in interviews. A man true to his craft! Great analysis as usual, Fil!

[@C45-w4o]

Massive fan of Chris Rea. Hugely underrated and quite frankly under appreciated. Glad to see his name somewhere recent come up. One of my all time favorite songs "Josephine". Subscribed.

[@anridapu]

Great work Fil! This artist is criminally underrated! Check out Chris’ searing slide playing on the track ‘Nothing to fear’ if you haven’t done so already.

[@cliffwheeler7357]

Thanks for featuring Chris Fil. I've admired him for a long time. Along with Road to Hell I love his album On the Beach, which is great to l listen too on a hot and sunny afternoon. Also, his voice is so distinctive, soon as you hear it, it can only be Chris.

[@davidsmith-jj4iq]

Chris has come through a serious illness ,and is still as good as ever ,a great song writer/singer,and underrated guitarist,glad you showcased him here.

[@pamr4040]

There was a radio station back in the 70s in Los Angeles called KNX-FM that played the most wonderful mix of music, including Chris Rea's "Fool If You Think It's Over" and "Road To Hell"...love this choice as well! Thanks, Fil!! 🧡

[@lynndow3185]

Ooo, how haunting and melodic...love that awesome slide technique and great gravel in his voice! I got curious enough to read his Wikipedia page and found he has survived not only his indentured servitude to the record label, but after recovering from truly horrendous health troubles, Chris founded his own independent label. Thank you for all the work on this amazing musician.

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

Thank you for that I like him even better now. He's definitely got something in him that takes him to some interesting places

[@TheRivieraKid]

How nice of you to do a video on the often overlooked Chris Rea 🤘🏻

[@MP_Single_Coil]

Love Chris Rea. It's like Leonard Cohn learned to play.

[@yugrusretep]

Hi there M P - have you ever tried the flamenco style finger picking patterns that LC uses on songs like "Suzanne"? Deceptively simple. The man could play.

[@DaveDerrick_UK]

Chris is a great player, his slide technique is impressive. Try watching "It's all gone" at the Montreux jazz festival, he really hammers it!

[@GrafStorm]

Holy Sh*t! I've never heard this man. Thanks for featuring. It's funny when you are suddenly exposed to a musician. (On the side, in reference during your telling of having to sing because the singer didn't show up. I joined a band to play harmonica, but the guitarist didn't show up. So there began my adventure as a guitarist. Lol!)

[@kungpuk5186]

Got most of his albums, dvd's and boxes. The man who got me into playing the guitar to. Thanx Chris, and i hope you are well and all!?

[@normbrag]

I love the way he tells the story with great music, accompanying that story in words, thanx Fil,..You do one great job understanding music no matter the style & era,..Bravo !!!

[@timgelder4263]

I just read that he wrote Fool, If You Think it's Over for his sister who was stood up at the altar. This makes me like him and that song even more

[@donalddaley2179]

Chris Rea just gets cooler. Haven't seen much about him lately. But he is unique and interesting.

[@mariorabottini5687]

Great analysis Fil! I was introduced to Chris Rea by my brother and I was hooked on his brilliant style! Classy guitarist with sensational feel! Cheers Mario!😀👌🤘🤘

[@allancrow134]

I love Chris Rea...the song 'Road to Hell' is epic. He plays a fantastic slide....a skill I never really deveolped.

[@jerryp7721]

Very nice! Thanks as always, Fil.

[@laraoneal7284]

Bout time for you guys to recognize CHRIS REA. He is a genius lyricist and philosopher with his music.

[@rcheath4258]

New one to me. Incredible tone. Sounds like a cross between the incomparable Ry Cooder and JJ Cale. Nice blend. Need to find about this guy. Thanks Fil for bringing a new one to me. We are always learning

[@paulmckeown8840]

Great analysis fil Chris is a supremely talented individual smashing stuff

[@Cristiano48239]

Thanks for this. Chris is a very actor too. Parting Shots is a great film. I wish he did more acting.

[@drewpall2598]

"Where The Blues Come From" starts out with such a haunting melody! I like Chris Rea performance here! will need to check out more of his works. great analysis and rundown. keep Rockin' through the years Fil.

[@bigbow62]

That's what I like about your channel Fil..... I might not know or even like some of the music or artists but they are interesting ! Then throw in your analysis & back story & that always makes it worth the view. I'll give you the night off from my many video suggestions Fil 😉 Keep rocking music lovers 😎🎸

[@sheene777]

Chris Rea is in my top 20 ..Windy Town, Too Much Pride, Black Dog, 90s Blues ..Thank you, super interesting

[@monabrown5184]

Great choice as always!

[@clocktower7]

Chris Rea... A treasure from the Rock archives with one of the most Brilliant and unique voices in the music world. His guitare playing style is very recognisable too. This clip of Rea from 2006 i would say is not him at his best (Many pariods of illness, starting from the mid 90's have shook him). If you are a fan, check out his earlier music and you will see what i mean. I hope Chris is in good health these days.

[@chiptmcc8656]

Great slide player.... Along with Sonny Landreth. What greats sounds he can pull! He seemingly cannot put out a bad song. Great choice to review Fil!..... Looked like you spaced there for a bit :-)

[@SebTheFrenchGuy]

I think you did a great analysis on Chris Rea's style. Obviously, Chris is not the best guitar shredder ever but his unique voice and melodic guitar playing make him a very interesting artist. His music is instantly recognisable, and that's what makes a musician an artist.

[@QBAN2010]

Sublime, Chris Rea is the greatest….

[@gizellearnott9731]

First couple of notes says Chris Rea love it ❤🎤🎼

[@Knards]

The Blue Cafe is a superb album

[@anitanash6780]

Soulful, haunting. His face is etched with every note of the blues from his guitar. Why does this remind me of Leonard Cohen?

[@johnross4605]

At 9:10 you can hear the Chicago style blues kick in on the piano as he takes you thru where the blues comes from. Almost like a history lesson. My favorite song from Chris is Texas because it tells alot of what was going on in the good times of the 80s.And also about the bad times.

[@promerops]

The alternate picking on the banjo seems to become a tremolo, giving a somewhat mandolin effect. A very fine artist is Chris Rea. I can't imagine they sold much ice cream during the winter in Yorkshire!

[@gizellearnott9731]

All this is who Chris Rea is...the best 😊🎼🎤🎸❤

[@jimmoulton9878]

Chris really has a nice guitar sound, plus his vocals are good. !!

[@philbrown1538]

Much underrated. Have always loved the fact that he has always been able to write and perform songs appropriate to his age and circumstances at the time. Songs about being a parent, about being away from home, songs about driving / racing cars, songs about being seriously ill and getting older, songs about losing your heroes (miles) . And of course a fine slide player - but always in service to the song.

[@fritzcat6198]

He’s by NO MEANS underrated.

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

We got reggae, ragtime and a haunting vocal. Very unique. Great performer.

[@magnusonline3552]

Man what a voice. Thanks! Fil can you analyse Keith Whitley live performance Homecoming '63?

[@deantait8326]

Same Chris Rea, "Fool if you think it's over"? Great rythem pop song. Give it a listen, believe you'll enjoy it. It's simple, soft jazz, blues feel but very pretty. It's about his younger sister's, first broken heart. (I believe) Would love a reaction! Also thought us Yanks pronounced it Ray? IDK

[@belascialoja4812]

Yes, one of my all-time favorite pop songs, and it's his awesome vocal quality that makes it so great. Probably from 1977? '78?

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah!

[@shadowsflame_4007]

It WAS about his sister! She attempted suicide after her first failed love, and that is what inspired "Fool If You Think It's Over." This guy was so underrated, especially in the US. He is an amazing guitar and piano player.

[@davidviar765]

Us yanks pronounce it just like Pil!!

[@vitahealth.2372]

This is amazing that he goes into a Reggae strumming. Wow

[@chrisbradshaw159]

Excellent,as usual. Reading the comments it's obvious that you are introducing artists to music lovers and players that they have never heard of.Brilliant! Iv'e always enjoyed Chris Rea's playing and singing.If I have a favorite track it's 'looking for a rainbow' just wish the final guitar solo had gone on for a bit longer.

[@surfwriter8461]

Chris Rea has such a rich voice, deep and somewhat raw or burned out in vocal quality, and his guitar-playing is excellent on his best songs in particular. I'm not that enthusiastic about the first song in this video, but I recognize that Rea has long been devoted to blues music. I just don't find that to be his strongest compositions. I prefer his more rock-oriented songs like "Road to Hell," "Too Much Pride," "Candles," "Looking for the Summer" and "Heaven". I used to wonder if he had met up with Mark Knopfler, also a finger-picking player, and whether they might have played together even casually. I thought that might be an interesting pairing with Rea on vocals and the two of them alternating on guitar.

[@sallynielsen8150]

Thank you, Fil, for introducing me to Chris Rea. I am certainly going to listen to more of his music!!

[@MacSvensson]

I've always loved Chris Rea's music. Even from his pop/rock days. But what really, really impressed me beyond anything else is his "Blue Guitars" album (or should I say albums, it's an 11-CD collection if I'm not mistaken) where he covers a beautiful collection of blues classics. I believe every album has it's own theme, like "city blues" etc... In that work - which for me is his magnus opus - you can clearly hear his deep love for the blues. I believe that one of the albums has original material and the rest are classic covers (not sure), but man, what a treat! If some of you haven't heard it and you love the blues, you gotta check it out! Thanks again for a great video, Fil!

[@kengreen3575]

'Blue Guitars' is all original works by Chris.

[@daydreambeliever6603]

Chris Rea....heaven.

[@paulablissett9396]

Love Chris Rea's soulful voice and playing, Did he write a song for a commercial, wayyy back? A cigarette commercial, maybe not? He's very Original, unique voice and guitar playing, love this, and your analysis! Seems like he road off on a horse, whistling a catchy tune? No, not the 'Mulborro Man' (spelling)... Maybe it was for a beer commercial??

[@kolbpilot]

Spot on, Fil. "Texas", another fine Rea composition.

[@vmat1000]

Quite nice1 The missus bought the 'hit' tune album for Fool Don't You Think Its Over back in '79 or so. I thought he was good. Great he was still out there. I love the dynamics. Masterful playing.

[@Junyo]

Great video. I saw Chris Rea play live several decades ago and it was awesome. I'm surprised you haven't done a video on Steve Hackett yet. The father of hammer-on/pull-off and still an active guitarist known for his influence on other guitar players.

[@onsesejoo2605]

He started playing guitar 1972 (21 yrs) and was on Hank Marvin's Guitar Syndicate album that was published 1977 ? Not bad at all !

[@mikeysaint4368]

Informative as ever. Rea is an underrated musician. I don't think you've analysed them, but Boston's unique sound of Tom Scholtz's lead guitars and Brad Delp's superb range as a singer would make for an interesting video. I could suggest many songs, but the well known More Than a Feeling contains more or less their full range as a band. Thanks.

[@therealawakener7]

Chris is a ledge.. Enough said.

[@laraoneal7284]

LOVE CHRIS FOREVER. His voice envelops you like warm honey.

[@tomstoeger3967]

At one point, Chris' guitar playing brings to mind the late Hughie Thomasson of The Outlaws.

[@ИринаХохлова-в3ф]

Да нет, Крис, не жемчужина, Крис - огромный бриллиант!

[@pennywebb867]

I am a new subscriber and am loving and learning! Thanks. Suggestion: Joan Armatrading, anything from her Joan Armatrading album. I would forward videos to you but am a luddite and can't figure out how to do it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jamesgordonakacrazylegs8222]

Interesting cat cool voice and style. I'll have to give him a spin with the headphones. Thanks again professor for keeping it interesting great job as always. PS Gov't mule

[@joemorrow8411]

What going on Fil👍👍🇺🇸 This sound is what musicians understand,,,its just to cool!!!! Simple stupid good,,, with a touch of reggae come on folks jizo Weezy and some Spanish touch,, three different jenre rhythms🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎸👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@achelec]

Great artist and analysis. You seem to know the subject very well. At the and its not all about quantity but quality

[@danjango]

So sad I missed this live. After the last show I watched a live Rea show& Taimane. Love Gone Fishing❤️❤️❤️

[@opelstu]

Amazing guitarists 👍

[@gizellearnott9731]

Thank goodness the singer didn't turn up ❤

[@jporter504]

You mentioned the other day in another video how certain artists may be popular in one part of the world but not in another. I honestly thought Chris Rea was a one hit wonder with Fool If You Think It's Over until I looked at his discography. I don't know why he has not been as popular in the States as he has been in Europe. I mean the blues are the blues, right?

[@daydreambeliever6603]

Chris didn’t come to the states because he chose to stay closer to home for his family. He didn’t want to be away for 6months at a time. He and his wife have been together for 50 years. He has two very talented daughters as well.

[@Newzchspy]

Fil, you have to look at Terry Kath of Chicago doing 25 or 6 to 4 at Tanglewood in 1970. Perhaps one of greatest recorded solos ever. He's a trained jazz player who happens to play rock. Hendrix said himself that Terry Kath was a greater player than he. RIP TK 1978.....

[@wingsofpegasus]

Have done!

[@damnyankeefl]

I bought his 'new light thru old windows' compilation album in 88, that's when I discovered him. sort of a compilation. the songs are re-recordings and in my opinion , better than the originals...so many good songs...

[@thegraphicsfactory]

Gets a great sound from his guitar... great feel