As most of you will know, Chris Rea died on Monday.
This, his most famous song, will always be synonymous with Christmas. RIP Chris; and thank you!
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- I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching). Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
I wrote about how this lovely Christmas song came about on my blog yesterday and https://attheendofasuffolklane.blogspot.com/2025/12/December%206th%20-%20Driving%20Home%20for%20Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHe is great favourite of mine and my late husband
It said 'the page I was looking for doesn't exist'. However, I have heard the story. It is a great song.
DeleteMy husband joked yesterday that we must have passed him on the motorway as he was " Driving Home for Christmas" in 1978 ! We lived in Morpeth then and would have been driving back to Leicester for Xmas, probably also in a mini!!
ReplyDeleteLove his gravelly voice.
That's a funny thought. I wonder? His voice was perfect for the song.
DeleteI didn't know he sang that song. It's a Christmas classic. RIP
ReplyDeleteIt's amongst the best 4 or 5 Christmas songs. A true 'classic'.
DeleteWe grew up with the best of music.
ReplyDeleteWe certainly did. Just lucky, I suppose!
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