Randy Posted March 24, 2002 Share Posted March 24, 2002 My favorite though , to add to my previous list is CHRIS REA !!!! HE'S #1 , ERIC A CLOSE SECOND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Hard Feelings Posted March 30, 2002 Share Posted March 30, 2002 With that kind of attitude, you should know that not too many people will reply. This is an Eric Carmen website, our hero is Eric. Why would you even rate him second? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted March 30, 2002 Share Posted March 30, 2002 Randy, I don't believe that I've ever heard Chris Rea ... what kind of music is it? --Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew C. Clark Posted March 30, 2002 Share Posted March 30, 2002 Chris Rea had a big hit called "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" on the United Artists label back in the Summer of 1978. That song went to number #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart & number #1 on the Adult Contemporary Chart. His other hits include "Whatever Happened To Benny Santini?" (also from 1978), "Diamonds" (from 1979)(the flip side of the 45 was called "Cleveland Calling"), "On The Beach" (from 1989), "Working On It" (also from 1989) & "The Road To Hell" (from 1990). Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 Have not checked in for awhile...good to see comments re: the summer of '72 and folks' memories of hearing the best radio single of all time (for me it was the shores of Chaumont Bay in Northern New York). I understand Pat Pierson, editor of the great pub 'Yeah, Yeah, Yeah' plans a little something special for the next issue regarding the 30th anniversary of this pop gem.As for Chris Rea, those of you not familiar w/ his music should do yourselves a favor. Download the outstanding "Goodbye Columbus" to get a good feel for this master songwriter/singer. You will not be disappointed.Cheers! Bob Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaD Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 Randy actually introduced me to Chris Rea's music when we first "met" here in your website, Bernie, back in the days when your page counter was still in DOUBLE DIGITS!!! While I'd not rate Eric as second to him, it is some good music, and worth a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted April 23, 2002 Author Share Posted April 23, 2002 Julia, Good to see that you're still following Eric and doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted April 24, 2002 Share Posted April 24, 2002 I always liked Rea's "On The Beach" It is still on the playlist of the big 99 Cent Store chain. I hear it about every 3rd time I go in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted April 26, 2002 Author Share Posted April 26, 2002 Hey Tony; It's funny you said that. I was in a 99 cent store a few weeks back and heard On the Beach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sports21763 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Road to Hell may be my fave cd ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Sutton Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I saw Chris Rea in concert a couple of times in London, I love On The Beach and Road To Hell, He has a huge following in the UK,H puts on a good show. I would recommend his Best of CD or the Road to Hell CD. I think his only hit here was Fool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Rea has been around for ages, had the big hit "Fool If You Think It's Over." A voice dripping with emotion and drama.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy K. Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 As in the case of Eric and Elton, Gus Dudgeon produced some of Rea's works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Hopefully not in 1976-77...Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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