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One of if not my favourite Christmas songs is Driving Home for Christmas. So when Mrs T came home last night from work and said had I heard Chris Rea had passed away, I must admit I was a bit taken aback.
Chris Rea was from Middlesbrough in the North East of England and was a proud Smoggie.
I had quite a few friends up that way and they were proud of punch his achievements.
It's a sad day and yet another musical icon taking their last drive home for Christmas.
It is Tuesday and that of course means that it's #ttt or #threetunetuesday and so it's time to share some tunes with you!
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Long live #ttt 😁🎼 and #threetunetuesday
It’s a bittersweet Tuesday today as more and more people heard of tte news of Chris Rea’s passing yesterday. He was a true Middlesbrough legend who battled through so much health-wise but never lost his passion for the blues. For this week’s #TTT, I’ve picked three tracks that show the range of the man—from the snowy motorways to the summer sands.
Tune 1 - Chris Rea - Driving Home for Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDt3u2Ev1cI
My absolute favourite Christmas song. It just doesn't feel like December until those first few piano notes hit. Chris wrote this back in 1978 while stuck in his wife Joan's Austin Mini, wondering if they’d make it home for the holidays. It captures that specific feeling of relief and anticipation better than any other song.
Release Date: 1986
Album: New Light Through Old Windows
I have heard him interviewed so many times over the years about the story behind the song.
this is the last time we saw on 3rd December 2023
Tune 2 - Chris Rea - The Blue Cafe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCQ0ndJdYNc
It was the title track of his 1998 album and has that moody, late-night blues feel that Chris did better than anyone. It’s one of those songs that makes you want to find a quiet corner, pour a drink, and just toast his last journey home for Christmas.
Album: The Blue Cafe
Released: 1998
Tune 3 - Chris Rea - Josephine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYTHQ_306vA
He was a big family man and this was one of his most tender songs, written for his eldest daughter, Josephine. Over the years, he recorded many versions of this track (including a disco-inflected one!), but the soulful 1985 original from Shamrock Diaries is the one that truly captures the heart. It’s a beautiful example of how he weaved his family life into his music.
Album: Shamrock Diaries
Released: 1985
So there you have it — 3 Chris Rea songs this week as a tribute to him.
Which was your favourite tune? Or have you never heard of them?
Note: The 3 YouTube videos that I have shared are not owned by me, I am simply spreading great music on Hive.
I wish that you all have a brilliant happy fun and terrific Tuesday until we meet again enjoy your tunes 🎶🎵🎶
Thanks for visiting!
@tengolotodo December 23rd 2025
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