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Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74
RIPAmazingly, Rea had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 33 yet went on to live a most "driven" live, despite also operations on his liver and then a stroke later in life.
Married to his wife Joan with whom he had been in a relationship since they met as teenagers on 6 April 1968 in their native Middlesbrough, and with a daily morning ritual where each morning began with what Rea called an "elbow fight" over whose turn it was to make the coffee; after making the coffee, they would spend an hour together gazing out of their window at the countryside. Rea noted that during this quiet hour, despite being together for over 50 years, they still felt like they were 16 years old.
And here's how he wrote his famous song:
"The song's origins date back to 1978, when Rea was at London’s Abbey Road Studios. His record contract was nearly finished, and he had recently lost his manager and his driver's license.
The Journey: Because his record company refused to pay for a train ticket home to Middlesbrough, his wife, Joan, drove down in their old Austin Mini to collect him.
Writing the Lyrics: During the long drive home in heavy snow and traffic, Rea noticed the miserable expressions on other drivers. He began jokingly singing the line "driving home for Christmas" and scribbled down lyrics on a notepad whenever streetlights illuminated the car's interior."
Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74
A statement from his wife and two children says he "passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family".
www.bbc.com
Was in the army. Fitness instructor.
wrong colour. jelly that is
Needs chocolate topping and sprinkles
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS OVER ABBEY ROAD — Beneath Christmas lights at Abbey Road, five sons stepped forward to turn memory into living music, honoring The Beatles in a moment where legacy, family, and love quietly converged on the world’s most sacred studio floor.
PLUS:
ROOFTOP LEGACY IN FOUR PAIRS OF HANDS — James McCartney, Sean Ono Lennon, Dhani Harrison, and Zak Starkey reunite to honor their fathers by recreating the Beatles’ Rooftop Concert spirit in a single, unforgettable tribute.
The wind carried more than sound — it carried memory, inheritance, and a weight no spotlight could fake.
“This isn’t about repeating them,” one voice said quietly. “It’s about honoring where it all began.”
PLUS:
ROOFTOP LEGACY IN FOUR PAIRS OF HANDS — James McCartney, Sean Ono Lennon, Dhani Harrison, and Zak Starkey reunite to honor their fathers by recreating the Beatles’ Rooftop Concert spirit in a single, unforgettable tribute.
The wind carried more than sound — it carried memory, inheritance, and a weight no spotlight could fake.
“This isn’t about repeating them,” one voice said quietly. “It’s about honoring where it all began.”
don't we all , lol. Merry Xmas , Q
Merry Xmas Merlot 🎄❤️🍷
hank37w
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What about the punch in the belly.
Omigod! Ice cream and jelly and a punch in the belly! As the only girl with a brother and 2 boy cousins, you can bet I had quick reflexes! 😂😂😂😂
