Chris Rea

• Born Christopher Anton Rea on 04 March 1951 in England, UK.
• Died on 22 December 2025 in England, UK.

• Recorded a version of Ain't No Sunshine originally recorded by Bill Withers.

• Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1988
• Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1989
• Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1990

• Band Aid II

• 1978
• Fool (If You Think It's Over) - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 15 October 1978, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 30.
• 1979
• Diamonds - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 15 April 1979, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 44.
• 1982
• Loving You - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 21 March 1982, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 65.
• 1983
• Let It Loose - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 13 March 1983, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 85.
• I Can Hear Your Heartbeat - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 September 1983, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 60.
• 1984
• I Don't Know What It Is But I Love It - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 March 1984, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 65.
• Touche D'Amour - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 22 July 1984, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 86.
• Ace Of Hearts - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 23 September 1984, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 79.
• 1985
• Stainsby Girls - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 17 March 1985, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
• Josephine - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 16 June 1985, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 67.
• Ace Of Hearts - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 27 October 1985 and spent a further 3 weeks in the charts reaching number 78.
• 1986
• It's All Gone - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 16 March 1986, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 69.
• On The Beach - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 May 1986, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 57.
• Hello Friend - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 16 November 1986, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 79.
• 1987
• Let's Dance - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 02 August 1987, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 12.
• Loving You Again - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 23 August 1987, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 47.
• Joys Of Christmas - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 29 November 1987, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 67.
• 1988
• Que Sera - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 31 January 1988, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 73.
• I Can Hear Your Heartbeat - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 16 October 1988 and spent a further 2 weeks in the charts reaching number 74.
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 December 1988, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 53.
• 1989
• Working On It - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 19 February 1989, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 53.
• That's What They Always Say - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 03 December 1989, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 83.
• The Road To Hell - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 03 December 1989, spent 9 weeks in the charts and reached number 10.
• 1990
• That's What They Always Say - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 07 January 1990 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 98.
• Tell Me There's A Heaven - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 February 1990, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 24.
• Texas - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 29 April 1990, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 69.
• 1991
• Auberge - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 17 February 1991, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 16.
• Heaven - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 31 March 1991, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 57.
• Looking For The Summer - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 23 June 1991, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 49.
• Winter Song - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 17 November 1991, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 27.
• 1992
• Nothing To Fear - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 18 October 1992, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 16.
• God's Great Banana Skin - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 22 November 1992, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 31.
• 1993
• Soft Top Hard Shoulder - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 24 January 1993, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 53.
• Julia - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 07 November 1993, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 18.
• 1994
• You Can Go Your Own Way - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 13 November 1994, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 28.
• Tell Me There's A Heaven - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 18 December 1994 and spent a further 2 weeks in the charts reaching number 70.
• 1996
• 'Disco' La Passione - Chris Rea (and Shirley Bassey) entered the UK charts on 17 November 1996, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 41.
• Girl In A Sports Car - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 24 November 1996, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 77.
• 1997
• Girl In A Sports Car - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 25 May 1997 and spent a further 1 weeks in the charts reaching number 89.
• 1998
• Square Peg, Round Hole - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 08 February 1998, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 80.
• 2000
• All Summer Long - Chris Rea entered the UK charts on 01 October 2000, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 78.
• 2007
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 16 December 2007 and spent a further 5 weeks in the charts reaching number 33.
• 2008
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 14 December 2008 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 53.
• 2009
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 13 December 2009 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 40.
• 2010
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 12 December 2010 and spent a further 3 weeks in the charts reaching number 67.
• 2011
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 18 December 2011 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 36.
• 2012
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 16 December 2012 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 36.
• 2013
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 15 December 2013 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 53.
• 2014
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 14 December 2014 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 43.
• 2015
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 18 December 2015 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 29.
• 2016
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 16 December 2016 and spent a further 3 weeks in the charts reaching number 26.
• 2017
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 15 December 2017 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 14.
• 2018
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 14 December 2018 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 11.
• 2019
• Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea re-entered the UK charts on 13 December 2019 and spent a further 4 weeks in the charts reaching number 24.

• 1978
• Fool (If You Think It's Over) - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 08 July 1978, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 12.
• Whatever Happened To Benny Santini - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 11 November 1978, spent 4 weeks in the charts and reached number 71.
• 1979
• Diamonds - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 07 April 1979, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 44.
• 1982
• Loving You - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 10 April 1982, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 88.
• 1987
• Let's Dance - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 29 August 1987, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 81.
• 1989
• Working On It - Chris Rea entered the US charts on 25 March 1989, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 73.

• Ain't No Sunshine - Chris Rea
• Guitar Street - Chris Rea
• Time After Time - Chris Rea

• Early In The Morning - John Mayall (and Chris Rea)