Written by Chris Rea Produced by Saint Etienne and Ian Catt Released December 1995 on Xmas '95 Notes The original version by British singer/songwriter, Chris Rea is now a cosy, perennial Christmas staple. However, Saint Etienne took the original sentiment of the song (i.e: of a man literally driving home for Christmas to see his family and friends) and gave it a darker twist. The ambulance sirens at the end of this cover version suggest the driver never did make it home.
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Written by Chris Rea Produced by Saint Etienne and Ian Catt Released December 1995 on Xmas '95 Notes The original version by British singer/songwriter, Chris Rea is now a cosy, pere… read more
Saint Etienne is an indie dance/indie pop trio which formed in Croydon, England in 1990. The band was founded by journalist Bob Stanley (born December 25, 1964) and Pete Wiggs (born May 15, 1966) in Croydon, UK, January 1990. After recording 2 singles with guest singers, Sarah Cracknell (born April 12, 1967, Chelmsford, Essex) joined as a full member. The band is named after a French football team. Saint Etienne are one of the bands who defined the early 90s indie dance genre, fusing the production values of the dance-pop that emerged in the wake of the Second Summer of Love with th… read more
Saint Etienne is an indie dance/indie pop trio which formed in Croydon, England in 1990. The band was founded by journalist Bob Stanley (born December 25, 1964) and Pete Wiggs (born May 15,… read more
Saint Etienne is an indie dance/indie pop trio which formed in Croydon, England in 1990. The band was founded by journalist Bob Stanley (born December 25, 1964) and Pete Wiggs (born May 15, 1966) in Croydon, UK, January 1990. After rec… read more