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Driving home for Christmas

"Driving Home for Christmas" is a Christmas song written and composed by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea. The first version was originally released as the B-side to his single "Hello Friend" in 1986. In October 1988, a re-recorded version served as one of two new songs on Rea's first compilation album New Light Through Old Windows. It was issued as the fourth single from the album in December 1988, where it peaked at number 53 on the UK Singles Chart as the lead track of The Christmas EP. Despite its original modest chart placement, the song has made a r… read more
"Driving Home for Christmas" is a Christmas song written and composed by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea. The first version was origina… read more
"Driving Home for Christmas" is a Christmas song written and composed by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea. The first version was originally released as the B-side to his sin… read more

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Christopher Anton Rea (born 4 March 1951) is an English and singer and guitarist from Middlesbrough. A "gravel-voiced guitar stalwart" known for his slide guitar playing, Rea has recorded twenty five solo albums, two of which topped the UK Albums Chart. Described as "rock's ultimate survivor", given his recovery from several bouts of serious illness, Rea was "a major European star by the time he finally cracked the UK Top 10" with his single "The Road to Hell (Part 2)". The album, The Road to Hell (1989), topped the album chart… read more
Christopher Anton Rea (born 4 March 1951) is an English and singer and guitarist from Middlesbrough. A "gravel-voiced guitar stalwart" known for his slide guitar playin… read more
Christopher Anton Rea (born 4 March 1951) is an English and singer and guitarist from Middlesbrough. A "gravel-voiced guitar stalwart" known for his slide guitar playing, Rea has recorded twenty five solo albums, t… read more

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