Album: The Platinum Collection by Chris Rea (2006)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Passionate
Format: Compilation

Description: Chris Rea's Platinum Collection features 15 cuts from the English singer and guitarist, nearly all of which have seen the light of day on previous compilations such as The Best of Chris Rea, The Very Best of Chris Rea, and Heartbeats: Greatest Hits. All the late-'80s/early-'90s radio hits like "Road to Hell, Pt. 2," "On the Beach," "Auberge," and "Looking for Summer" are here, making it a smart buy for the casual listener.

Artist Background: Chris Rea; (born Christopher Anton Rea, 4 March 1951) is an English singer-songwriter, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. The British Hit Singles & Albums stated that Rea was "one of the most popular UK singer-songwriters of the late 1980s. He was already a major European star by the time he finally cracked the UK Top 10 with his 18th chart entry; "The Road to Hell (Part 2)"." By 2009, Rea had sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. He is well known fo... Part of the Middlesbrough, UK music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Mark Knopfler, Joe Cocker, Dire Straits, Snowy White

Music Scene: Part of the Middlesbrough, UK music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Passionate, 2000s, Compilation


Chris Rea's Platinum Collection features 15 cuts from the English singer and guitarist, nearly all of which have seen the light of day on previous compilations such as The Best of Chris Rea, The Very Best of Chris Rea, and Heartbeats: Greatest Hits. All the late-'80s/early-'90s radio hits like "Road to Hell, Pt. 2," "On the Beach," "Auberge," and "Looking for Summer" are here, making it a smart buy for the casual listener.

The Platinum Collection

Chris Rea

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