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nick allen
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Posted 6 Jan 2003 6:32 am |
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I'm not sure how well-known this guy is in the States. But for any fans of Cooder-type slide guitar, bottleneck blues and gospel (and I know some of you are) Chris Rea's latest record "Dancing Down A Stony Road" is one of the best I've heard in a long time.
The story is that a couple of years ago, he had an operation for which he was given a 1 in 3 chance of surviving. So he decided if he did live through it, he would make exactly the kind of record he wanted to make, regardless of what record companies thought or wanted...
I have no connection with him, the company that released it, or anything else, but I was just so impressed with the record I figured some of you guys might be too.
All the best
Nick |
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Rich Weiss
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Woodland Hills, CA, USA
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Posted 8 Jan 2003 12:11 am
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Is this the same guy who did "Highway to Hell?" I love that song. This guy has an incredible voice.
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nick allen
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France
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Posted 8 Jan 2003 12:51 am
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"The Road To Hell", but I'm sure it's the same guy you're thinking of  Yes, a great bluesy voice, and Cooder/Lindley type guitar sounds.
Nick |
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Rich Paton
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Santa Maria, CA.,
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Posted 8 Jan 2003 1:14 am
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| Did he also record "On The Beach"? That's a great jazzy tune. |
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Rainer Hackstaette
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Bohmte, Germany
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Posted 8 Jan 2003 6:44 am
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Yes, Chris Rea recorded "On The Beach". Fender sells a Chris Rea signature strat in faded-to-pink fiesta red with rosewood neck. The guitar comes complete with strap, bottle neck and video, but as far as I know it´s only available in Europe.
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Craig Stock
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Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 8 Jan 2003 8:50 am
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Chris is great, I have all of his stuff, was first drawn to him with the hit 'Fool if you think it's over' from about 1978. Just found the album though about ten years ago, BTW which is real good throughout.
Then he came out with 'On the Beach' from New Light Through old Windows'1989.
'Espresso Logic' 1993, is real good, has another good song with Elton John and real nice Slide work on the disc.
He never tours the US, so I have never seen him, but am looking forward to the new record.
He usually uses the same muscians, including the great Max Middleton on keyboards(Jeff Beck, Mick Taylor).
I'm glad he survived, he's one of the great Brits that is making great albums along with Mick Taylor, that are not being noticed here in the states, hopefully they are more known across the pond.
Cheers, Craig
[This message was edited by Craig Stock on 08 January 2003 at 08:51 AM.] |
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Colin Keyworth
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Derbyshire, England
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Posted 8 Jan 2003 1:10 pm
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I read an article a few years ago that Chris Rea played a squire strat.He fought a brave battle against cancer not so long back & cheated death,he has since completed an album of religious songs which is one of his loves.A fine musician
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Rich Weiss
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Woodland Hills, CA, USA
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Posted 8 Jan 2003 10:33 pm
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Yeah, Road to Hell, that was it. This song could literally stop time for me. What a vibe it had. Should be required listening for music lovers.
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2003 6:33 am
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Supposedely, 'The Road to Hell' is about a highway in England, maybe someone can explain it, someone once told me , but I forget the specifics.
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nick allen
From:
France
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Posted 9 Jan 2003 7:04 am
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The M25, which runs in a circle around London... or crawls in a circle around London... I think it inspired the title and original thought, and the rest of the lyrics took it on from there...
(a bit like Paul Simon "... counting the cars on the New Jersey Turnpike..." )
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2003 10:18 am
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Yes, Nick, I know that all too well, Thanks for the info.
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