Tag: Chris Rea

Richard Marx

Richard Marx

by | Jul 8, 2019

One of the singer songwriters our site holds in high esteem along with Steve Stills, Chris Rea and Leo Sayer is the US writer and performer Richard Marx. As he was part of the first Sunday British Summer Time show in London’s Hyde Park, we sought a brief chat on an afternoon which was pretty busy for him. Nonetheless we were graciously received by his manager and Mr & Mrs Marx, so we covered what time allowed…and some gig news:

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Zucchero – World Traveller

Zucchero – World Traveller

by | Jul 2, 2018

I thought when heading to London this day that I would be included in a link conversation with the superstar songwriter over in Italy. However the great man was there in person, so for a fan like me this was a fabulous chance to ask about his career, influences and collaborations.

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Joan Armatrading – Not Too Far Away

Joan Armatrading – Not Too Far Away

by | Jun 10, 2018

One of our leading and most grounded singer-songwriters returns with a brand-new set of songs. Armatrading remains the illuminator of human dilemmas, the midwife of melodies. Her subject matter never seems to stray too far from the personal, the heartfelt, the relatable.

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2017 In Review

2017 In Review

by | Dec 30, 2017

Maybe it is because we know about them, but yet again this year we seem to have lost so many creative and entertaining characters. And yet again we can be inspired to remember them and keep their music alive…

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Chris Rea – Drive Time

Chris Rea – Drive Time

by | Dec 24, 2017

The title of the Northern slidemaster’s new album is Road Songs For Lovers but don’t be fooled, there is real bite in with the romance and glad-to-be-alive moments.
Rea is one of music’s survivors and I have been glad of his advice when in my own dark times. The love of music and of communicating through music still beams out of the genial songwriter when we meet up once again in London to trade records and chat…

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