Chris Rea, Driving Home for Christmas Singer, Passes Away
Update: 2025-12-23
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Chris Rea, the singer behind the beloved Christmas classic Driving Home for Christmas, has passed away at 74. Despite his success, Rea remained humble, once saying, I never planned a Christmas hit. His song, written after a long drive home, became his legacy, accounting for 53% of his Spotify streams. Rea was known for his love of vintage cars and his impact on the music world will be remembered.
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