# Chris Rea: Song by Song

Chris Rea: Song by Song follows the singer-songwriter’s career from his 1978 debut through his 1980s chart success and later blues reinvention. The listing describes a 160-page English-language book covering his albums and wider career, including the story behind “Driving Home for Christmas.”

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 31.52 CAD
- Previous price: 51.50 CAD
- Discount: 39%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T11:50:36.300Z
- Rating: 4.2 / 5
- Reviews: 21

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## At a glance

- Covers Chris Rea’s career from his 1978 debut album through his 1980s commercial success and later shift towards blues.
- The listing also mentions his European dance music work, acting role and the gradual rise of “Driving Home for Christmas.”
- The 160-page print length gives a concise format for a career overview rather than a lengthy biography.

## Pros

- Brings several lesser-known parts of Rea’s career together with his better-known album and seasonal-hit stories.
- English-language text and listed physical dimensions make the edition straightforward to identify.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Fonthill Media
- Publication date: March 30 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 1781559406
- ISBN-13: 978-1781559406
### Dimensions and installation
- Listed weight: 404 g
- Dimensions: 16.03 x 2.24 x 23.62 cm

## A good fit for

- Chris Rea listeners who want a compact overview of his recording career and musical changes.
- Readers interested in the background to “Driving Home for Christmas” alongside Rea’s broader career.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a comprehensive, lengthy biography or a book focused only on song lyrics or guitar instruction.

## Customer feedback

The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings but no written customer feedback, so it does not establish which aspects readers liked or disliked. The overall rating is positive, while the spread includes a notable two-star share, suggesting varied experiences. These figures alone cannot show whether readers found the career coverage satisfying or sufficiently detailed for their needs.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does Chris Rea: Song by Song cover?
The listing says it traces Rea’s career from his 1978 debut through his 1980s success and blues reinvention, and discusses his dance music work, acting and “Driving Home for Christmas.”
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 160 pages.
### What language is this edition in?
The listing specifies English.

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