Chris Rea - Driving Home For Christmas (Bigband Version)

[TheJosapappa1000]

i just like it

[marthijnmol124]

Merry Chrismas, from Holland!

[nikosntina]

driving home for christmas with my cadi escalade..

oh i cant wait 2 c those faces

Alba and Aguilera making me breakfast..

OH YEEAH...

[idea28ed]

top muziek song nice beoordeling cijfer 10



[kermiskermis8]

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Fijne kerstdagen en een gelukkig nieuwjaar!

Froehliche Weihnachten und ein glückliches Neues Jahr!

Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année!

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!

Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo!

[Themovievoiceman]

2:37 playback fail! btw the motorways you see in the clip are in the netherlands

[lapetitegalette]

@Themovievoiceman Hehe, echt? Dat verklaart de mist ;-)

[bazi1111111]

wszystkiego nalepszego z okazji nad chodzacych świąt Bozego Narodzenia Piotr

[joni85able]

its a verry cool song

[abc4714]

The best Christmas song ever written !

[lenthe04]

Xmas nr1 with this song! MAGIC

[mdlp1991]

Happy Christmas Guys!!!!!

[Digatalism]

its never christmas till the coca cola commercials come on

[FuddyDuddy99]

It is Christmas for me too....it is called the BIG BAND version because oyu can hear the violins in the background.....

When I lived in Norway for 6 years I used to hear this all the time... but never in the USA...sure wish they would play it here. It is so very comforting to hear.

[BOOYAH727]

@FuddyDuddy99

We play every single day multiple times in Winnipeg, Canada. It is my favorite song of Xmas. The music is very well written.

[hayawesley]

WTF Happend to the two people who clicked dislike???

[Digatalism]

i've already posted like 8 christmas songs on my facebook in ike 30min, i cant wait for christmas!@

[jwdsnapper]

wey - hey - here we go - merry christmas everybody,,,,,,!

[vet2video]

Just 2 weeks and I can legally play xmas songs and not being weird. :D

[xptohumberto]

Melhor musica de todos os tempos!!!!!!!!!!!!

[acpaternotte]

Too early?



[koek1122]

I can't wait till christmas!!!! Songs like these are the ones that give me chills!

[russiangirlsfree]

I PREFER RUSSIA OVER THIS

[Jonkopoppers]

O dear it is 16-10-2011 but i am playing this at 3 am ; )

[Im2blond]

@Jonkopoppers It;s ok :D

[martinkoolen]

Fijne feestdagen en een top 2012 voor bijna iedereen.

Kuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[koek1122]

@martinkoolen haha nu al :P Zullen we anders nog ff w8en!

[Rubenxfd]

I can't wait@#!@#

[MathieuAtYT]

heel leuk lied en wat is het op een leuke plaats opgenome

[koek1122]

Who cares if it's septembre... it's only like 3,5 months away?

[motownredux]

Great song, and my favourite Christmas one. But why has the uploader of this video titled it "Big Band Version"? This is the ** original version ** (a slighter longer remixed version came later, but you wouldn't know the difference except for the extra running time). Chris did perform versions of this song without the orchestra for live TV shows like BBC's Top Of The Tops - but those versions are pretty poor.

[Matatyt]

@motownredux

This version is from 1988. I called it bigband version cause of the arrangement. To me it sounds like how a bigband would play it with the piano, the rhythm section and the violins, and that all in a very cheerful up tempo foxtrot beat.

However despite of what the internet says, the original version is from 1984. I got that original single with the date pressed on it. This version is completely different, not this cheerful piano and the rhythm slower. It is far more melancholic.

[BOOYAH727]

@Matatyt

You have done a great job Mixing the Videos with best quality sound, Thanks & I have shared this link on face book. Thanks again

[Matatyt]

@motownredux

Both of the songs are totally different because of the atmosphere they reflect. I personally like both songs the same cause they are so totally different.

You can also find this version on my video’s called (Original Version) because that is the only original version.

By the way this is NOT a live version even thow you hear the studio audience clap and it sounds a but hollow.

[Matatyt]

@motownredux

This is a video recording of TopPop, a Dutch version of Top of The Pops with a slight difference, all the songs in the show were never performed live but always play backed, often with audience. To get a sort of live effect the whole recording was done with a few microphones recording the audience and the song coming out of the studio speakers. Therefore this version sounds exactly the same as the studio single I have from 1984 but then in mono and slightly hollow.

[MathijsScheper]

@Matatyt This is german???? Not dutch.

[BOOYAH727]

@motownredux

Great job , Original video with quality sound.

[fogologo100]

with a thousand memories. heard this song driving home for xmas. years ago. It became lodged in my mind ever since. great singer and song.

[Shelbegt]

What a smooth tone it has. It hits home with a lot of people who doesn't like going home for Christmas & all the good memories it brings back. Thank you for sharing the video.

[andielynn116]

i listen to this song even in the summer time, what a nice tune this is.

[fujitaf6]

We are in Feb. & I still come back to hear this Christmas song. The first time I heard it on my local radio station in Montreal , Canada I had never heard of Chris Rae until I called the station. Since then I'm hooked on Chris Rae. Thank you Chris.

[0609491]

Syper melodi, Syper Chris ! ferst gang i lissen this melodi in Mallorka sommer, i fik shok -thia song beautiful, now I lissen i desember everiday , kiss alle sammen, thanks alle sammen(evribody) LOVE ! and MERRY CHRISTMAS from Sankt-Peterburg(RUSiA)

[bambukita]

My favorite Christmas song, I like it too much!

[etherod77]

puts a really big smile on your face :))

[MsJune54]

I will never understand why Chris Rea's music is not heard on the radio in the US......he is an amazing singer & musician.....it's almost impossible to find his music in any store so I buy it online or if I'm lucky at a garage sale. This is one song that should be on the radio at Christmas.......thank you so much for sharing this video!!!

[mydogzakable]

@MsJune54.... I'm from Cleveland, Ohio and Chris Rea's music used to get lots of play in the 70's and 80's...not so much anymore though. However, this Christmas song was all over the airways here over the holiday seasons last year (that's why I brought this video up)...so cheer up...lots of folks over here still appreciate his stuff

[Braindamage1989]

Bedankt voor deze upload! De big band versie is zoveel beter naar mijn mening.

[scratch2scratch]

the Absolute x-mas song!!!

[coreyjim]

Thankyou for the reply, I will check out your suggests on the songs. Have a healthy and safe holiday season!! :)

[coreyjim]

The most underplayed Christmas song ,it would be great to hear it on local stations for once! Happy Holidays from West Milford, N.J. USA

[Matatyt]

@coreyjim

Fortunatly it gets played alot here in Holland. Talking about underplayed christmassongs, have a look at Angel with The Christmas song (not the one you know) and Winter Song at my videos. Two great christmas-/wintersongs but hardly ever played on the radio. A shame realy.

M@T

[koek1122]

@Matatyt serieus, dat is me nooit opgevallen. Maar wel een heerlijk lied! ik kan niet w8en :$

[joanneatbardon]

@coreyjim/ Can't agree more!  This is probably my most favourite Christmas song ever! But couldn't find it anywhere in Taiwan.

[MrJacek0104]

poprostu suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!

[sskkramer]

sure beats jingle bells

[steenk1]

Chris Rea is one of the most underrated artists ever. You really see his genius when you hear songs like "texas" and "gone fishing". Incredible skilled guitarist and singer. And yes.. It isn´t christmas before you hear "driving home for christmas" on the radio......

[EGoody05]

deffo prefer this vs ... in my top 3 xmas tunes :O) where's the sprouts at I'm ready !!!

[MysteriousPavel]

I look forward to Christmas also for this melody... Relax to max with great song from great man... Its my favorite song.

[robynw885]

its never xmas until i hear this song

[MultiTilburg013]

@robynw885 and ofcourse some snow...

[abc4714]

This is fantastic !

[Fartsurmonde]

It's up there with "White Christmas" in my eyes -a total classic!

Greetings & Best Wishes from England

[DanilovHelen]

he is one of the greatest poet as well as musician!

[sagasas]

I hate most christmas songs, nevertheless i love this one. This is a song for the whole year. I gotta say, Chris Rea rocks dudes!

Merry Christmas to all, from Brazil.

Um abraço pra todos os Brasileiros, vamo Corinthians!!!

[bakerchiropracticpa]

I love everything Chris Rea sings. Christmas Year Round. Cheers!

[TheMante123]

the best christmas song ever!!

[albertaberg]

such a romantic melody

[lovelyrose1999]

true its a christmas song yet i love to hear it every now and then :)

[tanman7452]

This is such a beautiful song, one of my favorites by Chris

[RashadQassymov]

My God my Fav Song I lovin it :))))))))

[huisjeinpekel]

merry christmas from Groningen Holland

[blackgoat21]

Happy Christmas to everyone from Slovenia!

[pingwingling]

Haoy ChristX to all.

[smalle22]

Merry Christmas from limburg (belgium) peeps :)

[wildflowerlu]

My very favorite Christmas song!  Absolutely love Chris Rea! Thanks for posting! Merry Christmas!!

[jovabrann]

Merry Christmas and a happy holiday from Bergen, Norway.

[Vadpeter]

Boldog Karácsonyt Mátrix olvasók!!!!!

[tphfetzer]

merry x-mas from germany :)

great song!

[rosendal69]

Not really christmas without this one!

[TejanaLa]

Merry Christmas from Texas, America. Peace to all!

[pierdea]

the most beautiful xmas song!

[idak1]

Merry Christmas from Melbourne Australia.

[DagostinoAdrian]

Wicked, I Love this song, cheers.

[wingnuts909]

My fav christmas song!

[W111EEE]

RESPECT !!!!

[msoucek2]

Merry Christmas!!! Boldog karácsonyt!!!

from Hungary

[19K3v91]

Merry christmas from germany :)

I love this song <3

[a35vanman]

why is he driving on the wrong side of the road, merry christmas dont drink and drive

[majdalen]

cos this probably isn´t his video, it´s from germany TV - so right side of the road is right ;)

[henktank17]

maybe this is in holland ?

[senis16]

its the best cristmas song ever!!

[BirdsEatCats]

Sorry, us Xtians who worship X celebrate Xmas. For some of us it's XXmas; and the really hardcore observe XXXmas.

[jointhefog]

Great tune Chris, thanks for your gift of song.

By the way folks, it's Christmas, not Xmas. There is no such thing as Xmas.

I bet you don't believe in Santa either.

thefog.(com)

[glenny3972]

I thought the origins of the use of Xmas was because X was the Greek symbol for Christ so its not really that paganistic or sacreligious after all...

Merry Christmas and long live this great Chris Rea number at Christmas time

[HSVHSV1887]

i love that song :)

merry christmas everyone <3

[SeanLarkinStreet]

Oh by the way...Happy Christmas Everyone xxx Love and Peace to One and All...

Patrick (Ireland)

[SeanLarkinStreet]

The best Christmas song ever recorded, Sheer Magic from Chris Rea.

Patrick (Ireland)

[Meghanick]

I couldn't agree with you more. If this doesn't touch your Christmas soul, nothing will. Rod.

[ricotta07]

Matatyt u r da man this is my all time favourite Xmas song. Merry Xmas!!!!

[Can00uck]

Its my favorite song to hear on Xmas,i replay it over and over , itjust makes me feel better and I had the original version, like the big band version much beter, and if ur dring home for Xmas, play this and make the drive so much more pleassureable , and drive safely had to drive home every year a long long drive and i played this and make the whole experience so much more fun!

[popjosef]

Drive safe out there in the world!

[tonyglen]

Two Words " Sheer Majic "

[W111EEE]

ABSOLUTE MAGIC

[Retfathgie]

Even tho it's the start of summer, I have to listen to this great song by one of the best singers around. Always makes me feel good.

[Matatyt]

Well it's not the i-95. It's the N279 between Helmond and Asten (The Netherlands). I tryied to attach the location to the video but it didn't work. You can look it up with Google-Earth thow.

[andielynn116]

thanks to matatyt for posting this video nice job will be enjoyed by many.what high way was that at the beginning?it looked like i-95.

[andielynn116]

best christmas song i have ever heard,i heard this song driving home to new york from my vacation home in edgewater florida,i couldn't believe what i was hearing it was exactly what i was doing driving home for christmas to see the wife and kids,when home had my daughter down load it and it was a part of our traditional chrismas video. thank you chris rea for such a magical song.

[Matatyt]

It's the same feeling i have when i drive home for the christmas holiday. I allways play it when i drive home that last day of the working year. It give's me a realy good feeling too. Also from me: thanks Chris Rea.

[siesje1982]

I'm so happy for you! :D

[doranemon]

cool music

[Matatyt]

I agree, Thanks Chris

[1kamp1]

nice nice song song

[Matatyt]

Glad you liked the video.

I'm working on the original version, it will be avaleble soon.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Thanks for the respons.

[shanara2857]

You just made a thousand people feel great, Matatyt. Thanks for posting the Great Chris Rea!

[1kamp1]

thanks you2 a late reaction :p and now 3 mond's and than is 2009

[1kamp1]

cool great song chrismas

[riomanpr]

i listen to it every year before i get on the plane to go home to my family. great song.

[Matatyt]

Glad you liked the video.

I'm working on the original version, it will be avaleble soon.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Thanks for the respons.

[Schtrudahl]

Great Christmas song.. i love it:X:X

[Matatyt]

Glad you liked the video.

I'm working on the original version, it will be avaleble soon.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Thanks for the respons.