Song
Driving Home for Christmas
by Chris Rea
Driving Home for Christmas is a 1986 song by Chris Rea. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1986
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Christmas song written and recorded by Chris Rea, first released in 1986 as the B-side of Hello Friend and later included on his 1988 compilation New Light Through Old Windows. It has become a UK holiday radio staple.
Performance tips
- Keep it low, warm and laid-back; Rea's gravelly croon is relaxed, not belted.
- Let the easy groove roll along like a long drive and don't rush the phrasing.
- It's a mellow singalong, so invite the room in on the title line.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Driving Home for Christmas" karaoke
Other versions
- Driving Home For ChristmasCover by Albert Hammond2024
- Albert HammondAlso recorded this song