Dancing with Strangers
Chris Rea · 1987
58 min · 14 tracks · pop rock · blues rock · soft rock
A smooth blend of pop rock and blues, infused with heartfelt storytelling and melodic hooks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling throughout
- ideal for casual gatherings
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, 'Dancing with Strangers' is Chris Rea's sixth studio album and a follow-up to his breakthrough album 'On the Beach'. At this point in his career, Rea was solidifying his unique sound that blended bluesy rock with pop sensibilities, gaining significant traction in the UK and beyond.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mark Knopfler· John Hiatt· Joe Cocker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Joys of Christmas 5:15
- 2 I Can’t Dance to That 4:19
- 3 Windy Town 4:24
- 4 Gonna Buy a Hat 4:18
- 5 Curse of the Traveller 6:27
- 6 Let’s Dance 4:08
- 7 Que Será 5:19
- 8 Josie’s Tune 2:23
- 9 Loving You Again 5:41
- 10 That Girl of Mine 3:41
- 11 September Blue 3:08
- 12 I Don’t Care Any More 2:11
- 13 Donahue’s Broken Wheel 3:04
- 14 Danielle’s Breakfast 4:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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