Tennis
Chris Rea · 1980
50 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · blues rock · soft rock
A warm blend of soft rock and blues-infused melodies that soothe and uplift in equal measure.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- uplifting melodies for sunny days
- warm vibes for casual gatherings
- bittersweet reflections on relationships
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic music
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1980, 'Tennis' was Chris Rea's second studio album, following his debut 'Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?' from 1978. At this point, Rea was starting to carve out his niche within the British rock scene, blending elements of pop and blues into his sound while beginning to develop a distinctive songwriting style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mark Knopfler· John Hiatt· Joe Cocker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tennis 5:19
- 2 Sweet Kiss 4:38
- 3 Since I Don’t See You Anymore 3:44
- 4 Dancing Girls 4:05
- 5 No Work Today 2:38
- 6 Everytime I See You Smile 6:27
- 7 For Ever and Ever 4:10
- 8 Good News 3:54
- 9 Friends Across the Water 3:44
- 10 Distant Summers 2:11
- 11 Only With You 3:44
- 12 Stick It 5:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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