Looking for the Summer

Chris Rea

About Looking for the Summer

"Looking for the Summer" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1991 as the third single from his eleventh studio album Auberge. It was written by Rea and produced by Jon Kelly. "Looking for the Summer" reached No. 49 in the UK and remained in the charts for three weeks. A music video was filmed to promote the single. In a 1991 interview with Dennis Elsas, Rea described the song's lyrical message: "The idea is fundamentally a guy is looking at his daughter, who is now just about in her teenage years and he sees her turn away. She's looking to her summer, she's spring looking for the summer, and he, then in autumn, looks back and remembers what it was like when he also looked for his summer. The third verse reminds his wife how they hurt each other's growing pains, while they both looked for their summers, and in many ways he still looks for his summer." 


Year:
2005
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Look deep into the April face
A change is clearly taking place
Looking for the summer

The eyes take on a certain gaze
And leave behind the springtime days
Go looking for the summer

This ain't no game of kiss and tell
The implications how you knew so well
Go looking for the summer

The time has come and they must go
To play the passion out that haunts you so
Looking for the summer

Remember love how it was the same
We scratched and hurt each other's growing pains
We were looking for the summer

And still I stand this very day
With a burning wish to fly away
I'm still looking, looking for the summer

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Chris Rea

Chris Rea ( /ˈriːə/ REE-ə; born Christopher Anton Rea, 4 March 1951) is an English singer-songwriter, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. The British Hit Singles & Albums stated that Rea was "one of the most popular UK singer-songwriters of the late 1980s. He was already a major European star by the time he finally cracked the UK Top 10 with his 18th chart entry; "The Road to Hell (Part 2)"." By 2009, Rea had sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Looking for the Summer" is a song by British singer-songwriter, Chris Rea. Known for his distinct husky-gravel voice, Rea has established his reputation in the rock and blues genres.
Album Facts
The song is part of Rea's album titled "Auberge," which was released in February 1991. The album was a major hit, reaching No.1 in the UK Albums Chart.
Chart Placement
"Looking for the Summer" was not released as a single in the UK, but despite that, it gained airplay and is one of Rea's most popular songs there. However, in other parts of Europe, it was released as a single and successfully entered the music charts.
Song Storyline
The song talks about reflective nostalgia. The lyrics depict someone reminiscing about the summer times, probably a metaphor for happier times in the past.
Structure and Style
The track stands out for its soothing melody, dominated by a simple but catchy guitar riff. Rea's voice, combined with the melodic backdrop, creates a dreamy, wistful mood.
Music Video
The music video for the song features Rea driving a 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO, often considered one of the most beautiful and prestigious cars in the world. This complements another of Rea's passions, as he is a well-known car enthusiast; he has even raced cars professionally.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Looking for the Summer," including French singer Patricia Kaas and German pop band Fool's Garden.
Soundtrack Usage
The song has been featured in a few television shows and films, most notably in the soundtrack for the film "Three Steps Above Heaven."
Continuing Popularity
In the decades since its release, "Looking for the Summer" has remained perennially popular. It has been widely used as a theme song for various radio programs and commercials.
Critics' Choice
While "Looking for the Summer" might not have been a chart-topping single, it is often listed among Chris Rea's best works by music critics and fans alike, praising its lyrical depth and musical simplicity.

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