On the Beach

Chris Rea

About On the Beach

"On the Beach" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea that was released in 1986 as the second single from his eighth studio album On the Beach. It was written by Rea and produced by Rea and David Richards. "On the Beach" reached No. 57 in the UK. Later in 1988, Rea re-recorded "On the Beach" for his album New Light Through Old Windows, released it as a single. Produced by Rea and Jon Kelly, it reached No. 12 in the UK and No. 18 in Ireland. In 1989, it reached No. 9 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. "On the Beach" was inspired by the Spanish island Formentera off the coast of Ibiza. Speaking to Songfacts, Rea said, "That's where me and my wife became me and my wife. That's what it's about. Yeah, I was 'between the eyes of love.' It's a lovely island if ever you're in Europe." 


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Between the eyes of love I call your name
Behind those guarded walls I used to go
Upon a summer wind there's a certain melody
Takes me back to the place that I know
Down on the beach

The secrets of the summer I will keep
The sands of time will blow a mystery
No-one but you and I
Underneath that moonlit sky
Take me back to the place that I know
On the beach

Forever in my dreams my heart will be
Hanging on to this sweet memory
A day of strange desire
And a night that burned like fire
Take me back to the place that I know
On the beach

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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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11 facts about this song

Genre
"On the Beach" is a song rooted in the soft rock and pop rock genres, blending melodic tunes with steady rhythms.
Release Year
The song "On the Beach" was first released in the year 1986 as a part of the album with the same name.
Re-recorded Version
Chris Rea released a re-recorded and re-produced version of "On the Beach" as a single in 1988. This version has a slightly more upbeat tempo than the original.
Inspiration
Inspired by the island of Formentera off the Spanish coast, the song encapsulates the soothing and slow-paced life Chris Rea experienced during his stay, hence the name "On the Beach".
Chart Success
Upon its release, "On the Beach" enjoyed considerable commercial success, particularly in the United Kingdom where it reached #9 in the UK Singles Chart.
Album
The song is notable as the title track of Chris Rea's eighth studio album, "On The Beach". The album itself also received favourable reviews and enjoyed commercial success.
Music Video
The video for "On the Beach" was shot in the Spanish island of Ibiza and features Chris Rea performing the song amidst beautiful beach scenes.
Popularity
Although "On the Beach" was released in the mid-80s, the song remains one of Rea's most popular, often featured in greatest hits collections and receiving regular airplay on radio stations.
Lyrical Content
The song is often regarded as a perfect summer tune, with its chill and laid-back tune coupled with lyrics about relaxing on a beach taking in the sun and sea.
Instrumentation
"On the Beach" features airy and melodic guitar lines, typical of Rea's style, which complements the relaxed beach-vibe of the song.
Live Performances
Chris Rea often includes "On the Beach" in his live performances, much to the delight of fans as it has become one of his signature tracks.

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