I'm American, and I only discovered this song 8 years ago. I love Christmas music, and I immediately thought, "Where had this song been all my life?" "Driving Home For Christmas" is simply magic.

Being a contractor who works away all year from home this song brings lumps to your throat and makes you misty eyed as you make the final journey of the year home. Great tune and lyrics.

There’s just something about this song that relaxes my soul and evokes a down home feeling 👌🏾

I first heard this underrated Christmas Song back in December 1992. I don't know why I didn't associate the singer with Chris Rea back then. This Christmas song remained a little known gem in the U.S. Only decades later with the coming of the Internet was I able to locate the song. I learned to my surprise the song came out years before 1992. I was able to purchase the Chris Rea CD with this Christmas song on it. As I wrote, this song should have had much greater playing time in the U.S.

I heard this song for the first time this year and loved the instrumental so I looked it up when I got home and played it a few nights, a good buddy of mine was coming back to the province after almost 10 years of not seeing eachother and I told him to play this song on the way there, he now appreciates it too. Good music right here. 👍

It is one of the most beautiful songs that can be heard at Christmas. It has musical notes that bring back special memories shared with your family and friends, I always get caught up in its musicality every time I listen to it. Thank you Chris, always in my memory.

This song has happily accompanied me on my way home to my family for many years. First, I went back there alone during my studies, then with my husband and children, then only with my children, and now there is no family home anymore, because my parents are no longer there, and a beautiful song by Chris Rea brings tears to my eyes, inseparably reminds me with the magic of Christmas and the love of my parents in my family home.

I’m not sure, whether KZfaq let this message passing through but still... For many years, people around the world argue in which country your music is loved and appreciated the most. Well, someone could argue endlessly, but I know for sure that in Russia you are treated most specially. A unique voice, melody, sincerity, attitude to listeners, your humanity and modesty are at the highest level. Together with my spouse we were at your great concert in St. Petersburg 4 years ago, it made an indelible impression on us. You know, Driving Home for Christmas is a Russian song. Because it's connected to the road. Our roads are endless. Like a Russian soul. When you go home for Christmas or New Year's Day, your soul sings. My parents are your age, my daughter turns 8 today. And we all love your songs. Dear Chris, we love you. We wish you and your family all the best! Merry Christmas, our Dear Friend. Your music is always in our hearts.

One of the greatest Christmas songs! Just makes you feel good!

I'm 41 years old and I heard this song for the first time at work 2 weeks ago. I hate Christmas songs, and I completely love this song. Simply beautiful!

This song always gives me the heavenly feeling

Just classic ❤ I love driving in the snow ❤ Always back 1970 ❤ Golden years back then When we had the best songs especially Christmas Proper winter for months Proper England ❤ Proper TV. Back then Great song Great voice Into festival season Making you happy always This song ❤

As long as the parents are alive, don't forget to visit them. This song will be eternal. Beautiful and blessed holidays.

My dad was a truck driver and never missed a Christmas with us! He was determined to be there and drove hard!! He passed away last September. I love this song because it reminds me of him!!!!!!!😘

I don't know how anyone could not love this song. ❤❤❤😊😊

I love this song...!!! Every year I imagine myself driving home for Christmas to be with my whole family....

I love Chris Rea’s voice and all his songs!

I love driving home for Christmas with my family making sweet memories.❤️💖🎉❤️💖🎉❤️💖🎉❤️🎉

This song was etched into my memory from a Bar I used to work at and it was constantly on every 4 hours or so. Nowadays it rings more true than anything as I live in a different state than my family, and every Xmas it is time when I go home and see them.

All my life I have loved Christmas music, from the worshipful 'official' carols we sang in church, to all the pop standards from the crooners, etc. But my holiday is not complete without hearing this song. I have loved it since the very first time I heard it many years ago. Chris totally captured what it feels like for all of us separated from family by miles, or the artificial urgencies of career life, or as it was for me when I was serving in the military when my kids were small. There's something about the yearning and hopefulness of this tune that I absolutely love! Thank you Chris Rea for this new classic!

True to life, song ,I feel every words....I feel the Christmas spirits, just listening to this song........Holds sentimental values.....Thank You ,Chris Rea . His voice is amazing .Happy Magical Christmas, everyone.....

Thank GOD we have people like you, mister. Rea!!!!!

Joyeux Noël et meilleurs vœux à Chris Rea le Maestro et sa famille pour 2024 🌲🎸🎶💎. Cette chanson intemporelle est un chef d'œuvre, que de souvenirs. Merci Chris Rea et très longue vie 😊

One of those songs that makes you smile, want to weep, and feel warm and fuzzy all at the same time. And one I never tire of. Thankful to Chris Rea for this nostalgic and lovely record. I play it year 'round.

I've never heard of Chris Rea before - I heard this song on the radio a couple of days ago and absolutely loved it!! It's a great song!!

Can’t tell you how much I love this song. Sometimes it makes me cry - I’m far from family - but it’s always full of happy memories! It makes my heart glad and a happy beautiful song to sing along to! Happy Christmas this 2022, everyone!

I love this song! It is fun to decorate for Christmas with this song playing!!!!! Merry Christmas everyone!! Stay safe. ENJOY the REASON FOR THE SEASON!!!!

Man, the huge amount of nostalgia, this classic hit gives out, is truly unexplainable, still hits the same since its release, and theres no way in escaping it. Hope everyone has a great Christmas, and season! Feliz Natal! 🎄🎆🎁✨

My favourite Christmas song .sung by my favourite singer oh that voice heavenly

magic song, waiting for a miracle on christmas🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

Simply the best Christmas song since the classic ones of the early 20th century.

Thanks Chris for bringing happy memories in regards my past lover who passed away in 2021 thank you.♥️💙♥️

I love this magical song since its creation in 1988.Simply beautiful!One of my top favorite song forever!🥰🎼❤️🎶🎄🎤☃️🎵❄️

Słucham z radością tej cudownej melodii na każde Boże Narodzenie.

Thank you Chris! You are an inspiration! No matter what time of year when I am feeling sad, I listen to "Driving Home for Christmas" and I am over my sadness. Thank you for this classic song!

МАЭСТРО, Я ТЕБЯ ОБОЖАЮ !!! СПАСИБО, ЧТО ТЫ ЕСТЬ В МОЕЙ ЖИЗНИ !!!

Encore une année de passée et "Driving home for Christmas" est toujours d’actualité, c’est une chanson intemporelle et je l’écoute à longueur d’année, elle me rappelle tellement de bons souvenirs. Merci au maestro M. Chris Rea 💎🎸❤️💯👍

I'll tell you the truth, I don't like much about England, but Chris! This is the best thing in England!!!

I haven't lived in my home town for over a decade and not even in my home country for the last few years. I've always liked this song, especially ever since I could relate to it personally when traveling home for Christmas each year. This year, it gets me all teared up because I can't. Alt blir bra!

This song is an absolute holiday GEM that never fails to put me in a warm and cheerful mood. This song has all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas tune and is truly heartwarming. The soothing and melodic voice of Chris Rea is the first thing that grabs your attention. His rich, sincere vocals are like a comforting embrace, making you feel like you're right there with him, driving through the wintry landscapes and looking forward to reuniting with loved ones. The song's lyrics capture the essence of the holiday season perfectly, emphasizing the anticipation and joy of coming home to celebrate Christmas with family and friends. The older I get, the more friends and family fade away, but this song always makes me feel like I'm at home, next to the fire and tree, watching loved ones mingle, drinking cocoa and eggnog. The music arrangement is superb, with a blend of soft rock and bluesy elements, which give it a timeless quality. I listen to it periodically throughout the year. The catchy melody and the jingle of bells in the background create an ambiance of pure Christmas magic. It's a song that you can sing along to with your loved ones, making it an ideal addition to any holiday playlist. It carries a universal message of togetherness and the importance of spending the holiday season with those we hold dear. It resonates with the feeling of nostalgia and the excitement that many of us experience as we journey back to our childhood homes or reunite with family and friends. This song manages to evoke a sense of unity and warmth, making it a cherished part of our holiday traditions. Definitely in my TOP 5 favorite Christmas songs. 🎄❤🎼

That voice, that atmosphere, awesome and lovely song

I just found this song… it’s my new favorite Christmas song… thank you!

Mein Lieblingslied, jeden der 12 Monate des Jahres, danke Dir Chris Rea! ❤️Yeah...when i‘m feelin blue, all i got to do...hear this song from you❤️

From the heart of a pure musician. Chris Rea has etched his musical legacy upon the fabric of the universe for eternity. He's a unique and gifted artist, and will live forever through his extensive oeuvre. Thank you Chris, in bringing this song, along with all your masterpieces, for the world to enjoy. Merry Christmas!

Czas w drogę 🚘coraz bliżej Święta Bożego Narodzenia ❄️🎄❄️Piękna piosenka 🎶🎄🕊🙏🏻

This song hits the nail on the head that we are all just the same, we are born, celebrate life than pass away as mere vapours. We are all the same we go through the same cycle of life we are all the same inside and outside, but our choices in life truly makes us who we are but in the end we are human beings going through the same perpetual life. The wealth that which we've worked hard to acquire and achieve as status of wealth and afflunce. When we leave this earth we take absolutely nothing with us. Love your neighbours may God bless you this Christmas 2021.

Hey Chris! I would just like to add my voice to millions of others & say that your magnificent song is by far the best Christmas song ever produced. Always brings tears to my eyes. Best wishes & God bless. And a very Merry Christmas 2020! ❄️ 🎅 🎄 ❄️

In this Era. So many people think it is Santa clause day Not Jesus Christ 's Birthday .that is very Sad they misunderstand for the true meaning of X'mas ❤You will understand all your heart soul and spirit of God's true love when you accept His Son 🤗

27 and this I can't believe I've only just found this mastepiece. There really is such a select few that I still enjoy and this instantly became my favourite Christmas song of all time without any nostalgia I absolutely love it. Merry Christmas everyone and thanks Chris rea. well done sir

Wonderful song! My favorite Xmas song!! 😍😍😍😍

Great voice! Love all his songs especially On the Beach. This one is a beautiful Christmas song, thanks to Chris Rea for some great music! 😘😘😘

Such a perfect Christmas song, it always gets me in the spirit!! 🎄😀👍

Absolutely great Christmas song. One of my favorites.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! TO THE CHRIS REA"S FAMILY!! HIS BEAUTIFUL WIFE JOAN REA!! AND HIS TWO BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS JOSEPHINE REA!! AND JULIA REA!! AND YOU GUYS ARE REALLY THE GREATEST FAMILY;; IN THE WORLD!! AND I LOVED YOU ALL!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! YOU GUYS!! BECAUSE YOU GUYS ARE SO SPECIAL TO ME!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!! AND HAVE A SPECIAL HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!❤❤❤❤

One of my favourite Christmas songs of all time.👊🏿⭐❤✅

best christmas song ever mr chris rea you re a magic singer!!!!thank you so much for this one!!!!❤️

Ощущение праздника!!! ❤️💖❤️

Слушаю, и сразу настроение поднялось, позитив зашкаливает....Спасибо что Вы Крис, есть.... Здоровья, здоровья, здоровья ВАМ❤❤❤❤

All we want is drive for Chrismas. Merry Christmas for everywhere from Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay!!! (12/23/2023)

That's another working day under my belt. Over and done with. Here wishing that all went well for the great British workforce as they take their lives onto the great British road networks and hoping that the winery machinery is well lubed🤞🙏

I heard this song years ago and forgot about it until the other day, I heard it again on my daughters playlist … love this one

Спасибо, спасибо! С наступающим Рождеством, здоровья вам люди!!!

Прекрасная песня!!! Удивительной скромности человек. Поёт не выставляя себя. Не потому ли так чаруют его песни?

Its not Christmas but.... oh my god so beautiful. Like life should be. Thank you Chris 🙏❤

My favourite singer! Super song! Bravo!

BEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER. THANK YOU CHRIS. 🎁🎆🎄

I'm lying in an ICU on Xmas eve after part of my body decided it wanted to take a shot at killing me. It failed. But I'm even more alone than usual this holiday. I've had this tune in my head for a few days, even as morphine took rational thought away. Glad to hear it. Everyone, call your loved ones, or give 'em a hug... and when you do, spare a moment for me and everyone else who can't be with their people this holiday. Merry Christmas to you

I discovered this song at a Tottus in Peru while I was eating pollo a la brasa con su wantan. It was the day before the 2024 New Year eve. Beautiful song, the chorus is one of the most amazing I’ve heard.

He is just.. Unforgettable.

Встречаю рождество 2023 желаю всем мира и счастья! Chris I wish you good health!

My favorite Christmas song. Thank you, Chris. Right now, though, I'm Looking For The Summer and can hardly wait to get On The Beach.

Another Christmas passed and another made better by this song

Love this, magical. Love your music Mr. Rea.

One of my top favorite non church Christmas songs ever. It's basically impossible for me to play this just once at any given time.

Discovered this song and Chris Rea’s other music about 3 years ago. This song is definitely on my Christmas playlist every year now ! Love it 😊

I love this song I live in sydney and go back to my home at phillip island every year peter and my brother would drive there peter passed away this year so my brother and I caught the bus and I couldn't wait to see the faces of my family love this song

Love this song.

My favorite Christmas song! 🎄

Great Song

This is the most beautiful Christmas song ...🎄⛄ ♥️

ОБОЖАЮЮЮЮ👍👍💝💝💝🎶🎶❄

Every year my favourite Christmas Song. Thank you for this nice song.

BEST XMAS song ever ever ever💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 The only song that makes XMAS 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Fahring home für CHRIESTMAS

Doesn't matter what you sing Chris, it rocks my world and always has. You're a legend and completely unique.Sending you warmest greetings and best wishes always.

My favorite Christmas song! And I listen to it any time, in summer as well. Thank you!

Christmas songs are wonderful, I pray for everyone in this world to stay safe and healthy, Merry Christmas ✨🎄🎄

One of the great and unforgettable Christmas songs

Такой тембр и ритм он сносит ,,крышу,, , Я , влюбился с первогозвука , и до сих пор ,,умереть,, не могу !

Absolute Masterpiece, wonderful even if it isn't Christmas - and even nicer when it then really is Christmas.

I am from a large family, my dream was to spend one Xmas in my life with all of my siblings and my children together in one location but it will never happen, all of my siblings died before it could happen, I am left with that empty dream every Xmas.

the raspiness of his voice makes it more robust and very pleasant listening to it.

Merry Christmas Chris to you and your family. Thanks for all the great music. ❤🇨🇦

The best modern Christmas song.

Une des plus belles chansons de Noël..que du bonheur

Toto je najkrajšia Vianočná pesnička. Krajšiu nepoznám. Pozdravujem Chrisa zo Slovenska.

Awww love this memories 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🎅🎅🎄🎄🎄💝

I'm a retired Chauffeur, when this song comes on the car radio I just try to get home to my wife as safely & as quickly as I can (within the speed limits) as possible. Unfortunately some don't. Take care everyone.

Best song of Christmas that I listen to all year :-) . What a treasure, Chris! Thank you

One of my all time favorite Christmas songs from one of my all time favorite artist! Thank you Chris I hope you are well and Merry Christmas! P.S. please come to the U.S. and do some dates.