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Chris Rea's M1 inspiration for Driving Home for Christmas

How a snowy M1 traffic jam in 1978 inspired Chris Rea's classic Driving Home for Christmas. The song's journey to becoming a festive staple and the rock singer's legacy following his death at 74. Read the full story.

How Chris Rea's Christmas Hit Built a £15m Fortune

The incredible story of how Chris Rea wrote 'Driving Home For Christmas' while stuck in traffic, a song that now earns £210k yearly and helped amass his £15m fortune in supercars and property.

Chris Rea dies aged 74, family announces

Legendary musician Chris Rea, creator of the festive classic Driving Home For Christmas, has died peacefully at 74. Discover the story behind his iconic song and remarkable career.

Singer-songwriter Chris Rea dies aged 74

Chris Rea, the gravelly-voiced singer behind hits like 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died at 74. Read about his unconventional journey and late-career blues revival.

Chris Rea, British Rock Legend, Dies Aged 74

The music world mourns the loss of Chris Rea, the iconic singer-songwriter behind hits like 'Fool (If You Think It's Over)' and 'On the Beach'. We revisit his remarkable journey from 1970s breakthrough to 21st-century tours.

Singer-Songwriter Chris Rea Dies Aged 74

The music world mourns the loss of Chris Rea, the beloved singer-songwriter behind the festive classic 'Driving Home for Christmas'. We look back at his remarkable career and enduring legacy.

Chris Rea gave wife song rights after cancer news

Music legend Chris Rea transferred all his song rights, including 'Driving Home For Christmas', to wife Joan upon his cancer diagnosis. The singer has died aged 74. Read the full story.

Chris Rea's Dole & Driving Ban When He Wrote Hit

Chris Rea heartbreakingly revealed he was on Jobseeker's Allowance and banned from driving when he penned 'Driving Home For Christmas'. Read the full story behind the festive classic.

Chris Rea dies aged 74 after short illness

Chris Rea, singer of 'Driving Home for Christmas', has died aged 74. His final Instagram post, shared hours before, featured a snowy road and lyrics from his iconic festive song. Read the full story and tributes.

CBS News revolt after Bari Weiss spikes Trump story

Internal turmoil at CBS News after Bari Weiss pulls a critical Trump report. Plus, singer Chris Rea dies, a Trump-Epstein photo is reinstated, a major canal sinkhole, and Barry Manilow's cancer diagnosis.

Chris Rea's final TV confession before death at 74

Legendary singer Chris Rea has died aged 74. In his last TV appearance, he revealed he wrote 'Driving Home For Christmas' while on the dole and banned from driving. Read his heartbreaking story.

Chris Rea dies aged 74 after short illness

Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, famed for the festive classic Driving Home For Christmas, has died at 74. His family confirmed his passing in hospital. Read the full tribute.

Chris Rea Dies at 74 After Short Illness

Music legend Chris Rea, famed for 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died peacefully in hospital at 74. Read about his poignant final social media post and his health battles.

Chris Rea's last words on his classic Christmas song

In his final interview before his death, Chris Rea revealed the story behind the festive anthem 'Driving Home for Christmas'. Discover the hope, warmth, and traffic jams that inspired a classic.

Singer Chris Rea dies aged 74 after long career

Chris Rea, the gravel-voiced singer-songwriter behind festive classic Driving Home for Christmas, has died at 74. Explore his journey from 80s pop stardom to a triumphant blues revival.

Doctor Found Dead in Miami Dollar Tree Freezer

The family of Dr Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez are demanding answers after she was found dead in a Miami Dollar Tree freezer. Police are investigating the 'unclassified death'.

Grandmother Found Dead in Safe, Death Undetermined

Dawn White, 53, was discovered deceased inside a large safe in her Baltimore basement. The medical examiner cites PCP intoxication and dehydration as cause of death. Her family seeks answers.

Chris Hoy's Kids Blamed Selves for His Cancer

Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy and wife Sarra reveal their children's heartbreaking reaction to his terminal cancer diagnosis and her own MS battle in a new documentary.

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