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Chris Rea — Auberge
Album: Auberge
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Released: 1991
Length: 6:13
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On the hard fast train, on the road to gain
Something gets right through to your telling bone
There's a sudden itch, an electric twitch
Sometimes I swear this body's got a mind of it's own

This is the naked truth, this is the light
There's only one place left to go

Auberge (Auberge)
Auberge (Auberge)

You meet the silent type on a windy trail
With a shiny cloak and an unseen silver dagger
You can talk till you ache, give yourself one more break
You can tell by the look on his face that it just doesn't matter

'Cause this is the naked truth and this is the light
There's only one place left to go

Auberge (Auberge)
Auberge (Auberge)

Oh, give me a weekend, give me a day
Don't like what I'm seeing though I hear what you say
Think with a dagger and you'll die on your knees
Begging for mercy, singing: Please, Mister, please

'Cause this is the naked truth and this is the light
But there's only one place left to go

Auberge, Auberge
Auberge (Auberge)
Auberge, Auberge
Auberge, Auberge
(Auberge, Auberge)
(Auberge)
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As Christmas approaches, I always think of a Chris Rea song, and it's not this one.
Posted 1 week ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
When I still lived in blighty, whenever me and wifey poos went for a long drive, we would never stop at a service station, instead we'd get of the motorway and find ourselves a nice little pub, and have a pint and basket of chicken or scampi or sausage or fish and chips.
Posted 3 weeks ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
My favourite singer, musician. And my favourite album! 
Posted 1 month ago by vlami    [ Reply ]
 agkagk wrote:
Please, sir, can we have more Chris Rea?

Yes, we need more Chris Rea 👍👍👍


Posted 1 month ago by vlami    [ Reply ]
First thought was: Mitch Rider. But, was Ch. R., only ~
Posted 4 months ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
YESS!!
Posted 9 months ago by sidsiva737    [ Reply ]
 marysclark wrote:

 Eggplant


Almost an Eggplant - a whole one would be Aubergine

Posted 11 months ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 marysclark wrote:

 Eggplant




I don't remember this song having such an extended instrumental intro. Is this a remix version oder...?
Posted 11 months ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
His song "Texas" is well worth a listen... really interesting music video too about Soviets vs. Americans.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 Eggplant
Posted 1 year ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

I thought he was saying "fromage". 



Maybe you need a refresher course in French?
Posted 1 year ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 terryd wrote:
"Auberge" means inn or hotel.  You are thinking of "aubergine". eggplant.


I am not sure what that has to do with (an) auberge?


Posted 1 year ago by radu56p    [ Reply ]
Drivin' home to Auberge.....
Posted 2 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
 memoryboxer wrote:

Sometimes want a separate rating system for the album cover art - this one's a 9. Lotus Super 7 in full unwind. Yes please.


Chris Drove a Race . On Facebook you can see he is buying a Lotus.
Posted 2 years ago by uweerx    [ Reply ]
 terryd wrote:
I am not sure what that has to do with (an) auberge?

I was responding to a tangential post about an "aubergine".
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Botanically, eggplant is a fruit, not a vegetable.  There are varieties which are white and smaller in size than the purple ones (which are most widely farmed in recent times), and can resemble chickens' eggs.  It's odd that the British would prefer to use a French-descended term.



I am not sure what that has to do with (an) auberge?
Posted 3 years ago by terryd    [ Reply ]
Sometimes want a separate rating system for the album cover art - this one's a 9. Lotus Super 7 in full unwind. Yes please.
Posted 5 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
 2020sk wrote:
Poor man's Mark Knopfler...
 
You only like music for rich people?
Posted 5 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Intro is a bit reminiscent of Supertramp...
Posted 5 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
a bit dark, don't you think?
Posted 6 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:
I thought he was saying eau rouge.



  Love the pic. IMSA/FIA WEC Ford GT fan myself. 
Posted 6 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
I thought he was saying "fromage". 
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Love this tune! 
Posted 6 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
I thought they were singing Obliged
Posted 6 years ago by strous    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:
I thought he was saying eau rouge.



 
That corner is definitely a 10+ ... {#Biggrin}
Posted 7 years ago by RazzCat    [ Reply ]
 Piranga wrote:
Every so often, Chris Rea hits a spot that no one else can. Nice.

 
Gotta agree with that on this song. Well said. This is the tune that turned me on to his music. {#Cheers}
Posted 7 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
Every so often, Chris Rea hits a spot that no one else can. Nice.
Posted 7 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
{#Cowboy} bill keep on rockin the rea !
Posted 7 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
I'm always amazed by the number of people who hate/berate the music that is played here.

I think there is a pretty high standard for the music selections on RP.

I used to hate the Cowboy Junkies, Chris Isaak, ELO, Janis Joplin and countless other bands. After continuing to listen to RP, I have come to like all the groups I have mentioned above.

There are obviously a lot of people here that like the music you hate or it would not be being played. And first impressions of music and musicians can change over time.

If that doesn't work, just use PSD button.
Posted 7 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
BAD SONG
Posted 7 years ago by Gloriastacholy    [ Reply ]
 Cruithne3753 wrote:
Aubergine = vegetable that Americans refer to as an "eggplant" even though eggs are almost never purple.
 
Botanically, eggplant is a fruit, not a vegetable.  There are varieties which are white and smaller in size than the purple ones (which are most widely farmed in recent times), and can resemble chickens' eggs.  It's odd that the British would prefer to use a French-descended term.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I thought he was saying eau rouge.


Posted 8 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
one of the worst singer I know, and the music is less than simple. Worst song they could play he wrote when his daughter was born (what was her name and title of the song). Cmon RP,  you play so many talented not so well known artist, please please avoid him. Whenever they play him on german radio I switch off or change ...
Posted 8 years ago by rommesw    [ Reply ]
This song hooked me on the second bar. Very good. 
Posted 8 years ago by bogz    [ Reply ]
Awful music. Dire Rea.
Posted 8 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
My introduction to Chris Rea was God's Great Banana Skin. Loved that album, especially the title cut. My next album was Auberge. Again, loved the title cut.

That's all i wanted to say. {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 8 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
Poor man's Mark Knopfler...
Posted 8 years ago by 2020sk    [ Reply ]
eh....not thrilled with his voice {#Frown}
Posted 9 years ago by Babette55    [ Reply ]
If you like Chris Rea, get the concert album Road to Hell & Back (two cds). I was at the Paris concert from the tour from which this selection came - he was great live and this selection is fabulous. And, this was his last tour (due to medical issues). 
Posted 10 years ago by GEM    [ Reply ]
Where can I find his version?  All iTunes has is a tribute.
Posted 10 years ago by jimys    [ Reply ]
This guy rocks thanks RP
Posted 10 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
 sajitjacob wrote:
This song will forever remind me of the Kings Head (I think that's what it's called) on the A120 between Ipswich and Norwich.
It has (had?) an Auberge sign on it and did excellent nosh.

 
Thanks. Your post had me hunting for the meaning of this song, and I came across this interview with Chris Rea in which he said:

"Well, you don't have to be French to say the title, because the title is an Englishism, anyway. 'Auberge' literally now in France means a motel, it's pretty down-mark, not particularly up-mark, in France it's not particularly romantic. For French people an 'Auberge' is somewhere where they had to stop off because they didn't make it home in time, so they don't particularly feel great about 'Auberges'. But for the English this is romanticism attracted with the word, and the translation of it meaning temporary resting place, and that's exactly what this album was for me after 'The road to hell'"
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
{#Bananasplit}
Posted 10 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh, Radio Paradise...playing the stuff everyone is afraid to play!

Chris Rea is a talented, prolific songwriter/vocalist/guitar player.

I bought his debut album in 1978 (Whatever Happened To Benny Santini) and almost every one since.

Love it, thanks Bill. 
Posted 10 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
 noelski wrote:
please don't play anymore of this i beg you

 
Ever heard of PSD??
Posted 11 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
This song will forever remind me of the Kings Head (I think that's what it's called) on the A120 between Ipswich and Norwich.
It has (had?) an Auberge sign on it and did excellent nosh.



Posted 11 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:

Wow, love the Hunters & Collectors reference (even from back in 2007), one of my favorite 80's Aussie bands.  Another group RP could mine for new material.


 
Absolutely, anytime! Way better then this Chris Rea..
Posted 11 years ago by Dav3thedog    [ Reply ]
8 > 9
Posted 11 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
I Agree to that

An Excellent Album

dew34 wrote:

Believe me this CD grows on you-don't think you can separate songs-it needs its companion tunes to be coherent!    {#Eh}

 


Posted 11 years ago by baba2000    [ Reply ]
Almost as good as Road to Hell...and get's an 8 from me.
Posted 12 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
Loves me some Chris ...

turning it up !
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 noelski wrote:
please don't play anymore of this i beg you
 
Believe me this CD grows on you-don't think you can separate songs-it needs its companion tunes to be coherent!    {#Eh}
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
please don't play anymore of this i beg you
Posted 12 years ago by noelski    [ Reply ]
 Second that.

agkagk wrote:
Please, sir, can we have more Chris Rea?

 


Posted 12 years ago by bodyschool    [ Reply ]
Please, sir, can we have more Chris Rea?


Posted 12 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
I think I must have 250 Chris Rea songs on my iPod.  His songwriting, voice and guitar playing never get old for me.
Posted 13 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:
That horn-driven back beat reminds me a bit of Hunters & Collectors more 'funky-based' songs. Agree hearing the Knopfler-influence in the vocals. I haven't heard much Chris Rea, but I like this.
 
Wow, love the Hunters & Collectors reference (even from back in 2007), one of my favorite 80's Aussie bands.  Another group RP could mine for new material.

Posted 13 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
One of musics unknown or at least unrecognised guitar heroes.
Seen him many times always a treat.

Listen to the last track, on Road to Hell,  Tell me There's a Heaven and not cry . An encapsulation of why music can be so emotional , and a prime need to us.
Posted 13 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
sweet segue from devlins...
Posted 13 years ago by dpvest    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
Knew this was Chris Rea. That slide guitar. Yummy.
 
You got that right!  {#High-five}  I love this song so much - only other of his songs I like better is "Texas." {#Dancingbanana}


Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Oh, right. On.
Posted 13 years ago by Crawlmeister    [ Reply ]
Oh my God, when I say to have class. Mi father have the original cd and I discover it some time ago. Perfect {#Motor}
Posted 13 years ago by takemehome    [ Reply ]
 Cruithne3753 wrote:
... even though eggs are almost never purple.
 
Except at Easter.

Cordially,
Rude American

Posted 14 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Knew this was Chris Rea. That slide guitar. Yummy.


Posted 14 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Unapologetic about loving this song.  Chris Rea has always been a sort of "out-of-hearing, out-of-mind" kind of artist for me, but every time I hear one of his songs, I do the forehead-fwap and think, "WHY don't I have more of his music?!"  Note to self:  GET more of his music, dummy! {#Lol}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
{#Yawn}
Posted 14 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
 25demayo wrote:
 
"Almost two years ago he fell ill with a pancreatic condition and underwent several complicated operations. During his illness it was his two daughters and his wife who helped him to be strong and kept him going. He claims his family literally saved him."


 

Sounds like the road to hell ..{#Wink}
Posted 14 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
I can imagine listening to this driving down a dead straight country road in a Lotus Seven...heaven.{#Innocent}
Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Love his guitar licks.

8=> 9
Posted 15 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 Cruithne3753 wrote:


Aubergine = vegetable that Americans refer to as an "eggplant" even though eggs are almost never purple.
 

"Eggie" looking aubergines.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Three_Types_of_Eggplant.jpg

The name eggplant developed in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada because the fruits of some 18th century European cultivars were yellow or green and resembled chicken or hen's eggs.
Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
 25demayo wrote:
From www.chrisrea.com "Almost two years ago he fell ill with a pancreatic condition and underwent several complicated operations. During his illness it was his two daughters and his wife who helped him to be strong and kept him going. He claims his family literally saved him."

 
"Fool If You Think It's Over."

Posted 16 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
leftcoast wrote:
auberge = inn; hostel : auberge de jeunesse = youth hostel
Aubergine = vegetable that Americans refer to as an "eggplant" even though eggs are almost never purple.
Posted 16 years ago by Cruithne3753    [ Reply ]
gumby wrote:
can't wait to see him on stage
I saw him last week live in Munich. Great show, he is a fantastic guitar-player. He played 70% new songs (instrumentals and blues) and 30% old songs in a new way. I really enjoyed it. He's still on tour!
Posted 16 years ago by TeleFrank    [ Reply ]
Wow, I haven't heard this in ages. Used to really like it - & still do.
Posted 17 years ago by doctec    [ Reply ]
Auberge- It is French for Inn
Posted 17 years ago by Bakaretsu    [ Reply ]
Lotus_Miata wrote:
Graduate of The Mark Knopfler School of Rock.
Flunked out? Next song, please.
Posted 17 years ago by chrisinwilson    [ Reply ]
No no no....that bloody song again
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Graduate of The Mark Knopfler School of Rock.
Posted 17 years ago by Lotus_Miata    [ Reply ]
scozzie wrote:
Where is he now ???
paradise, california?
Posted 17 years ago by sunny_day    [ Reply ]
Frater_Kork wrote:
Auberge... Sounds like a fruit.
an aubergine is an eggplant
Posted 17 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
I love Chris' voice a LOT but not this track, in that it gets too screechy to be listenable around here. Of course, his On the Beach is a classic!
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Well I don't much about him. But I could say that this song is great. It makes me feel like going on a train across tha country site. It's, jazz, country and rock mix. Cool
Posted 17 years ago by gsilva1966    [ Reply ]
auberge = inn; hostel : auberge de jeunesse = youth hostel
Posted 17 years ago by leftcoast    [ Reply ]
25demayo wrote:
May Chris have a speedy recovery and I wish him the best of luck with his new band "The Fire Flies". From www.chrisrea.com "Almost two years ago he fell ill with a pancreatic condition and underwent several complicated operations. During his illness it was his two daughters and his wife who helped him to be strong and kept him going. He claims his family literally saved him." "In addition he has decided that he wishes to return to his musical roots and hence will not record under the name of Chris Rea after the release of his new 11 CD set ‘Blue Guitars', due out in October. Instead Chris will be part of a new three-piece band called ‘The Fire Flies'."
can't wait to see him on stage
Posted 17 years ago by gumby    [ Reply ]
Auberge... Sounds like a fruit.
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
That horn-driven back beat reminds me a bit of Hunters & Collectors more 'funky-based' songs. Agree hearing the Knopfler-influence in the vocals. I haven't heard much Chris Rea, but I like this.
Posted 17 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
May Chris have a speedy recovery and I wish him the best of luck with his new band "The Fire Flies". From www.chrisrea.com "Almost two years ago he fell ill with a pancreatic condition and underwent several complicated operations. During his illness it was his two daughters and his wife who helped him to be strong and kept him going. He claims his family literally saved him." "In addition he has decided that he wishes to return to his musical roots and hence will not record under the name of Chris Rea after the release of his new 11 CD set ‘Blue Guitars', due out in October. Instead Chris will be part of a new three-piece band called ‘The Fire Flies'."
Posted 17 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
Cynaera wrote:
Isn't "Auberge" French for "tavern"? And I haven't heard this one in a long time, so how cool! Still, love "I'm Workin' On It," and a couple of others mentioned earlier in this thread. Something about that whiskey-husky voice - man, I'd love to hear him duet with Stevie Nicks...
Au`berge' n. 1. An inn. https://www.thefreedictionary.com/Auberge
Posted 18 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
Make the most of it. Chris is retiring from the scene for personal reasons. Buy his 11 CD set. It's the last you're gonna get. See his website for more info. www.chrisrea.com
Thanks for the info, algrif! Guessing my next paycheck will go to the CD set you recommended. It sucks that he's retiring, but good that he left a hell of a legacy of music.
Posted 18 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Isn't "Auberge" French for "tavern"? And I haven't heard this one in a long time, so how cool! Still, love "I'm Workin' On It," and a couple of others mentioned earlier in this thread. Something about that whiskey-husky voice - man, I'd love to hear him duet with Stevie Nicks...
Posted 18 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
passsion8 wrote:
Perhaps Mark Knopfler's long lost cousin?
I always thought their music sounded similar.
Posted 18 years ago by MJB    [ Reply ]
Its probably me but this last run of songs has made me very very sleepy
Posted 18 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Where is he now ???
Posted 18 years ago by scozzie    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
Road to Hell (the full version on the CD) starts with a lot of silence. You have to turn up the volume quite a lot to hear what's going on in the song's intro. By the time the song realy gets going I never regret I turned it up anyway :)
The intro to Road to Hell contains all kinds of radio traffic broadcasts, including a sample of a traffic announcement from the Belgian public radio. It's amazing how familiar that sounds even after 17 years.
Posted 18 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
Hmm. This must be what Chris found at the end of that Road to Hell.
Posted 18 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
We all must: "got through" Really! Did only I hear to the lyrics?
Posted 18 years ago by frank-peter    [ Reply ]
More papp.
Posted 18 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
I used to like him alot, maybe I overplayed him back in the day...not so much anymore.
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
Perhaps Mark Knopfler's long lost cousin?
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Long time no hear. Love this song.
Posted 18 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
Relayer wrote:
I've always dug Chris Rea....cool dude for sure. I wish he got more airplay. Please add "Workin On It", "Texas" and "Road to Hell" to your playlist as well.
All good of course, "Daytona" is alright too!
Posted 18 years ago by Smutty    [ Reply ]
Make the most of it. Chris is retiring from the scene for personal reasons. Buy his 11 CD set. It's the last you're gonna get. See his website for more info. www.chrisrea.com
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
i just know there's a movie out there with a scene of a tough guy walking down the street that just NEEDS this song playing in the background
Posted 18 years ago by meghan89    [ Reply ]
toe tappin' .... I like it... I want a shot of kentucky bourbon - whiskey distilled from a fermented mash containing not less than 51 percent corn in addition to malt and rye... one, just one shot... ... I like the naked truth!
Posted 19 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
I really like Chris Rea, but this is not one of his better offerings. How about "Texas" instead?
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Also available on the CD: Music That Makes You Hug The Bowl... blech
Posted 19 years ago by SeldomSeen    [ Reply ]
I used to like CR. Quite a lot, actually - got most of his earlier stuff, hell I even saw him back home in Germany a long time ago, and it was a good gig - but this song does nothing for me. I think he lost the knack along the way... sadly. A 4 it is...
Posted 19 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
I like Chris Rea... but this is the same song as "Daytona", only not quite as good. In fact, until further notice, just play songs off "Road to Hell".
Posted 19 years ago by mrmojorisin    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Ha, I thought it was "Road to Hell" when it started...right artist, wrong song. Chris Rea never disappoints me. Great tune.
Road to Hell (the full version on the CD) starts with a lot of silence. You have to turn up the volume quite a lot to hear what's going on in the song's intro. By the time the song realy gets going I never regret I turned it up anyway :) Auberge starts much sooner with the song, and is almost as pleasing to my ears. A 9
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
rcarr wrote:
There's nothing so bad as a person who is both ignorant AND confident.
Are you sure about that? Just kidding...
Posted 19 years ago by kaupmees    [ Reply ]
rcarr wrote:
Please, please, please get your facts right before posting. Lady in Red was by Chris de Burgh. There's nothing so bad as a person who is both ignorant AND confident.
Excellent catch! Had me going. And I like Mr. Rea. 8.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
This guy had a wretched hit back in the 80s called Lady in Red. Pure drivel, as is this.
Please, please, please get your facts right before posting. Lady in Red was by Chris de Burgh. There's nothing so bad as a person who is both ignorant AND confident.
Posted 20 years ago by rcarr    [ Reply ]
This guy had a wretched hit back in the 80s called Lady in Red. Pure drivel, as is this.
Posted 20 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]
Ha, I thought it was "Road to Hell" when it started...right artist, wrong song. Chris Rea never disappoints me. Great tune.
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
reminds me of James McMurtry. How about adding James to the playlist?
Posted 21 years ago by earache    [ Reply ]
Chris has been around for some time. He has never received the attention he deserves. It's fun to hear him here.
Posted 21 years ago by Railbird    [ Reply ]
Chris Rea is wonderful! I\'m so pleased to hear him on RP, not surprised as the choices of music on this station are outstanding. Keep it coming.
Posted 21 years ago by harmony    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Drunkenlilacwine: Very very underrated artist.
Indeed! Have you ever heard him on commercial radio? I don't think I have.
Posted 21 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I\'ve always dug Chris Rea....cool dude for sure. I wish he got more airplay. Please add \"Workin On It\", \"Texas\" and \"Road to Hell\" to your playlist as well.
Posted 21 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
Very very underrated artist.
Posted 21 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]