Chris Rea - On The Beach -

The song was inspired by Rea's time with his wife on the island of Formentera , near Ibiza. Rea famously described it as the place where "me and my wife became me and my wife". Chart Performance: 1986 Original: Initially reached No. 57 in the UK.

"On the Beach" is both a defining 1986 studio album and a hit single by British singer-songwriter . The title track, inspired by the Spanish island of Formentera, became a timeless "Balearic" classic known for its laid-back, optimistic songwriting. Title Track: "On the Beach" Chris Rea - On the Beach

A more polished version for the compilation New Light Through Old Windows became a major hit, peaking at No. 12 in the UK and No. 9 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The song was inspired by Rea's time with