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.
The song's guitar riff was famously sampled by the German dance group York for the 2000 hit "O.T.B. (On the Beach)," which reached No. 4 in the UK. The Album: On the Beach (1986) Chris Rea - On the Beach
The album marked a shift toward a brighter, more "jazzy" soul sound compared to Rea's later, darker work. The song was inspired by Rea's time with
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. 57 in the UK