Chris Rea - Josephine Direct

: After a record executive noted the song's similarity to Chic's chord patterns, Rea recorded a "dance" version on a lark. This version, often titled " La Version Française ," became a staple of the Balearic beat and UK acid house scenes in the late 1980s.

"Josephine" by Chris Rea is a 1985 soft rock and blues-infused track originally dedicated to his first daughter. Released as the second single from his seventh studio album, Shamrock Diaries , it became one of his most recognizable and frequently re-recorded works. Chris Rea - Josephine

: A semi-acoustic, blues-oriented track inspired by the rhythms of jazz-fusion bands like Weather Report. : After a record executive noted the song's

"Josephine" is notable for its numerous distinct versions, as Rea often felt the need to refine its "groove". Released as the second single from his seventh