Hello Malcolm,
How are you?
How long have you listened to Chris`music and what do you like most – the blues-style or the older songs (or both?) ? And what exactly is it, what makes Chris Rea even better than Eric Clapton? I don´t know Eric Clapton good enough to build an opinion about him (only his single-hits). Does he write new songs or did he play his older stuff when you saw him?
Oh, I didn´t want to ask too many questions, just welcome you to the forum. You´ve found a nice place.
Bye for now!
Jutta