"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.
: The song uses imagery of rain, storms, and winter as metaphors for life's challenges, positioning Josephine as a beacon of hope and warmth. Chris Rea - Josephine
: 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