I have 6 albums by Balladeer and Soft Rock artist Chris de Burgh in my collection.  His first three albums, Far Beyond These Castle Walls, from 1974, followed by Spanish Train and Other Stories in '75, and At The End of A Perfect Day released in 1977. Then his sixth studio release, The Getaway from 1982, and Into the Light, his eighth studio album, which contains his most famous hit The Lady in Red, from 1986. And the final album in my collection Flying Colours from 1988.

Although I enjoy Chris de Burgh's music, I can't say that it is high on my list of favourites.  He has a very beautiful and soothing voice and is an interesting story teller, but his music just doesn't grab me the way some does. Following are a few of my more favourite of his songs; From his debut album is Sin City, then Old Friend from Spanish Train..followed by a rather more popular tune Don't Pay The Ferryman, from The Getaway:

Booked for what was to be a weekend gig, Joey Dee and His Starliters, were such a hit at the Peppermint lounge that they became the house band!  The Peppermint Twist was written at a a tribute to the lounge and ended up becoming a # 1 hit and million seller.  From 1962 here is that famous song followed by Fanny Mae: