Josephine (Chris Rea song)

original song written, composed, and performed by Chris Rea

"Josephine" is a 1985 song by English singer Chris Rea. It is the second single from his seventh studio album Shamrock Diaries. It went to number 67 in the United Kingdom and was a top ten in France and the Netherlands. In 2000 it was sampled by French band Superfunk for their 2000 single Lucky Star.

"Josephine"
Single by Chris Rea
from the album Shamrock Diaries
Released22 June 1985
RecordedDecember 1984
GenreSoft rock[1]
Length4:26 (album)
3:35 ('85 single)
LabelMagnet
Songwriter(s)Chris Rea
Producer(s)Chris Rea, David Richards, Jon Kelly
Chris Rea singles chronology
"Stainsby Girls"
(1985)
"Josephine"
(1985)
"All Summer Long"
(1985)

Track listing change

Vinyl 12' (1985)
No. Title Length
1. "Josephine"   3:55
2. "Dancing Shoes"   3:37
3. "Everytime It Rains"   3:58
Vinyl 7' (1985)
No. Title Length
1. "Josephine"   3:55
2. "Dancing Shoes"   3:37

References change

  1. "BLUESFEST: Chris Rea | Music in London". Time Out London.