Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?

by Chris Rea

Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1978
  • Label: Magnet
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 38:07
  • Community rating: 3.22/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut album from the gravel-voiced British songwriter immediately established his trans-Atlantic commercial appeal. Propelled by the ubiquitous, mellow pop-rock smash 'Fool (If You Think It's Over)', the record is steeped in lush, soft rock and yacht rock sensibilities.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? (4:19)
  2. The Closer You Get (3:32)
  3. Because of You (3:49)
  4. Dancing with Charlie (3:49)
  5. Bows and Bangles (3:58)
  6. Fool (If You Think It's Over) (4:44)
  7. Three Angels (3:26)
  8. Just One of Those Days (2:41)
  9. Standing in Your Doorway (3:51)
  10. Fires of Spring (3:52)

Credits

  • Chris Rea - primary artist, written-by
  • Steve Gregory - saxophone

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