If you look at the big rock hits I've had - 'High on Emotion,' for example - the songs I write have to have a real meaning. There has to be depth. — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
People always try to pigeonhole you, especially the media, who are happy if they can label you as a particular kind of artist. But the spectrum of songs I write and record is vast. — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
I thought I would be an overnight star when I had a hit record in Brazil with my first album - but things didn't… — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
I met someone in the West Indies who was not able to walk. I put my hands on him and he was able to… — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
I generally write the songs accidentally. They generally come out of nowhere. — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
When I'm home I love to get the wellies on and take the dog for a walk. — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
I've 300 other songs, but 'Lady In Red' is just one of them. Funnily enough, in America, it is massive, but most people wouldn't… — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
Americans are much easier to please than Canadians. The American taste is less critical. Canadians are more cultured, they are more aware of the… — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
Quite simply, to win Miss World is not a ticket to millions and I've read that so many times. — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
Before I ever did a stage concert, I'd done hundreds of living-room concerts, which helped a lot. — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
Philanthropy is never understood by those who don't have it in their own hearts. — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
After university, I set out to see if I could make a career in music. It was a tough journey at first, but by… — Chris de Burgh Copy Share Image
