Chris Rea wrote Driving Home For Christmas when he lost his license: the story of the hit.

Revelation about the classic Christmas song

According to The Sun: CHRIS Rea shared that during the creation of his legendary Christmas song, he lost his driver's license and was on social welfare. The 74-year-old singer from Middlesbrough was going through tough times when he wrote 'Driving Home For Christmas' in 1978.

This song later became a true Christmas hit, even though it did not make it into the top 40 charts.

“Driving Home For Christmas”

Though 'Driving Home For Christmas' did not gain widespread recognition in its era, today it is considered a classic and a Christmas staple for many festive events. The story of its creation against the backdrop of personal hardships adds even more emotion to this song, securing its place in the hearts of listeners.