People like Christopher John Davison are said to be "born with a silver spoon in my mouth." Even before his birth on October 15, 1948 in Venado Tuerto (Argentina), fate laid out a red carpet for him leading to fame, fortune and success.
Childhood and youth Chris de Burgh
Chris de Burgh is a descendant of a noble Irish family (his ancestor William the Conqueror was the Duke of Normandy), received an excellent education at the prestigious Trinity College, he could follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, an engineer.
Grandfather once worked on the construction of the Far Eastern Railway. Or he could repeat the fate of his father and make a career as a military man, intelligence officer or diplomat.
He had a great opportunity to join the family business, opened by his parents in their old castle, donated by his grandfather, part of which (by their will) became a hotel. However, the chosen one turned off the wide road laid out for him by caring fortune, and went his own way.
The work of Chris de Burgh
Music, which had attracted him since childhood, became his guiding star. The grandson of General Eric de Burgh, the son of Colonel Charles Davison and Maeve Emily de Burgh, who served as a secretary, made his debut in 1975 as part of the Horslirs under the name Chris de Burgh.
His beautiful voice, interesting timbre and undoubted talent did not go unnoticed. The American recording studio A&M Records gave him the opportunity to release the album Far Beyond These Castle Walls, although unappreciated by Britain and America, it became the leader of the Brazilian national hit parade.
The path to the heights of the musical Olympus continued. At first he performed as a "warming up" musician, then - as a guest of concerts.
The second record Eastern Wind, recorded by Chris de Burgh together with the musicians of the Supertramr group, brought him to a new round of popularity.
And collaboration with Rupert Hine, an English producer and multi-instrumentalist musician, brought dizzying success and worldwide fame.
Thanks to Rupert's mastery, Chris' multifaceted talent and performing skills sparkled with new, surprisingly bright colors, attracting attention and multiplying the army of fans. The Getaway album conquered Western Europe, and its popularity contributed to the organization of a US concert tour in 1983.
1984 was marked by an amazing and brilliant duet - together with the legendary Tina Turner, Chris de Burgh recorded the album Man On The Line, the songs from which hit the top twenty in Britain.
And the next year brought a new victory - the composition For Rosanna, dedicated to a newborn daughter, confidently stormed the charts, asserting its undeniable leadership.
In order to spend more time with his beloved family, Chris went on a Canadian tour with his wife Diana and baby Rosanna, their beautiful muses who serve as a source of love and inspiration.
1986 - and again a victory. The album Into the Light conquered Britain, and the song Lady in Red fell in love with millions of listeners and became the hallmark of the artist. Successful release of the single Missing You and the follow-up compilation Flying Colors.
The release of a live album in 1990, which was instantly sold out in Ireland, secured an unshakable pedestal in the English musical twenty and won the status of "platinum" twice.
But 1995 did not please - the Beautiful Dreams disc did not have the happy fate of its predecessors. Yes, and the Love Songs collection did not become a reason for dizziness from success. But Chris de Burgh does not give up.
Musician's personal life
The musician is successful not only in the professional field, but also in his personal life. He is happily married, and together with his wife Diana raised not only the daughter Rosanna, sung in the famous song.
She was the beauty queen, according to the jury of the Miss Ireland and Miss World contests, in 2003.
The famous singer also has two sons. The priority of family values for him is indisputable, as Chris de Burgh has repeatedly stated in his interviews.
There is a place in his life for rest - he often goes on vacation to Mauritius, which pleases him with cleanliness, sincerity and cordial welcome.
He has a hobby - an "avid" football fan and a fan of Liverpool FC, until recently even a shareholder of this football club.
Chris de Burgh today
Today, the singer releases new songs, continues to tour the world, gives solo concerts that bring the singer and his fans not only the happiness of immersion in their favorite music, but also the joy of live communication.
His songs can be heard not only from the stage or on the radio, but also in such films as "American Psycho", "Bouncers", "Arthur 2".
His performing skills, music of the highest quality still attracts the attention of admirers of his talent, connoisseurs of his work.
His beautiful voice and sensual performance still excite the hearts of rock romantics. Circulations of his records are still snapping up at an enviable rate.
Yes, the name of this musician and composer, a representative of art-rock, pop and soft rock compositions, who perfectly owns the guitar and piano, will not disappear from the starry rock sky, will not be erased from the memory of listeners.
