The song «And You My Love» is one of the works of British singer-songwriter Chris Rea. The track appears on the album «Auberge,» released February 25, 1991.
About the Album «Auberge»
«Auberge» (French for «inn» or «wayside hotel») is Chris Rea’s eleventh studio album. It was recorded in 1989 at the Miraval studio. Rea produced it himself, together with Jon Kelly.
The album was a significant commercial success, reaching number one on both the UK Albums Chart and the German albums chart in 1991. Q magazine described it as «more of the same, with subtle differences enough to keep both skeptics and fans on their toes.»
«And You My Love» is the album’s closing track, running 5 minutes and 28 seconds, marked by Chris Rea’s signature blues-rock sound with touches of soft rock.
Notable Features of the Album
«Auberge» is notable for its connection to a Caterham Super Seven that belonged to Chris Rea, which he nicknamed the «Blue Seven.» That car is depicted on the album cover, painted in oils by automotive artist Alan Fearnley. The album contains several references to the car across various tracks, as well as in the music video for the title song. Interestingly, in 2005 Chris Rea sold the car at auction.
Singles from the Album
The title track «Auberge» became one of Chris Rea’s biggest hits on the UK singles chart, reaching number 16. Other tracks released as singles included «Heaven,» «Looking for the Summer,» and «Winter Song.»
Track Listing
- «Auberge» – 7:18
- «Gone Fishing» – 4:41
- «You’re Not a Number» – 5:00
- «Heaven» – 4:13
- «Set Me Free» – 6:53
- «Winter Song» – 4:35 (not included on the original album release)
- «Red Shoes» – 3:54
- «Sing a Song of Love to Me» – 3:34
- «Every Second Counts» – 5:08
- «Looking for the Summer» – 5:03
- «And You My Love» – 5:28
- «The Mention of Your Name» – 3:17
In the context of the novel, set in Russia in 1993, the presence of this Chris Rea song lends the scene a credible historical texture. The early 1990s were a period when Western music was flooding into the post-Soviet space. Chris Rea’s melodic, deeply felt work was hugely popular at the time among Russian listeners who prized quality foreign music.