Listen to the new 2025 version of the classic “Driving Home For Christmas” by Joy Denalane, Rea Garvey, and Esther Graf. The single is out now on Sony Music. Stream, watch music video, buy the track, mp3 download.
German artists Joy Denalane, Rea Garvey, and Esther Graf released a new collaborative version of the Christmas classic “Driving Home For Christmas.” The single and its official music video are now available on all major platforms. The track is produced by Abaz and released under the Sony Music Entertainment Germany label. This release brings together three distinct voices from the German music scene for a fresh take on a beloved holiday anthem. The original song was written and performed by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea.
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Joy Denalane is an Afro-German soul and R&B singer known for blending soul with African influences. She established herself with albums like “Mamani” and “Born & Raised,” earning recognition for her powerful vocals and songwriting. Rea Garvey is an Irish-German rock singer and frontman. He first gained fame with the band Reamonn and has maintained a successful solo career, known for hits like “Halo” and “Can’t Stand the Silence”. Swiss singer Esther Graf completes the trio, adding her vocal style to the mix. Their collaboration represents a modern European interpretation of a song with very British origins.
joy denalane, rea garvey, esther graf driving home for christmas
The original “Driving Home For Christmas” has a unique history. Chris Rea wrote the lyrics during an actual difficult drive home from London to Middlesbrough in heavy snow and traffic. He did not intend to create a Christmas hit and initially placed the song as a B-side. Despite a modest chart entry, it grew in popularity over decades to become a perennial favorite, celebrated for capturing the quiet, shared experience of holiday travel rather than festive grandeur. This new cover by Denalane, Garvey, and Graf reintroduces the song’s relatable sentiment to a new generation of listeners.
Joy Denalane, Rea Garvey, Esther Graf – Driving Home For Christmas
Produced by Abaz
October 28, 2025
1 song, 4 minutes
℗ 2025 Sony Music Entertainment Germany
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