On his refusal of a set for MTV Unplugged: It's one of the biggest career mistakes I've ever made. I'd be so much more wealthy, because of America. I was offered one of the first ones. But I saw Eric Clapton on it, and it reminded me of Pebble Mill At One. (Chris Rea)

On his refusal of a set for MTV Unplugged: It's one of the biggest career mistakes I've ever made. I'd be so much more wealthy, because of America. I was offered one of the first ones. But I saw Eric Clapton on it, and it reminded me of Pebble Mill At One.

Chris Rea

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