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"Is This the Way to) Amarillo" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. It is about a man traveling to Amarillo, Texas, to find his girlfriend Marie.. Written by two Americans with a strong country-western lyrical theme, the song was first released in Europe, where it has become much more popular than in the composers' native country, with a big-band/orchestral pop arrangement ...
In 2002, "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo" was used in the TV comedy series Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, leading to a resurgence in his popularity. The song was re-released on 14 March 2005 to raise money for the Comic Relief charity, and reached Number 1 in the UK Singles Chart [5] (outselling all the first release's chart run put together). This ...
In 2005, Christie had a hit with a Comic Relief re-release of "Amarillo" with Peter Kay that reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart for 7 weeks in a row. [2] The BBC Three Counties Radio presenters Ian Stringer and George Webley wrote alternate lyrics to "Amarillo" to support England at the World Cup, [3] which the song predicts England will win. [4]
6. Toby Keith, "American Soldier" Toby Keith wrote "American Soldier" for his fans in the service, and the moving music video features soldiers from various wars throughout American history.While ...
Worldhits and Love-Songs "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo" (featuring Peter Kay) ... Non-album singles "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo" (with Hermes House Band; ...
Definitive Collection is a greatest hits album by Tony Christie.It was released by Universal Music TV in 2005 and peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart. [1]The album had two singles, "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo" and "Avenues and Alleyways", reached Number 1 and number 26 respectively in the UK singles chart in 2005.
Feb. 8—CANYON — A finalist from NBC's "The Voice" and the Amarillo Mass Choir will join the West Texas A&M University Symphony Orchestra for special Black History Month concerts in February.
The annual event showcasing the cowboy way begins at the fairgrounds, ... 4-7 p.m., Amarillo Route 66 Historic District. Music in the Gardens: 6-9 p.m., Amarillo Botanical Gardens.