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In 2002, Tony Christie's version was used in the Channel 4 sitcom Phoenix Nights. The song was then re-released on March 14, 2005, to raise money for Comic Relief. The video features Peter Kay, Tony Christie and other celebrities, including William Roache, Anne Kirkbride, Jim Bowen, Ronnie Corbett, Michael Parkinson and Geoffrey Hayes.
Anthony Fitzgerald (born 25 April 1943), [2] known professionally as Tony Christie, is an English musician and singer. He is best known for his recording of " (Is This the Way to) Amarillo ", a double UK chart success.
Tony Christie, the singer known for his 1971 recording of “(Is This the Way to) Amarillo”, has said he is trying his best to “ignore” his dementia. The musician, 81, was diagnosed with the ...
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]
A second single was released in aid of Comic Relief, a re-release of Tony Christie's "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo", featuring comedian Peter Kay, who shot a music video featuring various celebrities and was credited on the release. It topped the charts on 26 March 2005 and spent eleven weeks in the top 10, including seven at number-one.
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.
"Amarillo" Tony Christie: 12 June 19 June "Son of My Father" Chicory Tip 26 June 3 July 10 July "Algo de Mi" Camilo Sesto: 17 July 24 July 31 July 7 August 14 August 21 August 28 August 4 September 11 September 18 September 25 September "Oh Oh July" Los Diablos 2 October "Algo De Mi" Camilo Sesto 9 October "Popcorn" The Popcorn Makers: 16 ...
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