Tony Christie
Born | April 25, 1943 |
Hometown | Conisbrough, England |
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Ignore it and carry on: Tony Christie on dealing with dementia diagnosis
- The singer is best known for his 1971 hit (Is This The Way To) Amarillo.
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Peter Kay angry that paedophile Jimmy Savile starred in video for (Is This The Way To) Amarillo
Peter Kay used his set on his 'It's Better Late Than Never' comedy tour to blast Jimmy Savile, the disgraced paedophile presenter who appears in his '(Is This The Way To) Amarillo' music video.
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Ukrainian techno, UK drill and Tony Christie: 30 acts not to miss at Glastonbury 2022
Whether it’s Kendrick Lamar’s hugely anticipated headline slot, soul music singalongs or late night DJ sets, here are our picks from the hundreds of acts playing Glastonbury
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Merry Xmas Everybody is a nice pension plan, says Noddy Holder
'Merry Xmas Everybody' is a "nice pension plan", according to Noddy Holder.
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Tony Christie reveals how Amarillo’s famous chorus came about
The song is marking its 50th anniversary.
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Show us the way to Amarillo! Travel and music quiz
Show us the way to Amarillo! Travel and music quizName that tune – or at least where it comes from – in our quiz on music around the world
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Peter Kay makes TV comeback as he introduces new Is This The Way To Amarillo video for Big Night In
Peter Kay appeared on BBC One’s Big Night In to introduce a new music video for his version of (Is This the Way To) Amarillo, which was recreated by members of the public.His special cameo marked his first major TV appearance since he took part in the We Are Manchester concert in 2017.
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Peter Kay asks fans to help remake Amarillo video for Big Night In charity special
Peter Kay has asked fans to join him in recreating his memorable music video for (Is This The Way To Amarillo) ahead of the Big Night In charity telethon.The comedian, 46, is set to remake the 2005 Comic Relief video which saw him lipsyncing along to the Tony Christie track while marching through a series of weird and wonderful landscapes.
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Songwriter Mitch Murray awarded CBE
He has written music for the likes of Cliff Richard and Tony Christie.
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Tony Christie reveals dementia fears following Pointless Celebrities appearance
Tony Christie has expressed fears he is developing dementia, following bouts of forgetfulness on tour and during an appearance on Pointless Celebrities.The “(Is This the Way To) Amarillo?” singer writes in his new autobiography that the disease runs in his family, but that he has been reluctant to go to a doctor.
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