Tony Christie

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Born 25 April 1943.

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Tony Christie interview - Aled Jones' Picks of the last 6 years

Singer Tony Christie joins Aled to talk about music and spirituality.

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Biography

Tony Christie (born Anthony Fitzgerald, 25 April 1943) is an English musician, singer and actor. He is best known for his track, "Is This the Way to Amarillo", a double UK chart success.

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  1. Tony Christie in the studio

    Tue 12 Oct 2010 15:50

    6 Music meets Tony Christie in the studio with Rosin Murphy and Jarvis Cocker

  2. Is this the way to Glastonbury? Tony Christie to play festival

    Sun 29 Mar 2009 15:21

    Tony Christie, famous for his hit (Is This The Way To) Amarillo, is to appear at this...

  3. After Amarillo

    Thu 19 Mar 2009 09:06

    'I'm more serious than that' says Tony Christie

BBC Reviews

  1. Made In Sheffield 2008

    Review of Made In Sheffield

    Reviewed by Michael Quinn

    One of the few great song stylists the UK has produced in recent years.

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  3. Is This The Way To Amarillo

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  4. I Did What I Did For Maria

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  5. Is This The Way To Amarillo (feat. Peter Kay)

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