Cover version of a hit song that Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield had composed for Tony Christie in 1971. Reached #44 on the US pop charts. From the Elektra/Polydor album "A Song"
I've always loved Neil's harmony, with himself, in the chorus. Oh, and, just saw/heard, for the first time, Brit Tony Christie's version. 'Followed that up, with their duet-also, hearing, for the first time-nice!
I like this version by Neil Sedaka, the original writer of this song but to me the classic and best version is the one sung by Tony Christie in 1971 as 'Is This The Way To Amarillo'
lyrics When the day is dawning On a Texas Sunday morning, How I long to be there With Marie who's waitin' for me there. Every lonely city Where I hang my hat, Ain't as half as pretty As where my baby's at. Is this the way to Amarillo? Every night I've been hugging my pillow Dreaming dreams of Amarillo And sweet Marie who waits for me. Show me the way to Amarillo I've been weepin' like a willow Crying over Amarillo And sweet Marie who waits for me. Sha la la la la la la la And Marie who waits for me. There's a church bell ringing, Hear the sound of joy that it's singing For the sweet Maria And the guy who's comin' to see her. Just beyond the highway Lies an open plain And it keeps me going Through the wind and rain. Is this the way to Amarillo?...
I like this! I could listen to him all day long!
Nice to hear Tony Christies smash hit from -71 by the songwriter himself!
I listen to his song every night.
Odlican album p0pravio mi je raspolozenje I uljepsao Dan hvala vam of srca
Neil Sedaka truly is a talented musician. His music makes my feel so happy, inspired and nostalgic 💜
Talented? He's the best!
Yes! Totally agree.
I used this song in my most recent podcast. You may enjoy this show. ruclips.net/video/AeHhDpRyN9U/видео.html
@@philipiovino2853 okay 😁
I've always loved Neil's harmony, with himself, in the chorus. Oh, and, just saw/heard, for the first time, Brit Tony Christie's version. 'Followed that up, with their duet-also, hearing, for the first time-nice!
I remember this song......catchy......when he says open plain, he's not lying
I like this version by Neil Sedaka, the original writer of this song but to me the classic and best version is the one sung by Tony Christie in 1971 as 'Is This The Way To Amarillo'
Tony was even given the freedom of Amarillo, Texas!
Lovely! Ciao, Neil!
Preciosa!!!
Amazing!
I have this LP dated in 1977.
Amarillo---My Hometown! 461st bomb Wing, B-52Ds.
And HIGH WINDS AND TORNADOES!!
Oh, And The BIG TEXAS STEAK RANCH!
How come he isn't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yet ?
Great song, in either his own version or Tony C's!
Nice! Enjoyed it.
One of my favourite songs to put on in the car when I do Route 66 road trips in the summer, as it's "the highway" mentioned.
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Good call, KG2STV; this, indeed, would be a great driving song!
Long way from NYC
Cool!
Does he have any songs about Modesto? Gary? Newark?
lyrics
When the day is dawning
On a Texas Sunday morning,
How I long to be there
With Marie who's waitin' for me there.
Every lonely city
Where I hang my hat,
Ain't as half as pretty
As where my baby's at.
Is this the way to Amarillo?
Every night I've been hugging my pillow
Dreaming dreams of Amarillo
And sweet Marie who waits for me.
Show me the way to Amarillo
I've been weepin' like a willow
Crying over Amarillo
And sweet Marie who waits for me.
Sha la la la la la la la
And Marie who waits for me.
There's a church bell ringing,
Hear the sound of joy that it's singing
For the sweet Maria
And the guy who's comin' to see her.
Just beyond the highway
Lies an open plain
And it keeps me going
Through the wind and rain.
Is this the way to Amarillo?...
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Nooo, there's a fade-out at the end! I can't stand fade-outs :(
@Finnegan yeah i dont like fade out, i much prefer a ending than fades