Amarillo
Neil Sedaka
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When the day is dawnin' On a Texas Sunday mornin' How I long to be there With Marie who's waitin' for me there. Ev'ry 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? Ev'ry night I've been huggin' my pillow Dreamin' dreams of Amarillo And sweet Marie who waits for me. Show me the way to Amarillo I've been weepin' like a willow Cryin' over Amarillo And sweet Marie who waits for me. Sha la la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la And Marie who waits for me. There's a church bell ringin' Hear the sound of joy that it's singin' 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 goin' Through the wind and rain. Is this the way to Amarillo? Ev'ry night I've been huggin' my pillow Dreamin' dreams of Amarillo And sweet Marie who waits for me. Show me the way to Amarillo I've been weepin' like a willow Cryin' over Amarillo And sweet Marie who waits for me. Sha la la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la And Marie who waits for me. Sha la la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la And Marie who waits for me. Sha la la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la Sha la la la la la la la And Marie who waits for me.
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Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Historical Overview"Amarillo" was first recorded by Neil Sedaka in 1971. However, it did not reach significant recognition in the US, where Sedaka was born.
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Song AuthorshipNeil Sedaka was not the song's sole composer. "Amarillo" was co-written by Neil Sedaka and lyricist Howard Greenfield, marking one of their last collaborations.
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Tony Christie’s VersionBritish singer Tony Christie released his cover version only a few months after Sedaka, in the same year, 1971. His version became more successful, hitting the UK Top 20.
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High AcclaimThe song "Amarillo" has been hailed as "the perfect pop song", showcasing Sedaka's knack for catchy melodies and Greenfield's skill at crafting memorable lyrics.
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Success in Different RegionsTony Christie's cover of "Amarillo" was a hit in many countries but did not achieve notable success in the US.
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Remake SuccessPeter Kay's 2005 comic re-release of "Amarillo" by Tony Christie reached No. 1 in the UK, effectively revitalizing the song and its popularity.
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Use in FundraisingThe 2005 comic re-release of "Amarillo" was used in a Comic Relief campaign, helping raise funds for charitable causes.
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Cultural ImpactSedaka's song has been covered by numerous artists globally over the decades, a testament to its universal appeal.
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Chart PositionWhen Tony Christie’s version was re-released in 2005, it remained at the UK number one spot for seven weeks.
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Lyrical InterpretationThe lyrics depict a man traveling to Amarillo, Texas, to find his sweet Marie who waits for him.
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