Avenues and Alleyways
Tony Christie
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Sleep like a baby My little lady Dream tell the sunrise Creeps into your eyes, dream tell the sunrise turns on the day In the avenues and alleyways While you sleep there's a whole world comin alive Abel and his brother fight with one another In and out of every dive The avenues and alleyways Where the strong and the quick alone can survive Look around the jungle See the rough and tumble Listen to a squealer cry Then a little later in the morning paper Read about the way he died Wake up my pretty Go to the city Stay through the daytime Safe in the sunshine Stay till the daytime turns into night In the avenues and alleyways Where a man's gotta work out which side he's on Anyway he chooses Chances are he looses No one gets to live too long The avenues and alleyways Where the soul of a man is easy to buy Everybody's wheelin' Everybody's dealin' All the low and living hyde Every city's got 'em can we ever stop em Some of us Have gotta try
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Written by: MITCH MURRAY, PETER CALLANDER
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10 facts about this song
Song's Identity"Avenues and Alleyways" is a hit song by English pop singer, Tony Christie.
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Release DateThe song was originally released in November 1972.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 37 in the UK Singles Chart in early 1973.
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Album"Avenues and Alleyways" was featured in Tony Christie's studio album "With Loving Feeling."
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SongwritersThe song was written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander.
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Film ConnectionThis tune is well-known as the theme song for the British action spy-fi series, "The Protectors" which aired in the early 1970s.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released in 2005 and topped the charts in the UK after being featured on comedian Peter Kay's television show "Phoenix Nights."
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Avenues and Alleyways" are said to be packed with fascinating, intricate detail, presenting a story about different criminals planning a meeting.
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Cultural ImpactIt has been covered by several artists and bands such as Rancid and has been used in several TV shows and movies, showcasing its cultural significance.
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Live PerformancesIt remains a staple in Tony Christie’s live performances even today, decades after its original release, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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