I_Did_What_I_Did_for_Maria

I Did What I Did for Maria

I Did What I Did for Maria

1971 single by Tony Christie

"I Did What I Did for Maria" is a song recorded by British singer Tony Christie.[1] It was written and produced by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander,[2] who were also responsible for Christie's "Las Vegas" and "Avenues and Alleyways".[3] The song is about a widower who, on the eve of his execution, recalls how he remorselessly avenged his dead wife, hence the title.[citation needed] It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart in June 1971, and was also a major hit in Ireland, where it also reached number two. It was a number-one hit in New Zealand,[4] and also peaked at number three in Australia.

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The track later appeared on Christie's compilation album, Definitive Collection, which reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart in 2005.[5]

Paper Lace included this song on their 1974 album, Paper Lace.[6]

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

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References

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    Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 106. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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    "I Did What I Did for Maria - Tony Christie - Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
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    "The Very Best of Tony Christie - Tony Christie - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
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    "Flavour of new zealand - Home".
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    "TONY CHRISTIE - full Official Chart History - Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
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    "Paper Lace - Paper Lace - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
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    "Cash Box - International Best Sellers" (PDF). Cashbox. 1971-11-27. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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    "Ö3-HITPARADE - 11.10.1971". austriancharts.at. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
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    "Tony Christie – I Did What I Did For Maria" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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    "Tony Christie – I Did What I Did For Maria" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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    Pennanen, Timo (2021). "Artistit CAY - CHR". Sisältää hitin - 2. laitos Levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla 1.1.1960–30.6.2021 (in Finnish). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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    "Accès direct à ces Artistes". InfoDisc (in French). Select "Tony Christie" from the artist drop-down menu. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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    "irishcharts.ie search results". Retrieved 2024-02-15.
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    29 August 1971
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    "Tony Christie – I Did What I Did For Maria" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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    "Nederlandse Top 40 – Tony Christie" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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    ""Acts C" on the South African Singles Chart". Springbok Radio. July 16, 1971. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
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    "Tony Christie – I Did What I Did For Maria". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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    "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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    "Offiziellecharts.de – Tony Christie – I Did What I Did For Maria" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 15 February 2024. To see peak chart position, click "TITEL VON Tony Christie"


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