What was the highest UK chart position reached by Tony Christie's "Avenues and Alleyways" and if by some travesty it was not number one, what topped the chart at the time?

MaggieG 5

It reached number 37 in February 1973, when Blockbuster by Sweet was at the top of the charts. Oct 28 03, 5:19 PM

sequoianoir

MADE FAMOUS by ? Oct 28 03, 6:53 PM

MaggieG 5

Being the closing theme tune for "The Protectors" a programme aired on British tv from 1972-1974 starring Robert Vaughn (of Magnificent 7 and Man from Uncle fame) and Nyree Dawn Porter (Forsyte Saga) produced by Gerry Anderson (Thunderbirds etc.) Oct 29 03, 3:33 AM

Linus_337

Number 37???? Did people have no taste then, or have I got no taste now? Oct 29 03, 7:21 AM

sequoianoir

I think he lost his way, took the wrong road and his career ended up in a cul de sac with no place to go. Although vocally streets ahead of many others at the time and on the crescent of success, life in fast lane took its toll. His drive waned after an unsuccesful European tour. Whilst in Germany he was stopped for speeding and received an auto ban, and he returned very strassed. He rued his French trip, and lost direction not being able to see the trees for the boulevards. This brought his journey full circle, fair and square to a close and he retired to his gardens! Oct 29 03, 7:56 AM

gmackematix

I quite liked his 1998 hit "Walk Like A Panther" with the All Seeing I which scraped into the top ten. Clearly I have no taste either, Linus! Nov 12 03, 8:12 PM