I Did What I Did for Maria
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I Did What I Did For Maria was a Top 20 hit in 1971 for Tony Christie
. It was written and produced by Mitch Murray
and Peter Callander
, who were also responsible for Christie's 'Las Vegas' and 'Avenues And Alleyways'. The song is about a widower who, on the eve of his execution, recalls how he avenged his dead wife with no visible remorse, hence the title.
Tony Christie
Tony Christie is an English musician, singer and actor. He is best known for his track, "Is This The Way To Amarillo", a double UK chart success.-Career:Tony Christie has sold over 10 million albums Worldwide...
. It was written and produced by Mitch Murray
Mitch Murray
Mitch Murray , is an English songwriter, record producer and author.-Musical career:...
and Peter Callander
Peter Callander
Peter Callander is a British songwriter and record producer.-Career:Active from the 1960s to the present day, Callander has written or co-written songs that have been performed by recording artists such as Cilla Black, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, Shirley Bassey, and The Tremeloes, among many...
, who were also responsible for Christie's 'Las Vegas' and 'Avenues And Alleyways'. The song is about a widower who, on the eve of his execution, recalls how he avenged his dead wife with no visible remorse, hence the title.