Peter Kay will be making his TV comeback tonight with BBC show The Big Night In.
During the programme, the beloved funny man will unveil a revamped version of the music video he filmed 15 years ago with Tony Christie for iconic track – “Is This The Way to Amarillo?”.
The single will also be re-released, with all proceeds being split between Children in Need, Comic Relief and the NHS.
Tony Christie, 77, spoke to Daily Star Online about the new video and bringing the popular track back to the masses once more.
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Tony shared: “I filmed my bit at my house and then I sent it in and the BBC are editing it now along with other video clips people have filmed of themselves joining in and singing along.
“So I haven’t seen it yet or what Peter’s done to it, so I will see it for the first time tonight!”
He continued: “I filmed it in my lounge upstairs. I’ve got a friend who has his own studio and so he brought his own equipment over to the house, and a green screen to put behind me.
Tony Christie and Peter Kay (Image: PA)
“So I walked in front of that, and then the BBC can pop what they want behind me – be it an ocean or a forest etc.”
Tony revealed he has high hopes that “Is This The Way To Amarillo” will reclaim the number one spot for a second time; having nabbed the top spot in 2005, 33 years after its original release in 1972.
Tony Christie is hoping for another number one smash
He said: “It would be absolutely brilliant to have it reach number one again as it would be the third time it’s topped the charts.”
“It’s the gift that keeps on giving!”
As well as being able to catch his starring role on The Big Night In tonight, Tony will be performing “Is This The Way To Amarillo” remotely from his home on This Morning tomorrow.
The Big Night In airs at 7pm on BBC One tonight
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
