Born 1943, Yorkshire, UK, Christie started his musical life in 1960 in a duo called the Grant Brothers, and until 1969 he simply fronted bands. In 1969 he signed up with MCA Records. Hits such as Amarillo and I Did What I Did for Maria followed.
Christie sold over 10 million records in the 70s. The 80s saw a slowdown due to changing musical taste, however he was awarded Die Golden Europa by German radio for superb showmanship.
The 90s led to more hits such as the song Sweet September and the Jarvis Cocker song Walk like a Panther.
Peter Kay brought Christie to a whole new generation of youth with the song (Is This the Way To) Amarillo and Avenues and Alleyways.
Christie is still going strong and he got into the football spirit with (Is This the Way To) The World Cup.
So Deep Is The Night
Tony Christie Lyrics
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No Moon tonight
No friendly star
To guide me with it's light
Be still my heart
Silent lest my love should be returning
From the world, far apart
So deep is the night
O, lonely night
On broken wings
My heart has taken flight
And left a dream
In my dream our lips are blending
Will my dream be never ending
Will your memory haunt me 'til I die
Alone am I, deep into the night
Waiting for the light
Alone am I, I wonder why
I wonder why.
Tony Christie's song "So Deep Is The Night" is a lamentation of love lost and loneliness. The lyrics paint a picture of a solitary figure wandering the night without any guiding light. The opening lines, "So deep is the night, no moon tonight, no friendly star to guide me with its light," sets a melancholic tone. The singer implores his own heart to be still, fearing that it may give way to hope that his love may yet return.
The second stanza offers a glimpse into the singer's shattered dreams. His heart, broken and unmoored, has taken flight, leaving only a dream behind. Yet, even in dreams, the memory of his lost love is inescapable. The haunting question, "Will your memory haunt me 'til I die?" is a testament to the all-consuming power of heartbreak.
The final two lines of the song, "Alone am I, I wonder why, I wonder why," capture the essence of the singer's despair. He is left alone, in the dark of night, questioning the very reasons behind his loneliness.
Overall, "So Deep Is The Night" is a poignant ode to the pain of lost love and the haunting power of memory.
Line by Line Meaning
So deep is the night
The night feels very long and lonely.
No Moon tonight
The moon is not visible in the sky tonight.
No friendly star
There is no star providing light to guide me.
To guide me with it's light
To help me find my way.
Be still my heart
I am feeling emotional and need to calm down.
Silent lest my love should be returning
I am afraid to make noise in case my loved one hears me and returns.
From the world, far apart
We are separated by distance.
O, lonely night
The night is very lonely.
On broken wings
I am feeling broken and defeated.
My heart has taken flight
I am leaving my emotions behind and trying to move on.
And left a dream
But I still hold onto the hope of a better future.
In my dream our lips are blending
I have fantasies of being with my loved one.
Will my dream be never ending
I wonder if my hope will ever become a reality.
Will your memory haunt me 'til I die
I am afraid I will never forget my loved one, even if I try.
Alone am I, deep into the night
I am by myself, lost in darkness.
Waiting for the light
Hoping for a sign of hope or way forward.
I wonder why
I am questioning the mystery of my situation.
I wonder why.
I question whether or not I will ever find love again.
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vintagebrew1057
My Dear Mum loved this song sung by Tony. I hear it today with tears. A lovely lady much missed. Thanks.
@christinequayle4101
Also makes me cry
@isabellblair6915
I first heard this beautiful song in the caves of Drach in Majorca I was with my Mum watching the Men on the Gondolas playing it on the Violins my dear mum is no longer with us rip Mum Watsonxxx
@marianel7630
We had this amazing Teacher at primary school , yes Primary school, ( last year which used to be grade 8 ) who taught us these amazing songs which we had to sing at annual school Competitions , needless to say , Gladstone school always came first !! Wow , how we enjoyed that. BTW I'm now 72 years. Stunning !! Would love to hear more . 🇿🇦 From South Africa , the most Southern Point of Africa. Thank you to be able to hear once again since the early sixties. 🙏❤️
@tomgilsenan8934
Saw Tony in Dublin last week....brilliant...voice good as ever
@TheTonybhoy59
Superb voice unbelievable range and so underated.
@sylviakreye
Wow! Das ist mal eine Nummer, die so richtig unter die Haut geht! Dieses Lied ist mir noch gut in Erinnerung, erstens weil die Melodie von Frédéric Chopin stammt und zweitens weil ich Tony Christie mit diesem Lied Anfang der 70er Jahre gehört habe. Schon damals war ich begeistert. Tony Christie ist auch einer von den Sängern in der Unterhaltungsbranche, die noch richtig singen können. Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Tony Christie zum 79er!
@lyndacameron7461
Still beautiful, still Tony at his finest, the most beautiful version ❤️👌😍
@cliftonwright603
I I absolutely love this song great performer.
@cliftonwright603
That is a voice.