I Did What I Did for Maria
Tony Christie
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Sun rise this is the last day That I'll ever see Out in the court-yard They're ready for me But I go to my Lord without fear 'Cause I did what I did for Maria As I rode into town With the sun going down All the windows were barred There was noone around For they knew that I'd come With my hand on my gun And revenge in my heart for Maria My dearest departed Maria Take an eye for an eye And a life for a life And somebody must die For the death of my wife Yes I did what I did for Maria I did what I did for Maria Laughter echoed across form The end of the street There was the man I was burnin' to meet And my mind was so calm and so clear As I took my revenge for Maria And he fell to the ground Raisin' dust all around But I knew he was dead Long before he went down It was quick it was clean Made it easy on him Which is more than he did for Maria When he did what he did for Maria
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Written by: Mitch Murray, Peter Callander
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Writers and Production"I Did What I Did for Maria" was written by two acclaimed songwriters, Mitch Murray and Peter Callander, known for their hit song "The Night Chicago Died."
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Chart PerformanceThe song, performed by Tony Christie, reached number two in the UK Singles Chart in 1971.
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Other VersionsBesides Tony Christie, the song was also covered by the band Paper Lace, and their version was a popular hit as well.
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Song InspirationThe song is considered a "revenge ballad" as its narrative is about a man who plans to avenge his wife Maria's death.
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British InvasionThis song contributed to the 'British Invasion' of popular music in the United States in the late 20th century.
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Musical Style"I Did What I Did for Maria" embodies the style of pop ballad and pop rock popular in the early 1970s.
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Tony Christie's CareerThis song remains one of Tony Christie's most recognizable hits, along with "Is This the Way to Amarillo".
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Soundtrack AppearancesThe song became a cult hit and has appeared on several soundtracks and compilations of '70s hit music.
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Song Success"I Did What I Did for Maria" spent a total of 14 weeks on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cultural ImpactDue to its narrative of revenge and tragedy, the song has become somewhat of a cultural touchstone, referenced in other works of pop culture. It has also been interpreted as a commentary on masculinity in crisis which was a common theme in the early '70s rock culture.
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