Christopher Neil
Christopher Neil | |
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Birth name | Christopher Neil |
Born | 1948 (age 75–76) |
Origin | Athy, Ireland |
Genres | Pop rock, soft rock, adult contemporary |
Occupation(s) | Producer, songwriter, actor |
Years active | 1972–present |
Labels | Rak |
Christopher Neil (born 1948) is an Irish-born British record producer, songwriter, singer, and actor.
He has produced records for
In 1973, his song "Help It Along" finished third in the BBC's annual A Song for Europe contest, performed by Cliff Richard. The track was a hit single later in the year for Cliff and the title of his 1974 live album.
Neil started in the mid-sixties as a singer with Manchester group the Chuckles. In 1972 he released a solo album Where I Belong on
He worked as an actor during the 1970s playing Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar and Ginger in Leaping Ginger at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester before working full-time as a record producer. In 1976, he performed the role of the Eva Peron Fund Manager on the original studio album of the musical Evita. His song "And the Money Kept Rolling In (And Out)" was given to the character Che in subsequent stage productions.
His film roles included
Discography
Year | Album |
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1972 | Where I Belong |
Hit singles as producer
Christopher Neil has produced many songs that reached the top 10 of the
See also
References
- ^ "Christopher Neil – Where I Belong (LP, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "Search Results - BBC Genome". genome.ch.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ a b c "The Official Charts Company – Paul Nicholas". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "Allmusic ((( Paul Nicholas > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "The Official Charts Company – Marshall Hain – Dancin' In The City". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "Allmusic ((( Marshall-Hain > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ a b "The Official Charts Company – Dollar". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ a b c "The Official Charts Company – Sheena Easton". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ a b c "Allmusic ((( Sheena Easton > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "The Official Charts Company – Dennis Waterman – I Could Be So Good For You". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "WAVELENGTH | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
- ^ "Wavelength - Hurry Home". Discogs.
- ^ a b "The Official Charts Company – Shakin' Stevens". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "Allmusic ((( Shakin' Stevens > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "The Official Charts Company – Shaky And Bonnie – A Rockin' Good Way". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ a b c "The Official Charts Company – Mike and the Mechanics". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ a b c "Allmusic ((( Mike + the Mechanics > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "The Official Charts Company – Amazulu – Too Good To Be Forgotten". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "The Official Charts Company – Celine Dion – Think Twice". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "Allmusic ((( Celine Dion > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Retrieved 12 May 2010.
External links
- Christopher Neil discography at Discogs
- Christopher Neil at IMDb