“(Is This the Way to) Amarillo” was written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. The Tony Christie version made it famous.

Quick Scoop

  • Songwriters: Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield.
  • Best-known performer: Tony Christie.
  • Original release: 1971 in the UK.

Extra detail

The song became especially popular in Europe and later returned to the charts with a 2005 reissue.

TL;DR: Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield wrote it.