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Christopher Neil
Birth name Christopher Neil
Born 1948 (age 76–77)
Origin Athy, Ireland
Genres Pop rock, soft rock
Occupation(s) Producer, songwriter, actor
Years active 1972–present
Labels Rak

Christopher Neil (born 1948) is a talented British record producer, songwriter, singer, and actor. He has helped create music for many famous artists.

Christopher Neil has produced songs for popular musicians like Celine Dion, Cher, Rod Stewart, Bonnie Tyler, and A-ha. He also worked with Mike and the Mechanics and Sheena Easton.

Early Career and Music

In 1973, Christopher Neil wrote a song called "Help It Along." It was performed by Cliff Richard in a big TV contest called A Song for Europe. The song came in third place and later became a hit.

Neil began his music journey in the 1960s as a singer. He was part of a group called the Chuckles. In 1972, he released his own solo album, Where I Belong, with RAK Records.

Acting Roles

Besides music, Christopher Neil also worked as an actor in the 1970s. He played Jesus in the play Jesus Christ Superstar. He also had a role in the musical Evita.

You might have seen him in films like Eskimo Nell and Three for All. In 1976, he starred in the British TV show Rock Follies. He was also the host of a children's TV show called You and Me.

Producing Hit Songs

Christopher Neil is well-known for producing many songs that became popular hits. He helped artists reach the top of the music charts.

Some of the famous songs he produced include:

  • "9 to 5" by Sheena Easton (a number one hit in the US)
  • "The Living Years" by Mike + The Mechanics (a number one hit in the US)
  • "Think Twice" by Celine Dion (a number one hit in the UK)

He also produced hits like "Dancing in the City" for Marshall Hain and "I Could Be So Good for You" for Dennis Waterman. Many of his productions reached the top 10 in the UK or US music charts.

Discography

Christopher Neil released one solo album:

Year Album
1972 Where I Belong

See also

  • Category:Albums produced by Christopher Neil
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