Christie – Yellow River

“Yellow River” is a song recorded by the British band Christie. It was released in 1970 and became a No. 1 hit song for the band in the UK.

“Yellow River” – Single by Christie from the album Christie, released 23 April 1970.
B-side- “Down the Mississippi Line”

The song was written by the leader of Christie, Jeff Christie. It was first offered to The Tremeloes, who recorded it with the intention of releasing it as a single early in 1970. However, after the success of their then most recent single, “(Call Me) Number One”, and after considering it too pop-oriented for their future direction, they decided to follow it up with another of their own compositions, “By the Way”, which was only a minor Top 40 success.

Producer Mike Smith therefore took their vocals off the recording and added Jeff Christie’s. Released on 23 April 1970, it became an international hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart for one week in June 1970. In the US, it reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Christie - Yellow River

Christie - Yellow River (Official Video)02:44

Acest single a fost un mare hit in vara lui 1970 in Europa. Compus de Jeff Christie, cantecul a fost oferit grupului The Tremeloes, care au inregistrat melodia cu intentia de a scoate un single. Dar, au considerat piesa mult prea “pop” penru planurile lor la aceea vreme, si au renuntat la idee.

Producatorul Mike Smith, a inlocuit partea vocala de la Tremeloes cu inregistrarea vocala a lui Jeff Christie, si asa melodia a devenit hit pentru grupul lui, Christie.

Aceasta a fost singura melodie notabila pentru grup, care nu  a mai reusit nici un hit dupa aceea. Cu o componeneta diferita, grupul era inca active acum cativa ani, avand turnee prin Europa.

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