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Christie

Christie formed in Leeds in 1969, originally called The Variations. The lineup included brothers Jeff and Dennis Christie with Vic Elmes and Michael...

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Christie, the Leeds band behind Yellow River

A 1970s British rock group known for their driving guitar sound and one massive international hit.

Start with "Yellow River" for the hit, then try "San Bernadino" to hear what else they were doing at the time. The self-titled 1971 album holds up.

You can't talk about early 70s British rock without mentioning "Yellow River." That single's Eastern-inspired melody and driving riff made it a UK and Australian hit in 1971, and it still pops up on classic rock radio. Songs like "San Bernadino" and "I'm Coming Home Tonight" from their debut album show they had more to offer than just one chart-topper.

The band formed in Leeds in 1969, originally called The Variations. They signed with CBS Records in 1971 and released "Yellow River" that same year, which defined their early success. Their sound took on a glam rock feel later in the decade, as heard on their 1976 album "For All Mankind."

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Christie formed in Leeds in 1969, originally called The Variations. The lineup included brothers Jeff and Dennis Christie with Vic Elmes and Michael Blakemore. They signed with CBS Records in 1971 and released "Yellow River" that same year, which became a hit in the UK and Australia.

"Yellow River" had a driving guitar riff and Eastern-inspired melody that stood out. The band followed it with songs like "San Bernadino" and "I'm Coming Home Tonight," which appeared on their self-titled 1971 debut album. They put out another album called "For All Mankind" in 1976.

Christie's music had a glam rock feel during that period, though their popularity faded later in the 1970s. Songs like "Country Boy" and "Alabama" show their range beyond the big hit. The original members were Jeff Christie on vocals and guitar, Dennis Christie on bass, Vic Elmes on drums, and Michael Blakemore on keyboards.

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