Christie was a British pop band formed at the end of the 1960s.
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Christie was a British pop band formed at the end of the 1960s.
In addition to Jeff Christie (born Jeffrey Christie, 12 July 1946, Leeds, Yorkshire, England) - vocalist, bassist and songwriter; they initially included guitarist Vic Elmes and drummer Mike Blakely (born Michael Blakely, 12 January 1947, Bromley, Kent, England) who is the younger brother of The Tremeloes' Alan Blakely.
Jeff Christie had initially worked with several bands including The Outer Limits, who released "Just One More Chance"/"Help Me Please" (1967) and "Great Train Robbery"/"Sweet Freedom" (1968), and Acid Gallery, whose single "Dance Around The Maypole" (1969) was written by Roy Wood.
That year Jeff Christie offered his composition "Yellow River" to The Tremeloes. They recorded it to release as a single, but when they changed their minds they allowed Christie to use the backing track themselves. The result was a UK number one hit in May 1970, and subsequently #23 in the U.S..
The follow-up single, "San Bernadino" (October 1970) reached UK Number 7 and Number 1 in Germany, but only U.S. #100. Both tracks became flash songs on their eponymous debut album of that year, and it stayed on U.S. Billboard chart for ten weeks. But the trio failed to sustain a lasting career, and Blakley was replaced by Paul Fenton just before the release of the band's second album, For All Mankind (1971).
Lem Lubin (ex-Unit Four Plus Two) was added to the line-up for Iron Horse (1972), but the title track proved to be the band's final hit single. The departure of Fenton and Lubin hastened the demise of the original line-up, but Jeff Christie returned with new members Terry Fogg (drums), Roger Flavell (bass), and Danny Krieger (guitar). A 1974 single "Alabama"/"I'm Alive" failed to resurrect the band's fortunes, and new members Tony Ferguson (guitar) and Roger Willis (drums) were brought in to join Christie and Flavell.
Jeff Christie disbanded the group in 1976. He released two solo singles for the RK label in 1980, and since then has written advertising jingles and appear on classic hits shows singing his greatest hits.
"Jo Jo's Band", written by Elmes, was a chart-topper in Argentina and Brazil, while the last Christie hit, "Navajo", was Number 1 in Mexico.
Jeff Christie reformed the band in 1990 with members of UK band Tubeless Hearts, Kev Moore, Simon Kay and Adrian 'Fos' Foster. They tried to represent United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, but were unsuccessful. They continued to tour for a further twelve years all over Europe, Russia and Israel, recording intermittently.
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Singer/Songwriter from the Northwich area.
Original songs and hundreds of covers you’ll know.
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Jackson Browne, Andy Shauf, Julien Baker, John Martyn, Bon Iver/Justin Vernon, Radiohead, Pinegrove, Fenne Lily, Mitski, Bob Seger, Frightened Rabbit, Elliot Smith, Pearl Jam/Eddie Vedder, Joan Armatrading, Phoebe Bridgers, City and Colour, Fleetwood Mac, Nick Drake, Paolo Nutini, Damien Rice, Regina Spektor, Sharon Van Etten, Joni Mitchell, Red Hot Chili Peppers/John Frusciante, Tracy Chapman, Jose Gonzales, Rhye
Down The Mississippi Line
Christie Lyrics
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Gonna take a trip down the Mississippi line
Way down yonder, Georgia's on my mind
Gonna take a ride, gonna spend my money too
Baby, that's what I'm gonna do
There's a lot of places I ain't never have been
There's a lot of faces I ain't never have seen
Gonna take a trip down the Mississippi line
Down to Birmingham, where the corn is high
Gonna take a ride up to Memphis, Tennessee
Back again to New Orleans
Chorus
So come on with me
Come on and see
We're doin' fine, my baby and I
Got a long way to go
We're doing fine, my baby and I
Down the Mississippi line
There's a lot of places I ain't never have been
There's a lot of faces I ain't never have seen
3rd verse
Gonna take a ride down the Mason Dixon line
Down to Macon, Georgia, me oh my
Gonna take a ride, yes I'm gonna take a ride
Down the Mississippi line
Chorus
The song "Down The Mississippi Line" by Christie is a catchy tune that talks about taking a trip down the Mississippi River. The song depicts the singer's desire to embark on a journey to the southern states of the United States. The first verse sets the scene for the singer's travel plans, as they plan to take a trip down the Mississippi line to Georgia. The singer is excited to explore new places and meet new people, and is even willing to spend their money on the adventure. The second verse describes some of the sights the singer hopes to see on their travels, including Birmingham, Memphis, and New Orleans. The chorus emphasizes the singer's excitement and confidence in their journey, inviting their partner to come along for the ride.
The lyrics of "Down The Mississippi Line" evoke a sense of wanderlust and the desire for new experiences. The song captures the spirit of adventure and exploration, as the singer expresses a willingness to leave their comfort zone and explore the unknown. At its core, the song is about taking risks, following your dreams, and living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna take a trip down the Mississippi line
I am planning a journey along the Mississippi River
Way down yonder, Georgia's on my mind
I am thinking about Georgia, which is located further down towards the mouth of the Mississippi River
Gonna take a ride, gonna spend my money too
I plan to spend some money while traveling
Baby, that's what I'm gonna do
That is the plan for my travels
There's a lot of places I ain't never have been
I have never visited many of the places along the Mississippi River
There's a lot of faces I ain't never have seen
I have never met many of the people who live along the Mississippi River
Down to Birmingham, where the corn is high
I plan to visit Birmingham, which is known for its high corn production
Gonna take a ride up to Memphis, Tennessee
I will travel to Memphis, which is located in Tennessee
Back again to New Orleans
After visiting Memphis, I will return to New Orleans
So come on with me
I invite someone to come along with me
Come on and see
I want someone to see the sights of the Mississippi River with me
We're doin' fine, my baby and I
My companion and I are enjoying the trip
Got a long way to go
We still have a lot of distance to cover along the Mississippi River
Gonna take a ride down the Mason Dixon line
I plan to travel along the Mason Dixon line
Down to Macon, Georgia, me oh my
I will visit Macon, Georgia
Yes I'm gonna take a ride
I will definitely travel along the Mississippi River
Down the Mississippi line
My travels will follow the course of the Mississippi River
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: J. CHRISTIE
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