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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.

Influences:
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

I'm Alive
Christie Lyrics

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Doesn't matter that much to me
To live a life of luxury
And I don't want to be a king
Have all my fingers covered in rings
Long as both of my eyes can see
As long as I've got two legs and feet
Well, other things are just formalities

Woh, I'm alive, so glad to be free
I'm alive, don't you envy me
I've survived,
All the things I've seen
Places I've been
Do you know what I mean
Just wanna celebrate
Every breath I take
I'm alive

It doesn't matter that much to me
If I don't leave no legacy
And I don't want to sit on a throne
Or walk about in fancy clothes
Long as both of my eyes can see
As long as I've got two legs and feet
Well, other things are just formalities

Woh, I'm alive, so glad to be free
I'm alive, don't you envy me
I've survived,
All the things I've seen
Places I've been
Do you know what I mean
Just wanna celebrate

Every breath I take
I'm alive

Overall Meaning

Christie's song "I'm Alive" is an upbeat celebration of life and its simple pleasures. The lyrics reject the idea of material wealth and status symbols such as rings, thrones, or expensive clothes, emphasizing instead the importance of having two healthy legs and eyes that can see. The singer is grateful for being alive and free, having survived all of the things and places she has seen. The chorus repeats the title phrase as a mantra, expressing the joy and gratitude of being alive and able to take every breath.

The song can be interpreted as a response to the pressures of consumer culture and social status, reminding us that happiness does not depend on possessions or power, but on our ability to appreciate the gift of life itself. The lyrics suggest that we should not take our health, mobility, and senses for granted, but cherish them as the real treasures of life. The song's optimistic tone and catchy melody make it a popular choice for motivational playlists and feel-good moments.

Overall, "I'm Alive" is a simple and heartfelt expression of gratitude and joy, celebrating the beauty of life in all its forms.

Line by Line Meaning

Doesn't matter that much to me
Material possessions and status are not important to me.

To live a life of luxury
Having a luxurious lifestyle does not interest me.

And I don't want to be a king
I'm not interested in being a ruler or having power over others.

Have all my fingers covered in rings
I don't care about having expensive jewelry.

Long as both of my eyes can see
As long as I have my sight.

As long as I've got two legs and feet
As long as I can walk and move freely.

Well, other things are just formalities
Everything else is not important, just a formality.

Woh, I'm alive, so glad to be free
I'm alive and grateful for my freedom.

I'm alive, don't you envy me
I'm alive and happy, and I hope others feel the same way too.

I've survived,
I've been through a lot and came out alive.