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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've Got A Feeling
Christie Lyrics

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I've got a feeling
That you've been doing me wrong
Oh everybody's talking
Said that you've been doing me wrong

Woh, I, I've got a feeling
You've been, you've been telling me lies
Everybody knows, everybody knows

You've been telling, telling me lies

Woh yeah, I've got to find
Some peace of mind
Know that I'll do anything for you
Oh baby don't you know
There ain't nothing, nothing in the world, I won't do for you

Yeah, I, I've got a feeling
That everybodys', everybody's laughing at me
You treat me like a fool,
And everyone, everyone is laughing at me

Woh, I love you madly
But you treat me badly
Baby, baby what am I supposed to do
Woh now babe, don't you know
There ain't nothing, nothing in the world
That I won't do for you

Well, I, I've got a, I've got a feeling
You don't want me no more

Well baby don't desert me
Please don't desert me no more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Christie's "I've Got A Feeling" describe a relationship that is in turmoil due to the singer's suspicions that their partner has been dishonest with them. The song begins with a declaration that the singer believes their partner has been doing them wrong, and that this information has spread to everyone around them. The repetition of "you've been telling me lies" and "everybody knows" adds weight to the accusations, emphasizing the singer's certainty.

Despite these suspicions, the singer is still deeply in love with their partner and willing to do anything for them. They plead with their partner to not desert them, and express their willingness to continue to do whatever they can to make the relationship work. However, there is an undercurrent of sadness and desperation in these lyrics, hinted at by lines like "you treat me like a fool, and everyone is laughing at me". The repeated use of "I've got a feeling" further underscores the singer's unease, suggesting that these nagging worries are ever-present in their mind.

Overall, "I've Got A Feeling" is a powerful song about the heartache of a relationship that has gone wrong. The lyrics are marked by a sense of both vulnerability and determination, as the singer struggles to navigate their suspicions while also holding onto their feelings for their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got a feeling
I strongly suspect

That you've been doing me wrong
That you've been mistreating me

Oh everybody's talking
Everyone is discussing

Said that you've been doing me wrong
Saying that you've been mistreating me

Woh, I, I've got a feeling
I strongly suspect

You've been, you've been telling me lies
That you've been deceiving me

Everybody knows, everybody knows
Everyone is aware

You've been telling, telling me lies
That you've been deceiving me

Woh yeah, I've got to find
I need to discover

Some peace of mind
A sense of calm and inner tranquility

Know that I'll do anything for you
Understand that I am willing to do anything for you