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
San Bernadino
Christie Lyrics
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to Paris and Rome
And I've never found a place that I could
really call my own.
But there'se one place where I know
the sun is shining endlessly
And it's calling me across the sea
so I must get back to SAN BERNADINO.
I remember when I was sixteen
my daddy said to me: You could travel
round this universe until eternity
But you'll never find that peace of mind
that you've been dreaming of.
Not until you finally decide to
come on home to SAN BERNADINO.
Oh
I'm longing for SAN BERNADINO!
Oh
I'm longing for SAN BERNADINO!
I've been all along the water right up
to the Rio Grande
And I've never found the paradise
they call the Promised Land.
I was young and foolishly I thought
the world was at my feet.
But I'm no diff'rent now and so I'm
homeward bound for SAN BERNADINO.
Well I'm older and I'm wiser and I've seen
the light of day
and I think it's time
to realize my dreams have gone astray.
But I've tried so hard to rech that star
that was so far away.
But now I've got to find that road
that's leading home to SAN BERNADINO.
Oh
I'm longing for...
The song "San Bernadino" by Christie speaks of the main character's search for a place to call home. Having travelled far and wide, to destinations such as Paris and Rome, the singer states that they have never found a place that feels truly their own, except for San Bernadino. They describe this place as one where the sun is always shining, and their heart calls them to return across the sea. The singer goes on to recall their father's advice at the age of sixteen – that they could search the universe for eternity, but true peace of mind could only be found at home in San Bernadino.
The song highlights the theme of searching for a sense of belonging and home. The singer has been on a journey, physically and emotionally, to find where they belong. The lyrics suggest that the idea of home is not necessarily a physical place, rather a feeling of comfort and belonging. Despite travelling to incredible destinations worldwide, the singer still feels empty and unfulfilled. Ultimately, they realize that their dreams have gone astray, and it's time to head home to San Bernadino to find the serenity they've been longing for.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been all around this great big world
I have travelled far and wide
to Paris and Rome
Visited famous cities
And I've never found a place that I could really call my own.
No place felt like home
But there's one place where I know the sun is shining endlessly
There's a place which has always been welcoming and beautiful
And it's calling me across the sea so I must get back to SAN BERNADINO.
The call of home is too strong to resist
I remember when I was sixteen my daddy said to me:
Father had an influential talk with me when I was sixteen
You could travel round this universe until eternity
You can travel as much as you like
But you'll never find that peace of mind that you've been dreaming of.
But you won't find inner peace until you come back home
Not until you finally decide to come on home to SAN BERNADINO.
Only returning to San Bernadino will bring you the peace you crave
Oh I'm longing for SAN BERNADINO!
The desire to go back home is strong
I've been all along the water right up to the Rio Grande
Traveled along rivers to the Rio Grande
And I've never found the paradise they call the Promised Land.
No place was as good as the Promised Land
I was young and foolishly I thought the world was at my feet.
Youthful arrogance made me believe I could conquer the world
But I'm no diff'rent now and so I'm homeward bound for SAN BERNADINO.
But now, realizing the mistakes, I am returning to San Bernadino
Well I'm older and I'm wiser and I've seen the light of day
I'm now more experienced and enlightened
and I think it's time to realize my dreams have gone astray.
But I realize my dreams have not been fulfilled
But I've tried so hard to reach that star that was so far away.
I tried to achieve something far away and difficult
But now I've got to find that road that's leading home to SAN BERNADINO.
Now it's time to find the way back to San Bernadino
Oh I'm longing for...
The desire to go back home is still strong
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JEFF CHRISTIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stuartwatson9546
This is so good, great sound, memories of my teenage years
@bikerwilli9130
me too
@user-ty5rm8pk4q
Эх , времена хиппёжные !😊
@oldemargloria6495
Maravilha de música 🇧🇷 🇧🇷🇧🇷
@user-z7wg5ow7t
Как все далеко по времени , но рядом до сих пор в 2023..
Круто !!
@donaldkluge2573
San Bernardino used to be a really nice place, calm and clean and safe......sadly not now....hometown ruined...
But the song makes me happy and makes you think of the good old days
@didgit6495
Now it's referred to as San bernardoodoo. Ghetto
@tragicoalex7066
Or Mexico
@stanibol
My condolences.
I guess this too shall pass.
Iconic song. One of the songs I was able to sing along to, whilst learning English in Germany before migrating to Australia.
@SLOWCLA
Thanks to black people