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
Until The Dawn
Christie Lyrics
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Glowing starlight shining bright
I will be here till morning light comes round again
Nothing can harm you if you trust in me, my friend
Rest your head on my pillow
Until the dawn, until the dawn
Soon the night will pass away
I promised you I'd never leave you alone
So close your eyes and hold me, never let me go
Rest your head on my pillow
Until the dawn, until the dawn
Rest your head on my pillow
Until the dawn, until the dawn
Soon the night will pass away
Soon we'll see the light of day
I promised you I'd never leave you alone
So close your eyes and hold me, never let me go
Rest your head on my pillow
Until the dawn, until the dawn
Rest your head on my pillow
Until the dawn, until the dawn
The lyrics to Christie's song "Until The Dawn" evoke a sense of comfort, safety, and reassurance. The opening lines describe how the evening shadows fill the night while the starlight shines bright. There is a sense of peacefulness as the singer promises to be there until morning light comes again. The second line speaks of trust, indicating that nothing can harm the person if they trust in the singer, who is a friend. This creates a feeling of security, and the listener can relate to the message.
The pre-chorus and chorus repeat that the night will soon pass away and that the light of day will come. The singer promises never to leave their friend alone and urges them to hold onto them tightly. The use of "rest your head on my pillow" creates an image of closeness and intimacy. Someone who is feeling lost and alone may find this message comforting and heart-warming.
Overall, "Until The Dawn" seems to be a song about being there for someone when they need you most. It highlights the importance of trust and promises to always be a source of comfort and reassurance. It's an emotional and touching song that anyone can relate to, making it a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Evening shadows fill the night
The darkness of the night is being filled with the shadows of the evening time.
Glowing starlight shining bright
The bright light from the stars is shining vividly and greatly.
I will be here till morning light comes round again
I will stay with you until the light of the morning returns again, assuring you that you are not alone.
Nothing can harm you if you trust in me, my friend
As long as you have faith in me as your friend, nothing can hurt or harm you in any way.
Rest your head on my pillow
Lay your head on my pillow and find comfort in my presence.
Until the dawn, until the dawn
Stay with me, and I will protect you until the sun rises.
Soon the night will pass away
The dark and lonely night will eventually come to an end.
Soon we'll see the light of day
Eventually, the morning sun will arrive and bring light and hope to the new day.
I promised you I'd never leave you alone
I made a vow to never abandon you, no matter what difficulties or obstacles we may face in our lives.
So close your eyes and hold me, never let me go
Close your eyes and hold me close, and never let me go. I will always be here for you.
Rest your head on my pillow
Find solace and comfort by resting your head upon my pillow.
Until the dawn, until the dawn
Remain with me until the morning sun comes up, and I will protect and shield you until then.
Rest your head on my pillow
Take refuge in my presence and let me be there for you when you need someone to lean on.
Until the dawn, until the dawn
Stay with me until the morning and I will provide you with a safe haven and protection.
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@teresakubiak8117
Jesteśmy szczęściarzami tamtej epoki!!!
@novikovsergey4969
Группа моей молодости !! Очень люблю!
@maraluciaduclosduclos7496
Outra lindíssima música. Que época doce. What a Sweet epoch.
@user-hr6uu1jx1z
Обожаю эту композицию ! 👍🌹
@annegalway4371
Jeff Christie gifted singer songwriter. Great band too.
@alicecoper5149
tak to dla ciebie ta cudna muzyka która tak nam powiązała serca , upływają lata my cały czas z muzyką aona dalej nas okręciła tak bardzo że pragniemy się z każdym jej akordem.Cudnie nas do siebie zbliżyła ż bez niej nie możemy i bez siebie ŻYĆ.... ...
@ellaelliot6764
+Alice Coper GDYBY NIE TA MUZYKA TO CHYBA BYM UMARŁA W TYM SZPITALU A TAK NASTĄPIŁO CUDOWNE OZDROWIENIE I JESZCZE TROCHĘ PO ŻYJĘ
@user-ln5lo2li3c
Медленная вещь из нашей юности! (Всегда думал что “until the dark…”). Thank you! СПАСИБО!👏
@leonidnovikov8268
Просто и очень трепетно ... в этом Весь Jeff Christie
@user-yg8dz4et1z
My favorit song. I ,ve been singing it since 1975...