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"Yellow River" is a song recorded by the British band Christie. It was released in 1970 and became a No. 1 hit song for the band in the UK. [1]
Jeff Christie had previously 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). [5] In 1970, Jeff Christie offered his composition "Yellow River" to The Tremeloes. [3]
The Best Pop Song "Love Grows" – Written by Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason; Performed by Edison Lighthouse; The International Hit of the Year by British Writers "In the Summertime" – Written by Ray Dorset, Performed by Mungo Jerry; The Most Performed Work of the Year "Yellow River" – Written by Jeff Christie; Performed by Christie
Nineteen artists scored multiple entries in the top 10 in 1970. Elvis Presley and The Jackson 5 shared the record for most top 10 hits in 1970 with four hit singles each. Christie was one of a number of artists with two top-ten entries, including the number-one single "Yellow River".
To remember that glory, we put together a list of the best 1970s songs that still captivate listeners today. These hits span genres from Rock and Roll to Country to R&B/Soul, enticing audiences ...
22 April 1970: 2 287 England World Cup Squad "70" "Back Home" 6 May 1970: 3 288 The Moody Blues "Question" ‡ 27 May 1970: 1 289 Christie "Yellow River" 3 June 1970: 1 290 Mungo Jerry "In the Summertime" 10 June 1970: 4 291 Free "All Right Now" ‡ 8 July 1970: 3 292 The Kinks "Lola" ‡ 29 July 1970: 1 293 Elvis Presley " The Wonder of You" 5 ...
It peaked at No. 1 for nine weeks to be displaced by "Yellow River" – originally by Christie – which was covered by two Australian groups, Jigsaw (from Melbourne) and Autumn (from Sydney). Music charts from the period indicate that in the years immediately following the ban, there was a significant reduction in the number of Australian acts ...
28 March 1970: 4 232 Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky" 25 April 1970: 4 233 England World Cup Squad "70" "Back Home" 23 May 1970: 1 234 Christie "Yellow River" 30 May 1970: 3 235 Mungo Jerry "In the Summertime" 20 June 1970: 4 236 Free "All Right Now" ‡ 18 July 1970: 3 237 Elvis Presley " The Wonder of You" 8 August 1970: 5 238 Smokey ...