Yellow River

Christie

About Yellow River

"Yellow River" is a popular song recorded by the British band Christie. Written by band leader Jeff Christie, it was offered to The Tremeloes, who recorded it with the intention of releasing it as a single early in 1970. However, after the success of their then most recent single, "Call Me Number One", and after considering it too pop-orientated for their future direction, they decided to follow it up with another of their own compositions, "By the Way", which was only a minor Top 40 success. Producer Mike Smith therefore took their vocals off the recording and added those of Jeff Christie. Released on 23 April 1970, it became an international hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart for one week in June 1970. In the US, it reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The actual location of Yellow River in this song is not specified, although the author, Jeff Christie, is on record as saying that it was inspired by the idea of a soldier going home at the end of the American Civil War. As the song was released during the Vietnam War, it has been interpreted as being about a soldier leaving the U. S. Military at the end of his period of conscription. 


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So long boy you can take my place, got my papers I've got my pay
So pack my bags and I'll be on my way to yellow river

Put my guns down the war is won
Fill my glass high the time has come
I'm going back to the place that I love yellow river

Yellow river, yellow river is in my mind and in my eyes
Yellow river, yellow river is in my blood, it's the place I love
Got no time for explanations, got no time to lose
Tomorrow night you'll find me
Sleeping underneath the moon at yellow river

Cannon fire lingers in my mind, I'm so glad that I'm still alive
And I've been gone for such a long time from yellow river

I remember the nights were cool I can still see the water pool
And I remember the girl that I knew from yellow river

Yellow river, yellow river is in my mind and in my eyes
Yellow river, yellow river is in my blood it's the place I love
Got no time for explanations, got no time to lose
Tomorrow night you'll find me
Sleeping underneath the moon at yellow river

Yellow river, yellow river is in my mind and in my eyes
Yellow river, yellow river is in my blood it's the place I love

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Christie

Christie were an English rock band formed at the end of the 1960s. They are best remembered for their UK chart-topping hit single, "Yellow River" released in 1970. more »

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Written by: JEFF CHRISTIE

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Yellow River" was originally written by Jeff Christie, the leader of a British band named Christie.
Initial Release
The song was first released in 1970 and quickly became a hit in several countries, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics Inspiration
The song's lyrics were inspired by a soldier returning home from the American Civil War, longing to see his home by the Yellow River.
Genre
The track falls under the genre of 'pop-rock' and showcases an upbeat tempo with catchy hooks that were characteristic of popular music in the late '60s and early '70s.
Tremeloes Involvement
British rock band The Tremeloes initially recorded the song but decided not to release it. Christie then adopted the song for his band.
Worldwide Success
The single was not only successful in the UK but also reached the number 1 position in many countries such as Ireland, Australia, Germany, and Malaysia.
Involvement in Social Movement
"Yellow River" was notably played during the Cultural Revolution in China even though Western pop music was forbidden.
Covers
The song has been covered by many artists in different languages globally, such as French singer Joe Dassin, who achieved considerable success with his version.
Music Video
The music video filming of "Yellow River" featured the band playing by the riverside, reflecting the song's title and its lyrical imagery.
Longevity
Despite being over 50 years old, "Yellow River" remains popular, with the original version having millions of views on the official music video's YouTube page.

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