CHRISTIE shot to fame in the early 70"s with a number 1 Hit single in no less than 26 countries (it also made Billboard Top 30 in USA) "Yellow River". Written by band leader JEFF CHRISTIE who was awarded the prestigious IVOR NOVELLO and CARL ALLAN awards for this classic song. Jeff has had his songs recorded by REM to LEAPY LEE to QUICKSILVER. Further Hit singles followed around the world "San Bernadino" and "Iron Horse". The bands debut album spent 10 weeks in the US charts. The band became known as England"s answer to Creedence Clearwater Revival.