The Outer Limits (band)
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The Outer Limits were a 1960s rock group formed in Leeds. They released a single for Deram Records
in April 1967 and one for Immediate Records
(IM067) in May 1968 that was withdrawn then re-released five months later on the Instant subsidiary as IN001. Singer Jeff Christie went on to find success with his group Christie
, their song 'Yellow River
' hit the number one spot in several countries during 1970.
Deram Records
Deram Records was a subsidiary record label established in 1966 by Decca Records in the United Kingdom. At this time U.K. Decca was a completely different company than the Decca label in the United States, which was then owned by MCA Inc. Deram recordings were also distributed in the U.S. through...
in April 1967 and one for Immediate Records
Immediate Records
Immediate Records was a British record label, started in 1965 by The Rolling Stones' manager Andrew Loog Oldham and Tony Calder and concentrating on the London-based blues and R&B scene.-History:...
(IM067) in May 1968 that was withdrawn then re-released five months later on the Instant subsidiary as IN001. Singer Jeff Christie went on to find success with his group Christie
Christie (band)
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.-Career:...
, their song 'Yellow River
Yellow River (song)
"Yellow River" is a popular song recorded by the British band Christie. Written by band leader Jeff Christie, the song was offered to The Tremeloes, who recorded it with the intention of releasing it as a single early in 1970...
' hit the number one spot in several countries during 1970.
The Outer Limits
- Stan Drogie, drums
- Gerry Layton, guitar
- Gerry Smith, bass guitar
- Jeff ChristieJeff ChristieJeff Christie is a Canadian luger who has slid since 1995 and competed internationally since 2000. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish at 14th place in the men's singles event twice at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics.Christie's best finish at the FIL...
, guitar and vocal
Single releases
- 1967: 'Just One More Chance' b/w 'Help Me Please'. Deram DM125.
- 1968: 'Great Train Robbery' b/w 'Sweet Freedom' Instant IN001.