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David Christie
key, b, g, 1948-1997 FR, Tarare
Singer of Pop and R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Jacques Pépino Buddy Bolden (3) James Bolden Philippe Tarare Soular System
David Christie (1 January 1948 – 11 May 1997) was a French singer. Born Jacques Pepino in Tarare, he also went by the nicknames of James Bolden and Napoleon Jones. He is best known for the hits "Saddle Up" and "I Love to Love" which are included on various 1980s compilation albums.In 1973 Christie had his first child, Nathalie, with Françoise Richard and later had a second daughter, Julia, born of his relationship with the singer Nina Morato. Christie committed suicide in 1997 in Capbreton, following the accidental death of his daughter Julia.
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| Napoleon Jones |
Popular Tracks 
Saddle Up - Extended Version on Saddle Up by David Christie Saddle Up on Minuit by Bon Entendeur Saddle Up on Saddle Up by David Christie Back Fire (Radio Edit) on Back Fire by PBR Streetgang & David Christie Saddle Up - Cowboy Mix Radio Edit on Saddle Up by Freak Brothers & David Christie Back Fire (PBR Streetgang Remix) on Back Fire by PBR Streetgang & David Christie Saddle Up - Remastered 2021 on Back in Control by David Christie Stress on The Very Best of David Christie by David Christie Saddle Up - Wildwest Radio Edit on Mega Pop Classics 70 80 90 Reloaded by Various Artists Don't Stop Me, I Like It on Disco Music History, Vol. 9 by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Meilleur De David Christie : Le Roi Du Disco | David Christie | 2014 | Compil. |
| New Best Of | David Christie | 2013 | Album |
| Saddle Up 2004 | David Christie And Jolly Bumpers | 2004 | Album |
| Club Classics 18 | Shocking Blue, Showaddywaddy, David Christie, The Blackbyrds | 2001 | Compil. |
| Deux Petites Perles Bleues | David Christie | 1999 | Compil. |
| Saddle Up / Strut Your Funky Stuff | David Christie | 1996 | Single |
| The Best Of David Christie - Saddle Up | David Christie | 1995 | Compil. |
| The Best Of David Christie | David Christie | 1994 | Compil. |
| Saddle Up - The Best Of David Christie | David Christie | 1993 | Compil. |
| Saddle Up / Don't Stop Me I Like It | David Christie | 1993 | Album |
| Let's All Dance | Gibson Brothers Featuring David Christie | 1991 | Album |
| Living It Up | David Christie | 1988 | Album |
| Des Vacances A Capbreton | David Christie | 1987 | Album |
| Une Nuit | David Christie | 1986 | Single |
| Chain Of Love | David Christie | 1985 | Single |
| Cindy Lou / Christie's Medley | David Christie | 1985 | Album |
| Medley | David Christie | 1985 | Album |
| Stress | David Christie | 1984 | Album |
| Stress | David Christie | 1984 | Album |
| Rally Down To Sally's | David Christie | 1983 | Album |
| Our Time Has Come | David Christie | 1982 | Album |
| Saddle Up / Long Train Runnin' | David Christie / Traks | 1982 | Single |
| Back Fire / Love On The Rebound | David Christie | 1982 | Single |
| Back In Control | David Christie | 1982 | Album |
| Saddle Up | David Christie | 1982 | Single |
| Pour Une Fille Quelque Part | David Christie | 1981 | Single |
| Toujours La Même Rumba | David Christie | 1978 | Single |
| Back Fire | David Christie | 1978 | Album |
| Don't Stop Me (I Like It) | David Christie | 1977 | Single |
| Love Is The Most Important Thing / Gelusia | David Christie, Gennaro Mambelli | 1977 | Single |
| Love Is The Most Important Thing / Don't Stop Me (I Like It) | David Christie | 1977 | Single |
| Fairweather Woman / C'est La Vie | David Christie | 1977 | Single |
| Don't Stop Me (I Like It) / Suite For Lovers | David Christie / Marsius | 1977 | Single |
| Love Is The Most Important Thing | David Christie | 1977 | Single |
| Love Is The Most Important Thing | David Christie | 1977 | Album |
| Paris By Night (Is Outta Sight) | David Christie | 1976 | Single |
| Jaywalk I | David Christie | 1976 | Single |
| Falling In Love In Summertime (Is Dynomite) | David Christie | 1976 | Single |
| Jaywalk 1 | Napoleon Jones Featuring David Christie | 1975 | Single |
| I Love To Love / Jay Walk | Napoleon Jones Featuring David Christie | 1975 | Single |
| Fame (Had To Make Me A Name) | The Grand Army Featuring David Christie | 1975 | Single |
| Pour Notre Amour / Mona Lisa | David Christie | 1975 | Single |
| Napoleon Jones Featuring David Christie | Napoleon Jones Featuring David Christie | 1975 | Album |
| Jamais Seul | David Christie | 1974 | Album |
| Le Monde Entier Parle D'amour | David Christie | 1973 | Single |
| Notre Premier Enfant | David Christie | 1973 | Single |
| Si Demain Tu T'en Allais | David Christie | 1971 | Single |
| Rock N'Roll | David Christie | 1971 | Compil. |
| Canta Mi Corazon | David Christie | 1971 | Single |
| Babeth | David Christie | 1970 | Single |
| Ou Que Tu Sois / Le Soleil | David Christie | 1970 | Single |
| Trois Jours De Liberté | David Christie | 1969 | Single |
| Au Pays Qui Est Plus Loin Que Loin | David Christie | 1969 | Single |
| Deux Petites Perles Bleues / Julie | David Christie | 1968 | Single |
| Seul | David Christie | 1968 | Single |
| Julie / Deux Petites Perles Bleues | David Christie | 1968 | Single |
| Special David Christie Sound | David Christie | 1968 | Album |
| Seul | David Christie | 1968 | Single |
| Seul | David Christie | 1968 | Single |
| Deux Petites Perles Bleues | David Christie | 1968 | Single |
| Kleine Blaue Perlen / Julie | David Christie | 1968 | Single |
| Julie | David Christie | 1968 | Single |
| Toujours Là / Cher / Le Menhir / Tu Es Venue | David Christie | 1967 | Single |
| Saddle Up / Happy Music | David Christie / The Blackbyrds | Single | |
| Falling In Love In Summertime (Is Dynomite) / Besame Mucho (Señora) | David Christie / Easy Connection | Single | |
| Belle/ Seule | David Christie | Single | |
| Deux Petites Perles Bleues / Julie | David Christie | Single |
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