The Limit
Appearance
The Limit | |
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Origin | Netherlands |
Genres | Jazz-funk, post-disco, boogie, synthpop |
Years active | 1980–1986 |
Labels | Arista, Portrait |
Past members | Bernard Oattes Rob Van Schaik |
The Limit (later known as Oattes Van Schaik) was a 1980s musical group composed of Dutch producers Bernard Oattes and Rob van Schaik. They released a full-length album in 1985, which yielded the hit "Say Yeah". The song peaked at No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart[1] and at No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard Dance/Club Play chart.[2]
The duo also wrote and produced for other artists as The Limit Productions such as the hit single "Love Take Over" by Five Star.[3]
After 1986, Bernard Oattes pursued a solo career, and went on to produce 3 studio albums. Rob van Schaik continues to write material for other artists and has also remixed several tracks.
Discography
Albums
Year | Album name | Label | Format |
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1985 | The Limit (issued as Love Attaxx in some markets) |
Portrait | LP, CD |
Singles
Year | Song name | Label | US Dance | UK Chart |
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1980 | "Photomania" | FFR | - | - |
1982 | "Crimes of Passion" | Ariola | - | - |
1982 | "She's So Divine" | Arista | 17[4] | - |
1984 | "Say Yeah" | Portrait | 7 | 17 |
1985 | "Miracles" | Portrait | - | - |
1985 | "Love Attaxx" | Portrait | - | - |
1985 | "Crimes of Passion (Remix)" | Portrait | - | - |
References
- ^ Search for "The Limit" performed at Everyhit.com database on August 1, 2008.
- ^ Charts at Allmusic
- ^ "Love Take Over" at 45cat
- ^ She's So Divine (1982) Billboard Dance Chart. Retrieved 24 January 2020