The Limit

This article is about the Dutch musical group. For the 2003 Lauren Bacall film, see Gone Dark. For other uses, see Limit (disambiguation).

The Limit
OriginNetherlands
GenresSynth-pop, funk, post-disco
Years active1980–1986
LabelsTTR, Ariola, Arista, Portrait
Past membersBernard Oattes
Rob van Schaik

Oattes Van Schaik (formerly known as The Limit) was a 1980s musical group composed of Dutch producers Bernard Oattes and Rob van Schaik. In 1982, they released the songs "Crimes of Passion" and "She's So Divine" which was edited by Ben Liebrand. In 1985, they released a full-length album, which yielded the hit "Say Yeah" (featuring vocals by Gwen Guthrie). 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 Centerfold and Five Star with the hit single "Love Take Over".[3][4]

After 1986, Bernard Oattes pursued a solo career, and went on to produce three studio albums. According to his website, Bernard Oattes is Holland's favourite English voiceover artist.[5] Rob van Schaik continues to write material for other artists and has also remixed several tracks.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference UK Charts was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Dance Chart was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ The New Schwann. ABC Schwann Publications. 1985. p. 64. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  4. ^ "Five Star - Luxury of Life". Soulandfunkmusic.com. RCA. 1985. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "Bernard Oattes - English Voice Over". Retrieved May 4, 2021.