Oattes Van Schaik (formerly known as The Limit) was a 1980s

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composed of

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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

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. In 1985 they released a full-length album, which yielded the hit "Say Yeah" (featuring vocals by

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). The song peaked at No. 17 on the

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and at No. 7 on the U.S. ''

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'' Dance/Club Play chart. The duo also wrote and produced for other artists as The Limit Productions such as

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and

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with the hit single "

Love Take Over "Love Take Over" is a 1985 hit single by British pop group Five Star. The single was written and produced by Rob Van Schaick and Bernard Oates (a.k.a. The Limit). "Love Take Over" was a UK Top 30 success, peaking at #25 and also at #9 in the Ho ...

". 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. Rob van Schaik continues to write material for other artists and has also remixed several tracks.

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

External links

The Limit Discography
at

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. * Bernard Oattes
Website
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