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🎼 Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) – Single: Apr 2025
A 50th Anniversary celebration of one of the most iconic UK singles of the 1970s, this limited Record Store Day edition brings Steve Harley’s signature hit back onto 7" vinyl. Featuring previously unseen Mick Rock photography and an unreleased rehearsal instrumental on the B‑side, the release honours the legacy of a song that remains a cornerstone of British rock culture. Issued worldwide on April 12 2025, this anniversary pressing arrived as a one‑time limited edition via Ch

Cockney Rebel
Apr 12, 20252 min read


⭐ Glitter In The Sky - Remembering Steve Harley
Onstage, he was magnetic. Offstage, he was thoughtful. In the studio, he was meticulous. And through it all, he remained defiantly himself — a true British original who never chased trends, only truth.

Cockney Rebel
Mar 17, 20241 min read


Steve Harley (March 26, 1977) Steve Harley Drops the Mask – SOUNDS Two-Page Interview
Harley doesn’t just answer questions — he performs them, turning an interview into theatre, confession, and comedy all at once.

Cockney Rebel
Mar 26, 19771 min read


🔘 White, White Dove – Single: Jan. 1976
In the cold winter of 1976, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel were riding high on the success of their ambitious and critically acclaimed album *Timeless Flight*. Known for their theatrical art-rock sound and Harley’s distinctive, dramatic vocal style, the band released “White, White Dove” as the second and final single from the album. Released on January 30, 1976, the single appeared on EMI Records under catalogue number EMI 2409. Backed with “Throw Your Soul Down Here,” this 7-i

Cockney Rebel
Jan 30, 19763 min read


📰 THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES — FULL‑PAGE ADVERT – Mar. 1975
A confident, chart‑topping moment — Harley’s new album and tour announced with full‑page swagger.

Cockney Rebel
Mar 8, 19753 min read


🔘 Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) – Single: Jan. 1975
Released in the UK on January 31, 1975, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel’s “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me),” backed with “Another Journey,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on EMI Records (EMI 2263). Written by Steve Harley and produced by Harley with Alan Parsons, the track became the band’s signature hit — a sophisticated glam‑pop anthem built on acoustic flourishes, sharp lyrical bite, and Harley’s distinctive vocal phrasing. Entering the UK Singles Chart on February 8, 1

Cockney Rebel
Jan 31, 19753 min read


🔘 Judy Teen – Single: Mar. 1974
The single that finally gave Cockney Rebel their UK breakthrough — a glam‑era classic built on hooks, swagger, and Harley’s theatrical charm.

Cockney Rebel
Mar 11, 19743 min read
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