Hideaway

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Steve Harley

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"Hideaway" is a song by the British rock band Cockney Rebel, fronted by Steve Harley. Released as the opening track on the band's 1973 debut album The Human Menagerie, "Hideaway" was released in 1974 as a single in Denmark only. It was written by Harley and produced by Neil Harrison.


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Let them come a-running
And take all your money and hide away
Let them come a-running
And take all your money and flee
Let them come a-running
And take all your money and hide away, hide away, hide away

It was summer or maybe spring, oh I can't remember
It was summer or maybe spring, oh I can't recall
We found our hearts and stole them from our bodies
We couldn't understand the villain's call
We'd often recall the beginnings
We'd often try in vain to change it all
We couldn't help but keep ourselves from sinning
It was summer, summer or maybe spring
Or maybe spring, or maybe spring

Let them come a-running
And take all your money and hide away
Let them come a-running
And take all your money and flee
Let them come a-running
And take all your money and hide away, hide away, hide away

It was summer or maybe spring, I can't remember
It was summer or maybe spring, I can't recall
We'd try to always calm our elders
But always we did seem to fall
We'd never try to tame the burning embers
It didn't seem to matter how we'd fare
It seemed we couldn't ever escape December
It was summer, summer or maybe spring
Or maybe spring, or maybe spring, ooh

Oh it was summer, summer or maybe spring
Or maybe spring, or maybe spring

Let them come a-running
And take all your money and hide away
Let them come a-running
And take all your money and flee
Let them come a-running
And take all your money and hide away 
Hide away, hide away, hide away, hide away

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Steve Harley

Steve Harley (born Stephen Malcolm Ronald Nice, 27 February 1951,Deptford, London, England) is an English singer and songwriter, best known for his work with the 1970s rock group Cockney Rebel, with whom he still occasionally tours (albeit with many personnel changes through the years). more »

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Written by: DAVE HEYWOOD, LEROY HEYWOOD, ADELE HARLEY

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Background
"Hideaway" is a song by the British rock band Cockney Rebel, fronted by Steve Harley.
Band Frontman
Steve Harley is not only the lead vocalist but also the songwriter, giving Cockney Rebel its distinctive sound and direction.
Release Year
"Hideaway" was released in 1974 as part of their third studio album, "The Psychomodo".
Song Reception
Although not a standalone single, "Hideaway" is famed for its inclusion on this acclaimed album, contributing to the cult status that "The Psychomodo" gradually earned over the years.
Band's Signature Sound
"Hideaway," like much of Cockney Rebel's work, blends rock music with elements of glam and progressive rock, which were popular during the time of its release.
Lyrics and Songwriting
As with many of Steve Harley's compositions, the lyrics of "Hideaway" are regarded for their poetic nature and thought-provoking themes.
Album Performance
"Hideaway" contributed to the success of "The Psychomodo", which reached number 8 on the UK Albums Chart.
Album Producers
The album featuring "Hideaway" was produced by the acclaimed British rock producer Alan Parsons, adding to its unique sound and appeal.
Live Performances
Despite not being released as a standalone single, "Hideaway" has been a popular choice for live performances by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel throughout their career.
Song Duration
"Hideaway" is one of the longer songs on "The Psychomodo" album, with a running time of over 3 minutes.
Extended Band
Apart from Harley, Cockney Rebel consisted of renowned musicians like violinist Jean-Paul Crocker, bassist George Ford, and drummer Stuart Elliott - all of who brought their unique talents to "Hideaway".
Song Style
The song's mix of Harley's distinctive vocals, progressive instrumentation, and poetic lyrics provide a quintessential example of Cockney Rebel's style.

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