Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)

Duran Duran

About Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)

"Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" is a song by British rock band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released as the lead single from the band's 1975 album The Best Years of Our Lives. It was written by Harley, and produced by Harley and Alan Parsons. In February 1975, the song reached the number-one spot on the UK chart and received a UK Silver certification. It spent nine weeks in the Top 50, and as of 2015, has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. More than 120 cover versions of the song have been recorded by other artists, most notably by Duran Duran and Erasure, although Harley has stated his favourite cover version is by The Wedding Present.  


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2004
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You've done it all, you've broken every code
And pulled the Rebel to the floor
You spoilt the game, no matter what you say
For only metal-what a bore!
Blue eyes, blue eyes, how can you tell so many lies?

Come up and see me, make me smile
Or do what you want, running wild

There's nothing left, all gone and run away
Maybe you'll tarry for a while
It's just a test, a game for us to play
Win or lose, it's hard to smile
Resist, resist, it's from yourself you have to hide.

Come up and see me, make me smile
Or do what you want, running wild

There ain't no more, you've taken everything
From my belief in Mother Earth
How can you ignore my faith in everything
When I know what faith is and what it's worth
Away, away, and don't say maybe you'll try.

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Duran Duran

Duran Duran are an English New Wave band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. Since the 1980s, they have placed 14 singles in the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and 21 in the Billboard Hot 100 and have, according to the Sunday Mercury, sold more than 100 million records. more »

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Written by: Steve Harley

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12 facts about this song

Song Originality
"Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" is originally by Steve Harley, released in 1975. It was recorded by his band, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel.
Hit Status
The song was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in February 1975, and remains Steve Harley's best-known track.
Duran Duran Cover
Duran Duran, the English new wave band, covered "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" as part of a medley with their own track "Rio" during concerts in the mid-1980s.
Erasure's Tribute
Erasure, a British synthpop duo, recorded the song for their cover album "Other People's Songs" in 2003.
The Wedding Present Version
The English indie band, The Wedding Present, also performed a version of this song, which can be found on their compilation album, "John Peel Sessions 1987–1990".
Song Theme
The song lyrics are a bitter reflection on Steve Harley's feelings after the original line-up of Cockney Rebel split up in 1974.
Multiple Covers
Over 120 cover versions of the song have been recorded by different artists.
Used in Movies and Shows
The song has been featured in several films and television series, including "The Full Monty," "Saving Grace," and the Netflix series "Sex Education."
Live Versions
Duran Duran's live version of "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" was released on their live album "Arena" in 1984.
Charting Again
This song has charted again in the UK multiple times due to its use in adverts and television shows, proving its timeless popularity.
Top 100 UK Songs
In a 2014 poll by ITV, "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" was voted the 81st best number one song in the UK's 60-year singles chart history.
Certification
In July 2021, it was certified Platinum in the UK for 600,000 sales and streams.

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