Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)

Cockney Rebel, Steve Harley

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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2009
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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 come 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, oh

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

There ain't no more, you've taken everything
From my belief in Mother Earth
Can you ignore my faith in everything
'Cause I know what faith is and what it's worth

Away, away
And don't say maybe you'll try

To come up and see me to make me smile
Or do what you want just running wild

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

Come up and see me

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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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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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