Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)

The Wedding Present

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 ....
Robbed the rebel .... the ....
You ... the game
No matter what you say
... .. . ... . . . .
Your lies, your lies
How can you tell so many lies
Come up and see me, make me smile
I'll do what you want for a while
There's nothing left, oh ... and run away
Oh 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 ... you have to hide
Come up and see me, make me smile
I'll do what you want for a while
There ain't no more, you've taken everything
... ...
Can you ignore my faith in everything
'cause I know what they do, what it's worth
..., ..., don't say maybe you'll try
To come up and see me, make me smile
I'll do what you want for a while
Come up and see me, make me smile
I'll do what you want for a while

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The Wedding Present

The Wedding Present are a British indie rock group based in Leeds, England, formed in 1985 from the ashes of the Lost Pandas. The band's music has evolved from fast-paced indie rock in the vein of their most obvious influences The Fall, Buzzcocks and Gang of Four to more varied forms. Throughout their career, they have been led by vocalist and guitarist David Gedge, the band's only constant member. 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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