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The Cockney Rebel – A Steve Harley Anthology
''The Cockney Rebel – A Steve Harley Anthology'' is a remastered three-disc box-set anthology by Steve Harley Stephen Malcolm Ronald Nice (27 February 1951 – 17 March 2024), known by his stage name Steve Harley, was an English singer-songwriter and frontman of the rock music, rock group Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Cockney Rebel. The band achieved ..., released by EMI Records, EMI on 2 October 2006. It features material from Cockney Rebel, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel and Harley's solo career, spanning over 33 years from ''The Human Menagerie'' (1973) to ''The Quality of Mercy (album), The Quality of Mercy'' (2005). The anthology was compiled by project manager Nigel Reeve and designed by Chris Peyton. The album's sleeve notes were written by music journalist Geoff Barton. The final track on disc 3, a live recording of "Only You", is highlighted as being previously unreleased, although it had originally appeared on the 1999 live album ''Stripped to the Bare Bones''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one Performing arts#Performers, performer or by several performers. If the recordings are from one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If the recordings are from several artists, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timeless Flight
''Timeless Flight'' is the fourth studio album by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released by EMI on 30 January 1976. It was written and produced by Steve Harley. Background Harley began writing material for ''Timeless Flight'' while Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel were touring to promote their 1975 album ''The Best Years of Our Lives''. The band recorded ''Timeless Flight'' during the summer of 1975 at Trident Studios, Abbey Road Studios and Scorpio Sound Studio. The album was created in a more relaxed environment in comparison with ''The Best Years of Our Lives'', which had been recorded quickly under considerable pressure. In 2003, Harley recalled, "It was a sweltering summer. It was incredibly hot. The songs, many of them being semi acoustic or laid back, I think stemmed as much from that as anything else. It made me a little lethargic." In a 1976 interview with '' Record Mirror & Disc'', Harley revealed, " he albumtook about three months altogether and so much hard work went into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Harrison
George Harrison (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Sometimes called "the quiet Beatle", Harrison embraced Culture of India, Indian culture and helped broaden the scope of popular music through his incorporation of Indian instrumentation and Hindu-aligned spirituality in the Beatles' work. Although most of the band's songs were written by Lennon–McCartney, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, most Beatles albums from 1965 onwards contained at least two Harrison compositions, including "Taxman", "Within You Without You", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Something (Beatles song), Something" and "Here Comes the Sun". Harrison's earliest musical influences included George Formby and Django Reinhardt; subsequent influences were Carl Perkins, Chet Atkins and Chuck Berry. By 1965, he had begun to lead the Beatles into folk rock through his interest in Bob Dylan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
(Love) Compared With You
"(Love) Compared with You" is a song by the British rock band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released in 1977 as the third and final single from the band's fifth studio album, ''Love's a Prima Donna'' (1976). Released as a single in North America only, the song was written and produced by Harley. Background Following the UK Top 50 entry of ''Love's a Prima Donnas second single, " (I Believe) Love's a Prima Donna", plans were made for "(Love) Compared with You" to be released as the third single in the UK. However, EMI Records decided to cancel the release at the last minute. Although the UK release was scrapped, EMI chose to release the song as the album's only single in North America in 1977. Like the ''Love's a Prima Donna'' album, the song was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, sometime between June and September 1976. English violinist Wilfred Gibson, who contributed to choir and orchestral arrangements on the album, scored the string section for the track. Speaking to ''Melody ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
(I Believe) Love's A Prima Donna
"(I Believe) Love's a Prima Donna" is a song by the British rock band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released on 1 October 1976 as the second single from their fifth studio album ''Love's a Prima Donna''. The song was written and produced by Harley. It reached number 41 in the UK Singles Chart and would be the band's last charting single before their split in 1977. Background Following the UK Top 10 success of the lead single " Here Comes the Sun" during Summer 1976, "(I Believe) Love's a Prima Donna" was chosen as the second single from ''Love's a Prima Donna''. Released in October, it peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart, remaining in the top 50 for four weeks. The song debuted at number 48 in early November. Like the entire ''Love's a Prima Donna'' album, the song was recorded at Abbey Road Studios during sessions between June and September 1976.''Love's a Prima Donna'' - sleeve notes - original vinyl album - EMI Records - ST11596 Release "(I Believe) Love's a Prima D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Best Years Of Our Lives (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Song)
"The Best Years of Our Lives" is a song by the British rock band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released in 1975 as the title track from the band's third studio album ''The Best Years of Our Lives''. In 1977, a live version of the song was released as a single from the album '' Face to Face: A Live Recording''. Original studio version Background Following the split of the original Cockney Rebel line-up in July 1974, Harley assembled a new line-up later in the year and renamed the band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. In November–December 1974, the new band recorded ''The Best Years of Our Lives'' album at Abbey Road Studios and Air Studios in London. In 2014, Harley recalled of the song's recording, "We played it live in the studio, all sat round together. There were no overdubs, and we all wanted to get the feel of the song on record." He told ''The Cockney Rebel Connections Show'' in 2021, "That was recorded totally live. I was walking around; I had a hand mike on a very long lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)
"Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" is a song by the English rock band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released on 31 January 1975 by EMI as the lead single from the band's third studio album ''The Best Years of Our Lives''. The song was written by Harley, and produced by Harley and Alan Parsons. In February 1975, the song reached number one on the UK chart and spent nine weeks in the Top 50. It has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide as of 2015 and received a platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry in November 2024. The song is one of the most-played songs in British broadcasting history. More than 120 cover versions of the song have been recorded by other artists, most notably by Duran Duran and Erasure, although Harley stated his favourite cover version was by the Wedding Present. Writing and composition The song was the first single to be released under the name "Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel", as opposed to simply "Cockney Rebel". In July 1974, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Big Deal
"Big Big Deal" is a song by British singer-songwriter Steve Harley, released by EMI as his debut solo single on 1 November 1974. The song, which was written and produced by Harley, would be his only solo release before the formation of the second line-up of Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. Background "Big Big Deal" was recorded during the time when Harley was in the process of forming a new line-up for Cockney Rebel. The original band split at the end of an extensive UK tour in July 1974 but, despite the setback, the band's label, EMI Records, were not dissuaded, as Harley revealed in 2014, "The people at my record label were right behind me. They believed I could find new band members without too much of a problem and continue on to a new level of success. They believed it wasn't a major stumbling block." While auditioning musicians and finalising a new line-up, Harley recorded "Big Big Deal" at Air Studios, London in September 1974. He played all instruments on the track except ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tumbling Down (Cockney Rebel Song)
"Tumbling Down" is a song by the British rock band Cockney Rebel, fronted by Steve Harley. It was released in 1975 as the third and final single from the band's second studio album '' The Psychomodo'' (1974). The song was written by Harley, and produced by Harley and Alan Parsons. Background "Tumbling Down" was written and first performed by Harley during his days of busking in the early 1970s, before Cockney Rebel were formed in late 1972. The song references Ernest Hemingway, who had a big influence on Harley, and mentions the ''Titanic'' sailing into Brighton. Harley believes it was at Brighton, aged three, when he contracted polio. The song's closing refrain ("Oh dear, look what they've done to the blues, blues, blues") has been described as a "put-down of the denim-clad virtuosos that overpopulated 1970s music". The song was recorded by Cockney Rebel during the February–March 1974 sessions for their second studio album '' The Psychomodo'' in 1974, with Andrew Powell provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychomodo
"Psychomodo" is a song by the British rock band Cockney Rebel, fronted by Steve Harley. It was released in 1974 as the lead single from their second studio album '' The Psychomodo''. "Psychomodo" was written by Harley, and produced by Harley and Alan Parsons. Background "Psychomodo" was recorded during sessions for ''The Psychomodo'' in February–March 1974. The song was inspired by the album's overall theme which was described by Harley in 1974 as "very much a concept: psychomodal – stream of consciousness". On ''The Psychomodo'', the song is preceded by the opening track "Sweet Dreams", which segues into "Psychomodo". Release EMI originally intended to release "Psychomodo" as a single in the UK, with a release date of 17 May 1974. Although copies were pressed, EMI cancelled the single's release when the band's preceding single "Judy Teen", which was released in March 1974, began to climb the UK Singles Chart. It made its debut on 11 May and reached its peak at number 5 on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sebastian (song)
"Sebastian" is a song by the British rock band Cockney Rebel, fronted by Steve Harley. It was released as the band's debut single in 1973 from their album '' The Human Menagerie''. The song was written by Harley and produced by Neil Harrison. Background "Sebastian" was written and first performed by Harley during his days of busking in the early 1970s, before Cockney Rebel were formed in late 1972. Having trained as a journalist for three years, Harley embarked on his musical career through "floor-spotting" within London folk clubs in 1971–72, and began busking in London in 1972. Speaking to the ''Daily Express'' in 2007, Harley recalled, "I started busking in the early 70's, which gave me a platform to experiment on the public with my songs. I had one called 'Sebastian', which was six minutes of gothic poetry! I got absolutely no money." Cockney Rebel recorded their debut album ''The Human Menagerie'', including "Sebastian", at Air Studios, London, in the summer of 1973, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
