Written by Mike Batt, who as a songwriter was not fit to clean Harley's boots. I reckon Steve only recorder it because Batt was involved with the upcoming Phantom of the Opera production and wanted to be in with the crowd as he was deparate to play the Phantom. As we all know the part eventually went to Michael "Ooh Betty " Crawford. No Comment....
This was Steve at his best, I remember the first time I heard this, stuck in a traffic jam on my way to a new job. Awesome, just wish I could have had replay on the radio. It was the start of new life and this song has stuck in my memories,for all the good reasons. Great song, good times. Thanks for finding this ........brilliant..
Excellent thanx! Have this on an old BlueOrange Harley/Cockney Rebel Compilation Video done many years ago by a Harley fan (apologies to him...can't remember his name)...great stuff!
I heard this beautiful, haunting song so many many years ago, I have searched high and low to find it - and here it is. I can't thank the poster enough. It is as beautiful as when I first heard it, what, 20/25 years ago.
This is one of those songs that I heard years ago and it has haunted me eversince...I always think of darcey bussell in the title role...gorgeous!
donaldoliversmith 10 hours ago in playlist Steve Harley Cockney Rebel
Great Video , Check mine out, just the song but slightly better quality
kelseyjsmith 2 months ago in playlist Steve Harley Cockney Rebel
Thank you so very much for posting this. Amazing! I thought it was lost forever.
robertybobertyboo 5 months ago
Written by Mike Batt, who as a songwriter was not fit to clean Harley's boots. I reckon Steve only recorder it because Batt was involved with the upcoming Phantom of the Opera production and wanted to be in with the crowd as he was deparate to play the Phantom. As we all know the part eventually went to Michael "Ooh Betty " Crawford. No Comment....
alanbloke56 1 year ago
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This was Steve at his best, I remember the first time I heard this, stuck in a traffic jam on my way to a new job. Awesome, just wish I could have had replay on the radio. It was the start of new life and this song has stuck in my memories,for all the good reasons. Great song, good times. Thanks for finding this ........brilliant..
bordeauxjake 1 year ago
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bordeauxjake 1 year ago
Excellent thanx! Have this on an old BlueOrange Harley/Cockney Rebel Compilation Video done many years ago by a Harley fan (apologies to him...can't remember his name)...great stuff!
tommyba59 1 year ago
Someone must have a far better quality vid for this superb song, also friend for life, amazing song.See next year steve in Harrogate. Superb
diamonddog1974 1 year ago
Never knew there was a Video for this!! As with any of Mr Harley`s songs,this ones a beauty too.
GLASGOWHOBO 1 year ago
Just beautiful!
pondicherry2 1 year ago
Blimey! Last time I heard this track was on a radio station in 1983!
WizardMagicSpell 1 year ago
Apparently it was written by Mike Batt! Maybe that's why Steve's "disowned" it - he was embarrassed by the association with The Wombles ;)
alanbloke56 1 year ago
Used to have this on 7" and 12|" but it wasn't a hit.
Greenthigh 1 year ago
I heard this beautiful, haunting song so many many years ago, I have searched high and low to find it - and here it is. I can't thank the poster enough. It is as beautiful as when I first heard it, what, 20/25 years ago.
rjstep3 1 year ago
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been searching for this for for nearly thirty years. big thanx.
yenavlump 1 year ago
i love this song
okkiify 2 years ago
I have been searching for this for years! I've always loved it. Does anyone know where to download it?
SamsarasChoice 2 years ago
Had this forever LOVE it I am old but wow it's on youtube,,,, beautifull took ages to find
shotgunmadUK 2 years ago
This is my all time favourite Harley track.
I know that Make Me Smile and Mr Soft etc are the classics but this has always hit me hard.
Shame that he never plays it live.
GeoffreyRCox 2 years ago
where the hell did you find this? nice
drthess 2 years ago 2
On my videotape ; )
mapable 2 years ago
OMFG soooo cool!!!!!!!
Haven't heard this for a long time!!
^_^
RealMashira 2 years ago