Steve Harley and ****ney Rebel (pop, punk, vinyl, albums)

lucifer_sam · 01-04-2009, 03:47 PM

Strange that there isn't a thread on this man and his wacky band. Possessing an unusual voice (hauntingly reminiscent of David Bowie) and a finesse for pop hooks, Steve Harley swayed romantically between pop and progressive music. His band, Cockney Rebel was responsible for a few great albums:

The Human Menagerie (1973)
The Psychomodo (1974)
The Best Years of Our Lives (1975)

Any other fans out there?

Comus · 01-04-2009, 03:54 PM

One of my few treasured possesions.

jackhammer · 01-04-2009, 03:58 PM

Obviously 'Come Up And See Me' is the song they are most known for but I have never heard anything else i have to confess. Maybe this should be rectified.

lucifer_sam · 01-04-2009, 04:02 PM

Is that an album cover?

Comus · 01-04-2009, 04:26 PM

It's my vinyl >;(

Lisnaholic · 02-17-2018, 07:15 AM

( http://www.musicbanter.com/games-lis...litz-game.html )

As this band are a bit of a one-hit-wonder, the least to be done is to post their one hit:-

bulbasaur · 02-17-2018, 07:27 AM

One of my few treasured possesions.

Oriphiel · 02-17-2018, 09:12 AM

Lisnaholic · 02-18-2018, 06:21 AM

According to AllMusic.com, Steve Harley was "second only to Bowie himself", and this track makes the comparison understandable:-

Also, intriguingly, "no Cockney Rebel single ever featured an electric guitar." I'm tempted to cherry-pick my way through their discography...

Chillie6 · 09-16-2021, 10:54 AM

Probably my favourite track

01-04-2009, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	Steve Harley and ney Rebel Strange that there isn't a thread on this man and his wacky band. Possessing an unusual voice (hauntingly reminiscent of David Bowie) and a finesse for pop hooks, Steve Harley swayed romantically between pop and progressive music. His band, Cockney Rebel was responsible for a few great albums: The Human Menagerie (1973) The Psychomodo (1974) The Best Years of Our Lives (1975) Any other fans out there? __________________ first.am Last edited by lucifer_sam; 01-04-2009 at 03:48 PM. Reason: goddamn censors

01-04-2009, 03:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Obviously 'Come Up And See Me' is the song they are most known for but I have never heard anything else i have to confess. Maybe this should be rectified. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

01-04-2009, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	Is that an album cover? __________________ first.am

02-17-2018, 07:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	( http://www.musicbanter.com/games-lis...litz-game.html ) As this band are a bit of a one-hit-wonder, the least to be done is to post their one hit:- __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

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bulbasaur ʕº̫͡ºʔ ʕº̫͡ºʔ ʕº̫͡ºʔ Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 790	One of my few treasured possesions. __________________ last.fm

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Oriphiel Ask me how! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The States Posts: 5,354	__________________ ---------------------- \|---Mic's Albums---\| ---------------------- ----------------------------- \|---Deafbox Industries---\| -----------------------------

02-18-2018, 06:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	According to AllMusic.com, Steve Harley was "second only to Bowie himself", and this track makes the comparison understandable:- Also, intriguingly, "no Cockney Rebel single ever featured an electric guitar." I'm tempted to cherry-pick my way through their discography... __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

09-16-2021, 10:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chillie6 Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 52	Probably my favourite track