Mr. Soft
Cockney Rebel, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Steve Harley
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Bom bom bom bom - bom bom bom bom Mr. Soft turn it on and force the world And watch the things you're going through Oh Mr. Soft believe ev'rything they tell you And be damned if they'll thank you You paint ev'rything so cruel Comin' on like mister cool Paint your face and shut the gate No one's comin' home till late - ooh-la cha Bom bom bom bom Don't you know, life gets tedious enough Without this extra grudge to bare You so slow, shift your ideas, make your mind up In a jiffy, let's be fair We'd all be taken off tonight Turn off your eyes and shut the light Oh, you're the most, you're so unreal We'd all be dead without your spiel Ooh-la ooh take it Mmmmmm .... Ooh - bom bom bom bom Oh Mr. Soft, go to town and bring the dawnin' In the mornin' on your way Mr. Soft, put your feet upon the waters And play Jesus for that day You begin to hear them mumble Spot the starman, ruff and tumble Fight the good fights, sling your axe Watch the speaker, lead the packs Ooh - here we go again
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Written by: STEVE HARLEY
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10 facts about this song
Song Released"Mr. Soft" is a single released by the British rock band Cockney Rebel, led by Steve Harley. It was released in the year 1974.
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Album AssociationThe song "Mr. Soft" is part of the band’s second studio album, "The Psychomodo".
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Chart Positioning"Mr. Soft" reached the number 8 position in the UK Singles Chart and had a steady presence on the chart for 10 weeks.
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SongwriterThe songwriter of "Mr. Soft" is Steve Harley himself.
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Unique Music ArrangementsKnown for its unique sound, "Mr. Soft" features a wide range of musical instruments. It showcases a prominent use of the oboe, played by Andrew Powell.
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Advertising UseThe song was used and became popular due to the Trebor Softmints commercial in the UK in 1995. Following this, the song experienced a resurgence in popularity.
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Song InspirationIt's said that the song was inspired by the 'The Soft Machine', a novel written by William Seward Burroughs II.
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Official Music VideoThe official music video for "Mr. Soft" has a carnival theme, featuring Steve Harley and the band performing in a tent filled with circus performers.
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Notable PerformancesIn 1974, the band performed Mr. Soft on BBC's "Top of the Pops", which positively contributed to the song's popularity.
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Unique LyricsThe song features eccentric and quirky lyrics that are typical of Steve Harley’s writing style. "Mr. Soft" is a surreal character coming from a fairy-tale book with an interesting story.
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