Make Me Smile (Come up and See Me)
Steve Harley
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You've done it all, you've broken every code And pulled the rebel to the floor You spoilt the game, no matter what you say For only metal, what a bore! Blue eyes, blue eyes How come you tell so many lies? Come up and see me, make me smile Or do what you want, running wild There's nothing left, all gone and run away 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 from yourself, you have to hide, oh Come up and see me to make me smile, oh Or do what you want, running wild There ain't no more, you've taken everything From my belief in Mother Earth Can you ignore my faith in everything 'Cause I know what faith is and what it's worth Away, away And don't say maybe you'll try To come up and see me to make me smile Or do what you want just running wild Come up and see me, make me smile Or do what you want, running wild Come up and see me
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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.
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Hit StatusThe 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.
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Duran Duran CoverDuran 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.
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Erasure's TributeErasure, a British synthpop duo, recorded the song for their cover album "Other People's Songs" in 2003.
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The Wedding Present VersionThe 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".
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Song ThemeThe song lyrics are a bitter reflection on Steve Harley's feelings after the original line-up of Cockney Rebel split up in 1974.
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Multiple CoversOver 120 cover versions of the song have been recorded by different artists.
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Used in Movies and ShowsThe song has been featured in several films and television series, including "The Full Monty," "Saving Grace," and the Netflix series "Sex Education."
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Live VersionsDuran Duran's live version of "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" was released on their live album "Arena" in 1984.
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Charting AgainThis song has charted again in the UK multiple times due to its use in adverts and television shows, proving its timeless popularity.
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Top 100 UK SongsIn 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.
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CertificationIn July 2021, it was certified Platinum in the UK for 600,000 sales and streams.
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