Hideaway
Cockney Rebel
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Let them come a-running And take all your money and hide away Let them come a-running And take all your money and flee Let them come a-running And take all your money and hide away, hide away, hide away It was summer or maybe spring, oh I can't remember It was summer or maybe spring, oh I can't recall We found our hearts and stole them from our bodies We couldn't understand the villain's call We'd often recall the beginnings We'd often try in vain to change it all We couldn't help but keep ourselves from sinning It was summer, summer or maybe spring Or maybe spring, or maybe spring Let them come a-running And take all your money and hide away Let them come a-running And take all your money and flee Let them come a-running And take all your money and hide away, hide away, hide away It was summer or maybe spring, I can't remember It was summer or maybe spring, I can't recall We'd try to always calm our elders But always we did seem to fall We'd never try to tame the burning embers It didn't seem to matter how we'd fare It seemed we couldn't ever escape December It was summer, summer or maybe spring Or maybe spring, or maybe spring, ooh Oh it was summer, summer or maybe spring Or maybe spring, or maybe spring Let them come a-running And take all your money and hide away Let them come a-running And take all your money and flee Let them come a-running And take all your money and hide away Hide away, hide away, hide away, hide away
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Written by: DAVE HEYWOOD, LEROY HEYWOOD, ADELE HARLEY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Hideaway" is a song by the British rock band Cockney Rebel, fronted by Steve Harley.
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Band FrontmanSteve Harley is not only the lead vocalist but also the songwriter, giving Cockney Rebel its distinctive sound and direction.
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Release Year"Hideaway" was released in 1974 as part of their third studio album, "The Psychomodo".
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Song ReceptionAlthough not a standalone single, "Hideaway" is famed for its inclusion on this acclaimed album, contributing to the cult status that "The Psychomodo" gradually earned over the years.
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Band's Signature Sound"Hideaway," like much of Cockney Rebel's work, blends rock music with elements of glam and progressive rock, which were popular during the time of its release.
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Lyrics and SongwritingAs with many of Steve Harley's compositions, the lyrics of "Hideaway" are regarded for their poetic nature and thought-provoking themes.
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Album Performance"Hideaway" contributed to the success of "The Psychomodo", which reached number 8 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Album ProducersThe album featuring "Hideaway" was produced by the acclaimed British rock producer Alan Parsons, adding to its unique sound and appeal.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being released as a standalone single, "Hideaway" has been a popular choice for live performances by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel throughout their career.
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Song Duration"Hideaway" is one of the longer songs on "The Psychomodo" album, with a running time of over 3 minutes.
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Extended BandApart from Harley, Cockney Rebel consisted of renowned musicians like violinist Jean-Paul Crocker, bassist George Ford, and drummer Stuart Elliott - all of who brought their unique talents to "Hideaway".
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Song StyleThe song's mix of Harley's distinctive vocals, progressive instrumentation, and poetic lyrics provide a quintessential example of Cockney Rebel's style.
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