The Life & Death of Cockney Rebel STEVE HARLEY

Experience the captivating journey of Steve Harley, the iconic frontman of Cockney Rebel, in "The Life & Death of Cockney Rebel STEVE HARLEY." From the band's rise to fame with hits like "Make Me Smile" to Harley's solo endeavors and personal struggles, this documentary delves deep into the life and music of a legendary figure. Witness the highs and lows of his career, culminating in his untimely passing at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations.

[@johnbrooker1552]

One of the best British songwriters ever. He has never received the recognition he deserves for his masterful compositions.

[@roseskyschmolesky]

April 1975 I was a tiny 17 year old girl who with the aid of her platform shoes, managed to get on stage at Leeds Town Hall. Steve put his arm round me and sang “oh dear, look what they’ve done to the blues .. blue … blues” and kissed me on the cheek before the bouncers dragged me off. Memories don’t come much better than this ❤️ ❤️❤️

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

What an amazing memory! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@michelles2299]

I was 14 and Steve Harley was my first crush, RIP Steve 🌹

[@bobyoungson914]

I was at that concert just made it back to train station for last train to York , great concert 😊

[@colauty2598]

Nice one !!, I were decorating at Irish centre up York Road, he was rehearsing, he came over to me and a 10 min chat ensued, I was in awe !!, he were lovely and humble, I always treasured that 10 mins, always will, as you with your sweet memory, !

[@roseskyschmolesky]

@@colauty2598 how wonderful. I chatted with him at a free festival in sarf London a few years ago, and he really was so friendly and approachable. He didnt remember the kiss …. Haha … as if … unlike me

[@camrenwick]

I just heard the sad news. RIP Steve. Thanks for the memories and making me smile.

[@user-lo5qm5tu8m]

Make me smile is one of the greatest pop records EVER made😢😢RIP mr.soft

[@robertduncan3993]

I sing that song every weekend at Karaoke 🎤

[@robertduncan3993]

Sing that song every weekend karaoke 🎤

[@chrisfrost8456]

Thanks for the Music Steve ❤ one of the best Originals RiP Steve Harley 🙏 😢 💙 💔 ❤ 😊

[@user-xo7ur4zp3m]

Funny listening to Steve Wrights last Sunday love songs before he died, and he mentioned Steve Harley his old friend and said hope your better soon as he new you were unwell, now they have both gone in a blink of an eye, two great men in their own right XX

[@peterbarnard9724]

Steve Harley. What a trooper. Performed almost to the end. Once in a generation a genius pops up. 1970S and beyond. No fan could forget Sebastian ,tumbling down ,riding the waves , loves a prima donna etc. Not just a singles act. R.I.P. Going to miss you.

[@roberttreborable]

RIP Steve Harley, thank you for the music and the entertainment you gave us.

[@mattstone5789]

God Bless Steve Harley. Aware of his music in the mid 70s as a young lad. Saw him live in 1983, I was 16 at the time. Saw him again in the mid 90s. He has made millions of us smile.

[@user-qc9bt9pp7o]

God bless you Steve

[@501sqn3]

Sad to hear of Steve Harley passing away. Taken too soon 😟 RIP.

[@stephenspeakman1069]

When Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel released...Make Me Smile I knew it would be iconic I still treasure my vinyl single R.I.P Steve Harley❤❤❤

[@petersinger1460]

Thanks for the great music Mr Harley. I saw him at Glastonbury 97. His his music will live forever more..

[@alexmarshall4331]

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel performing "Sebastian" @ Lyceum Ballroom (London) around 73 or 74... I'll NEVER forget it... 👉🇬🇧👈❗

[@sharonchristy2359]

Thank you for a beautiful musical journey. RIP Steve, you will be missed ❤

[@daniera7635]

What a true music Legend...RIP Steve Harley

[@stephengorman1025]

Human Menagerie and The Psychomodo were incredible albums. RIP Mr Hartley and thank you.

[@moorlock2003]

They sure are.

[@lizvickers7156]

It's Harley not Hartley

[@chrishill6715]

Best years of our lives,is a great album

[@daviddenham1511]

I was a professional musician for 35 years and still to this day my favourite song ever is Make Me Smile…..

[@chriscantor6329]

I agree, it's great. Did you know that it's lyrics are directed at ex-band members and could be paraphrased as Come and see me...grovel...and you might get your jobs back."? If you read its lyrics you will see.

[@daviddenham1511]

@@chriscantor6329 yeah, so I heard, but beautiful

[@tultrade]

I’m a real fan of Steve Harley..quality

[@SuperAnimelover100]

Can't resist Steve Harleys music and personality. Sebastian is so memorable !

[@mourneslad6819]

The way that song "make me smile" suddenly stops then flows onto a different pitch so effectively made it so special..simple but brilliant composition from an.understated music icon..but that's what he would have wanted,just an ordinary guy who wrote a great song

[@tstuart7333]

Thank you Steve Harley, for the music and the wonderful 70s memories which continue today. A true inspiration to music and all who listen. May God Bless you and take you to the Kingdom of Heaven.

[@user-op1nm1js3x]

Steve you will always be part of my teens and beyond. such a talented man. Last saw him in November 23 and he was just as amazing and exceptional. He will be sadly missed. RIP

[@loonylinda]

i have just found out he died such a great performer always under rated but he often gave me a smile with his tongue in cheek performances...rest in peace dear Steve Harley

[@daveb6214]

Godspeed Steve 🙏 🙏 Thanks for the music and memories. You Really did Make Us All SMILE 😃 😊

[@peterbarnard9724]

Watched this for the fourth time. Still cant get over his passing. Lets also remember his good friend the DJ Steve Wright who also recently left us. Special mention of his side kick Barry Wickens. Played violin for many years with him.He must miss Steve too.

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Thank you for being here, I appreciate you 😁💕

[@kenwood4508]

A self proclaimed genious,that speaks for itself.......great music,great times.Big thanks Steve and the guys(whoever stuck by him).......R-I-P and i hope wherever you are,i hope all is well with you.

[@admiralbillom7559]

saw him a few times early 70s, always liked him - made me smile. god bless you, steve.

[@frankoconnor2653]

I really liked Steve Harley and all his music over the years, my favourite was " Sebastian " , something mystical about the lyrics that reminded me of a Bob Dylan and his ability to write as he did and Steve was up there with him. May he rest in peace, Slan agus beannacht Steve.

[@paulbuxton1326]

God bless you Steve & Thankyou 🎼🇬🇧

[@philipjarrett3487]

RIP Steve Harley (1951-2024)😢

[@binagarten4667]

Superb upload. RIP you are missed and always made me smile!

[@marypoulton6332]

RIP Steve...thanks for the memories x

[@MrMjp58]

He and his music evoke the mid-seventies as well as any other. He certainly had style. Interesting to note that he attended a private school. RIP Steve.

[@emperorsnewclothes8800]

Beautiful talented song writer & performer. I saw him live several times at Newcastle City Hall in the 70's. My fave tracks are Sebastian & Ritz. ❤

[@alanstrom2221]

. Vale Steve Harley RIP mate. Australia loves you.

[@MarkTebbutt-bv2qb]

R.I.P TRUE DEDICATED ARIST AND HUMBLE SOUL .

[@antonioiozzi4301]

Make me Smile is one of the song I love most. What a sad new ...... RIP Steve . 😢😢

[@darrenwestmore6784]

thank you for this video, I'm a big fan of his and I I'm in tears watching this

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

🤗❤

[@thomo74]

Loving this channel ! What an Epic career! Make me smile is a masterpiece that will never ceased being played around the world. I’ll be sure to listen to more of his work, I had no idea there was so much. RIP, thanks for making me smile, lol.

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Thank you very much! And yes I didn't realize his career was so vast either. Will definitely be checking out more of his music as I always loved Make Me Smile 🥰

[@peterbarnard9724]

Watched it for a third time. Great tribute.

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Thanks so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed it 😁 Steve was so talented and achieved so much, he will be sorely missed ❤🙏

[@ridgmark1]

God bless you Steve....I loved your beautiful work brother RIP

[@johnmoore9862]

He was a good bloke may he R.I.P. My particular favourite was Judy Teen.

[@brianblackburn690]

Shmade us happy happy happy…..what a song what a man what a genius what a loss..

[@user-op1nm1js3x]

@@brianblackburn690 Shemade us appy. what a loss, he was amazing xxx

[@brianblackburn690]

@@user-op1nm1js3xtotally agree we’ll never see the like of him again I’m in mourning…..it’s going to be non stop Harley for the foreseeable…..

[@derekstocker6661]

Thanks so much for this, been a fan of CR for many years and Steve's voice was the winning ticket for so many songs they put out. Learned a lot about the group from this video and much of it news to me and very grateful for your input. RIP Steve.

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Thank you so much, so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😁

[@paulrogers7067]

Very sad news with the passing of Steve. Such a talented writer and performer. One of a kind . One of the first cassettes I bought in 1975 was of theirs. Unique in many respects. Condolences to his family. Love Paul from Australia

[@johngreen595]

It was an honour to have seen Harley over 400 times. The gigs were amazing, the stories were captivating. I finally met the great man in November 2022 at Lytham. I was the proudest man in the world meeting the person who had been in my life for nearly 50 yrs. Every album was a gem in its own way. Last Sunday, I was heartbroken as I heard on the radio Steve had passed away. I’m still devastated to think I’ll never see him again. All I can say is it’s been a pleasure to have been able to see such an iconic musician. RIP Steve Harley, a true legend

[@ministerofdarkness]

Hellz Yeah man!!

[@robslevin7555]

It's a sad day.

[@seankirk6785]

Nice words, well said

[@youngbess1]

I so love his music. Sad to hear he has passed.

[@julianfisher6134]

So so sad & will miss you R.I.P. Steve Harley your music lives on.

[@southoflondon2002]

another good man gone

[@jackhargreaves1911]

As well as appreciating his songwriting, I appreciated Steve’s integrity. Unlike other stars who appeared on the BBCs Top of the Pops, he refused to toe the line re Jimmy Savile. He made his feelings very clear about Britain’s worst serial paedophile; refused to speak to Savile when they were in the TV studio together; and, threatened repeatedly to expose Savile (which caused a lot of consternation among BBC management).

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

May he rest in peace.

[@russellsage4953]

Beautiful memories 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Ta for this ❤️

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, I appreciate you 😁👍

[@davidcopson5800]

So sad to hear of Steve's death, I really loved his music from the early/mid 70s.

[@RHR-221b]

*Rest In Peace, Steve.* Thank you. Perhaps we may meet one of these auld afternoons, along with your bass player (Paul Avron Jeffreys) who died on Pan Am Flight 103, circa 19:02, Wednesday 21 December 1988 et al. Hopefully see you both upon a better, more loving, Astral Plane. Whatever ... Stay free, S and P. Rab 🕊 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Avron Jeffreys (13 February 1952 -21 December 1988) was an English rock musician. He played bass guitar in Cockney Rebel between 1972 and 1974, working on the group's first two albums, and later worked with a number of British bands, including Be-Bop Deluxe (1974), Warm Jets (1977-1980) and Electric Eels (1980-1981). [Credit: Wikipedia] *Death* Paul died, along with his wife Rachel Jeffreys (née Jones), at the age of 36. The couple were on Pan Am Flight 103 on the way to their honeymoon when the aircraft exploded, the remains falling over the town of Lockerbie in Scotland. 💓💓

[@RHR-221b]

PS. During that long night re Pan Am 103, I called out the Emergency Gas Personnel (Distribution and Service) based at Heathhall, Dumfries, and liaised, via radio contact, with Emergency Control (Scottish Gas Board, leading to other Emergency Personnel, including Fire Brigade, Ambulance and Police services, Army, etc.). Too many horrific reflections from my colleagues et al. go with us to our graves - with Deepest Respect. In Memoriam. Sine Die. 💓

[@philipthompson8525]

❤

[@DeborahWheelhouse-fd6rs]

Also George Ford when has passed away .

[@alexcampbell3032]

I saw him 7 times in concert. First time was in Belfast 1996 and after that in Scotland. Electric performer with hilarious banter.

[@andymaclellan4945]

Once heard, never forgetten !

[@annievermeersch7560]

Dankbaar dat ik hem 2 jaar geleden solo heb zien optreden in Berlare (Belgium)

[@chrisrobinson9178]

Just heard this so sad loved his voice and songs

[@govoner100]

Shame on that top gear guy calling him a one hit wonder

[@user-nx8ii4ef7f]

After a difficult start in life, he made the most of it! He was there with the best of them during an incredible time. RIP Steve. Weeley folk festival, when festivals were still about music....not cash and control!

[@grahambrown8239]

Just bought prima dona second hand vinyl. Love it..

[@X05Radar]

He was so cool

[@paulstuart551]

Human Managerie is one of my all time favourite albums, every track is fabulous & had a more sophisticated Bowie vibe. Harley missed a trick by not rereleasing Sebastian during the series & film of Brideshead Revisited which it was based on, it would have been a big hit. Harley was well read & admitted to directly taking many lines from Virginia Woolf's novel Waves for his single Riding The Waves.

[@richardthurston92]

WE WILL MISS THIS ICON XXX

[@Cachtice1181]

Come up and see me (make me smile) reminds me of a boy I knew

[@petradevries8839]

he made us all Smile thanks steve rest in peace.

[@paulbanner9612]

Paul Jeffreys Bass player . Cockney rebel ..pan am 1988.🙏.

[@user-bt2ro1gq7z]

Steve was good friend of marc bolan waves from bonnie scotland rip steve 😊😊

[@johngibson3837]

Favourite band ov a good mate ( scotti ) that died too young, seen steve doin an instrumental gig late 90s

[@tomblack6965]

Check out Steve doing a version of " make me smile " on Rockwiz. Brilliant

[@cindygenogram5667]

Wasn't it though. I was thrilled at how timeless he sounded ❤❤❤

[@MarianneOz]

Best version

[@dannyholmes5156]

R.I.P Steve Harley A legend I'm his own right

[@hardlines2635]

Made me laugh when he told a story about hanging around with Marc Bolan in the seventies.

[@foggleboggle416]

RIP Harley

[@martyn6792]

Make me smile is a timeless song

[@kenwood4508]

Having seeing them on the Prima donna tour at the Liverpool empire,i will also say he was a musical genious.

[@soundhead6971]

RIP, fellow deptonian!

[@celiaansell4860]

Bloody brilliant musician

[@andrewdowns3403]

and " Higher up" said , "come up and see me , make me smile "

[@davidtozer802]

❤R.I.P X

[@donaldbuckley971]

My 1st record was Judy Teen

[@Semprini537]

One of the Croatian long lived bands is called PSIHOMODO POP (thank you Harley and Iggy)

[@Mariazellerbahn]

Annoying that he dumped his original band because they wanted to write a few songs, yet he later covered a George Harrison song and later allowed Jim Cregan to co-write. He then stated that "Come Up And See Me" was a poke at his old band for daring to suggest their writing any songs. 🤥

[@garysimmonds9636]

I saw him live last year. He said that he didn't sack them but they left of their own accord after the disagreements. He said he wrote Make Me Smile as a ruck at them for wrecking a good thing.

[@maryknight4823]

I agree with you!!, l personally found him too cocky and full of himself.. Can't remember who from his band gave an interview one time and said similer about him too.🙄........

[@moorlock2003]

The first two albums with the original band are masterpieces.

[@moorlock2003]

The debut album is brilliant. I think it was a mistake to issue the slow, dramatic “Sebastian” as a single. “My Only Vice” would have been a much better choice.

[@RHR-221b]

Thanks

[@RHR-221b]

*Thank YOU, H & H L!* _All the best to yours and you._ R 🍻 😎

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

Thank you so much for your generosity! I really appreciate it. You are very kind 🥰

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

@@RHR-221b How lovely of you thank you! 💯😁

[@RHR-221b]

@@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv Wish I could afford you much more support - but this 73-year-old's (forever 21-year-old!) State Pension has limitations ... Stay cool. Rab (and my Darling Mary). 👋until the next time!

[@HarmonyHeartsLifestyle-ul5yv]

@@RHR-221b Just you being here enjoying the videos means the world to me 🥰 Thank you very much again.

[@WesleyWattley-xy4fg]

Cockney❤ Rebel! Guitar 🎸 🔥 🇬🇧

[@WesleyWattley-xy4fg]

Matt is 👎

[@gh-vi9tk]

@4m 30s is that Twiggy on the LP cover? r.i.p Steve.

[@Simon-jj2pu]

No it’s a Swedish model called Birgit

[@gh-vi9tk]

@@Simon-jj2puThank you 🙂

[@leonardpattison2816]

Goodbye Sebastian

[@halfordslain7477]

Sebastian is no more...😉😕🇬🇧

[@sharokrokni5317]

He was involved with Karen carpenter

[@user-lo5qm5tu8m]

His wife had a big hit if i had words with Scott Fitzgerald ❤so long mr raffles😢

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

I didn't know Steve Harvey died!😮 Oh wait, what?

[@Myke-ju5lg]

Eldest not oldest. 👍

[@kenrehill8775]

So he had two hits singles. He evidently had great PR behind him, as you’d think he was a huge success.

[@moorlock2003]

The first two albums are brilliant. You obviously have not heard them, so your opinion is based on ignorance.

[@kenrehill8775]

@@moorlock2003 but achieved zero success. So “brilliant” or not in what is only your opinion (which counts for nothing except to yourself), sales were shite, therefore they were probably shite. Your opinion is based on you being a W⚓️.

[@moorlock2003]

@@kenrehill8775 YOU are shite supreme. Have a nice day shite.

[@johngibson3837]

​@@kenrehill8775this is about someone who has become late you f+++ing wa++er

[@sharokrokni5317]

Sebastian, was a good song

[@andymaclellan4945]

As is " All men are hungry" from Timeless Flight 🙂

[@Kingcarparpeggio]

Sebastian is an absolute classic !!

[@AbdulJamSarnie]

This has to be one of the best covers of a Steve Harley song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKm4nZ6hrpiif6s

[@Semprini537]

MAKE ME SMILE is a great song,but sounds like ROXY MUSIC (nothing wrong with it)

[@TheChipmunk2008]

nice AI

[@scouseaussie1638]

Average at best

[@paulrogers7067]

You fool. Show respect to him and his family. Extremely talented

[@keithg1xfl]

I'm Sorry but he was Nothing Special

[@mikeywale]

If you haven’t anything nice to say then say nothing. Totally disrespectful.

[@paulrogers7067]

Agree shocking to even state that. He was very talented as a writer and performer. Unique in many ways.

[@paulrogers7067]

Show respect to his family . Disgusting comment.

[@gwentaylor1371]

He was extra special, and will never be forgotten.

[@WesleyWattley-xy4fg]

Fu fu