<Ul> <Li> file </Li> <Li> help </Li> </Ul> <P> "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" is a song by British rock band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released as the lead single from the band's 1975 album The Best Years of Our Lives . It was written by Harley, and produced by Harley and Alan Parsons . In February 1975, the song reached the number - one spot on the UK chart and received a UK Silver certification . It spent nine weeks in the Top 50, and as of 2015, has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide . </P> <P> More than 120 cover versions of the song have been recorded by other artists, most notably by Duran Duran and Erasure, although Harley has stated his favourite cover version is by The Wedding Present . </P> <P> The song was the first single to be released under the name "Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel", as opposed to simply "Cockney Rebel". In July 1974, the original Cockney Rebel disbanded, and Harley then assembled a new line - up later in the year . "Make Me Smile" described Harley's feelings on the band's split . For many years, it was believed that Harley purposely chose to disband the original line - up and embark on a new career path . However, years later, Harley began to reveal the truth behind the band's split . </P>

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