Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel at the Grand Opera House York

Much-loved British rocker Steve Harley has been touring consistently for over 30 years, and shows no sign of slowing down. A prolific songwriter and renowned lyricist, Steve’s setlist is packed with all his big songs; ‘Judy Teen’, ‘Mr. Soft’, ‘Here Comes The Sun’, ‘Mr. Raffles (Man, It Was Mean)’, ‘Sebastian’, and of course the smash hit, ‘Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)’ which still guarantees a feel-good highlight at every show. With his first new studio album in 5 years being released in spring 2010, Steve’s captivating performances now encompass some brilliant new songs that are sure to be future classics. 'Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)', reached number one in 1975 in the UK and many European countries and is regularly voted among the top singles in the history of the charts, which covers six decades of releases. The Performing Rights Society has confirmed 'Make Me Smile' one of the most played records in British broadcasting. The song has been covered more than 100 times in seven languages and has been featured in several movies including The Full Monty (whose soundtrack album went triple platinum in the UK, and platinum in the USA and Australia), Velvet Goldmine, Best and Saving Grace. The song has also been used on more than twenty TV and radio advertising campaigns around the world. Steve's other chart singles include, Judy Teen, Mr Soft, Mr Raffles (Man, It Was Mean), Here Comes The Sun, Love's A Prima Donna, Irrisistible, Phantom of the Opera (with Sarah Brightman) and A Friend For Life. Steve has written lyrics for several other artists, including his old friend Rod Stewart who has called him "One of the finest lyricists the UK has ever produced." Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Grand Opera House York Friday 28 may Doors: 7.00pm Tickets: £23.00 To book: Call box office on 0844 847 2322 or book online at www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk