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The Best Years of Our Lives

by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

Released: March 07, 1975

Glam rock

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Other notable tracks include "The Mad, Mad Moonlight"…

Other notable tracks include "The Mad, Mad Moonlight", "Mr. Raffles (Man, It Was Mean)", and "Sebastian".

It remains one of Cockney Rebel's most successful…

It remains one of Cockney Rebel's most successful and beloved albums.

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Mr. Raffles (Man, It Was Mean)

Other notable tracks include "The Mad, Mad Moonlight", "Mr. Raffles (Man, It Was Mean)", and "Sebastian".

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"The Best Years of Our Lives" received critical acclaim for its polished production, strong songwriting, and Harley's charismatic vocals.

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"The Best Years of Our Lives" is the third studio album by the British rock band Cockney Rebel, led by frontman Steve Harley. Released in 1975, the album marked a significant departure from their previous works, moving away from the glam rock sound towards a more mainstream rock sound. The album includes the hit single "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)", which became one of the band's most iconic songs and remains a classic rock staple. Other notable tracks include "The Mad, Mad Moonlight", "Mr. Raffles (Man, It Was Mean)", and "Sebastian". "The Best Years of Our Lives" received critical acclaim for its polished production, strong songwriting, and Harley's charismatic vocals. It remains one of Cockney Rebel's most successful and beloved albums.