 Steve Harley debuted with his band Cockney Rebel in 1974 with the single "Judy Teen", which reached number five.Their 1975 number-one single "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" was credited to "Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel".Mike Batt performed as a vocalist (as well as producer) with The Wombles, who debuted in 1974 with four hit singles including Christmas song "Wombling Merry Christmas".