Cockney Rebel: Harley Street
Chris Welch, Melody Maker, 30 March 1974
"OH LORD please don't let me be misunderstood" was the classic line Eric Burdon sang with the Animals. It could almost have been written for the impulsive and highly strung lead singer with Cockney Rebel Steve Harley.
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