One by one the people who gave a soundtrack to my youth are leaving us. I'd forgotten this track until I heard it again on Johnnie walker's show this Sunday. Simply amazing. Too good to have been a hit back in the day, but what piece, what a piece. And what a gent.
@@davehunter2814 it was very under the radar when it was out as a single. Too long and too difficult to be a pop hit and I think it hardly got any airplay.
This has to be THE definitive version of this song. His voice is much deeper and stronger. How lucky were those people in the audience. I only got to see him once but the memory will last a lifetime. Thankyou and RIP Steve
Never heard this song before his death. Johnny Walker put it on his Sunday show, explaining the history of the song. Love it, and have it on my Spotify playlist now!
What a performer and this version of the wonderful Sebastian will sit along my all time favourites. Honoured to have seen Steve perform several times in the past 10 years and will never forget those gigs. RIP Steve and thanks for the music.
I've never heard of him until tonight. This performance has got me frozen.. In awe. Sad i never heard of him. I'm sorry to all of you and his family and friends. My goodness how did i miss him all these years? 😞
Saw him at the Winning Post in Twickenham in June 1974. Psychomodo had been released only days before and they played all the songs. Without any doubt the best concert I have ever been to. The original Cockney Rebel, no guitars apart from the bass and Steve occasionally on an acoustic. Absolutely stunning. We have seen him several times since still a star!! RIP
There was a pub in Kilburn where this was on the Juke box, I would play it repeatedly, my favourite Steve Harley song, still know all the words. This however is the most beautiful version I have ever heard, thank you so much. RIP Steve.
When a youngster, I bought the classic single, Come Up And See Me, that was fantastic, Sebastian, was the "B" Side, that was so much better and to this day is one of my favourite songs, RIP Steve, you were great and will not be forgotten.
You made me immens happy with your beautiful performances and compositions,Mr.Harley. No gesture,words are enough to express this.I wish you a safe trip to the afterlife,in the harm of your Creator. With love and most respect..R.I.P.x
YES! Listening to it I often cannot help to let run tears down. It touches me deeply. This is one of those songs who go directly to your heart and soul. Tatsächlich ein Lied für die Ewigkeit.
If I had attended this concert in person I probably would have burst into tears from awe and deep appreciation and the pain in my heart from memories of times long ago. Absolutely brilliant ❤
Gives me goosebumps everytime. I'm 73. Saw him at the Theatre Royal in Lincoln on Friday 13th May. One of the highlights of my life. Magical. It's like an anthem.
Auch mich hat man Sebastian genannt...und ich habe dieses geniale Stück mit 21 Jahren zum ersten Mal gehört...und es bewegt mich immer noch zutiefst... wobei ich diese Version am liebsten mag ❤
My dear father ...this is my letter to you..you were the one tha told me about this song..you hugged and me told me a story about a man named sebastian...years later i understood this song..it was you..you were the Sebastian...have a nice time floating in the stars..i love you..never told you...im sorry father iam drank..i cant stand on your grave..sorry father..
Rest in peace and play forever wherever you are now! Thank you for the music! Music and love are the only things that feed and keep our minds and souls alive.
My most favourite of Steve Harleys and Cockney Rebels many awesome tracks. Haunting and beautiful piece of work from beginning to end. Just…incredible 💯
I've been playing so many different versions of this lately, and while nothing beats the original, this is such a close second. A beautiful part of my childhood, and while we will never get Steve back, this will live on forever.
Today was the first time I ever heard this music! Just out of nowhere! I'm overwhelmed! I got goosebumps! What a music! And what an amazing performance this is!
Everybody Called Him Sebastian! This Is The Masterpiece Of Steve. ✏ 🎼 At The Age Of 18 I Interpreted These Lyrics And Translated Steves Words Into German, During The So-Called Matura. Forever I Call Him Sebastian. 😢 Companion Of My Youth, Rest In Peace! 😇
My mother used to listen this and other Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel songs. Now she's gone, withered away by the cancer that consumed her. She never was much of mother, but for me, songs like this are far more precious than all the care and motherhood in the world.
I was expecting him to tour in my city, a date was booked, but then Covid happened and the concert was postponed. And then it seems he could no longer come. R.I.P. I wanted to experience a live performance by Steve so much.❤❤❤
Company for the heart and soul.He let it grow deeply as his years allowed him to root more and more and add this magnificent arrangement. His voice is almighty.
![Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Sebastian (Live in Birmingham)[2012]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/eAUramFV0T4/mqdefault.jpg)
Just heard the tragic news. Saw Steve many times over the years and this song has always been a personal favourite. RIP to a true artist and legend
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Yes, this song is so beautiful and this version is awesome. It's sad we lost such a great artist gone too soon.
One by one the people who gave a soundtrack to my youth are leaving us. I'd forgotten this track until I heard it again on Johnnie walker's show this Sunday. Simply amazing. Too good to have been a hit back in the day, but what piece, what a piece. And what a gent.
Ja! Den Weg müßen wir alle gehen! Was bleibt ist die schöne Erinnerung an hervorragende Künstler!
I was born in April 1956 loved Steve Harley, and Cockney Rebel, I heard this for the first time on Johnny Walker. How did I miss it😮
@@davehunter2814 it was very under the radar when it was out as a single. Too long and too difficult to be a pop hit and I think it hardly got any airplay.
This has to be THE definitive version of this song. His voice is much deeper and stronger. How lucky were those people in the audience. I only got to see him once but the memory will last a lifetime. Thankyou and RIP Steve
Good call spot on buddy.
One of the greatest songs ever created.
R.I.P Steve .....😥💔🫶
Absolutely
Never heard this song before his death. Johnny Walker put it on his Sunday show, explaining the history of the song. Love it, and have it on my Spotify playlist now!
Absolutely. It has always been and will be forever among my all-time favouite songs. So beautiful.
I was 16 years old when I heard this song for the first time. I am 63 now and still love it.
Me to buy im now 41
You´re not alone
thats it...me too..65...
Me too. I’m 63 now and play this often, it reminds me of better times 👍
I am 64,i was 16 years, like you, may father is day 1974,this sohg is may sing for evry time...
Wow Another Chilldhood Hero Pased Away Today... Im Realy Getting Old😢... R.I.P. Steve 🖤
They've just played this on the radio...... thanks Steve for all you've given us in your wonderful music........RIP
I’m pleased to know they played this one
Steve Harley for me was a part of a shared past with a good friend. I am grateful he was in my life
Still moving so much, after half a century... this song was always among my favourite ones - RIP
Come back to this song over and over again. RIP great man.
Loved this guy since the early '70s, still do, wishing him well on his new journey.
What a performer and this version of the wonderful Sebastian will sit along my all time favourites. Honoured to have seen Steve perform several times in the past 10 years and will never forget those gigs. RIP Steve and thanks for the music.
So sad he died. It was a hard life and you made me smile. All week I have been listening to this song. RIP.
RIP. Danke für deine Musik
Ich war 14, als ich zum 1.mal diesen Song hörte. Jetzt bin ich 61 und er berührt immer noch meine Seele
Ben Türkiyedeyim sözlerini hiç anlamasamda 82 yılında lise partisinde duymuştum hayatım boyunca hiçbir şarkıda bu kadar hüzünlenmedim
Rest in Peace Steve
And thank You for your music and talents🎼🎼🕯🎼🎼
I've never heard of him until tonight. This performance has got me frozen.. In awe. Sad i never heard of him. I'm sorry to all of you and his family and friends. My goodness how did i miss him all these years? 😞
I am very sad. RIP Steve Harley. We can still hear his voice. Thank you Steve Harley. All the best to his family.
I think they liked it. Masterclass from the man. A true one off. Brought back so many memories. RIP Sir.
Saw him at the Winning Post in Twickenham in June 1974. Psychomodo had been released only days before and they played all the songs. Without any doubt the best concert I have ever been to. The original Cockney Rebel, no guitars apart from the bass and Steve occasionally on an acoustic. Absolutely stunning. We have seen him several times since still a star!! RIP
R.I.P.Steve ..this is a stunning performance from a musical genius
🙏♥️🙏
This song hit me like a freighttrain in 1973 and stil does.Every time?....Yes every time.Especially this performance.Thank you Steve.
Yes indeed. What a great song, what a great performance.
Ich bin 63 und ich war 15 ❤❤echt geil höre ich noch heute einmalig ❤
Was für ein schönes Lied! Wenn man es mit heutigen Liedern vergleicht......grandios!
Whauu, what a number.
I just heard it for the first time.
R.I.P. Stewe.
Goose bumbs every time I hear it. Thanks for that.
RIP Steve.
Sebastian is de beste song van Cockney Rebellion. Geweldige uitvoering dit.
RIP Steve, gone but never forgotten; I think this is one of the best performances has ever done of this amazing song, a real tribute to his talent
Maybe one of the best songs ever made
And it will always be listened to and remembered. Absolutely justified. Steve Harley was moreover a handsome man.
No courtesan could begin to decipher your beam of light.
RIP Steve. Thanks for the music.
Unser Sohn wurde nach diesem Lied benannt... 😪
Und unser Enkel😊
Unser Sohn auch......Sebastiaan Sem 28-4-1990
There was a pub in Kilburn where this was on the Juke box, I would play it repeatedly, my favourite Steve Harley song, still know all the words. This however is the most beautiful version I have ever heard, thank you so much. RIP Steve.
Should have millions of views.
The 70's was all about Steve..... goodbye my friend....sleep soundly "Mr Soft".
What a lovely msg.
I adore this song from years ago, I am now 67 it’s still amazing.
Me too
same here, also 67 and Steve was a hero, iI
lespecially oved the lyrics
So many beautifel concerts in Holland, Thank you so much Steve R.I.P.
R.I.P. Liebe dieses Lied! Dreht auch regelmäßig auf einer meiner 2 Plattenspieler!
Danke toller Song ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is a brilliant version of this song, I just want to say Thank You Steve RIP
When a youngster, I bought the classic single, Come Up And See Me, that was fantastic, Sebastian, was the "B" Side, that was so much better and to this day is one of my favourite songs, RIP Steve, you were great and will not be forgotten.
You made me immens happy with your beautiful performances and compositions,Mr.Harley.
No gesture,words are enough to express this.I wish you a safe trip to the afterlife,in the harm of your Creator.
With love and most respect..R.I.P.x
Eins der besten Lieder, die ich jemals gehört habe.
Einer der besten Songs die es je gab. Absolut der Hammer
A song for eternity 🌈
R.i.p. Steve Harley 🙏
Prachtig 6:25
YES! Listening to it I often cannot help to let run tears down. It touches me deeply. This is one of those songs who go directly to your heart and soul. Tatsächlich ein Lied für die Ewigkeit.
The magic of the music ... you can't see it , you can't touch it and you can't feel it but always in our mind , till the end .
What a wonderful arrangement this is. Bye bye Steve.❤
Epic performance of an anthem by a legend! For the old to remember and the young to be taught! Thank you! 🙏
Ich habe dieses Lied schon gehört, als ich mit Sebastian schwanger war. Das war vor 27 Jahren.
The greatest song ever. Amazing is that this late Steve Harley is better than in 1976. When I fell in love with the song.
If I had attended this concert in person I probably would have burst into tears from awe and deep appreciation and the pain in my heart from memories of times long ago. Absolutely brilliant ❤
Gives me goosebumps everytime. I'm 73. Saw him at the Theatre Royal in Lincoln on Friday 13th May. One of the highlights of my life. Magical. It's like an anthem.
Auch mich hat man Sebastian genannt...und ich habe dieses geniale Stück mit 21 Jahren zum ersten Mal gehört...und es bewegt mich immer noch zutiefst... wobei ich diese Version am liebsten mag ❤
RIP Steve Harley 😢 We are going to miss you!
Heard rhis around when i was 15-16. Now i am 46. Still loving this so much ❤
Me too, but I am 65…..
Very sad news! I love Steve's music ! Rest in peace! 🥺🎸
Thanks for the music, will never forget your songs! RIP Steve
One of the greatest songs ever
Ein tolles Lied vor langen Jahren das erste mal gehört.....war hin und weg. Immer noch wunderbar anzuhören
His voice became fuller with age, deeper... Wow
Oh, I love that number... and still do!! RIP.
Sad song, but so spesial and great ...first song I herard with him RIP a great songer...😢
This song is sublime . I love it 😍😍😍😍😍😍😄
My dear father ...this is my letter to you..you were the one tha told me about this song..you hugged and me told me a story about a man named sebastian...years later i understood this song..it was you..you were the Sebastian...have a nice time floating in the stars..i love you..never told you...im sorry father iam drank..i cant stand on your grave..sorry father..
Rest in peace and play forever wherever you are now! Thank you for the music!
Music and love are the only things that feed and keep our minds and souls alive.
It doesnt get any better than this!!
I'm sorry...but you can all b*gger off. It does not get better than this...
My most favourite of Steve Harleys and Cockney Rebels many awesome tracks. Haunting and beautiful piece of work from beginning to end. Just…incredible 💯
Musicwise one of the best RUclips-videos ever!
…..it’s like an exquisite abstract painting. A true masterpiece 🙏🏼
I've been playing so many different versions of this lately, and while nothing beats the original, this is such a close second. A beautiful part of my childhood, and while we will never get Steve back, this will live on forever.
Immer wieder herrlich, ich liebe dieses Lied.
Ich auch! Mein Sohn ist nach dem Lied benannt und er liebt es auch! 😉
Ja einfach nur klasse
@@maulendemyrte5450 Das ist ja witzig, Wollte meinen Sohn auch Sebastian nennen, aufgrund dieses Liedes. Habe aber keinen JUngen bekommen.
Today was the first time I ever heard this music! Just out of nowhere!
I'm overwhelmed! I got goosebumps!
What a music! And what an amazing performance this is!
Just found this great singer. Today! How did i miss him
Imagine never finding him 😢
RIP Steve Harley. Thank you for the much joy you gave me with your musc.
Everybody Called Him Sebastian!
This Is The Masterpiece Of Steve.
✏ 🎼
At The Age Of 18
I Interpreted These Lyrics
And Translated Steves Words Into German,
During The So-Called Matura.
Forever I Call Him Sebastian.
😢
Companion Of My Youth,
Rest In Peace! 😇
THANK YOU FOR THIS MASTERPIECE!!! YOU ARE GENEROUS!!! GREETINGS & RESPECT FROM CROATIA!!!❤💦💔
GREETUNG& RESPECT FROM SERBIA!
This was absolutely phenomenal !
Was für ein Lied was für eine Performance.
Stunning performance - such sad news today, a key part of my teenage years gone, such original cool music from an era of greats.
die allerschönste Version... danke fürs Einstellen
Das beste Lied was ich mit 15 Jahren GEHÖRT habe und jetzt bin 60Jahre alt und meine Ansicht ist die selbe. L.G.Evai Britta
Beautiful version ............ , greetings from the Netherlands
My mother used to listen this and other Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel songs. Now she's gone, withered away by the cancer that consumed her. She never was much of mother, but for me, songs like this are far more precious than all the care and motherhood in the world.
Parenting isn’t easy
Sometimes we have to look at what happened to them forgive in your heart much ❤
I love this song ❤❤
I was expecting him to tour in my city, a date was booked, but then Covid happened and the concert was postponed. And then it seems he could no longer come. R.I.P. I wanted to experience a live performance by Steve so much.❤❤❤
fantastic song...R.I.P. steve
Doesn't get much better than this. Brilliant.
prachtig lied,waar ik veel van hou,het doet me telkens weer iets,echt prachtig
prachtiggggggggg he andre .treed nog steeds op .dringend in engeland meten geraken
WOW. R.I.P. Mr Harley
I play this regularly. Have done since 1980/1..Thank you.
Fabulous as ever,thanks Steve ,RIP
RIP Steve rest easy knowing your were loved by so many
r.i.p legend love this song 🕊️🕊️🕊️
Such passion, he lived and breathed every song, truly unmatched ❤
Another legend gone, but at least he leaves us so much…
Company for the heart and soul.He let it grow deeply as his years allowed him to root more and more and add this magnificent arrangement. His voice is almighty.
Danke toller Song ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This & Death Trip. Two of the greatest songs ever written R.I.P Steve
Απίστευτος Steve Harley σε ένα από τα πιο υπέροχα τραγούδια που γράφτηκαν ποτέ Respect!!
RIP From Greece with love
Hoorde dit nummer toen ik 13 was in 1973 ben nu 62 jaar tijdloos nummer blijft mooi.