Tumbling Down (Cockney Rebel song)

"Tumbling Down" is a song written and performed by Steve Harley, frontman of the British glam rock band Cockney Rebel. It was released as a single in 1975 and appears on their album The Best Years of Our Lives.

The song is known for its dramatic and theatrical style, characteristic of much of Cockney Rebel's work. Lyrically, "Tumbling Down" evokes a sense of decline and perhaps inevitable failure. The lyrics suggest a fall from grace, a loss of control, and a descent into chaos. The imagery used is evocative and melancholic, painting a picture of something once grand now crumbling.

Musically, the song builds to a crescendo, employing Harley's distinctive vocals and the band's skillful instrumentation, including prominent use of strings. The arrangement contributes to the song's overall feeling of drama and impending doom. While not one of their biggest commercial hits, "Tumbling Down" remains a popular and well-regarded track among Cockney Rebel fans and is considered a significant example of their unique brand of glam rock.