Rebel (John Miles album)

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Rebel
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Studio album by
John Miles
ReleasedMarch 1976
RecordedNovember–December 1975 at Abbey Road Studios
GenreRock
Length40:24
LabelDecca, London
ProducerAlan Parsons
John Miles chronology
Rebel
(1976) 		Stranger in the City
(1977)

Rebel was the first solo album of John Miles. It was his most successful album to date with singles "Highfly" and "Music".

History[]

When Miles signed to Decca, they introduced him to producer Alan Parsons in the summer of 1975 (Miles would later sing on several tracks on several albums of the Alan Parsons Project). The first song they recorded was the song "Highfly" and it was released as a single eventually reaching #17 in the U.K. and #68 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Because of the success of the single, plans were made to record a full album and recording of the album took place in November–December 1975 at Abbey Road Studios. The song "Music" was released, became an instant hit (reaching number 3 in the UK, number 88 in the United States) and is one of his most memorable songs.[1] The album reached the lower level of the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart, peaking at #171.

The album title was based on the album cover on which he posed with a big gun on his shoulders reminding very much of James Dean who is considered a rebel.[1]
"Music" was according to Miles written in half an hour and was originally meant to be a basis for other songs, but because of its distinctive character, it was developed as a complete song.[1]

Track listing[]

All tracks are written by Bob Marshall and John Miles, except where noted.

Side A
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Music"John Miles5:58
2."Everybody Wants Some More" 4:45
3."Highfly" 3:53
4."You Have it All" 7:01
Side B
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
5."Rebel" 3:19
6."When You Lose Someone So Young" 4:35
7."Lady of My Life"Miles4:08
8."Pull the Damn Thing Down" 7:18
9."Music (Reprise)"Miles2:11

Personnel[]

  • John Miles - lead vocals, keyboards, guitar, synthesizer
  • Bob Marshall - bass
  • Barry Black - drums, percussion
  • Andrew Powell - orchestral arrangements

Charts[]

Chart (1976) Position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[2] 33
US Billboard 200 171

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "John Miles dot net". John-miles.net. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  2. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 201. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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