Released March 1976 Artist John Miles Producer Alan Parsons Genre Rock music | Length 40:24 Release date March 1976 Label Decca Records | |
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Recorded November–December 1975 at Abbey Road Studios Rebel
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Rebel was the first solo album of John Miles. It was his most successful album to date with singles "Highfly" and "Music".
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John miles rebel
History
When Miles eventually 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. 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.
"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.
Track listing
All tracks written by Bob Marshall and John Miles; except where noted
- "Music" (Miles) 5:58
- "Everybody Wants Some More" 3:38
- "Highfly" 3:53
- "You Have it All" 7:01
- "Rebel" 3:19
- "When You Lose Someone So Young" 4:35
- "Lady of My Life" (Miles) 4:08
- "Pull the Damn Thing Down" 7:18
- "Music (reprise)" (Miles) 2:11
Personnel
Songs
1Music5:53
2Everybody Wants Some More3:38
3High Fly3:54