John Miles - Rebel (1976)

Artist:  John Miles
Title:  Rebel
Release:  1976
Format:  LP
Label:  Decca Records
Catalog#  6376119

“Rebel” was the first solo album of John Miles. It was his most successful album to date with singles ‘Highfly’ and ‘Music’.
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 his the Alan Parsons Project). The first song they recorded was the song ‘Highfly’ and it was released as a single
The song “Music” was released, became an instant hit, and is one of his most memorable songs. ‘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. 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.


Side one
1.  Music  (5:58)
2.  Everybody Wants Some More  (3:38)
3.  High Fly  (3:53)
4.  You Have it All  (7:01)

Side two
1.  Rebel  (3:19)
2.  When You Lose Someone So Young  (4:35)
3.  Lady of My Life  (4:08)
4.  Pull the Damn Thing Down  (7:18)
5.  Music (reprise)  (2:11)

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