Miles was a member of groups "The Influence", which also included Paul Thompson, later drummer with Roxy Music and Vic Malcolm, later vocalist with Geordie and "The John Miles Set," before starting his solo career in 1971. During the 1970s he issued 18 singles and four albums, including "Rebel" (1976), "Stranger In The City" (1977), and "Zaragon" (1978). He had most success with singles; in addition to Music, he also charted with "Highfly" (1975), "Remember Yesterday" (1976), and "Slow Down" (1977). Most of his songs were co-written with his bassist Bob Marshall.
Miles has toured with Tina Turner, often filling in for Bryan Adams when the latter was unavailable to join her on tour for their duet. Miles is also a frequent guest vocalist on albums by The Alan Parsons Project.
In the 1980s he continued to record and tour. In 1983 a new radio station in the south of England, Radio Mercury, used parts from the song "Music" for their link jingles. The actual song itself also received extensive airplay on the station, leading one to speculate this was perhaps part of a deal for the usage in their jingles.
A list of Miles album releases from the 1980s and 1990s is as follows:
Sympathy (1980)
Miles High (1981)
John Miles' Music (1982)
Play On (1983)
Transition (1985)
John Miles Live In Concert (1992)
Anthology (1993)
Upfront (1993)
Master Series (1998)
Tom and Catherine (1999)
Millennium Edition (1999)
Throughout the late 80s and into the 90s John Miles was musical director to Tina Turner on her various tours, and played on several of her albums. He also played Hammond organ on Joe Cocker's album "Night Calls"(1992).
In 2002 he issued the DVD "John Miles - Live In Concert." In 2007, Miles performed in Gelsenkirchen, Germany with German band Pur and sang two songs. One of those songs, "Abenteuerland", Miles sang with Pur in German. The concert is available on the DVD, Pur-Friends-Live-Schalke-2007. In October 2008, Miles began touring once again with Tina Turner until May 2009.
In 2017, Miles was awarded an outstanding contribution to music award at the Progressive Rock awards.
Music
John Miles Lyrics
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And it will be my last.
Music of the future
And music of the past.
To live without my music
Would be impossible to do.
In this world of troubles,
Music was my first love
And it will be last.
Music of the future
And music of the past
And music of the past
And music of the past.
Music was my first love
And it will be my last.
Music of the future
And music of the past.
To live without my music
Would be impossible to do.
In this world of troubles,
My music pulls me through.
The lyrics of John Miles’s song “Music” express a deep connection to the power of music that transcends time, from the past to the future, and a personal reliance upon it as a coping mechanism in difficult times. The repetition of the phrase “Music was my first love, and it will be my last” emphasizes the significance of music in the singer’s life. There is an implied sense of permanence and immortality in how the singer defines music as both past and future, suggesting that music has always existed and always will.
The line “To live without my music would be impossible to do” reinforces the notion that music is not just a passing interest or hobby for the singer, but an essential part of their identity and well-being. The final line, “My music pulls me through,” provides a sense of hope and optimism, indicating that no matter how bad things get, music has the power to provide solace and support.
Overall, the lyrics of “Music” convey a sense of passion and devotion to music, not just as an art form, but as a source of personal strength and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Music was my first love
Music has always been a passion and priority in my life
And it will be my last
Music will remain important to me until the end of my life
Music of the future
I am excited about discovering new music and exploring musical innovation
And music of the past
I appreciate and value the history and legacy of musical traditions
To live without my music
Not having music in my life would make it very difficult for me
Would be impossible to do
It's hard for me to imagine a life without music because it's so important to me
In this world of troubles,
Living in a world with many problems and challenges
My music pulls me through
Music helps me cope with and overcome the difficulties in life
And music of the past
Again emphasizing the value and importance of historical music
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BREYON JAMAR PRESCOTT, MICHAEL C. FLOWERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pauljanssens7675
Thank you so much - John Miles - for your message,
Here I am sitting as a middle aged man - looking back to the past and being aware of its presence and so much aware of the future;
I heard this song when I was 10.
So much true.
Music was my first love and it will be my last.
Music of the future - music of the past.
To live without my music seems impossible to do..
In this world of trouble your music has put me through.
So true,
This piece contains a message from anyone's soul - let it be heard over generations.
I hope through this music will be forwarded forward to eternity.
even after I am gone.
@serapugurlugil9214
I am 67 years old lady and still enjoying and listening to these Masterpieces ❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢❤❤❤ in 10.12.2023
@pensford
I'm 68 Yr old and remember where I was in 1976 when I 1st heard this amazing masterpiece.
@boxonothing4087
Fellow musicians, take it as a reminder.
Love music, not your skill at it. It's not about proclaiming your own greatness, you're a servant to a greater cause.
@gderosa68
Canzone semplicemente bellissima e stupenda.... brano senza tempo ❤
@giovannaciampolillo5940
Musica meravigliosa, ogni volta che l'ascolto ho brividi.. È la mia adolescenza.. Grazie per aver scritto questo capolavoro!
@edmundovalentindiaz7109
4:40. ... Emociona 😢
@Strap1205
The song that says it all! For millions of people on this planet! Including me. Thank you Mr. Miles - this is more than a song - this is a legend!
@peckellaurent4940
RIP Mr Miles. Your masterpiece will remain one of the most brilliant musical work of the last decades.
@nancysueharitopoulos6749
Rest in Power Maestro.... 😔🙏....
@marknorton5951
Takes me right back to the summer of 1976…