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.
Rebel
John Miles Lyrics
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I am glad now that I can see through.
They say that I'm crazy, I'm out of my mind,
Searching for something I'll never find.
Don't call me a loser,
Call me a rebel.
No one said I must run in this race.
Always right, putting me in my place.
You won't find the answer in somebody else.
Don't call me a loser,
Call me a rebel.
Call me a rebel.
I'm not one of the crowd,
The shout was so loud
No one hears a word they say.
I'm not one of the fools
Who are making the rules
And they're changing day by day.
Call me a rebel.
I've got nothing to hide,
Just the feeling inside!
Don't call me a loser,
Call me a rebel.
Call me a rebel.
Call me a rebel.
Call me a rebel.
Call me a rebel.
The lyrics of John Miles's song "Rebel" convey a sense of defiance against societal norms and expectations. Although the song starts with a declaration that the singer does not conform to the expectations placed on them, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is not simply trying to rebel against the status quo for the sake of rebellion itself. Instead, the singer is searching for something more meaningful than the superficial pursuits that society deems necessary for success.
The line "Don't call me a loser, call me a rebel" encapsulates the tone of the entire song. The singer acknowledges that their resistance to conformity may be viewed as crazy or out of line, but they reject this label and instead embrace their identity as a rebel. This idea is reinforced by the chorus, which repeats the call to "Call me a rebel" multiple times.
The verses of the song highlight some of the specific ways in which the singer feels out of sync with the world around them. They reject the idea that they must participate in an endless race towards success, and they reject the idea that anyone else has the answers they seek. Instead, they advocate for a belief in oneself and a rejection of external expectations.
Overall, "Rebel" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they don't quite fit in with society's expectations. The song celebrates the power of individualism and encourages listeners to embrace their own unique identity, even if it means going against the grain.
Line by Line Meaning
Not for me all the things you must do.
I don't have to do what everyone else is doing.
I am glad now that I can see through.
I'm happy that I can see things clearly.
They say that I'm crazy, I'm out of my mind,
Some people think I'm crazy because I don't fit in.
Searching for something I'll never find.
I'm trying to find my own path in life.
Don't call me a loser,
I'm not a failure, just different.
Call me a rebel.
I'm someone who thinks for themselves.
No one said I must run in this race.
I don't have to follow everyone else's path.
Always right, putting me in my place.
People keep trying to tell me what to do.
I know it's not easy, believe in yourself,
It's hard to be different, but it's important to trust yourself.
You won't find the answer in somebody else.
The only person who knows what's right for me is me.
Call me a rebel.
I'm someone who thinks for themselves.
I'm not one of the crowd,
I don't fit in with everyone else.
The shout was so loud
People are really vocal about their opinions.
No one hears a word they say.
But I'm not paying attention to their words.
I'm not one of the fools
I'm not blindly following anyone else's rules.
Who are making the rules
People try to tell me what I should and shouldn't do.
And they're changing day by day.
But those rules keep shifting and changing.
Call me a rebel.
I'm someone who thinks for themselves.
I've got nothing to hide,
I have no reason to pretend to be someone else.
Just the feeling inside!
I just have a strong sense of who I am.
Don't call me a loser,
I'm not a failure, just different.
Call me a rebel.
I'm someone who thinks for themselves.
Call me a rebel.
I'm someone who thinks for themselves.
Call me a rebel.
I'm someone who thinks for themselves.
Call me a rebel.
I'm someone who thinks for themselves.
Call me a rebel.
I'm someone who thinks for themselves.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT MARSHALL, JOHN (GB 1) MILES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
raymiebarnes71
Sad loss to us.. What a brilliant artist.. RIP JOHN.. 2022
Umberto Barroni
John Miles! muy bueno! músico de elite!!! saludos de Argentina!
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