John Miles (born John Errington, 23 April 1949, Jarrow, County Durham, England) is a British rock music vocalist, songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player, best known for his 1976 Top 3 UK hit single, "Music".
While still a pupil at Jarrow Grammar School, Miles was a member of a local band called The Influence, which also included Paul Thompson, later drummer with Roxy Music; and Vic Malcolm, later lead guitarist with Geordie.[1] This outfit released the single "I Want to Live" (Orange Records, 1969). Following this he formed The John Miles Set before starting his solo career in 1971.
During the 1970s he issued four albums, including Rebel (1976), Stranger in the City (1977), and Zaragon (1978). However, John Miles had the most success with singles and released a total of eighteen of them during this era. In addition to "Music", he also charted in the UK with "Highfly" (1975), "Remember Yesterday" (1976), and "Slow Down" (1977). Most of his songs were co-written with the bassist in his backing group, John Bland.
In the 1980s, Miles continued to record and toured. He released the album "Sympathy" in 1980 this was a USA version of his 4th UK album, "More Miles Per Hour", featuring a few different songs and a different album title/cover....
1. Where Would I Be Without You - 3:52
2. It's Not Called Angel - 5:08
3. Sympathy - 2:55
4. We All Fall Down - 7:01
5. C'est La Vie - 4:37
6. Do It All Again - 4:26
7. Can't Keep A Good Man Down - 4:29
8. Fella In The Cellar - 6:43
Companies, etc.
During the 1970s he issued four albums, including Rebel (1976), Stranger in the City (1977), and Zaragon (1978). However, John Miles had the most success with singles and released a total of eighteen of them during this era. In addition to "Music", he also charted in the UK with "Highfly" (1975), "Remember Yesterday" (1976), and "Slow Down" (1977). Most of his songs were co-written with the bassist in his backing group, John Bland.
In the 1980s, Miles continued to record and toured. He released the album "Sympathy" in 1980 this was a USA version of his 4th UK album, "More Miles Per Hour", featuring a few different songs and a different album title/cover....
1. Where Would I Be Without You - 3:52
2. It's Not Called Angel - 5:08
3. Sympathy - 2:55
4. We All Fall Down - 7:01
5. C'est La Vie - 4:37
6. Do It All Again - 4:26
7. Can't Keep A Good Man Down - 4:29
8. Fella In The Cellar - 6:43
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Arista Records, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Arista Records, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Arista Records, Inc.
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Credits
- Art Direction – Howard Fritzson
- Bass – Bob Marshall
- Drums – Barry Black
- Keyboards – Brian Chatton
- Management – Cliff Cooper, Velvet Management Ltd.
- Orchestrated By, Conductor – Andrew Powell
- Photography By – Mel Dixon
- Producer, Engineer – Alan Parsons, Gary Lyons
- Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards – John Miles
- Written-By – Bob Marshall, John Miles
Notes
Tracks 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8 were previously released on the 1979 album John Miles - MMPH - More Miles Per Hour
Tracks 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8 were previously released on the 1979 album John Miles - MMPH - More Miles Per Hour
Released: 1980
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Classic Rock
Length:
Label - Arista Records
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