"Music" is a 1976 single by John Miles, from his album Rebel, produced by Alan Parsons. It was successful in Europe reaching #1 on the Dutch Singles Chart,[1] #3 on the UK Singles Chart[2] and #10 on the German Singles Chart.[3] It reached #88 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] In 1982 the song was rereleased in The Netherlands and reached #4.[5]
| "Music" | |
|---|---|
| Single by John Miles | |
| from the album Rebel | |
| Released | 1976 |
| Recorded | 1975 |
| Studio | Abbey Road, London |
| Genre | Progressive rock |
| Length | 5:58 (album version) 5:52 (single version) |
| Label | Decca Records, London Records |
| Songwriter(s) | John Miles |
| Producer(s) | Alan Parsons |
The song was re-released in November 2009, in collaboration with the Belgian dance-act Sylver, of which Miles's son (guitarist John Miles jr.) is part.
Charts
edit| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentina (Record World) | 3 |
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[6] | 38 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] | 1 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[8] | 10 |
| France (SNEP)[9] | 98 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 2 |
| Israel (IBA)[11] | 15 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi)[12] | 2 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Single Top 100) | 1 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[13] | 15 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 4 |
| United Kingdom (Official Charts Company)[2] | 3 |
| United States (Billboard 100) | 88 |
| Germany (Offizielle Deutsche Charts) | 10 |
Personnel
edit- John Miles: lead vocals, piano, guitar, harpsichord
- Bob Marshall: bass
- Barry Black: drums, percussion
- Andrew Powell: orchestral arrangements
References
edit- ^ Discografie John Miles. dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved on 2011-03-22.
- ^ a b John Miles. Chart Stats. Retrieved on 2011-03-22.
- ^ Discographie John Miles. hitparade.ch. Retrieved on 2011-03-22.
- ^ Billboard Singles, Allmusic
- ^ Discografie John Miles. dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved on 2011-03-22.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 201. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "John Miles – Music" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "John Miles – Music" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "John Miles – Music" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "irishcharts.ie search results". Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ 11 April 1976
- ^ "Classifiche". Musica e dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 25 October 2024. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "John Miles".
- ^ Davidalic (5 September 1976). "Listas de superventas: 1976". AFE. Listas De Superventas. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "John Miles – Music". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 25 October 2024.