Music

John Miles

About Music

Music is a 1976 single by John Miles, from his album Rebel, produced by Alan Parsons. It made #1 on the Dutch Singles Chart, #3 on the UK Singles Chart, #10 on the German Singles Chart and #88 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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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.

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.

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John Miles

John Miles (born John Errington, 23 April 1949, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, England) is an English rock music vocalist, songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player, best known for his 1976 Top 3 UK hit single, "Music". more »

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Written by: BREYON JAMAR PRESCOTT, MICHAEL C. FLOWERS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Music" by John Miles was released in 1976 as the first single of his debut album, "Rebel".
Chart Performance
The song reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, and it remained on the chart for a total of 13 weeks.
Song Duration
The full album version of "Music" lasts 5 minutes and 52 seconds, while the single version lasts 3 minutes and 59 seconds.
Song Genre
"Music" is often categorized as a symphonic rock song, a subgenre of rock music that incorporates large-scale, classical forms with rock music.
Song Theme
"Music" is an anthemic track about the power and importance of music in our lives, with the famous chorus line, "Music was my first love, and it will be my last”.
International Success
The song was a Top 10 hit in numerous countries including Sweden, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Music" over the years, including The Shadows, Top of the Poppers, and Andre Rieu.
Live Performances
John Miles has performed "Music" live at many occasions, including the 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, and 2006 Night of the Proms.
Musical Composition
The song is notable for its dramatic changes in tone and tempo, shifting from a quiet piano ballad to a boisterous rock anthem.
Song Lyrics
Despite its popularity, "Music" has quite minimal lyrics, with just two verses, a chorus, and a bridge.
Song Recognition
"Music" is considered John Miles' signature song, and it is often used to close his concerts.
Licensing and Use in Media
The song was used for the montages of the arrivals of the Olympic Torch in the opening ceremonies of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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