You'll probably remember "Music" from 1976, but I doubt very much else. In truth I felt John Miles lost the plot in the 1980's as he tried to embrace the 'synthesiser' age. I saw John Miles when he played an open air gig in at the "Wolverhampton Fiesta" West Park Wolverhampton in 1979 to promote the 'More Miles Per Hour' album. He best know nowadays as the touring guitarist and musical director with Tina Turner but in 1993 he released his last solo album. Nine years later it's on my ipod and it's and absolute joy to these ears. The bass playing in particular is well up in the mix and is played with some panache by Neil Stubenhaus (Barbra Streisand's and Quincy Jones' main bass player). It features the Miles penned song "Now That the Magic Has Gone" which was recorded by Joe Cocker on his 1992 album 'Night Calls'. This alone is a shinning example of just how good, and sadly over-looked, song writer John Miles is. Just check out the opening track "Everything's OK" and you'll see why this is my 'discovery' of the year.
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