Play On (John Miles album)
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Play On is the sixth solo album by John Miles
in 1983. EMI promised that Miles would use a top producer and top session musicians for his second album for EMI.
Eventually they chose Gus Dudgeon
who had worked with artists like Elton John
, Chris Rea
and Elkie Brooks
. Originally, the album was planned to be released in 1982, but because Dudgeon was not available at the time, the release was delayed.
It was also the first time that drummer Barry Black and bassist Bob Marshall were not used on the album. (Although Marshall still wrote the songs with Miles) Instead they were replaced by session musicians.
"The Right to Sing" was the first single released from the album and was written about the fact that record companies wanted to decide which songs Miles had to release and which direction he had to take.
"That's Rock 'n' Roll" was left off the album, because it was too different and was released as a B-side.
John Miles (musician)
John Miles is an English rock music vocalist, songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player, best known for his 1976 Top 3 UK hit single, "Music".-Career:...
in 1983. EMI promised that Miles would use a top producer and top session musicians for his second album for EMI.
Eventually they chose Gus Dudgeon
Gus Dudgeon
Angus Boyd Dudgeon , most commonly known as Gus Dudgeon was an English record producer, most notable for production of many of Elton John's recordings.-Early career:...
who had worked with artists like Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
, Chris Rea
Chris Rea
Chris Rea is an English singer-songwriter, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. The British Hit Singles & Albums stated that Rea was "one of the most popular UK singer-songwriters of the late 1980s. He was already a major European star by the time he finally...
and Elkie Brooks
Elkie Brooks
Elkie Brooks is an English singer, formerly a vocalist with Vinegar Joe, and later a solo artist. Elkie has been nominated twice for Brit Awards' top female singer. She is known for her powerful husky voice...
. Originally, the album was planned to be released in 1982, but because Dudgeon was not available at the time, the release was delayed.
It was also the first time that drummer Barry Black and bassist Bob Marshall were not used on the album. (Although Marshall still wrote the songs with Miles) Instead they were replaced by session musicians.
"The Right to Sing" was the first single released from the album and was written about the fact that record companies wanted to decide which songs Miles had to release and which direction he had to take.
"That's Rock 'n' Roll" was left off the album, because it was too different and was released as a B-side.
Tracklisting
All songs written by Bob Marshall and John Miles- "Take Me to My Heaven"
- "Song for You"
- "It Wasn't for Love"
- "Ready to Spread Your Wings"
- "I'll Never Do it Again"
- "Heart of Stone"
- "Home"
- "Close Eyes and Count to Ten"
- "Carrie"
- "Right to Sing"
Personnel
- John MilesJohn Miles (musician)John Miles is an English rock music vocalist, songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player, best known for his 1976 Top 3 UK hit single, "Music".-Career:...
: Lead Vocals - Martin Jenner: Guitar
- Gus DudgeonGus DudgeonAngus Boyd Dudgeon , most commonly known as Gus Dudgeon was an English record producer, most notable for production of many of Elton John's recordings.-Early career:...
: Tambourine - Graham Jarvie: Drums
- Paul Westwood: Bass
- Bruce Baxter: Orchestral Arrangements