Rebels Are We
| "Rebels Are We" | ||||
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| Single by Chic | ||||
| from the album Real People | ||||
| B-side | "Open Up" | |||
| Released | 1980 | |||
| Recorded | 1980 | |||
| Genre | Disco, funk, new wave | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | Atlantic 3665 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Bernard Edwards Nile Rodgers | |||
| Producer(s) | Bernard Edwards Nile Rodgers | |||
| Chic singles chronology | ||||
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"Rebels Are We" is a song by American R&B band Chic. It was the first single from their fourth studio album, 1980's Real People. The song, featuring a solo lead vocal by Luci Martin, marked a change of direction for the band; incorporating harder rock/new wave elements into their trademark funk sound. Though not as successful as CHIC's iconic disco-era anthems (peaking at #8 on Billboard's "Hot Soul/Black Singles" chart and #61 on Billboard's "Hot 100" chart), the track remains a fan favorite and has attracted critical praise over the years. The song has been included in many compilation albums such as The Best of Chic, Volume 2 and The Very Best of Chic.
Track listings
- Atlantic 7" 3665 June 13 1980
- A. "Rebels Are We" (7" Edit) - 3:19
- B. "Open Up" 3:58
- Atlantic promo 12" DMD 241, 1980
- A. "Rebels Are We" - 4:53
- B. "Rebels Are We" (7" Edit) - 3:19
Chart positions
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 61 |
| U.S. Billboard Disco Top 100[2] | 29 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles[3] | 8 |
References
- ^ "Chic Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 57.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 116.
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