"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. The song peaked at number 8 on Billboard's "Hot Soul/Black Singles" chart and number 61 on Billboard's "Hot 100" chart). The song has been included in many compilation albums such as The Best of Chic, Volume 2 and The Very Best of Chic.
"Rebels Are We" | ||||
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Single by Chic | ||||
from the album Real People | ||||
B-side | "Open Up" | |||
Released | July 1980 [1] | |||
Recorded | 1980 | |||
Genre | Disco, funk, new wave | |||
Length | 5:20 (album version) 3:19 (single version) | |||
Label | Atlantic 3665 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers | |||
Producer(s) | Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers | |||
Chic singles chronology | ||||
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Record World said that "Luci Martin's vocal is superb."[2]
Chart (1980) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 61 |
U.S. Billboard Disco Top 100[4] | 29 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles[5] | 8 |