Rebels Are We
| "Rebels Are We" | ||||
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| Single by Chic | ||||
| from the album Real People | ||||
| B-side | "Open Up" | |||
| Released | July 1980 | |||
| 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 | |||
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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. 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.
Record World said that "Luci Martin's vocal is superb."