"Rebels Are We" is a song by American R&B band

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.'' 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 ''

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'' said that "Luci Martin's vocal is superb."

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

References

1980 singles Chic (band) songs Song recordings produced by Nile Rodgers Songs written by Nile Rodgers Songs written by Bernard Edwards Song recordings produced by Bernard Edwards 1980 songs Atlantic Records singles {{1980s-single-stub