In 1987, Miles began a long-standing collaboration with Tina Turner, joining her as a touring musician playing keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals until 2009. He contributed to several of her albums during that time. In 1988, he appeared on Jimmy Page’s solo album Outrider and joined its promotional tour, showcasing his vocal range by performing songs initially sung by Robert Plant and Paul Rodgers. In 1992, he also played Hammond organ on Joe Cocker's album Night Calls.
Miles was a recurring guest vocalist on albums by The Alan Parsons Project. His contributions spanned several of their records: Tales of Mystery and Imagination (1976), Pyramid (1978), Stereotomy (1985), and Gaudi (1987), as well as Eric Woolfson’s solo project Freudiana (1990).
Miles released his first live DVD, John Miles – Live in Concert, in 2002. In 2007, he performed in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, sharing the stage with German pop band Pur. He sang two songs, including "Abenteuerland," which he performed in German. The concert was later released as a DVD titled Pur–Friends–Live–Schalke–2007. He resumed touring with Tina Turner from October 2008 through May 2009.
During the 1980s, Miles continued to record and tour, maintaining an active musical presence. In 1983, the new UK radio station Radio Mercury incorporated elements of his song "Music" into its network jingles and playlist, acknowledging the song’s enduring appeal. In 1990, he competed in the UK heat for A Song for Europe, placing second with the track "Where I Belong."
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