Alannah Myles - Black Velvet

Music video for Black Velvet performed by Alannah Myles .
Site: alannahmyles.com
Twitter: / alannahmyles
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[@rinarobinson3311]

This song really captures the magic and unique impact of Elvis Presley. And beautifully sung by Alannah Myles; excellent video!

[@jerometournier5467]

her voice sounds like Bonie Tyler to me,as a French. Awesome,timeless song nonetheless.

[@-SamsungPS3ProMax]

I love Elvis sm and I wasn't even born the 20th century

[@Everythingismeaningless344]

My father passed away 1/19/20. I was driving this afternoon and Black Velvet was on the radio. Made me smile and remember the road trips and weekend mornings. This song put a smile in my heart. I love you Dad!

[@sixfacearumugam6941]

Jerrod Enochs great

[@basitrizvi]

He was probably sitting there ryt next to you enjoying the song like you did. Songs like these remind you of your loved ones and cherish those moments. My prayers are with you 🙏🙏

[@nadir1378]

Condolences to you and your family. That was the date of my Dads funeral. He passed on on the 17th and we had his funeral two days later on the 19th. Miss him like crazy. Rest well Dad 🙏

[@gaylegoodman9097]

My condolences to you and your family. It warms my heart that it gave you sweet memories.

[@gaylegoodman9097]

Nadir Munoo My condolences to you and your family. I hope you find peace.

[@ashleybourgeois4099]

Her voice is so incredible, UGH. I love the rasp in her voice and she's also so beautiful!😍

[@muku-ro7bh]

Ja das stimmt....❤💥💯

[@elle-xe9md]

The break in her voice when she says 'everything' 50 seconds or so in, gets me every time. What a voice

[@dfifty2]

Her timbre is pure magic !! A vocal genius

[@amandaread9071]

Beautiful singer lady ever x

[@marioiacolucci]

Incredible

[@CrashBoomBang78]

It’s a motherfriggin CRIME that a vocalist this talented didn’t achieve more fame. Just listen to that raspiness, that sultriness, the way she holds a note so softly and switches from one note to the other so effortlessly...so, so skillful.

[@TexasRed1961]

I agree, that raspy quality in her voice is sexy as all hell.

[@CrashBoomBang78]

Free Speech What the hell?

[@wsjkjl]

TexasRed1961 talent is not rewarded anymore. Only spectacle.

[@uriahhoney1436]

She passed away :'(

[@jackmack1061]

@ Thumper Thumper We don't feed the trolls, remember?

[@andrehoule8549]

Her voice is so incredible, UGH. I love the rasp in her voice and she's also so beautiful!😍 One best Elvis Presley tribute songs ever! Here in 2019?!

[@spicybrown75]

Hehe, ok so it was a tribute to Elvis. Finally i understand this song! Thank you.

[@laurabexley9114]

BLACK VELVET REPRESENTS THE ELVIS PIVTURES ON BLACK VELVET. ALOT OF THEM COME FROM MECICO .I HAVE TWO LARGE ONES AND AN 8 BY 10 MISSISSIPPI ELVIS JUNKIE LB I

[@laurabexley9114]

@@spicybrown75 YOUR WELCOME!!!°° MISSISSIPPI ELVIS JUNKIE LB I

[@angelstewart7886]

Black velvet from elvis is 1968 😍

[@4Score747]

I remember in 1989 I was crossing the bridge into Memphis on I-40 heading to N.Carolina and this song came on! The sun was setting and WOW! What a great moment! Black Velvet if you please! 29 and never thought about getting old!

[@dawntaylor3443]

Love your story! Thank you for sharing a little piece of your life with us!!!

[@sphinxrising1129]

Old is a state of mind.

[@kelseykelsey2559]

@@sphinxrising1129 it isn't. even if you're 24 in your mind, your body reminds you pretty damn quick that you aren't.

[@AltClev37]

That’s quite a memory. I love when certain songs can take you back to a certain moment in your life and you can relive it through the music 🎶

[@makeupboss9812]

Sharon Hunter 89’, I was in 10th grade, and this song was constantly on my radio. Like constantly.. I’m now 46 and I still love this song.

[@frankjohansen3132]

This song and Sam Brown - Stop are classics that will live forever.

[@carolinemccullough9838]

Lol exactly!! I was just thinking that!

[@ainobredtved3132]

Two of my all time favorites 👍

[@tiffanywebb1144]

My mom would sing the hell outta this song I know she is singing it up in heaven! Love you mom, miss you much!! 😭🍹

[@CBRuRedE1]

May God rest her soul. Sorry for your loss.

[@timroberts4181]

' thoughts and prayers ' 🙏

[@shannonakasheasheapereira4149]

My mom to RIP mama

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

You're Mama obviously had some great taste!! I'll bet she was an Elvis fan, too!! A lot of folks don't know that this song was about him... I'm so sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.

[@natasapetkovic5211]

I'm so sorry cause of u. My friend's mom died when we was nine, and he started to acting strange, coming to the school really early, and making fun of classes. I hate when teachers start to talk how he is dumb and lazy, cause he's horrible in school. It's just not fair! Teachers don't understand. Some students too. I hope it isn't same to u.

[@fe6918]

This woman's voice is seriously amazing.

[@vanessakester3713]

I sound just like her every time I sing black Valvet little boy smiles.Vanessa

[@normanbommarito6029]

You are so right

[@jackmiddleton9623]

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[@leonmarshall8727]

I listen to this on gta a lot I even have a car that looks like it's from the 80s on gta( vigero is what the car in gta is called by the way)

[@mr.msadventures427]

@@leonmarshall8727 I know this song from Gta too, and I have that car too, is it the rare car that's not for sale anywhere? Have to find it on the map?

[@thomassundback7880]

The sexiest tune ever. The bass, the drums, her voice. This never gets old. Never.

[@nicoleparish8968]

I agree

[@kstormgeistgem461]

i remember roller skating to this when i was a kid. always got me into trouble in the rink... i'd forget that i was on roller skates and try dancing. eyah... not pretty. but the song's still good. ;D

[@mazzc67]

It was too rock for the country chart , someone else recorded it w steel guitar

[@davidrector1450]

It’s a sexy song, but not sexiest to me. That would have to be Chris Isaak Wicked Game. It was even the song that Ross and Rachel first did it to

[@evelyngrenski1404]

If u close your eyes it could set u. for a great night

[@rockster71]

Its easy to neglect the beauty that this song due to its frequent air play, but if you listen to it like it is the first time, you can only go 'WOOOW, rock on girl'. Such talent. Glad that his was a soundtrack to my life in 1990.

[@spazkong]

Pulling a recording session like this together must have been a huge task. The outcome yields such a smooth reward to us, the general public, we almost didn't notice due to the fantastic song writing. Likely some of the best musicians in the world at that time. It plays on the radio and nobody really notices because there are no flaws

[@loverofmusic1235]

I gave up playing bass guitar in bands 15 years ago - just got sick of doing the gigs. But every now and than I hear a blast from the past that makes me ache to play again, and this is one of them. That voice, that groove, as good as it gets!

[@Nina-r6m3m]

I sang for years in bands and like you, got fed up and gave up, but when I hear songs like this, I really miss it! 😮😮

[@Tiziana2024]

I am so greatful to read your opinion, because your opinion is of a profesional person .. Thank you so much

[@joannelovett3025]

U

[@jamespitman2373]

So get back into the routine, if you so wish, but it's up to you.❤

[@MzBluMagoo]

Her voice is so full of soul! One of those songs that you can’t help but love! Elvis Presley was a legend! This song says it all!

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty and wonderful woman ,hello my darling ?

[@mikenco]

This track has been on my radar (and in my collection) for 30 years.. kudos to those who only found it in the last decade or so.

[@lynnbeezleywright2145]

2024 been one of my favorite songs for ever 3:18

[@shellyk5575]

Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Jimmie Rodgers on the Victrola up high Mama's dancin' with a baby on her shoulder The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Up in Memphis, the music's like a heatwave White lightning, bound to drive you wild Mama's baby's in the heart of every schoolgirl "Love Me Tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Every word of every song that he sang was for you In a flash, he was gone, it happened so soon What could you do? Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please If you please If you please If you please

[@jackienettleton730]

❤

[@euridicevioleta7689]

😊😊😊

[@victoriagilarranz6804]

One of the best female voices we've ever been lucky enough to hear. And she crushes it to this day.

[@tulipsmoke599]

Very true my friend

[@ziak63]

Something about her voice, gets right into your heart.

[@boobye6305]

No

[@marcoantonioramos3248]

@@boobye6305 jajajajaja

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty and adorable woman ,hello ,my darling ?

[@stevebathgate2900]

I met her one night after a small concert, she played black velvet that night. Still gives me goosebumps.

[@moffat7741]

Even the way she performed this was the most perfect way to do it. The passion in the face, The body movements to the beat. Just WOW, I was born in 1999 and will be carrying this music to my kids like my family did.

[@no-oneman.4140]

Criminally Underrated. Astounding. Best song about Elvis by a country mile.

[@SandcastleTheory]

She has a GRAMMY, two JUNOS, nominations for 17 other major music awards, and this song was #1 on Billboard. The album went platinum in almost every market around the world, triple platinum in Australia, and diamond in Canada... Now, tell me, how exactly is that "underrated"? Cheers!

[@no-oneman.4140]

I was referring to the song itself not the artist or the album. How many people would name this song in their top favourites. That is the point I was making. But having condescending replies like yours makes reading comments such a joy. Please don't reply . Cheers !!!!!

[@SandcastleTheory]

@@no-oneman.4140 Apologies, if I upset you. That was not my intention. Much in the way of tone gets lost in text. My point (if only for posterity) was simply that, evidently, it was a favourite song for millions of people; and, presumably, still is. No higher standards could it have possibly met. I'm not trying to take away your love for the song, or patronize you. Not at all. I'm just saying, underrated it is not, and never was. The use of that word in general, these days, is rampant and frustrating. Whatever might be trending on modern social media, at any given moment, does not reflect the greater state of music, artists, or their fans. Cheers!

[@investigasteve]

Underrated? She won the Grammy and the Juno for that song ....

[@jeramy8165]

This song is legit my favorite from that era. I’m only 34 but gives me so many nostalgic memories of my mom playing it whilst growing up. Never gets old! ❤

[@Zheks89]

Same & 34 here 🤘

[@settheory2219]

If you like this, I'd also suggest you keep me hanging on by Kim Wilde

[@ErinJoy-f3o]

I'm 38 and when I was just little I mean like 5 maybe I can remember this song comming out and running to the tv and singing my little heart away everytime it came on. Here I am an adult and STILL jam everytime I play it. Brings memories of my childhood for sure. . My parents would get me to sing in frnt of everyone cause noone could believe I knew it all at that age hahaha crazy

[@landlockedcroat1554]

im 20 and i like this

[@7hi7com23]

This song is timeless. I know we all agree.👍

[@ComeNunca11]

oh yea!

[@dominiquealberts6232]

True that

[@santaclase3410]

WE NEED MoRe sharing🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇Thanks for sharing

[@buster-jr5lr]

you know nothing ... but i agree lol

[@chrishaynes1804]

i dont

[@Cyannah117]

Loved the song from the minute I heard it in ‘89….35 years later it is still a favourite and always will be!!! ❤

[@NormaMbambo-f3s]

Always 🎉🎉🎉

[@jarredkennedy6131]

My high school Business teacher once told us quite proudly how, in her younger years, she once sang this (awesome) song in a radio karaoke contest. To this day it reminds me of her.

[@molarguy]

P

[@jarredkennedy6131]

Oh, she was not ashamed of who knew about that. She was a gem of a woman and teacher.

[@vincenzoiannone4736]

Awesome rock song, a fantastic tribute to Elvis, magic '90 atmosphere, and a stunning beauty woman. What more ? ❤❤❤

[@traceygleghorn3163]

Love this now as much as I did when released. Amazing voice and deserved more success than she got. That unique raspy voice is so fabulous. Her band excellent too. We love you. Love from the UK.

[@contatodoutrinador8612]

I'm 51 years old, 52 in a month and this song still makes all the difference since I heard it the first time. And nothing more needs to be said.

[@Liubascha-dl6tk]

Царьь,а может быть, всё-таки 35 годков...!?😅😅😅😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@lauraCA805]

Every word of every song that he sang was for you In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon, what could You do?....

[@404HandleNotFound]

I love this song. :) I bet if Elvis were around when it came out, he'd be honored to hear it.

[@keetonplace]

He definitely would. I never like speaking for others, but, IMO, he would love it. Wondering if Lisa and Priscilla have heard it. I would guess a yes, winning that Grammy and all.

[@zibies82]

Zapamiętam te piosenkę na długo

[@cameroncarpenter3219]

I would have loved to hear elvis do a remake of this song. Big elvis fan. Me and my mom go to memphis every year for elvis week

[@cameroncarpenter3219]

I would have loved to hear elvis do a remake of this song. Big elvis fan. Me and my mom go to memphis every year for elvis week

[@keetonplace]

You kidding? He can't sing about himself! This is a tribute to him. It belongs to Alannah and Alannah, alone.

[@Novelcharlie1]

My brother died. But before he ran away we shared this song. It was his favorite. Rest in peace my brother I will be done soon. I love this song and the video. That you for a flash back. I couldn't save him but I am alive in 2019.

[@MonicaMilec]

I am sorry you lost your Brother. Rest in peace !!

[@dapoop4256]

rest in peace. if you ever need someone to talk to,please do message me xx

[@melishamaraj9668]

😘🤗🙏❤

[@mrsmith4489]

This lady, this song, just wow. All these years later. Never stopped loving it.

[@funkmasterfishdatdamnfish7442]

Anyone else is going through their favorite jams thinking about life back in the days? Please tell me I'm not the only one?✌🏼️

[@fredmoore8661]

Doesn't everyone?

[@benstubbs4150]

You're not alone x

[@donnadickerson2329]

For the second time tonight, you are not the only one. Tomorrow (9/12) is my birthday and I'm just listening to some of my all-time favorites 🎶

[@Nono-jf5bc]

No luv your not lol

[@angieo.5745]

Nope...YOU SURE AREN'T THE ONLY ONE...😌😌😌

[@ojdupreez4909]

People used to make fun of me when I listened to this song over and over. So tell me, is there something wrong with this song? Absolutely nothing - The bass guitar and the arrangement and obviously her voice fits together so perfectly. Still up to today, this is one of my all time favourites and will always be.

[@iyernarayananh]

You are damn right. It is one of the best rock songs ever!!!

[@nickriffed9775]

Great bass line but it wasn't a bass guitar. It was recorded on a synth.

[@TobiaTesan]

@@nickriffed9775 I have my doubts about it. It's not impossible, but what makes you think so? It does sound like a bass, you can even hear the noise of strings being stopped on the 2 & 4.

[@nickriffed9775]

@@TobiaTesan you can have as many doubts as you like, my friend, but it doesn't alter the facts. One aspect of the song listeners have frequently noted is the tune's distinctive fretless bassline. While a common belief holds that the melody was played using an actual fretless bass guitar, Myles' bassist for the rest of her self-titled album, Steve Webster, acknowledged in an online discussion forum that he did not perform the bassline on "Black Velvet" himself; rather, it was Tyson who played the riff on a synthesizer, using a fretless bass sample.[7]

[@grunastramen3660]

@@nickriffed9775 even cooler

[@gallifrey1985]

Her voice is incredible. Everything about this is perfect

[@worldhello1234]

Yes, but this is a one-hit wonder.

[@dfifty2]

​@@worldhello1234 absolutely not ! This is one of those crazy comments from people who have no idea. Her Rockinghorse album is one of the best productions of the 90s, and I mean any genre of music

[@marieandersson6655]

Alanna Myles got her voice directly from God, and she was blessed with an incredble good bass player as well ❤

[@now591]

Her voice is horrible.

[@kristianbroberg]

Countless artists have covered this song through the years.. a lot did a really good job at it, a few even did a phenomenal job, but no one came close. Alannah truly is outstanding.

[@PerseusKarvasius]

shrimp

[@kualx2973]

Listen and rate the cover version of this song performed by the Ukrainian band Sershen&Zaritskaya kzbin.info/www/bejne/p328ZaqvpseojpY

[@kristianbroberg]

@d R covered several times; the original is Alannah's.

[@postilaatikko7384]

Some bands and artist don't understand. They try to top a song by covering. Won't never happen to a really good Song. Just changing one member of the original lineup can surely destroy the "feeling". Songs grow into musicians and bands, its not just "songs". No one can ever top this. Also: you can never sing or play the same exact way as another person. This is a fact.

[@WorldWarThree]

Great performance, great tune, great lyrics. How can you be anything but a one-hit-wonder when you set the bar this high?

[@NOUNZYKRANZA]

+WorldWarThree she had a slew of hits in Canada, so not a one-hit wonder in her home and native land

[@shmayameir8271]

Sorry, Alanna Myles was anything but a one hit wonder.

[@WorldWarThree]

@@shmayameir8271 I am sorry. When I wrote this I was unaware of her successful career in Canada. I was glad to learn of it.

[@jasonchester5165]

I’m a guy of many tunes and this one never gets old!! Whole lot better than the crap we now have!!!

[@leenguyen6056]

That’s the cringiest thing you could’ve written

[@G4Zv2]

@@leenguyen6056 Just give the guy a break, eh?

[@leenguyen6056]

SMALL CHRISTIAN CHUNGUS I never got why people have to bash new music every time they visit old. Do they want to seem older, more intelligent or just quirky

[@AN-zz8ps]

OH I agree! SUCH an amazing song!

[@samuelpike1248]

I would agree Jason. 80's and 90's rock was much better,and still sounds better than modern crap we hear on the radio.

[@dfifty2]

Easily the most talented and versatile female rock vocalist of all time. The husk and raspiness in her voice are so subtle and unique that it blows my mind every time when I hear Black Velvet.

[@celticgold4028]

And the best legs, too!

[@nastavnikistorije3933]

This song will never be boring.

[@marioiacolucci]

Never

[@Dreez76]

One of the most underrated female singers in the modern age.

[@Slytherin88]

Damn right

[@picklemat4619]

underrated singers, male or female. But that song is over 30 years old. I wouldn't call it modern.

[@Slytherin88]

@@picklemat4619 Dread to think what that makes me then....! 😛

[@ignite9233]

Underrated by who???? She's a gem.

[@trentdistrictcfr8552]

8oz miisx

[@joesmith-wc5qh]

Alana Miles was so under rated, this was and always will be a great rock classic.

[@RobbieMc-d3x]

Such a timeless masterpiece ✨️

[@rontodd8910]

I could never get tired of this song, listen to over & over... She has a beautiful voice...🌹🌹

[@keza92]

Love this song its such a classic! one of my all time fav's and written about Elvis, Alannah has such a great voice.

[@johngemmell6515]

You are right. There are several lyrics in the song that point only to one person who the song was dedicated to & written about, Elvis.

[@jeffallinson8089]

One of the best rock songs of the era, still sounds amazing today!!

[@mynickisrick1478]

Isn't this blues?

[@easternns1]

Saw her perform this in concert.....it was magic. The entire concert was fantastic.

[@chezroberts9188]

Lockdown has made me extremely nostalgic for better, carefree days ☹️ memories, Rona can’t take that from me! 🥳

[@maig.448]

LYRICS Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high Mama's dancin' with a baby on her shoulder The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Up in Memphis the music's like a heatwave White lightning, bound to drive you wild Mama's baby's in the heart of every school girl "Love me tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Every word of every song that he sang was for you In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon What could you do? Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please If you please If you please If you please

[@sudhanvasapre5171]

This comment should be waay up high, I had dig down deep to find the lyrics. Thank you posting the comment!!

[@hillbillybeast4688]

Thanks for taking the time to post the lyrics

[@zachariahkushner2862]

Black Velvet in that little boys smile Black Velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that will bring you to your knees Black Velvet if you please

[@erikafreebird6449]

@Lesley Borthwick singing about Elvis Presley.

[@keetonplace]

@@erikafreebird6449 Yes, the little boy smile was Elvis. As is all the rest of the song.

[@terrycharnley]

Possibly, the sexiest record ever recorded, the sexiest performance too.

[@TheLittleRedVixen]

Sadly careless whispers take that place

[@TheAcceleratorMagazine]

@@TheLittleRedVixen I got no vote but reckon why this girl didn't really make the big time? Worked personal security for some of Nashville royalty and there was always talk, that I really can't repeat exactly, about the "powers" in Nashville and music in general, that decided who was in and who was out. Talent wasn't the prime driver of who that might be. Met some of em....I wasn't even looked at. Invisible. Kinda way it was supposed to be but there are ways of bein ignored that are more disrespectful. My life and living had nothing to do with them and....ah, nevermind. Most of them gone but their damage was done. Never interacted with this young lady but was around her at several events. Seemed like nice person. Maybe that was the problem. L8r.

[@bourbon5983]

Whitesnake - Still of The Night

[@jerryeubanks3177]

It's pretty sexy without over doing. Like the leave them wanting more, thing.

[@TheAcceleratorMagazine]

@@bourbon5983 Yep, good one also. I have a pornographic memory and it's in the top 50 of soft/music video porn probly. I'll have to run a systems check......yep, it's in there.

[@jamespenalver9168]

Awesome track🎉

[@simoncowden6375]

At 46 years of age, this is still my favourite song ever!!!

[@valeriupana1925]

I remember this wonderful song from my youth. I am 71 year old !😀

[@michelleprie2854]

What a GREAT 80's CLASSIC!!! 👏 A beautiful declaration of honour and love to the King of Rock'n'Roll, Elvis Presley!!! 🎶💖🎶

[@MMichaelheinrich]

I just just discovered this for the first time. What a smashing Song🌺. Music is a universal art❤🤲.. I am writing from Lincolnshire England.

[@fdhfj6893]

y'all remember that time when Jujubee destroyed the runway w this tune ? The sexiest tune ever. The bass, the drums, her voice. This never gets old. Never.

[@rock-n-rollmusicandmore6560]

This tune is just perfect. It reminds me of that perfect night when everything is just right. I won't comment Alannah's voice cause she sang this perfectly. Her voice has so much emotion and nostalgia of times which I never lived. But the guitarist really, really nailed it. These are some of the tastiest blues licks ever. The song's opening makes me feel like I'm somewhere in the wild, at the banks of Mississippi. If you haven't, listen to the new version of the song that Alannah recorded recently, it's great.

[@BrickAcurra]

I love the bass line to this...and Alannah Myles is STUNNING!!!

[@picksdussiesandarseholes7871]

Bad ass bass line .. 100%

[@ST477FilmProductions]

The guitar solo on this is even better if you ask me.

[@redsforlife9821]

Richard Harper lulu

[@vuk7760]

As a kid, my dad used to play me this song, and he taught me what good music is, he lead me on the right music path! Thank you, dad. 😊

[@Wizard4169]

You could sure do a lot worse.

[@danabailey1323]

I know how you feel 👌 still AWESOME!

[@selen1640]

💗

[@melisagb6530]

VUK Theories y yo K

[@ilvmakindolls]

Love it. Your Dad is awesome for turning you on right! My dad turned me on to a lot of awesome music and I still think of him when I hear them play. This song....I have to say my hubby turned me onto it....and yes, it is amazing. Kudos to your dad.

[@tanay9344]

Awesome almost 3 decades later also.heard it in my school days.It was nominated for Grammy awards.Old is gold

[@lorettapodeszwa5414]

Old will always be gold. People dont know what music is these days

[@tanay9344]

So true

[@marcelaostra2717]

Miluji tuhle píseň má šťávu,to dnesni hudbě chybí.Je skvěle a procítěně nazpívaná, děkuji 👍

[@Insorteduplo]

this song never ever gets old ... what an absolute masterpiece

[@madilenurra7510]

One best Elvis Presley tribute songs ever! Here in 2019?!

[@boydownunder007]

yes i thought it was thanks for confirming

[@sapphireblue8930]

I am

[@SuperStorybot]

Man this songs brings me back to when I was 8 years old sitting in the back of my fathers car while we were on our way to wherever I don't know. What I do know is that back then I loved this song, I didn't understand what it was about as I'm from Belgium and speak Dutch. What I did understood was that it was an awesome song and it stuck in my head for years even now I listen to it from time to time being a 31 year old man I thank my father for listening to this kind of music

[@millietrout6322]

I’m from Memphis so, this song has a very special meaning for me. Elvis Presley was a HUGE part of our lives growing up.

[@jovana_kocic]

That's my experience with Bonnie Tyler's songs too:) I loooooved that shit, and I was like 5 livin in Serbia

[@manicpanic8226]

I first heard it as a 10 year old in India on the radio.. I memorised the words and it remained with me till today as a 28year old 🖤

[@scarlet8078]

Yes I was about that age, & we lived in Germany on military base. I did not know what the song meant but later I learned & visited Memphis. It's a cool place to go

[@guskarapas5752]

GORGEOUS as ever!! What a singing voice. VERY happy she came on the music scene.

[@binezen]

Lyrics: Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high Mama's dancin' with a baby on her shoulder The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Up in Memphis the music's like a heatwave White lightning, bound to drive you wild Mama's baby's in the heart of every schoolgirl "Love Me Tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Every word of every song that he sang was for you In a flash, he was gone, it happened so soon What could you do? Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Black velvet and that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please If you please If you please If you please 💗💗

[@jasonmason2471]

You know this song is about Elvis, right?

[@valerialuisa3215]

MASTERPIECE🤘🤘🤘🤘🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎼🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🎼🎵🎵🎵🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧📡📡📡📡📡🎸🎸🎺🎺🎺🎼🎵🎵🎵🤘🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏👏😘😘💖💖💖💯💯💯

[@RamblingRose777]

@@jasonmason2471 I thought that as I was reading through the lyrics…but couldn’t help picking up on a double entendre 😂

[@דוידגורכוהל]

תודה על התירגום

[@izaiza6353]

El!

[@elizabethg80s]

still a damn good song and her voice is amazing

[@goliate24]

And what a beautiful women!

[@just_cade]

She's flawless.

[@shadrach6299]

You should see her dance while she sings. Great body.

[@markmgzamora3434]

BOTH she and her song are classy & classics!!

[@valentenaupton8223]

Mark MG Zamora You are an intelligent man

[@chriscaruthers4268]

Don't be surprised if she makes a comeback. Forget the music industry. This is talent. Mrs. Myles.

[@beldiman5870]

A comeback? At her age? I wish this could be possible but the most probable comeback scenario would be as a judge in a talent competition

[@kelstra1997]

Unfortunately she has very severe back problems and is almost a cripple. Real shame as she was a sensational artist and extremely attractive as well.

[@tweakypoppy]

Mrs? Myles is a stage name which she thought was better than her birth name "Byles." Also, she never married.

[@sachy6239]

I'm 1974, Polish blues fan. It was my probably the 1st real game changer video thing stuff in my life. It's epic to me (with ZZTop) and it will always be. Even learnt to play the guitar in garage band, learnt english too :) Alannah and blues 4 ever! Just wanted to say: thank you...

[@AndyArnold-uz5yo]

This song reminds me of my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost the battle with cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, I miss her smiles, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, life could be so unfair most times but sometimes I wonder why bad things always happen to good people. She’s always in our hearts

[@MasterNoxob]

One of the best songs I have ever listened. I can listen to this all day.

[@serpentstailrecordings5907]

INDEED

[@ΧαράλαμποςΜαθιουδακης]

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[@BSS22193]

This song should have been LONGER because it's TOTALLY AWESOME.

[@chrisubias7135]

Pity she didn’t have more hit songs. She has a great singing voice. And plus she is super gorgeous

[@alexferrana3979]

Indeed. She's really underrated singer.

[@stevengregory1671]

She does have a really really good voice

[@nanciebuckley6332]

She had all kinds of hits in Canada, the US radio stations/ music industry wouldn't pick her up coz she wouldn't play their industry games and that's how things work in the music industry in America

[@arliewayne1]

This song was nominated for a grammy in 1992, I think. It was the same year that Mariah Carey debuted her song. Don’t remember it, but .Mariah won the grammy. I always thought Allanah was a much better singer!

[@YaoiHoshi]

@@arliewayne1 more interesting for sure!

[@АлексейГанько-к6н]

Ведь сколько этой песни лет а звучит как всегда круто и мощно. Super!!!! 🎸👍👍👍

[@mariamia4948]

Это точно!!!👍👍👍

[@Фаина-ю9и]

А шедевры никогда не надоедают слушать И в молодости и в возрасте слушаем. Это лучший позитив для себя.🌞💖🤩

[@marcuslavaggi-bowen6539]

Entered the UK charts at No.97 on the 18th March 1990, later got to No.2 and has now gone platinum. That's a classic that stands the test of time right there!.

[@SheyD78]

How did this woman only record this one hit. Magic!

[@peterbailey7265]

Every strip club in. The world still plays it

[@justdoit6904]

​@@peterbailey7265 Sweet Jesus

[@markrainford1219]

@@peterbailey7265 You've been in ALL of them? 😛

[@jorgeandrew]

Grammy 1991 Best Rock female singer 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 Great Alannah Myles 👊

[@kinglouisxviii8124]

Set for life off 1 song.

[@aoyukinana]

I was one years old when this song came out but i still love it Now i am off to listen to if it makes you happy

[@illyrianalbanesi2692]

@@kinglouisxviii8124 80's music the best

[@m900l4]

This song is legendary. Her voice is wow.

[@malaga61]

The most underrated singer of all time!

[@terrigonzales6459]

I absolutely loved being a teenager listening to this timeless music:)

[@coreystephens]

Ooooooh yeah so true loving your style+!

[@acs6278]

Hi Terri

[@DianaRodriguez-ub7pu]

fea

[@sunshinenblues]

I'm 68 and this music is so core to me. Grow old happily!!

[@ryanp4616]

I wish I grew up with this music

[@SpoopySquid]

the bass is strong with this one

[@fragezeichenwenn]

oh yeah, was searching this song just because of the bass ;)

[@guscq2]

Reminds me of I'm the Only One by Melissa Etheridge

[@csaviation9013]

The only reason I listen to this!

[@russytom9682]

sounds like when I fart

[@johnjstecher]

you must be all grown up now.

[@mattcourchaine4249]

I got to see her in Providence, RI. She opened at the strand theater for Peter Frampton. A time I will always remember

[@TheWritersPlayground]

Matt Courchaine so lucky man

[@11Stucat]

She opened for Robert Plant great show back in the day.

[@TheWritersPlayground]

Matt Courchaine omg you’re so lucky 😍 Then again I saw Michael Jackson so ....

[@keetonplace]

@@TheWritersPlayground I saw Elvis Presley....many times, and Michael Jackson in the Astrodome on the Thriller tour. Elvis blew everyone I ever saw away. The charisma and the talent and the looks. Nothing like it. Can never be repeated.

[@hugoabel8921]

he probably told her to show him the way

[@5Porygon]

Thank you Alannah Myles for all your music that you made. You are one of my most favourite music interpretes.

[@shawnwinstonnippard5313]

A timeless song. Just perfectly sung by Alannah Myles. Her debut album is a must have for your music collection. 😎

[@JPWest020]

The second record is great too!

[@ericgeorge5483]

If I heard this for the first time I'd just love it as it sounds just as current, and just as fresh!!

[@christinecarroll5218]

That's why you need me to share nostalgia

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@christinecarroll5218 Share away, lol

[@samanthaware9575]

This song will never get old.

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty and wonderful woman ,hello my darling ?

[@MMichaelheinrich]

I just just discovered this for the first time. What a smashing Song🌺. Music is a universal art❤🤲.. I am writing from Lincolnshire England.

[@paulkarp958]

I saw an interview with miss myles , for this track she went down to the southern states and spent a few weeks around their accents to nail the track.. Earliest her best hit! Really sets a tone 😊

[@debbiedaniels553]

This song will mellow you out every time... BLACK VELVET If you Please... (2019)

[@kariruotsalainen6697]

totallyagree ANT.

[@minatarotreadings]

Cant beat real music!!

[@msinvincible2000]

Damn, Elvis has such an amazing song writen for him!!!!

[@ThisSoundsGood100]

Beautiful voice, full of color and scratchy. A pearl of the 80s And sounds so good even today!

[@أباياسين-ط3ذ]

What a voice,what a song will never get old. Feb 2024.

[@gerome188durainayagam4]

Yeah

[@angeladagostino-k9j]

Here

[@gerome188durainayagam4]

@@angeladagostino-k9j I am here to

[@schopengaard9796]

April 2024 was here.

[@angeladagostino-k9j]

Here

[@PLATINUMSWORDS]

I love how her voice gets rough when she sings the hook!

[@jesuslugo6555]

P.

[@jeanyvespotier3818]

@meshea paradoxe de Fermi .

[@bertspoelstra6986]

I was 21 when this song was recorded and so lost in Elvis, good old days.

[@debbierowe2596]

Absolutely 2024

[@lindazeabart1293]

Its 2020 and I still listen to this song

[@ItsME-lw7im]

Me too

[@jeanholloway506]

I call this song , a once in a lifetime masterpiece.

[@lauriecole6221]

This girl owns this song, wow!!! May be a one hit wonder but it's a fucking masterpeice,damn none on this planet or any other could rock this song the way she did

[@apriestnamedViv]

one hit wonder? The entire self titled1989 album was fire. Love is, Kickstart My Heart, Just One Kiss, Still Got This Thing For You. Give it a listen. It's a shame most people only know this song lol. Her music didn't track because she got fucked over by toronto music producers and they didnt send her to tour in the US with the big rock bands at the time.

[@echever7424]

One hit wonder, and what a pity. She has everything: voice, looks, talent, stage presence...She should have become a 10000 wonders. What happened to her? May the label records at that time decided to stop investing in blues and the girl didn't want to ghange her style??

[@SuperPoccomaxa]

young people remember and continue kzbin.info/www/bejne/p328ZaqvpseojpY

[@Picosto]

Can you get up on stage and sing like that ? I doubt it so buzz off

[@bernardlabatut674]

Toujours aussi agréable à écouter 😊

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Alannah is drop dead gorgeous and radioactive HOT . This song meant a lot while going through some very hard times . I wish her the best and hope she sees this comment .

[@dennisdelgado7350]

Quantum Mechanic first time I heard this song was in 1990, when it topped the Billboard singles chart. The next time was in a restaurant called THE SHEEP’S HAID in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2015. Brought back an avalanche of great memories!

[@picklesandnori]

Michael jackson with his chromosomes in the right order would look the same

[@phenbuz]

I will love that bass line FOREVER.

[@dankeller4656]

Yea..Its rocks!!

[@russytom9682]

I'm sure you think you're cool when you "accidentally" play this song around guest...I bet you're like I hope they hear that bass line its so cool...then you roll up ur sleeves and look around like your tuff 😂😂

[@dankeller4656]

Its just that "Treble " picking near the pickup is just so cool..I blew out some subs in a club when they upgraded a amp with way too much power for the speakers when I played this song :-;)

[@elijiahware7536]

DANIEL FARIA ikrrrr

[@spyhunt27]

DANIEL FARIA

[@dandanu2526]

She's immortal... Time stands still when you listen to Alannah...

[@ydentjes]

One best Elvis Presley tribute songs ever!

[@ronniehall3825]

Most folks👆👇 didn't know that

[@anatrica6752]

yep

[@asioczek7]

Explain, thanks

[@davidbentley4417]

asioczek7 Elvis was born in Mississippi in a dry spell he knew how to dance and sing so he went to Memphis where his songs made the girls go wild. that’s what I gathered in reading the lyrics

[@beatnikrn2945]

David Bently: true, but his parents moved to the outskirts of Memphis when he was young. They were poor and lived on the other side of the tracks so he grey up around blues singers. They taught him. Even his “look” fake from the store in Memphis where the blues legends bought their clothes. Blue suede shoes, long collar, etc. He didn’t go to Memphis for or after fame, he came from it. He was surrounded by Gospel and Blues. So when some people say he “stole” the R&R sound, the truth is he was part of it. They welcomed him in and taught him blues. But his singing style was all his own!

[@motelghost477]

If you were only going to be famous for one song you'd want it to be this damn good.

[@hannadibrennan4097]

Hunger Cult Films Ltd yes

[@firewillow505]

Hunger Cult Films Ltd: named after the David Bowie film?

[@KenyettaOverton]

Fortunately, the US is never the last stop to fame for her. alannahmyles.com/#sthash.pEViI5VD.dpbs

[@susanrogers3858]

Hunger Cult Films Ltd e3

[@jamesphillips5295]

Hunger Cult Films, She did a country version of this song. It was on the flip side of the single cassette. Telling my age! LOL