Her Voice!... | FIRST TIME HEARING 'Alannah Myles - Black Velvet' | GENUINE REACTION

[@Calmontheoutside]

You are underestimating how many of us tune in because we like you. Relax! 😊

[@TabaquiJackal906]

THIS! We've all got ups and downs, it is what it is.

[@tinapatterson5022]

Well Said! 🥰

[@ceejay0137]

I'm almost three times your age, MollyBoy, and I love seeing your wide-eyed reactions when music I grew up with hits you for the first time! Your honest and heartfelt responses to great music are a pleasure to watch, and I'm so pleased that it resonates with you just as it does with us old folks!!

[@philomenasimpson9096]

@ceejay0137: Ditto! We lived in exciting times (musically) we were very lucky!

[@Telephonebill51]

@@ceejay0137 "the song remains the same". -Robert Plant.

[@sherreecasusol1448]

This song was written about Elvis Presley.

[@christopherpalmer2529]

Nope it was written about Elvis

[@wdaisygirl]

Interesting ✌❤

[@sherreecasusol1448]

@@christopherpalmer2529 Yes, Presley, not Costello

[@marcelolopez1001]

Oh thanks

[@ewan_GTO]

If the Cadbury Caramel Bunny was a song……This is it!

[@janetlangston9286]

Dude, I am 58 years old and you don’t know how much I appreciate that YOU who I am assuming is in your 20’s appreciates “OUR” music that we grew up on! We had the best music EVER and you couldn’t beat the good times we had!! 😂

[@johnmonahan7729]

Amen!!

[@vcat8136]

Agree 💯

[@gracejames303]

Omgee totally the best music!! 💜 💜 💜

[@decker999]

100%!

[@Telephonebill51]

He's a hoot, ain't he?

[@touchstoneaf]

I will never understand why this woman didn't have more hits, she had an incredible voice, she was absolutely gorgeous, and she was obviously very talented so it baffles me still that she didn't have more songs that hit.

[@trevorrichardson2200]

She had quite a few in Canada!!

[@ferocitas1958]

Lack of promotion and support by her label. They sure didn't do her any favors. SMH

[@starlawilson9011]

It's a mystery

[@davecarson1315]

​@@ferocitas1958totally agree with you.

[@62CDN]

Alannah suffered medical illness

[@mattbrown5511]

This song has the soft weight of a Mississippi summer day. Hot, humid, and slow. Sultry is the only word that fits just right.

[@sekara9866]

A friend of mine, back when we were at school, wrote to her and asked for an interview for the school paper. She actually replied and gave the interview. Class act right there.

[@sekara9866]

Bear in mind, we're both in our 50's now...

[@Ace-v3t]

@@sekara9866 it’s called getting published😉 she was also on degrassi jr high as Wheels dads girlfriend, when Wheels found out where is dad was he went to see him and she was the singer of the band

[@geraldwarner4606]

Soft, sultry & seductive southern blues. She was amazing with this song.

[@dianajemison105]

And, she's Canadian.

[@AsIDestruct]

Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher Man

[@phoebeluo]

Boosting!

[@denisemeredith2436]

Definitely bostin'

[@julieharmon5192]

Absolutely!!!!

[@julieharmon5192]

Absolutely!!!!

[@marcelolopez1001]

Oh yes!

[@krash2fast99]

Black Velvet is a reference to all the velvet Elvis paintings and as others have said, this is a song about the King. And one of the sexiest, sultriest songs I have ever heard.

[@StuartistStudio1964]

Black velvet is also a metaphor for his voice.

[@hickokhaley]

Lol, I always thought it was the booze Black Velvet 😄

[@catherinegramze6029]

Yes, black velvet is a term used in broadcasting for a voice like Elvis - a different tonal quality, equally good, is referred to as white satin.

[@mikemiller3069]

Black velvet paintings were popular in the 70s. It was either Elvis, dogs playing poker or a Hispanic dude with a donkey. But Elvis was the most popular of them all. Sometimes, they were sold out of the back of vans or at flea markets and carnivals.

[@robertfindley921]

When you drive through Tupelo, Mississippi or Memphis, Tennessee, you see a lot of street vendors selling paintings of Elvis on black velvet.

[@Spurlano420]

We saw her after her show in St. John’s NL in 1991. I was 11. I told me dad “hey that’s Alanna Myles” he immediately shouted “Alanna!” She turned around, walked right up to us and proceeded to chat for 5 mins. I was completely starstruck. She gave me a hug and took a picture with us. I been in love with her since. Her concert was amazing. What a beauty

[@Defensive_Wounds]

Was that at an airport or on the sidewalk somewhere?

[@brianmiller616]

Her voice is like VELVET!!

[@BrendaLeavitt-to9mr]

STAAAAHP!!! Cut yourself some slack...you're unwell!! Rest up and take care of you!!! Those of us that love you...all 100,000 PLUS...will still be here when you're feeling better!!!❤

[@nicolewhitt83]

Now you know why it was requested from so many of us!😂❤

[@kathrynstafford7099]

This is the sounds of the Mississippi Delta Blues.

[@deanovanno]

Mississippi delta blues written and performed by Canadians 😂

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

Molly don't be so critical of yourself, you gotta do what, you gotta do! Get yourself healthy, we'll be here for you😃 Great Song, Great Reaction👍 Peace Gary 😊✌️ Molly definitely Pat Benatar "Heartbreaker" and "Love is a Battlefield" you'll love her👍

[@veevamm3642]

Pat Benatar the whole band underrated!❤

[@LilMonique-p3u]

Heartbreaker... yes!

[@TeedentoddoTV]

"Heartbreaker"! Yesss....

[@tommysaroda4446]

Molly Lad bro, check out this female voice singer by Jewel song called Who will save your soul (react to the official music video). You will get goosebumps out of this song

[@rychergirl5126]

I'll add Fire & Ice, Promises in the Dark, Shadows of the Night, and Hell is for Children.

[@stacie4170]

Her voice is full of SOUL. Much like the man this song is about.

[@jamiemurphy4082]

Hi. I'm a recovering alcoholic/addict, 15 months sober, healing from extreme dental surgery. No pain meds staying clean. I love to watch your reactions! Thank you for keeping my mind occupied. Music is healing in so many ways. It is my therapy. Could you please react to Halestorm "Back from the dead"?!? this is a female vocalist that will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!! Again, I'm just one person in recovery among millions. And music heals ❤ thank you for being you and for your excitement from music 🎶

[@mitchellragle6415]

Congratulations

[@TeedentoddoTV]

Congrats! I admire your determination!!

[@Winona493]

I am with you.

[@markusschmitt4937]

Hey mate I don't know you and you don't know me but but daaaaamn buddy congrats on beating your demons. All the best for ya!

[@ajruther67]

Congrats on getting clean. I know it is a very difficult thing to do. I'm currently working on quitting smoking after 37 years of being a chain smoker. Sending you love and hugs.

[@missouriretired1129]

Absolutely love her voice...I get goose bumps as soon as she starts singing....crazy...There are several other artists with a true, clean sultry voice, oh chills....lol

[@kimjohnston2842]

I met her several years ago when I worked in a small boutique in Ontario, I sold her a cool leather jacket for the stage. She was a very pleasant and gave me her autograph, which I still have.

[@Man0fMeans]

Ontario, Canada or Ontario, California?

[@nucl3arboNg]

@@Man0fMeans She's Canadian if that gives you a hint.

[@Man0fMeans]

@@nucl3arboNg eh, possibly, eh

[@nucl3arboNg]

@@Man0fMeans That's about the equivalent of saying all American's sound like rednecks.

[@kimjohnston2842]

@@Man0fMeans Ontario Canada. She is Canadian.

[@kenk591]

Mad respect for you to step outside of your comfort zone and expand your musical horizons. I give you SO much credit for that, and I really enjoy your reactions. Well done, keep on keepin on Molly Boy (hope you feel better)!

[@LynnSanders-dh3kr]

Love your emotions to songs, you have soul ❤

[@gracejames303]

Freaking word!! I feel so old now after saying that lol

[@sifugraham2918]

I sat there as a kid in the 80's with my tape deck and recorded this from the radio when it was in the charts :)

[@wdaisygirl]

Best memories in the world ! Also listening for hours for the radio to play your favorite song. On weekends i could just barely pick up DJ Wolfman Jack doing his late night show 🤗❤💃

[@gnosis6073]

Me too I first heard it on a top 40 recording and it was just so striking and still is....

[@sboucher9731]

I recently discovered your channel and love when you look right into the camera with that look of disbelief of what are hearing. Your reactions are so wholesome. It makes me smile every time. 😊 Keep up the great work.

[@PleasantlyConfused6816]

Agree

[@ceejay0137]

MollyBoy's expression says "Why have you guys asked me to listen to THIS?" Two minutes later: "OK, now I understand why!"

[@vcat8136]

He’s such a cutie and very expressive! Some reactors are too much!

[@alexakl6445]

Yes, this was a hugely popular song understandably. The bass guiar in this song. omg! A couple of other female artists that also have that raspiness from the same time period are Melissa Etheridge "I'm the Only One" will blow you away and "Come To My Window" and Bonnie Raitt "Something to Talk About" and "I Can't Make You Love Me".

[@marcelolopez1001]

Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes"

[@phoebeluo]

Excellent suggestions.

[@petereyndhoven104]

Sass Jordan's song You Don't Have to Remind Me is another great option.

[@jackielouise7538]

An amazing song by an amazing singer and a great tribute to The King, Elvis Presley 🥰

[@carriemichelle322]

Beautiful tribute to Elvis ❤

[@annepinkerton6280]

The song is about Elvis Presley and his singing. She's calling his voice and his look Black Velvet! Elvis always hung around and sang with the black people in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis had the perfect mix of "white" and "black" in his voice and his style! He loved his mama as well. That's why she refers to him as "Mama's baby"! I live about 30 miles from Elvis' home, Graceland. Stay well and keep reacting!!!!

[@cherrypickerguitars]

My buddy played bass on this track and toured with her thru Canada, the US, UK and Europe. He went on to a killer career as a studio guy and with his band “The Bottle Devils” Peace

[@TeedentoddoTV]

He did a fine job, at that!

[@cherrypickerguitars]

@ Cheers! It’s Leo Valvasori! A Russian immigrant, raised in Canada! We stay in touch to this day! He had a son with one of the bartenders from my live music club in 1999! lol Peace, from the interior mountains of southern British Columbia!

[@kilwrath]

Nice! The bass line on this tune is pretty sick. I love how it's just anchoring the song for parts of it, but then he adds these cool runs here and there that you just can't forget. ❤

[@TeedentoddoTV]

@@cherrypickerguitars Is there a lake in BC that has black sand?

[@cherrypickerguitars]

@ if there is , I haven’t been there. Perhaps on the northern Pacific coast. Cheers.

[@klaralammers5102]

Great female artists are also Annie Lennox from the Eurithmics or Chrissy Hynde from the Pretenders

[@phoebeluo]

I've wanted to suggest Sweet Dreams for the Eurythmics but didn't know if he A. Would not already have heard it and B. If it's rock enough for his channel.

[@Grungycat67]

Pat Benatar!

[@trenchy1990]

​@@Grungycat67I was going to suggest the same.

[@mookie7688]

Yeah I've been meaning to recommend The Pretenders. Middle of the Road would be a great banger to start with.

[@Grungycat67]

@ Can you imagine his reaction to her?!😂

[@TonyMonk1965]

Mollyboy... I have seen so many different reactions but yours is amazing... I love watching your reaction because YOU actually do feel the music as if you knew it from a reincarnated life... it's truly amazing to watch lol, thanks.. This is music I grew up with and I am 60 now... My best friend who passed away 9 years ago at the age of 54 loved this tune.. I never appreciated it back than as much as I do now.

[@TedC5203]

In one line, she said ,"Love Me Tender" leaves them crying in the isles. Love Me Tender was Elvis's first movie. His mom was watching it and walked out of the theatre, because she couldn't handle what happened to Elvis's character in the movie.

[@rolandvaliquette6499]

Black Velvet is about Elvis. Some say it refers to all the Black Velvet paintings featuring Elvis. His voice has also been described as Black Velvet because of his musical influences and the smoothness of his vocals. Black Velvet is also the name of the hair dye Elvis always used. The first clue that the song is about Elvis is the Pink Cadillac. Great reaction to a great song.🇨🇦

[@joancurrie6748]

This was late 1989. Alannah Myles, yet another great Canadian artist. Love when you get the chills, you know the great stuff! Take care of yourself, whatever that means for you. We'll be here when you're ready.

[@marcelolopez1001]

Goosebumps time! Edit: man, the happiness in your face after the guitar solo made my day. Loved it

[@TheLastGarou]

A great many young men found their voice had dropped an octave after the first time they heard this song/saw this video. Got dayum. 😳❤️🤘😎🤘

[@JoyceLove-m4z]

This is a new artist to me, that’s why I love watching your reactions. You are introducing a 75 year old to new music along with you. Take care of yourself ❤

[@mariannetuite7411]

I have been obsessed with this song forever. So good, as is the rest of the album

[@BobbyAmm-b7f]

Great song! You should also listen to Sade - Smooth Operator and please check out Joan Jett and the Blackhearts “I love rock n roll”.

[@leighloutreedore8926]

YEAH!!!

[@ShayAnnCan]

Smooth Operator! ❤

[@tracybeetem3824]

Try Melissa Etheridge, I'm the only one. Love her voice!

[@markrobertson-pd1sw]

A tribute to Elvis, love your genuine reactions; you have an old soul. Keep up the great work.

[@kimking6036]

Don't worry so much. Take care of yourself. That's what's important. This is my favorite tribute to Elvis. This was a great reaction

[@lindataggart9076]

Dont stress , it is all about having fun.. Your time is good to go sweetheart whenever it is.. life happens!!

[@jasonralph4286]

What a flash of lightening this song was. What the hell, who is this is what people were saying and thinking. A wonderful song that everyone loved

[@mikebowser1]

This song is dripping with smoothness!

[@garylogan3640]

Great Canadian vocalist. This song is a tribute to Elvis, some other great songs By Alannah: Song Instead of a Kiss, Still Got This Thing For You, Love Is, Lover Of Mine, and Family Secret. Another great Canadian female vocalist I think you will enjoy, Amanda Marshall, here are a couple of her songs: Birmingham, Believe in You, Dark Horse, Let It Rain, Fall From Grace, and Sunday Morning After.

[@62CDN]

❤❤❤ agree

[@jakobifamily5232]

My sister drove me crazy with this song with the first came out she played on repeat for days now I like the song really well

[@starburstppl]

Singing about Elvis Presley's black velvet vocals. Cool reaction! 🤘🏼

[@raptordreamer]

Great reaction, Molly Boy!

[@kellypickle]

This song was a huge hit and they played it on every radio station because it doesn’t have a genre. Also, you’ll notice GenXers are less likely to care about genre because we grew up with MTV and if you had a video they put it on MTV it didn’t matter what genre it was. Not in the early days. And this was definitely one of those songs What a voice everything about this song is perfect. That baseline that guitar riff. That voice. She still performing. She never had another big hit, but she’s still performing. Working musician. Just because you’re not super-famous anymore, doesn’t mean you’re not still a musician.

[@elvishemeon389]

She's Canadian ... and we fell in love with her. :)

[@wojciechskakuj4735]

Great reaction to Allanah's voice.

[@steveravely6708]

This song has been on my play list for years.

[@gnosis6073]

This song was everywhere the year it came out, it really stood out to me even then as a child.

[@kellieH420MFer]

The song is a paean to Elvis Presley. His voice was distinctive for the time and could be described as "black velvet". Co-writer Christopher Ward, who was Myles' then-boyfriend, was inspired on a bus full of Elvis fans riding to Memphis attending the 10th anniversary vigil at Graceland, in 1987. Please take care of you and feel better.

[@EchoRider515]

Alannah's voice is so smooth & sultry. I think the Micheal Jackson song you were reminded of is "The Way You Make Me Feel". That also has quite a sexy beat! 😉

[@Ted4547]

Great song. The female GOAT singer of 90's was (arguably) Alanis Morissette try "Ironic" huge hit or "You Oughta Know" incredible vocals & vibe.

[@CyFr]

Sarah McLachlan was another... Bif Naked... And a best kept secret Lorenna Mckennitt

[@Dervanism]

Alanis? I don’t think so! But she’s a good Canadian singer not the GOAT tho. Not really rock music but I’d have to go with Celine Dion another Canadian go figure eh🇨🇦👍🏻🇨🇦

[@Ted4547]

@@Dervanismwrong

[@lauramclean2384]

You have misspelled Johnette Napolitano!😂

[@Disco_Jay]

Whitney, Mariah, Skin (Skunk Anansie), Dolores O'Riordan (Cranberries), Sinead O'Connor, Gwen Stefani, Janet Jackson, Lauryn Hill. All great 90's singers who are (IMO) better than Alanis. She had a few good songs though.

[@JudyDuduks-gm4rb]

Love your clear reactions. Keep on your way. We will be with you. My favorite reactor.

[@llorona7847]

Pat Benatar was the voice of a generation. Lots of hits, powerful voice with something to say. Can’t go wrong

[@davidcain8903]

Not surprised you stuck in on the playlist, it's a classic

[@bernakeene126]

If you love her vocals..listen to Melissa Etheridge! " I'm the only one"!! Very similar vocals and this one is a banger!

[@brigidgentile7309]

Just take care of yourself!!! We will wait aint nobody going nowhere mane!..you're the best son!!!❤❤

[@mickdenis6630]

Alannah Myles had 4 hits from this her debut album in her native Canada Love Is, Black Velvet, Still Got This Thing and Lover of Mine. If you wanna Rock, give a listen to the Headpins, lead singer Darby Mills has a great female rock voice. The Headpins were known as "chainsaw rock" because of the chunky guitar riffs of Brian "too loud" MCCloud. He was the founder and former member of the band Cilliwack. Headpins had several hits in Canada, songs Don't It Make Ya Feel, Turn it Loud, Just One More Time, Stayin' All Night, Still The One. Since you are a guitar man I recommend the song Breakin' Down... it's a trip.

[@stevenseul361]

Only 1 hit in the US

[@mickdenis6630]

@@stevenseul3612 hits in the US, Love Is was top 40 ! Not that it matters who was even talking about the US !!!!!

[@teresadunbar8102]

Loved that song and her voice! 😊❤ Take care of yourself, sweetie!

[@jamessteel2751]

This song has always been a banger. Realy enjoyed watching you hearing it for the first time.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

I just love how you love the blues 💙. It's music that I grew up on. My father was a jazz musician who also loved the blues. So we had everyone from Billie Holiday to Leadbelly playing around our house. That's just the records. When I was little, some of his musician friends would come around and occasionally play with him on a jam session. Some my most treasured memories. Even if they are faint. 😊

[@sparklycupcake5445]

Dude! You giggled with delight! I love it! 3:07

[@helenespaulding7562]

Robert Plant had a short fling with her. What came out of it was the song 29 Palms; a hit for Plant.

[@stewartcook6684]

Another great Canadian female Rocker Sass Jordan "high road easy", "make you a believer" or "Tell Somebody" you won't be disappointed. and great channel!

[@Dervanism]

I’ve already requested high road easy he would love that one.

[@PadreTelnor]

I'd recommend "Sass Jordan - Make You A Believer (live at Toronto Rocks)" - it will give you a nice intro to Jeff Healey as well

[@62CDN]

​@Doh YESS

[@mikeadair3341]

Pat Benetar and her husband were recently inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. Another powerful voics and her husband Neil plays a mean guitar. Drummer is great too.

[@beckymayden3273]

This entire album is fire!

[@teresawilbanks2756]

I'd call this style/sound Delta Blues ❤ from the Mississippi Delta area music scene. LOVED!!! this reaction!!! You put a smile on my face every time! For that I thank you 🙃

[@marilynbrockington8213]

Canadian singer 1989/90. Fabulous music.

[@desireesprague6258]

Thank You and Congratulations on 100k

[@bikergrandma2316]

80's. Loved this song. It's in every song list of mine.

[@johnstaniszewski8690]

Bro I'm not ill and I've heard this song a ton and I still got the chills. Her voice is awesome

[@1girlnamedsusan]

Thus song is as sexy as Elvis Presley himself. Ms. Myles' sultry, rasp-laced voice delivers this bluesy tune with absolute perfection. As a real Elvis fan (he was my first concert, and I actually got to see him live twice), I can say the style of this song honors The King beautifully. I wish she'd had a much more extensive release of tunes in this style. A real gem.

[@DebbieFoxx]

This is on my play list. 🎶🎶🎶

[@VanessaRoels]

Oh dude, this song!!! I was 18 when this came out and i lost it completely evertime i listened to it!!! So beautiful seeing you enjoying this! Ton of emotions for me again😊❤ do you! Take care of your health first dude, no one is going anywhere😊

[@SadieWatchman]

I hadn't listened to this song for so long and listening to it with you has made me love and appreciate it again 😍Get well and look after yourself....we have so many more songs to uncover and I struggle to watch most other channels now!!!!

[@heidimarshall999]

Man, watching you live and breath this music brings me joy! Music is in your soul dude. Take care of yourself.

[@Hftr_232dhs]

Whole album is on fire, I recommend Still got this thing

[@kitcatsaunders]

Alannah had an amazing voice ,my fav rendition of this song ,which is about Elvis . Peace , blessings and good vibes y’all! Great reaction Molly.

[@randallshaw9609]

If you're finding you like smooth, silky-style vocals, try Sade's 'Smooth Operator'. Warning: much more jazz, blues, and RnB oriented than you may be used to...

[@glasgavlen]

Sade will convert you. She's a living goddess. You've been warned! (I adore her!❤)

[@BlackGuardXIII]

So many great Sade songs! Sweetest Taboo, No Ordinary Love, and Your Love is King are some of my favourites.

[@Lockstepper]

Boost. Sade is on the Mount Rushmore of vocalists.

[@galerios1]

Love your reactions man. This was a great video. I had never even heard of Alannah Myles before I started working at a retail store and heard this song. I was hooked immediately. I got home and looked up the song on youtube. Freaking incredible. I grew up in the 90's and was born in the 80's so I kinda feel at home in both worlds. Finding an artist that I hadn't heard of from either generation is always a joy for me to experience.

[@rhiahlMT]

Great tribute to Elvis Presley. Take care of yourself, we aren't going anywhere.

[@cj6617]

When a song give you them bumps brother You know it’s right

[@luvutons411]

Black Velvet released in 1989...👍🎤

[@markh.7650]

Great music is timeless. Other than sheer curiosity, it doesn't matter when a song came out, it's either good or it's not. If it's great, it will live forever.

[@fiadhfairy]

I've loved this song for so long, always thought her voice was magical. Never fails to give me goosebumps!

[@timithius]

I've always loved this song. A Canadian classic!

[@mattblatchley2061]

The Michael Jackson song I think you're thinking of is "The Way You Make Me Feel"😁😁😁

[@MollyBoyTV]

I think you’re right!

[@ChrisLawlee]

@@MollyBoyTV That's the one I was thinking too.

[@rescuelover7891]

She was perfect for this song. Beautiful voice❤

[@pristidactylus]

Amanda Marshall is another Canadian singer with an incredible voice . "Beautiful Goodbye" in 1995 is sensational and worth checking out. She had some other hits then seemed to disappear for a long tme. I never understood why she never become a "bigger star"

[@sharihall5137]

So happy to see you again! This has always been a favorite of mine! I love SULTRY!

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

I remember this song on the juke box in every bar

[@TeedentoddoTV]

I've seen a few other comments suggesting, Melissa Etheridge "I'm the Only One". I'll add, her delivery of 'desperation' in the vocal will convince you she's singing from experience!

[@LindaMirador]

Thank you for your reaction to this fantastic artist! ❤️🔥🌟🎶 💚 🇸🇪

[@lotusladylotus6159]

This sultry song is one of my two favourite Elvis tributes, the other being "Calling Elvis' by Dire Straits (LIVE - On the Night, 1993); the extended guitar riffs toward the end of that one will blow your socks off!

[@mariannetuite7411]

Never have been and never will be a fan of Elvis Presley, but this is an incredible homage to him So damned sexy, bluesy, and yes, raspy This was (at least in the UK) a very late 80’s song, released December ‘89 For a similarly toned voice I’d also recommend Melissa Etheridge

[@madenabyss6981]

Love this song this one is a banger.👍