Black Velvet
Alannah Myles * Track #3 On Alannah Myles
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Black Velvet by Alannah Myles
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Alannah MylesProduced by
David TysonWrited by
Christopher Ward & David TysonAbout
“Black Velvet” was an international smash hit, topping the US Hot 100 in spring 1990, reaching #2 in the UK and breaking the top five in nine more European countries.
It was written in 1987 as a tribute to Elvis Presley by Myles' then-boyfriend Christopher Ward while he was on a bus of Elvis fanati...
Black Velvet Lyrics
[Intro: Whispered]
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[Verse 1]
Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell
Jimmie Rodgers on the Victrola up high
Mama's dancin' with baby on her shoulder
The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky
[Pre-Chorus]
The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Pre-Chorus]
The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
[Chorus]
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
[Bridge]
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?
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
If you please
If you please
If you please
Black Velvet Q&A
Who wrote Black Velvet's ?
Black Velvet was written by Christopher Ward & David Tyson.
Who produced Black Velvet's ?
Black Velvet was produced by David Tyson.
When did Alannah Myles release Black Velvet?
Alannah Myles released Black Velvet on Wed Jul 26 1989.
What did Alannah Myles say about "Black Velvet"?
In Fred Bronson’s book The Billboard Book of Number One Hits, writer Christopher Ward was quoted saying he wrote the song while traveling for his job at MuchMusic:
They sent me to Memphis to cover the 10th anniversary of Elvis' death in the summer of 1987. We put me and a camera (operator) on a tou...