Who was the song black velvet written about?

The song is a paean to Elvis Presley — whose portrait was often painted on black velvet, and who used a hair dye named 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.

Who sang black velvet originally?

Alannah Myles
Black Velvet/Artists

What sounds like black velvet?

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What does black velvet mean slang?

black velvetnoun. An Australian aboriginal woman viewed by a white man as a sexual partner. black velvetnoun. Sexual intercourse with an Australian aboriginal woman.

What ever happened to Alannah Myles?

Myles left her acting career, co-wrote and recorded the remainder of her first album with Christopher Ward and producer David Tyson. Her first album was awarded the Diamond Award for sales of over one million units; she is the only Canadian debut artist to attain that award.

Is black velvet a tribute to Elvis?

To put everything succinctly, Alannah Myles’ “Black Velvet” is a tribute to the late King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley (1935-1977). The inspiration came from one of its writers visiting Memphis during the 10th anniversary of Presley’s death.

How old is Alannah Myles now?

62 years (December 25, 1958)
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Did Melissa Etheridge sing Black Velvet?

Melissa Etheridge Sings ‘Black Velvet’ on EtheridgeTV.

What happened to Alannah Myles Black Velvet?

Myles left her acting career, co-wrote and recorded the remainder of her first album with Christopher Ward and producer David Tyson. “Black Velvet” won Myles the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Performance in 1991 and three Juno Awards.

Was Alannah Myles a one hit wonder?

Canadian singer Alannah Myles’ lone No. 1 song reached Billboard’s Hot 100 top spot on March 24, 1990. The song occupied that position for two weeks and was in the Billboard chart for 24 weeks.

What’s wrong with Alannah Myles?

Finally, Myles explained to the audience that she had overdone chiropractic treatments, having some 500 treatments over three years, and had suffered some severe spinal damage. She is unable to move her neck and head. Despite her physical ailment, Myles was in good spirits and put a show that had the crowd cheering.

When did Alannah Myles first sing black velvet?

The original version of “Black Velvet” was featured on Alannah Myles’ debut, self-titled album, which came out on 28 March 1989. Later it was released as the second single from “Alannah Myles” on 26 July of that same year.

Did Melissa Etheridge ever sing black velvet?

Pat from Virginia Beach, Va Melissa Etheridge did NOT sing Black Velvet. I repeat: Melissa Etheridge did NOT sing Black Velvet. The song is NOT on any of her albums (CDs). That’s the first clue that she did not sing this song. The second clue: She didn’t write the song.

When did black velvet come out on Atlantic Records?

Black Velvet (song) It was released in December 1989 as one of four singles from Myles’ 1989 eponymous album from Atlantic Records. It became a number-one hit for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1990 and reached number one on the Album Rock Tracks chart, as well as number ten in her native Canada and number two on the UK Singles Chart.

What is the meaning of black velvet by Elvis Presley?

So in terms of the meaning of this song, it is not anything complex. It is simply a dedication to the life and times of one of the greatest American musicians of all time, Elvis Presley. In its demo form, “Black Velvet” was one of three songs which helped Alannah Myles secure a deal from Atlantic Records.