Alannah Myles Black Velvet HQ with Lyrics in Description

Track 3 from her self-titled debut solo album released in 1989 copyright Atlantic Records. It was recorded at McLear Place, Eastern Sound, Soundtown Studios and Sounds interchange, all in Toronto. It was produced by David Tyson, who along with his songwriting partner Cristopher Ward, co-wrote half the songs on the album. Myles was born in Toronto and became interested in music at an early age, writing her first songs at the age of nine. When she turned eighteen she began performing solo gigs around southern Ontario and met Christopher Ward, who became her boyfriend. An aspiring artist himself, he helped her form a backing band and she performed blues covers while working on her original material. Her beauty allowed her to pursue opportunities as an actress in commercials and guest appearances on TV shows, which helped finance her musical ambitions. Christopher Ward was later hired as one of the first VJ's on Much Music, Canada's music video station and used his position to help Alannah further her career. They shopped her demo around and she secured a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 1987. Ward's songwriting with David Tyson was the key to her success and their song "Black Velvet," written as a tribute to Elvis Presley, exploded worldwide. The single reached No. 24 in France, No. 10 in Canada, No. 4 in Finland and Ireland, No. 3 in Australia, Denmark and the Netherlands, No. 2 in Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, West Germany and the U.K. and No. 1 in Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.S. It was certified Gold in Austria, Germany and the U.S., Platinum in Australia, Denmark, Sweden and the U.K. and 3X Platinum in New Zealand. It won Myles the Grammy Award for "Best Female Rock Vocal Performance." She became known as a one-hit wonder but the album has many other great songs that deserved more success. "Love Is," "Lover of Mine" and "Still Got This Thing" were also Top 40 hits in Canada. The album reached No. 9 in the Netherlands, No. 5 in New Zealand and the U.S., No. 4 in Iceland, No. 3 in the U.K., No. 2 in Australia, Austria, Germany and Sweden and No. 1 in Finland, Norway, Switzerland and Canada. It was certified Gold in Austria and the U.K., Platinum in Finland, Germany, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.S. and 3X Platinum in Australia. It was the first debut album by a Canadian artist to achieve Diamond status in Canada and is estimated to have sold over six million copies worldwide. Written by Christopher Ward & David Tyson and produced by David Tyson. Featuring: Alannah Myles - Lead & background vocals Special Guests: Bob Bartolucci - Lead & rhythm guitars Kurt Schefter - Lead & rhythm guitars David Whipper - Acoustic guitars & mandolin David Tyson - Keyboards, bass & background vocal on "Still Got This Thing" and synthesized fretless bass on "Black Velvet" John Johnson - Saxes Rick Waychesko - Trumpet Steve Webster - Bass Michael Sloski - Percussion Jorn Andersen - Drums Gary Craig - Drums on "Who Loves You" Peter Fredette - Background vocals on "Rock This Joint," "Kick Start My Heart" & "If You Want To" Christopher Ward - Background vocals on "Still Got This Thing" & "Love Is" Dean McTaggart - Background vocals on "Rock This Joint" & "Kick Start My Heart" Lisa Dalbello - Background vocals on "Kick Start My Heart" & "Just One Kiss" Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high Mama's dancin', there's 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 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 lightnin' bound to drive you wild Mama's baby is 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 smile) (Black velvet in 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 smile) (Black velvet in 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 smile) (Black velvet in 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)