Music video for Black Velvet performed by Alannah Myles . Site: alannahmyles.com Twitter: / alannahmyles Facebook: / alannahmyles Copyright (C) 1989 Atlantic Records (WMG). -- Powered by www.vydia.com
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
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.
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!
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 🙏🙏
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 🙏
@@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?
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
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!
This song was playing the night I kissed my future wife for the first time. 3 years later, we married, and guess what song we did our first dance to. That was 22 years ago. It was magical then, and it still is now.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEDDING ANIVERSARY BEING MARRIED THAT LONG.. DON'T THINK I WOULD EVER HAVE THE GAUL TO ASK A WOMAN TO SPEND HER ENTIRE LIFE WITH ME 😠🙄😤🤬👎👎..!!
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! ❤
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
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.
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 😂😂
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 :-;)
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.
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
You bet , I give it few thousand “ thumbs up “ - my daughter plays GTA , yet she finds the old music annoying as heck . But it’s nice that they incorporate decent music into it instead of the “ ghastly, horrifying and hyper sexual “ music from the new generation of young people.
I knew this record from GTA 5, but I just came because it's so damn nice hearing a bluesy rhythm with such a smooth woman's voice like that, which isn't singing about a full-blown degrading lifestyle!
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.
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.
I did a whole jazz dance course in 1992 when I was6, our recital group piece in Houston, Texas was this song… I have programmed in my body right now to this day most of the dance still down. Epic. To some this is ICON
Sara Horton, I don't comment, you really melted my heart. Beautiful words always touch my heart. Since I am blind, light hurts me, so I listen in the darkness. Although in the dark, Someone helps me. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful thing you did.
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.
@@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.
@@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]
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!
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
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
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.
I'll never forget my first time singing on a jam session. Audience with none of my friends and the ovation I got was unbelievable. I guess my alto power left them amazed. This song was definitely a great choice to break the ice. ❤❤❤
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
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!
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 !!!!!
@@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!
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...
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
@@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 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.
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
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.
Well my friend I 41 years OLD and I am not american (I from Costa Rica) and I love Alannah Myles - Black Velvet (Terciopelo Negro) But this songs are excelent too Brooken Wings - Mr Mistery Rebel Yell - Billy Idol Clocks - Coldplay Personal Jesus - Depeche Mode Like a Virgin - Madonna Talking In Your Sleep - The Romantics Shattared Dreams - Johnny Hated Jazz To The Moon and Back - Savage Garden Alejandro - Lady Gaga Diamonds - Rihanna Event Flow - Pearl Jam Dr. Alban - It's my Life No Doubt - Hella Good Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence Aerosmith - Crazy Bon Jovi - Living On A Prayer The Motels - Only Lonely Katy Perry - Hot and Cold Guns N Roses - Sweet Child O Mine The Police - Massage in a Bottle Coldplay - Speed of the Sound
I always return to this when my faith in music begins to die. It's timeless. Musically it's catchy as hell, lyrically interesting and the video is simple yet aesthetically pleasing. It rocks, beating most music hands down. Timeless.
shitcasecinema I totally agree!! The 80's had the BEST music by far! And my kids really like it as well! It's just timeless music that I think will still be around for several more years if not decades!
@@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
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
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!
Alannah verkörpert für mich in diesem Video das klassische deutsche Vorstellungsbild der sogenannten Rockerbraut. Aber trotzdem bis heute immer noch toller Song. Wenn man sich da überlegt was heutzutage so im Radio läuft. Da kann die heutige Musik mit dieser hier bei weitem nicht mithalten.
...Голос -аж мурашки по телу -у нас в стране нет артиста работающего с таким рвением -как говориться и так сойдет для народа . Честь и хвала этим артистам -низкий им поклон от меня !!!🙏🙏🙏👏
@@user-bl9uq3kw2t А можно насладиться критикой, но писать её по - русски? Что значит: "мурашки от пресмыкающихся перед всем иностранным"? Бред какой - то. Мурашки могут быть от музыки, от голоса, от исполнителя. А мурашки от пресмыкающихся перед всем иностранным - это уже какое - то извращение. Не думаю, что таких много.
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
This song was way out there for its time and may have held her career back. But a true classic that still doesn't get played enough. Always loved this.
I aint gonna argue and say anyone can top an original but only one comes close is Kobra, her voice always gives me gooesbumps. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UZFeOJHGU_Y.html
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.
