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Alannah Myles - Black Velvet | REACTION
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@gerib4234 5 ай бұрын
I believe this song is about Elvis and his influence in Music. I've always enjoyed it. Thanks y'all ❤
@noraelliott7304 4 ай бұрын
This is definitely about Elvis. "Love Me Tender leaves then cryin' in the aisles" - "then he was gone in a flash".
@michellejones-zu1kq 5 ай бұрын
Gentlemen this song title is in reference to the elvis paintings that most collectors bought from roadside vendors. They are usually painted on black velvet to bring out the concert feel of an auditorium and the bright costumes he wore. Fans who love him and these works buy quite a lot of them.
@SMtWalkerS 5 ай бұрын
Exactly! And many people have made fun of black velvet Elvis paintings. I think that this song points out - black velvet -yes, but there is undeniable sexiness, heat, something in Elvis that gripped a generation and many people after. It's taking back that black velvet...
@michellejones-zu1kq 5 ай бұрын
@@SMtWalkerS I had an aunt, who was ironically buried today, that had several of these paintings. If she saw a store or roadside vendor she had to pull over to see if there was a painting she didn't have. It was a religion to her & many like her. So yes, when they black velvet if you please, they only want elvis, nothing but elvis.
@SMtWalkerS 5 ай бұрын
@@michellejones-zu1kq I'm sorry about your auntie. Yes, the black velvet painting thing is fascinating. My Texas cousins all have at least one, and the Elvis postage stamps are framed and enshrined. I must admit, I love Elvis, too, mostly from the old movies. "Blue Hawaii" and "GI Blues" and such.
@michellejones-zu1kq 5 ай бұрын
@@SMtWalkerS thank you. I love elvis too. Girl happy, clambake, and kid galahad are my favorites. I got lucky song from kid galahad is perfect. Girl happy and wolf call songs from Girl happy. Yep I love him too. Sorry got off on tangent.
@SMtWalkerS 5 ай бұрын
@@michellejones-zu1kq ❤❤❤❤
@paularietta6744 5 ай бұрын
The only thing better than listening to Alannah sing this song is to watch the official music video to watch her perform it and her incredible beauty. I had such a crush back in the day.
@terryberryere629 5 ай бұрын
Came here to say she looked so cool in her leather chaps.
@smokerman81 4 ай бұрын
She left a wake wherever she went.
@manna6618 4 ай бұрын
You and me both bro...sexiest female of the 80's, an absolute princess. X
@suemiller9458 5 ай бұрын
I’ve always liked this song. She has a great voice. I like female singers to have a stronger, grittier sound to their voice. And the music…... Whew! It has a sensual, bluesy rhythm that is very nice. Can definitely hear some Stevie Ray Vaughan in that guitar. Good choice.
@Kotic1959 4 ай бұрын
A Canadian singing the southern blues gotta love it.
@elizabeth-lisa-m2782 5 ай бұрын
One of the most sultry, sexy tunes, ever.............
@jdw5678 5 ай бұрын
Equal parts sexy and menacing
@Chiari_Queen_T 5 ай бұрын
I'm going to have to disagree. "Of all time" is quite a stretch, no disrespect to the song! The song is ok.
@randyhochstein8455 5 ай бұрын
I love this track, but I think you may want to listen to a few more artists before making such a big claim. It’s all subjective, so technically, you’re right. 😎✌🏼🇺🇸
@rustyknyffe88 5 ай бұрын
@@Chiari_Queen_T it's not a "disrespect to the song." It's a "disrespect" to the listener's opinion. What YOU might think is the best song "of all time" (which the OP did NOT put in their comment) might seem to be a stinker to someone else. Let people think what they want and get off of Twitter and Facebook.
@rustyknyffe88 5 ай бұрын
@@randyhochstein8455 the OP wrote, "....one of the..." not "...THE MOST..." What is wrong with everyone that they have to shoot down someone's opinion??? It's just an opinion, not a rule.😆
@Falcon7001 5 ай бұрын
I have always thought that this song is one of the sexiest ever written and recorded, and she carries in her voice.
@Ladyfirst22 5 ай бұрын
~ She has an awesome voice!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@samhugh4965 2 ай бұрын
Amazing, bluesy-rock-country tribute to Elvis.
@doc_adams8506 5 ай бұрын
The blues riff is almost hypnotic in its quality.
@timtravasos2742 5 ай бұрын
Dripping with Southern soul and blues.
@BobSoltis1 4 ай бұрын
Good Canadian girl.
@chercee 5 ай бұрын
Y'all need to watch the official video!
@KlippityKlop1 4 ай бұрын
Elvis was born in Mississippi and lived in a black community. Needless to say he was influenced by black music. When he was first staring out, and people were first hearing him on the radio some people thought he was black.
@user-mp5uw7rb1s 5 ай бұрын
The song mimics Elvis Presley. He was sexy, sensual, his music was bluesy rock and roll. Her vocal and the instrumental construction of the song convey the essence of Elvis.
@willowb1527 5 ай бұрын
if you get the chance her video to this song is just... WOW. She was so beautiful. 🥰
@loristone9242 5 ай бұрын
I think the song is supposed to make you feel some kind of way. It's about Elvis, and his music most definitely made everybody feel some kind of way. That is what makes it such an excellent tribute. Beautifully performed and sang.
@rayvanhorn1534 5 ай бұрын
Oooooh, I was so smitten with Alanna Miles …that smokey & sultry voice , her raven black hair & striking looks…I was ready to drive to Canada!
@MilosDaddy 5 ай бұрын
You really can feel the heat from this song. Great imagery for sure! (My family is from around Tupelo!)
@timcarder2170 5 ай бұрын
**fun fact** Black Velvet is also a brand of Canadian rye whiskey 😎
@andreadeamon6419 5 ай бұрын
My late mother's favorite
@gailjohnson5950 2 ай бұрын
My favorite whiskey! Can't stand bourbon or scotch, Canadian whiskey only!
@kathywright5465 5 ай бұрын
I always loved this song. Some other great 1 hit songs are Free-All right now, Mountain-Mississippi Queen, Ram Jam-Black Betty, Sweet-Ballroom Blitz, Head East-Never been any reason.
@wentibbetts7833 5 ай бұрын
The sultry and sexy vocals of Alannah, soooo good. I've had this on my Playlist since it came out. Love Elvis anyway, and the vocal with guitar in this song is perfection to me. Happy you did this. 🔥👍🏽🥳 Edit: talking rasp, Nancy Wilson leads vocals in Heart's These Dreams and she recorded when having a cold and they left it in cuz they liked the raspy sound from being ill. 😂
@elma4250 5 ай бұрын
So glad you did this one. The video for this actually emphasizes the lyrics. Alannah's voice is excellent
@karenglenn6707 5 ай бұрын
Memories of transferring to our local police station to work in 1989. The happiest years of my life working with 30 guys who were like brothers to me. They took care of my son and myself when my relationship broke down, and they checked our doors and windows every night and made sure that we were safe. I still miss those wonderful guys to this day, so respectful, funny and very entertaining. Every day was a fun day, and I looked forward to going to work each day. This is what I think of hearing this song, very happy memories!!!
@geoffboultwood7566 5 ай бұрын
love the bassline on the track and the drums
@rescuelover7891 4 ай бұрын
As a woman I can say she has one of the sexiest voices I've ever heard. Love this song.❤
@MaryJones-vo5nz 5 ай бұрын
A tribute to Elvis who was often painted on Black Velvet during the 50's and 60's. His childhood, and poor Mississippi beginnings. She is very beautiful and sexy. I love it. Thanks.
@andreadeamon6419 5 ай бұрын
I think every woman house had 1 in the 70s
@KlippityKlop1 4 ай бұрын
When Elvis first started out on radio (not seen on TV yet), some people thought he was black.
@lydiag6245 4 ай бұрын
Love that song!
@hamblinta 5 ай бұрын
The feel of her voice reminds me of a singer in a darkish Smokey night club with a sultry feel.
@beauqc5587 5 ай бұрын
Nick is feeling "some type a way". Nice. 😋
@lisal6121 5 ай бұрын
This is a Grammy award winning song as well.
@cindyphifer970 5 ай бұрын
Love this song and anything honoring Elvis
@Mariethename99 4 ай бұрын
Me too ❤
@drkyla 4 ай бұрын
She is the definition of sultry.
@leetroy3129 5 ай бұрын
I know you’re gonna love her and this song! She’s very sexy and sultry. She opened for Robert Plant when I saw him back in the 90s. Best concert ever! There is a live video which I know you’d enjoy! ✌️❤️
@sharonchaput9705 5 ай бұрын
Black velvet refers to Elvis. He used to be on these velvet pictures sold in the 1970's.
@AmyW-qo4se 5 ай бұрын
Good song to do! She has a nice voice. Need to see video too.
@gregbedford9706 5 ай бұрын
It was fire then, and it's still fire now!
@larrysellers8811 5 ай бұрын
If you were around in the days Elvis was king you would know immediately this song was about him and those Velvet Elvis paintings. 😎
@danielrustom9732 5 ай бұрын
What a voice/song!!!
@KrazyKatLadyx2 5 ай бұрын
Great song back in the day 😎
@elizastar1973 5 ай бұрын
My head was bobbing too. Humans are funny. And yes, this song is about Elvis.
@tanyareed5165 5 ай бұрын
If you enjoyed this, you should really watch the official video for this. It adds to the atmosphere.
@terrykemp1876 5 ай бұрын
Velvet wall posters were popular in the 70s. They were sort of 3D. This is about one such poster of Elvis.
@panarchpete5637 5 ай бұрын
Huge song here in Canada....
@KimPalko 5 ай бұрын
Saw her in 1990 when she opened for Robert Plant.
@donalddixon6541 5 ай бұрын
NOW you're back on track with the one hit bangers! A playlist song for sure!
@terrilgeorge7255 5 ай бұрын
Tune!! You totally got it Nick. The song evokes a heat haze shimmering in the distance and the film clip has that sultry Southern feel to it as well. I think we all wanted to be Alannah for a minute back in the day - her voice, her style. Thanks for bringing this great song to us.
@peggysoutherland1183 4 ай бұрын
Yep. About Elvis. Because they sold black velvet pictures of Elvis and they sold like crazy! His voice was also black velvet. Smooth and Nice
@pamtrebell3966 5 ай бұрын
Yes Canadian talent! 🇨🇦
@MsTruthseeker999 5 ай бұрын
Of course it's sexy...it has the beat, the heat, the sultry female vocals, the sultry guitar/baseline and it's about Elvis!
@russtex 5 ай бұрын
Great song!
@angelagreen778 5 ай бұрын
This song is my karaoke go to! ❤❤ ...and Velvet is soft and way to hot to wear. Great for drapes, capes, and paintings! 😂
@jeffmay8139 5 ай бұрын
That's a fretless bass - played very well, btw.
@4yules 5 ай бұрын
this whole album is killer!
@roxannesykes415 4 ай бұрын
The version i heard was 1990 by Robin Lee. But yes it is about Elvis and his influence on music
@ldybozz 5 ай бұрын
😂I'm an old. So this takes me back to 1989. Got my walking papers from high school! Graduated that year. And all the parties that followed 😂
@frankbaumann1084 5 ай бұрын
The song is a tribute to Elvis Presley.
@Mariethename99 4 ай бұрын
A tribute song for Elvis. Love it ❤
@robertwalker1803 5 ай бұрын
Video will show you how passionate and beautiful she is…”In a flash he was gone,what could you do?”
@user-ed2qn3sc6t 5 ай бұрын
love is, still got this thing, kick start my heart
@Jude_196 5 ай бұрын
WOOOOHOOO!!! GREAT TUNE!! I hope you-guys enjoyed it!! Dang it - I keep missing when things come-out!! THANKS for these BANGERS, GUYS!!! I always loved the sound of this tune! HUGS!
@leannmiller7153 5 ай бұрын
Every line in the song is a reference to Elvis.
@notanotherenigma7759 5 ай бұрын
The follow up song, Love Is is also a banger, but more up tempo. Love the flanged bass... (Bass player here!)
@FFVison 29 күн бұрын
Yeah, this song does make you feel a certain kind of way... Now, if you watched the video. Wow, that's definitely something that will make you feel a certain kind of way even more.
@rebeccacowans6221 4 ай бұрын
I’ve been listening to this song since I was a teen….. and never heard/noticed the whispering in the beginning 😆
@richardconnolly4835 5 ай бұрын
Definitely a delta blues feel. In Canada, Black Velvet is a big selling Rye Whiskey, just sayin'.
@dorisbrown5528 2 ай бұрын
This song was dedicated to Elvis and all proceeds went charities that Elvis
@Rosiepooh75 5 ай бұрын
That entire album was really great tbh!
@Willie_McBride 4 ай бұрын
This song is SOOO fucking good!!
@carisaunders2346 4 ай бұрын
Gotta be on of the sexiest tunes ever!
@Embur12 4 ай бұрын
Just realized where they got the music for "hell march" in the game Command & Conquer.
@willshow5958 3 ай бұрын
hey guys did you ever give "you oughta know" by Atlantis Morissette shes canadians also ,you will be surprised
@peardrop61 5 ай бұрын
Hey guys. Two more top-notch Canadian female singers to do are Sass Jordan (High Road Easy official video), Amanda Marshall (Let It Rain official video). These ladies are excellent! 🇨🇦
@CelticLady01 4 ай бұрын
The first time that I heard this song, back when it came out, I immediately thought of Elvis Presley. You can find a lot of portraits of Elvis painted on black velvet. Of course you would imagine feeling the hot sultry heat of the summer. You're in the deep south sweetie. I think the word that you are looking for to describe her voice and the feel of this Southern Blues beat is "Sultry".
@donnadubyak6504 5 ай бұрын
Black velvet, smooth
@CharCanuck14 5 ай бұрын
If you get a chance, watch the official video. I think it really enhances the music.
@gregpusczek4473 5 ай бұрын
Sultry gentlemen brilliant
@mattrihs1332 5 ай бұрын
My 7th Grade Gym Teacher, who was also in a Blue Blockers sunglass commercial, lyp synced this during the teacher lip sync competition in middle school. She won. All the middle school boys had a crush on her. Fun memories.
@user-lq4qe7pj9s 5 ай бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rs2midp_vNbde30.htmlsi=0Tt5KsOeulL3e1Iq m.youtube.com/@blublocker Thanks for the post. Fun story for sure and thanks for sharing, but the lede got buried with the BluBlockers. 😂 Man, is that a memory from the past or what? For those that may not be aware, BluBlockers were sunglasses and a participant in what companies/stores started calling "As Seen On TV" products in America. There was a time in the mid-to-late 1980s where it was nearly impossible to watch a few hours of TV and avoid a BluBlockers commercial (what would be quite similar on today's American TV when it comes to car insurance commercials). Regardless, the BluBlockers ads, as the poster above mentioned, would feature very kitschy "people on the street" interviews, where the people would give on-camera testimonials as to how the BluBockers were the greatest invention since fire and the telephone. 😂 The first link above may be the most well-known BluBlockers commercial of all time that features a "hip hopper" that goes by the name of "Geek" that uses his camera time, while stylishly wearing a sombrero with his BluBlockers, to rap about how much better his life has become due to his new sunglasses. 😂 This is no lie or exaggeration, but I think the reason why I put together this reply when I went down "memory lane" on KZfaq was to find that there is an actual BluBlockers channel. That is the second link above. Taking a quick review at that, I rushed to Google to do a quick search and I found that....wait for it...BluBlockers is still very much in business! 🎉 So if you want to relive the "glory days" of the 1980s or early 1990s, be sure to search BluBlockers, go on their website, and get a pair (or 3) today. Who says that American and global capitalism is dead? We've got BluBlockers surviving all kinds of economic strife since the 1980s and thriving in its FIFTH decade! 😂 As a final note, I want to put it in writing that if the guys now get a BluBlockers sponsorship on the channel, then the above poster and I are each entitled to at least 10% of the revenue from the sponsorship or a free pair of BluBlockers (whatever is worth more). 😎 😂
@jopay142 Ай бұрын
If you liked this song, I would highly suggest a reaction to Alannah's most powerful ballad, "Song Instead Of A Kiss"... let the song speaks for itself.
@rhphotocdn Ай бұрын
She's more then a One Hit Wonder, she has many hits under her belt! Especially in Canada.
@angelarowe3472 5 ай бұрын
There is also a whiskey as an FYI that is called black velvet just for y’all that don’t know that😮
@marksoren5460 4 ай бұрын
you should also check out Still got this thing for you from Alannah...she is an awesome singer!
@ta2gypsy 5 ай бұрын
Job well done. Thank you.
@heatherturner6955 5 ай бұрын
Great choice! Haven't heard it in years.... Someone sang it last week at Karaoke!
@heatherturner6955 5 ай бұрын
This song holds up over the years! When I hear it now all I can think is that scene in the Jim Gaffigan show. (Worth a look up). 😂
@raymondbrush6442 3 ай бұрын
Black velvet was a reference to paintings of Elvis back in the day
@laurahenry1340 5 ай бұрын
She sings the same way Elvis would if he was a female, in this song, if you think about it.
@donneumann6546 5 ай бұрын
If you guys like raspy voices check out another Canadian woman by the name of Darby Mills from the band called The Headpins! They had several fantastic songs!
@silverdye7424 5 ай бұрын
I think, I remember reading somewhere that Elvis likes Black Velvet whiskey
@macdaddyns 5 ай бұрын
more from her, "Lover of Mine" and "Still got this thing"
@brentcox7772 5 ай бұрын
Try Iron Butterfly “In-a-Gadda-Di-Vida”!! Saw them in ‘78! Awesome time!🤘🔥
@williamweiss6128 5 ай бұрын
And great lp.
@anthonybrubaker6252 5 ай бұрын
First time I heard this I was a 19 yr old Navy boot camp grad in an Orlando strip club in 1990. Took on a totally different meaning at the time.
@jgsrhythm100 5 ай бұрын
"Dobie Gray' in that 502 smile, "Drift Away" please don't wait - a long while. The View will listen, perhaps if I just say please. Drift Away if you please.. BTW I approve of Black Velvet
@Lori-xt2lf 4 ай бұрын
Black velvet, lol. I could be totally wrong, (it was a long time ago) but I think I remember hearing that "Black Velvet" is referring to those paintings they would sell on the side of the road or under tents in parking lots. A LOT of them were sparkly paintings of Elvis with black velvet as the canvas. It was just cheap art.
@classiclife7204 5 ай бұрын
It's about Elvis, and the "new religion" is rock music. Which had a good run of 50 years, longer than most cults I guess
@susanbridges8196 5 ай бұрын
I think you’d like Ace - How Long
@denisetowe895 5 ай бұрын
❤❤ So glad this one made your marathon! Playlist staple 😊
@tracycampbell3060 5 ай бұрын
❤ I remember when this song was popular on the radio up here in Canada. Im still watching my favorite reaction on You tube, your Year of the Cat. I hope you guys do a follow up with a live performance and Ryan can check out all the different instruments. The Whistle Grey Test is awesome!
@toddstevens13 5 ай бұрын
Next up for you Gents continuing the Kick A$$ Canadian Female Bluesy Ballsy Band Leaders has to be "Pissin Down" from Sass Jordan, who played Janis Joplin on Stage in NYC.
@LostinBellsCanyon 5 ай бұрын
Looking forward to this. Great song!
@carlgibbons5777 5 ай бұрын
Played this song hundreds of times in cover bands. It was popular for a reason. Had some sexy female singers in my bands and it always went over well.