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Avalon (Roxy Music song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Avalon'" is a 1982 song by the English rock band Roxy Music. It was released as the second single from their album 'Avalon'. The single, with its B-side, "Always Unknowing", charted at No. 13 in the UK.[http://www.everyhit.com/searchsec.php EveryHit - Roxy Music - Avalon] Retrieved 21 March 2011.
Recording
The song's distinctive backing vocals were performed by Haitian singer Yanick tienne, whom Bryan Ferry encountered during the recording of the album. He heard her in the adjacent studio and invited her to contribute backing vocals to the recording.[http://mixonline.com/mag/audio_roxy_musics_avalon/ Mix Magazine - Roxy Music's "Avalon"] Retrieved 23 February 2014.
Promotional video
The song's music video was directed by Ridley Scott and features the English actress Sophie Ward, daughter of actor Simon Ward. It was filmed in Mentmore Towers country house.
M People cover
In 1997 British House dance group M People covered the song and released it as the twelfth and closing track on their final and latest to date studio album, 'Fresco'.
Personnel
* Bryan Ferry lead vocals, keyboards
* Andy Mackay saxophone
* Phil Manzanera guitar
* Neil Hubbard guitar
* Alan Spenner bass guitar
* Andy Newmark drums
* Jimmy Maelen percussion
* Fonzi Thornton backing vocals
* Yanick tienne backing vocals
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
Category:1982 singles
Category:1982 songs
Category:Roxy Music songs
Category:Songs written by Bryan Ferry
Category:Warner Records singles
Category:Reprise Records singles
Category:E.G. Records singles
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