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Who sang Black Velvet?

Release date: 1989

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Alannah Myles released the song Black Velvet. Date of release: 1989.

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The song is about a man, who is a talented singer and performer. People love him and his music, especially women, who are seduced by him. The protagonist talks about his black velvet clothes, his charming smile and his southern style. Despite his popularity and success, he disappeared too soon, leaving his fans in suspense.

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Alannah Myles - Short Biography

Alannah Myles is a Canadian singer-songwriter, best known for her hit "Black Velvet". The song reached the top 10 in Canada and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 1990. Myles' success with "Black Velvet" earned her a prestigious Grammy and Juno Award for outstanding performance.

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"Black Velvet" is a hit song written by Canadian songwriters Christopher Ward and David Tyson, and recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Alannah Myles. It was released in January 1990 as one of four singles from Myles' self-titled album on Atlantic Records. The song was a big hit, reaching number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990 and number one on the album's rock chart, as well as number ten in Myles' native Canada and number two on the UK singles chart. The song also reached #1 in Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.

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