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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox song "Avalon" is a 1982 song by the English rock band Roxy Music. It was released as the second single from their eighth and final studio album Avalon (1982). The single, with its B-side, "Always Unknowing", charted at No. 13 in the UK.[1]

Recording

The song's distinctive backing vocals were performed by Haitian singer Yanick Étienne, 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.[2][3]

Promotional video

The song's music video was directed by Ridley Scott[4] and features the English actress Sophie Ward, daughter of actor Simon Ward. It was filmed in Mentmore Towers country house.[3]

Personnel

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (1982) Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] 22
Ireland (Singles Chart)[6] 9
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] 37
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Chart (2012) Peak
position

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Year-end charts

Chart (1982) Position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[8] 54
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] 36
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] 72

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Certifications

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References

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External links

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