Английская Википедия:Avalon (Roxy Music song)
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
- 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 Étienne – backing vocals
Charts
Weekly charts
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 22 |
Ireland (Singles Chart)[6] | 9 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 37 |
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Year-end charts
Chart (1982) | Position |
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Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[8] | 54 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] | 36 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] | 72 |
Certifications
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References
External links
- ↑ EveryHit - Roxy Music - Avalon Шаблон:Webarchive Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ↑ Mix Magazine - Roxy Music's "Avalon" Шаблон:Webarchive Retrieved 23 February 2014.
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