Madie Hilpert
Feb 13, 2025
Who recorded "Black Velvet" first, Bonnie Raitt or Alanna Myles?
Who recorded "Black Velvet" first, Bonnie Raitt or Alanna Myles? I'm curious to know the history behind this song. Thanks in advance for your help!
1 Answers
Feb 13, 2025
It's Alannah Myles. Released in 1989, this song is about Elvis Presley.
Robin Lee recorded a popular cover of this song on her 1990 album, which was also titled Black Velvet. Another notable cover of the song was performed by Crystal Bowersox, who sang it as a contestant on season 9 of American Idol, where she finished in second place.
This was a Canadian production: the song was written by Canadian musicians David Tyson and Christopher Ward, and Myles is from Toronto. Myles won a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Performance for this song, along with several Juno Awards.
Learn more facts and trivia about Black Velvet at SongFacts.com.
Stay updated on the latest news about Alannah Myles by visiting her website at AlannahMyles.com.... Show More
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