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1989 Career-Defining Classic Written as a Tribute to Elvis Presley Was a No. 1 Hit 36 Years Ago

36 years ago today, on March 24, 1990, Alannah Myles’ soft rock song “Black Velvet” topped the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, where it held the No. 1 spot for two weeks. The verses walk listeners through ...
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Fans blown away after finding out who huge 1990s hit was written about

Black Velvet, one of the biggest hits of the late 80s and early 90s, was a staple on radios and Sony Walkman's worldwide. The song, which catapulted Alannah Myles' career to new heights, dominated the ...
American Songwriter

How a Bus Trip to Graceland Inspired This Sultry One-Hit Wonder

From the Beatles to Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley’s musical legacy has inspired countless musicians, even when that inspiration came indirectly, like the bus trip to Graceland that led to a sultry ...
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Singing her heart out: Los Lunas teen advances on NBC's 'The Voice'

A Los Lunas teen wowed judges on Monday night during the blind auditions on Season 26 of NBC's "The Voice." Kamila Kiehne, 17, sang "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles, which resulted in three judges — ...