The beauty about growing up in the 80s and early 90s was the fact that the music was so ubundant. You enjoyed listening to rock, rap, funk...it didn't matter.....you appreciated all genres. The talented bands that were coming out in droves in the 80s was something else. Damn I miss those times.
@Gerald H i agree. as a (now 67 year old) German i used to do my homework with AFN (American Forces Network) my mother hated it but is was the only radiostation that played Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Taste, Ten Years After, Steppenwolf all kinds of blues, rock, folkrock ect. All these bands where 'homegrown' and haven't been casted together by mighty labels. Genuine music!!!!
She looks and sounds like a Southern country girl, but she's actually a Canadian from Toronto - loved this song for over thirty years now and it never grows old - perhaps the greatest Elvis tribute song ever! And yes, she's not exactly a one-hit wonder, but this is by far her best known work - thanks for reacting to this gem!
This was about Elvis. Rock n Roll was the "new religion that would bring you to your knees" "Love me Tender leaves them crying in the aisles " Love Me Tender was Elvis' first movie and also the name of the song from the movie Elvis sang. "In a flash he was gone it happened so soon" some people say that is about when he went into the service but others think it's his untimely death at the young age of 42. I think it's his death. I've actually had arguements with a friend about that! Lol At any rate. This is a GREAT song that captures the Southern feel very well. And you are right, it is shocking it was her only hit, at least in the states! Great reaction!
Wowza, I literally never ever got that this song was about Elvis, I guess I was always just wrapped up in how the song sounded and her voice to really focus on the lyrics, I always assumed she was talking about things she liked and her son with the little boys smile Lolol boy was I wrong hehehe
As soon as she said 'love me tender' it clicked. And then you realize every line is about Elvis's life, growing up, fame, and then disappearance. Really well written.
Elvis was a natural blonde but he believed he looked better with black hair and that dark haired performers lasted longer so he dyed his hair black. The color company changed the color of their black to black velvet in honor of him. My mom was a hairdresser in the 50’s and 60’s and it was a big deal.
Great song. If you liked the sound and style of this song and want to hear another female rock vocalist who can really bring it, you should react to Melissa Etheridge's song "I'm the Only One". It has a similar feel and is a fantastic vocal performance.
Just an amazing song... ya know I didn't realize back in the day how lucky we were to have music like this... 50s and 60s with my folks, 70s - early 90s as I was growing up, I'm just glad you younger guys are getting exposed to what we take for granted 🤩
She's singing about Elvis Presley! They used to sell pics of Elvis on black velvet background. Listen closely you'll see all the Elvis references. Memphis..."Love me Tender was a song from Elvis..so on! Great song!!✌❤🎶
No Country ... just the best rock ...Alanah is our Canadian national treasure ! They used to paint Elvis pictures on black velvet and that's what this is about
Hey J- did you catch that this is about Elvis? She mentioned Memphis, “love me tender” (his song) keeps em crying. And other Elvis references-Great song! 💛✌️✨
Jimmy Rogers was supposedly Elvis' mother's favorite performer while Elvis was growing up. The first stanza of the lyrics (especially that he was born in Mississippi) describes his close relationship to his "Mama" which was the name of his first song. I've heard "if you please" was one of Elvis' catch phrases in his movies. I'm not a fan, so that may be correct. The clincher, was at the end of one of the music videos, Myles imitated Elvis' trademark smile in his movies.
The guitar riff is a blues classic one. You can find it in Muddy Waters"Mannish Boy" or in David Bowie"Jean Genie". What Alannah add to this blues riff, it's the drumming. Hard, loud, it drives this song to the sky. And the star in this sky is this fabulous voice.
I saw her in concert a few years back. In spite of a few ijuries she still has an astounding set of pipes. BTW, this was NOT her only ht. Only her best known.
Ooooo great song!!! I didn't even know what I was clicking on but decided to anyway and realized I know this song. Your reaction channel has reintroduced me to some good stuff.
Love that song!! This sounds like Country Rock to me. I have never seen the person who sang this. Honestly I thought it was Heart for years and years. She has such a great voice, so surprised she only had the one hit wonder.
It’s actually about the black velvet Elvis paintings from the 1970’s that were big sellers in Tijuana. His black outfits were leather. Here is a link about the kitschy art form and it even calls out this song. Link: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_Elvis
Elvis wore black leather in that special. "Black Velvet" refers to all the cheesy portraits of Elvis, painted onto black velvet instead of white canvas. Las Vegas in particular was at one time known for black velvet paintings, not only of the King, but of big exotic cats and alluring half-naked women.
My mom adored this song when it was on the radio. I did too. One of the SMOKIEST songs ever sung, and she does it so well. Even without it being about Elvis it'd still be awesome.
Her album "Alannah Myles" was pretty big in Canada with her other hits "Love Is" and "Lover Of Mine" but my favourite of hers is "Still Got This Thing"
I requested this one 3 times and had almost given up. It's surprising to have someone read the comments. Please try Marc Cohn Walking in Memphis and True Companion if you see this one.
I'm happy that you requested the song then I'm glad that he did it. But the meaning of the song and who it was about seems to have gone completely over his head so if he does Walking in Memphis it won't surprise me one bit if he wonders who the hell are they talking about? He didn't even bother to go there with this song.
Thank you for reacting to this song. Been wanting someone to do it. Listen to it again and think of Elvis and the words will mean more to you. Thanks again and stay safe.
10th june 1990. I was starting my military service. Hot summer and this one was playing on my cars radio 2 or 3 times when I drove to the base for the first time. I always get strong flashbacks when I hear this stunning song.
Like a shot of J.B....This song goes down smooth nd burns the senses all the way. I love this one. It took the music world by storm n brought it to its knees. Unfortunately, it as such a major hit that she could never recover n make another hit song. Great react J thanks for finally getting to it. I knew you'd love it. Thanks J
I remember buying this for when it first came out, plus round that era, every party would have this playing and with Karaoke too, someone would end up singing it.
from some time i listen to old music as therapy. i heard a lot of songs but i know there are a lot of songs which i can't recall. i know just melody but not name of song, band or singer. and i definitely know there are tunes of songs which are deep in my heart and i can't even remember melody. i found a lot of pearls but man, i didn't hear this song over 20 yrs! it is such happyness to find another jewell and let's say another puzzle of my youth. thank you and thank to people which give you such great suggestions...
We didn't have a black velvet of Elvis that I recall. It was a Siamese cat painted onto black velvet. Hehe and an ownership of a beautiful Siamese cat named Charlie. The black lite and strobe lites of my toddler days. LOL Love to sing this song. Beautiful lady singing. The great big extra is the horse. My favorite animal. Edit: the video he watched did not show the horse in the original video. The original was when she had on the hat looking western on a porch. She rode up to the porch on a horse.
Another fantastic one hit wonder is from a band from Canada. Skylark and the most covered song in Canadian history is, Wild Flower. Please check it out you will enjoy it.
The beauty about growing up in the 80s and early 90s was the fact that the music was so ubundant. You enjoyed listening to rock, rap, funk...it didn't matter.....you appreciated all genres. The talented bands that were coming out in droves in the 80s was something else. Damn I miss those times.
I agree I miss growing up in the 80s, and 90s. Music was so much better as was life.
@Gerald H i agree. as a (now 67 year old) German i used to do my homework with AFN (American Forces Network) my mother hated it but is was the only radiostation that played Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Taste, Ten Years After, Steppenwolf all kinds of blues, rock, folkrock ect. All these bands where 'homegrown' and haven't been casted together by mighty labels. Genuine music!!!!
Anything from 60- early 90s was great.
Yes!!! I miss those days too!!!
what i love most about these days and their songs: they told a story
She won a Grammy and a Juno for this song
And I totally understand why. Great song.
Country/Western?? No man.
It’s about Elvis
For those wondering what the heck a Juno is, it's the Canadian version of a Grammy.
@@jdpaddon ty
Love this song! It proves that 12 years after his death, Elvis was still sorely missed by his fans all over the world. Elvis is still the king.
If you aren't tapping your foot to this song, you aren't alive. Awesome song, awesome voice.
She looks and sounds like a Southern country girl, but she's actually a Canadian from Toronto - loved this song for over thirty years now and it never grows old - perhaps the greatest Elvis tribute song ever! And yes, she's not exactly a one-hit wonder, but this is by far her best known work - thanks for reacting to this gem!
Check out “Still Got This Thing” and “Love Is” by same artist.
This was about Elvis. Rock n Roll was the "new religion that would bring you to your knees"
"Love me Tender leaves them crying in the aisles " Love Me Tender was Elvis' first movie and also the name of the song from the movie Elvis sang.
"In a flash he was gone it happened so soon" some people say that is about when he went into the service but others think it's his untimely death at the young age of 42. I think it's his death. I've actually had arguements with a friend about that! Lol
At any rate. This is a GREAT song that captures the Southern feel very well.
And you are right, it is shocking it was her only hit, at least in the states!
Great reaction!
Wowza, I literally never ever got that this song was about Elvis, I guess I was always just wrapped up in how the song sounded and her voice to really focus on the lyrics, I always assumed she was talking about things she liked and her son with the little boys smile Lolol boy was I wrong hehehe
I never knew any of that. Thanks !
As soon as she said 'love me tender' it clicked. And then you realize every line is about Elvis's life, growing up, fame, and then disappearance. Really well written.
@@cagnazzo82 yep
If you've ever seen the old "Velvet Elvis" pictures, that's what she is referring to.
Elvis was a natural blonde but he believed he looked better with black hair and that dark haired performers lasted longer so he dyed his hair black. The color company changed the color of their black to black velvet in honor of him. My mom was a hairdresser in the 50’s and 60’s and it was a big deal.
@@patticriss2238 He said he copied Tony Curtis.
@@patticriss2238 He forced Priscella to dye hers black as well.
@Men Are Terrorists will y’all stfu, y’all’s favorite artists aren’t saints either….
Beautiful voice and beautiful song for Elvis.RIP,Elvis.
She has a very sultry, sexy voice... along with power behind it. She never got the props she deserved.
Another good song about Elvis is Walking in Memphis by Marc Cohn.
Yep, and “Riding with the King” by John Hiatt
One of my favourite songs, love it
I like the version by cher ... no offense
Its not good.... its AMAZING 😍
An even better song about Elvis is “Elvis is Everywhere” by Mojo Nixon
This song has a sexy groove. One of my favorites.
I never understood why Alannah Myles didn't have more hits. She had it all, the voice, the looks, the attitude.
She did have some but she got did over by her record company or manager 😔
Maybe she didn't want to eat b ay bS.
as too many do...
@@purewater3177
Another beautiful tribute to the King himself! Love Live the King!
Another great Canadian artist! This wasn't her only hit - she has a bunch. Listen to "Still Got This Thing For You!"
Great song. If you liked the sound and style of this song and want to hear another female rock vocalist who can really bring it, you should react to Melissa Etheridge's song "I'm the Only One". It has a similar feel and is a fantastic vocal performance.
I think he did do that one; such a fabulous song!!
That is a great song! I'd love to hear him react!
Yep. Sultry just as this one. Super sultry.
This is NOT her only hit. She has several great tunes
Next one by her try "Love is"
Probably her only one in the States. She had a few other minor ones in her native Canada though.
@@bluebear1985 Yes, she was more successful in Canada, but this was her only hit in the United States.
Also 'Still Got This Thing'. I love that song.
I love 'Love Is' too. Another great song of her
Love that song too.
Just an amazing song... ya know I didn't realize back in the day how lucky we were to have music like this... 50s and 60s with my folks, 70s - early 90s as I was growing up, I'm just glad you younger guys are getting exposed to what we take for granted 🤩
This was about Elvis
Check out Marc Cohn Walking Through Memphis🕊🎸🕊
Amazing song about the amazing Elvis. Her voice is incredible!
She just didn’t get the respect she deserved for that voice, man
This song still to this day still gets me dancing around my house
Country blues. I love the guitars. Her voice is perfect for this song and the mood of it.
She's singing about Elvis Presley! They used to sell pics of Elvis on black velvet background. Listen closely you'll see all the Elvis references. Memphis..."Love me Tender was a song from Elvis..so on!
Great song!!✌❤🎶
This song was done in reference to Elvis Presley. This was her tribute to The King!
Another great Canadian singer, "Lover of Mine"
Oh wow..I forgot that existed, thanks, great song.
Yes...another of the many great musicians from HogTown (Toronto).
Sass Jordan and Amanda Marshall rock too !
I love this song about Elvis, love the bluesy sound and she has a great voice❣️
Man...I've done so many shots of BV to this song!! 🤣🤣🥃 cheers!! As an Elvis lover (thanks to my mom), this song was so awesome back in the day!!
No Country ... just the best rock ...Alanah is our Canadian national treasure !
They used to paint Elvis pictures on black velvet and that's what this is about
Love this song! BLACK VELVET IF YOU PLEASE! She has a beautiful voice… Lots of GRIT! But smooth………🥁🎶🥁🎶🥁🎶🥁🥁🥁🎧
I still love this song. 💕It’s so sultry. Ah la na
Alannah Myles, good old Canadian girl but I actually saw her in London oh, she was going to perform at a concert there awesome
This was one of those songs me and my cousins would sing along to with the radio, usually into a hairbrush
Hey J- did you catch that this is about Elvis? She mentioned Memphis, “love me tender” (his song) keeps em crying. And other Elvis references-Great song! 💛✌️✨
Jimmy Rogers was supposedly Elvis' mother's favorite performer while Elvis was growing up. The first stanza of the lyrics (especially that he was born in Mississippi) describes his close relationship to his "Mama" which was the name of his first song. I've heard "if you please" was one of Elvis' catch phrases in his movies. I'm not a fan, so that may be correct. The clincher, was at the end of one of the music videos, Myles imitated Elvis' trademark smile in his movies.
She is Canadian and was big in that country, still is. She did a lot of amazing songs.
The guitar riff is a blues classic one. You can find it in Muddy Waters"Mannish Boy" or in David Bowie"Jean Genie". What Alannah add to this blues riff, it's the drumming. Hard, loud, it drives this song to the sky. And the star in this sky is this fabulous voice.
I saw her in concert a few years back. In spite of a few ijuries she still has an astounding set of pipes. BTW, this was NOT her only ht. Only her best known.
Her tribute to Elvis! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This girl rocks, that stage with dangerous intent. Namely I love it.
She rides up to the house on a horse in original video. She is totally kickas*.
Ooooo great song!!! I didn't even know what I was clicking on but decided to anyway and realized I know this song. Your reaction channel has reintroduced me to some good stuff.
Such a perfect description. Sun is setting like molasses in the sky.
Even though the song is really about Elvis, the bluesy sound, and her voice, go well with the whisky of the same name.
I can't help but blast the song anytime I hear it on the radio
Alannah miles born December 25, 1958 Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I sure do enjoy reactions.
i love this song! one of my favorites to listen too. IT'S BAD ASS!
Love that song!! This sounds like Country Rock to me. I have never seen the person who sang this. Honestly I thought it was Heart for years and years. She has such a great voice, so surprised she only had the one hit wonder.
That groove, that bass is so catchy you never tire of this classic plus that voice mmmmmmmm
This Masterpiece was her tribute to Elvis..😎
Such a smokey heat in her version.
There's another version to this song?
It's called "sultry". And you could not be more correct.
I just love watching Jovaughn enjoy music I listened to when I was young☺️♥️
so glad you got to her finally, been suggesting her music now on to "Love is" "Lover of mine" "Song instead of a kiss"
Great reaction! The lyrics paint the picture, the music and her vocals pull you INTO the picture. Perfect song. 💜
Great song. Love the entire album. Such an amazing voice.
Such a powerful voice. Love this song Black Velvet great song. Amazing voice wish she had made more hits songs.
That bass run is from the blues. You'll find it in a lot of rock, blues, R&B and everything in between.
This was about Elvis Black suit he wore in his 68 special
Thanks Donna, for that detail. Makes me understand the song, a little better.
It’s actually about the black velvet Elvis paintings from the 1970’s that were big sellers in Tijuana.
His black outfits were leather.
Here is a link about the kitschy art form and it even calls out this song.
Link: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_Elvis
Elvis wore black leather in that special.
"Black Velvet" refers to all the cheesy portraits of Elvis, painted onto black velvet instead of white canvas.
Las Vegas in particular was at one time known for black velvet paintings, not only of the King, but of big exotic cats and alluring half-naked women.
It is about the paintings. I've seen them in the 70s - my mom had 2
Hot 🔥🔥🔥
Never knew much about the artist but I always loved this song
I haven't heard this song in years. You have reminded me of how much I love it!
My mom adored this song when it was on the radio. I did too. One of the SMOKIEST songs ever sung, and she does it so well. Even without it being about Elvis it'd still be awesome.
Her album "Alannah Myles" was pretty big in Canada with her other hits "Love Is" and "Lover Of Mine" but my favourite of hers is "Still Got This Thing"
And Tumbleweed, and Kick start my heart. I like that lady.
She is so sultry the way she sings this song and raw..love it!
Similar one hit wonder from the same era, Tanita Tikaram: Twist In My Sobriety
God I love that song
Yayyy a Canadian! We have some great music...
I requested this one 3 times and had almost given up. It's surprising to have someone read the comments.
Please try Marc Cohn Walking in Memphis and True Companion if you see this one.
Great song!
I'm happy that you requested the song then I'm glad that he did it. But the meaning of the song and who it was about seems to have gone completely over his head so if he does Walking in Memphis it won't surprise me one bit if he wonders who the hell are they talking about? He didn't even bother to go there with this song.
YASS!! I flippin' LOVED this song back in the day!
Oh loved this song the first time I heard it. She has a unique voice and does justice to Elvis imo 💗
That riff is the 12 bar blues, a staple in older blues.
Thanks Jayvon for playing more Canadian music.
Would recommend you listen to Toni Childs - Don't Walk Away, mind blowing 80's vocals
Great artist!
Yesss 💪 Love that song!!!!
She was very prolific, and is still active today
Dreamer was another great song off Union.
I love Toni Childs. Saw her first US performance after signing with A&M Records. The show was in a small bar in Seattle.
Glad you reacted to this because I actually find it underrated for reaction videos. I love the chorus! Great raspy vocals and harmony!
This song definitely has a strong blues influence!
Tempted by Squeeze is a great song and Slave To Love from Bryan Ferry.
Slave to love is one of my all time favorites. 👍
@@fleaflicker1451 mine too.
This was *NOT* her only hit- it was just her only hit in America. Many acts we call "one hit wonders" had huge careers around the rest of the world.
Didn't realise this song was about Elvis...... Yeah... I can see it now... Great voice. ❤️
Thank you for reacting to this song. Been wanting someone to do it. Listen to it again and think of Elvis and the words will mean more to you. Thanks again and stay safe.
that was killer great album had it,, seen her live when she toured after the release. fire! go down the rabbit hole Jayvee,,
Couple of good ones from her are "Love Is" "Lover Of Mine" "Our World Our Time" "Tumbleweed" "Livin' On A Memory".
10th june 1990. I was starting my military service. Hot summer and this one was playing on my cars radio 2 or 3 times when I drove to the base for the first time. I always get strong flashbacks when I hear this stunning song.
Thank you Jay for reacting to one of my favorite songs about Elvis Presley❤️❤️
Like a shot of J.B....This song goes down smooth nd burns the senses all the way. I love this one. It took the music world by storm n brought it to its knees. Unfortunately, it as such a major hit that she could never recover n make another hit song. Great react J thanks for finally getting to it. I knew you'd love it. Thanks J
It's one of those songs where ya have to put it on repeat for a while lol. Sultry voice. Love it!
Will always remember her for this track ..... Very cool this one !
She was an art student at the time, and I can relate to her, plus I sing, and this song is the one I start with.
Love this song and her voice!! Great reaction!!
YES. I have always loved this song. Thank you
Insane this was her only hit
I remember buying this for when it first came out, plus round that era, every party would have this playing and with Karaoke too, someone would end up singing it.
Iconic song ❤
from some time i listen to old music as therapy. i heard a lot of songs but i know there are a lot of songs which i can't recall. i know just melody but not name of song, band or singer. and i definitely know there are tunes of songs which are deep in my heart and i can't even remember melody. i found a lot of pearls but man, i didn't hear this song over 20 yrs! it is such happyness to find another jewell and let's say another puzzle of my youth. thank you and thank to people which give you such great suggestions...
We didn't have a black velvet of Elvis that I recall. It was a Siamese cat painted onto black velvet. Hehe and an ownership of a beautiful Siamese cat named Charlie.
The black lite and strobe lites of my toddler days. LOL
Love to sing this song. Beautiful lady singing. The great big extra is the horse. My favorite animal.
Edit: the video he watched did not show the horse in the original video. The original was when she had on the hat looking western on a porch. She rode up to the porch on a horse.
Supposedly, Elvis said he wanted black velvet to line coffin he was lain in. Regardless, there's a lot of references to Elvis in this song.
One of the best female vocalist of all time. Super underrated!
Not many people know, this song is about Elvis!!!! Listen to the words
You rule for making these videos.... your reactions are worthy every time! :)
Another fantastic one hit wonder is from a band from Canada. Skylark and the most covered song in Canadian history is, Wild Flower. Please check it out you will enjoy it.
in your mind she may be a one hit wonder, but you're wrong.
THX THX THX THX !!!
I asked for this some time ago as a good Canadian girl and I've been waiting and waiting...Soooo thrilled thank you AGAIN !!!!
That ‘groove’ is 12 bar blues based and it’s over 100 years old, great song.
I forgot All about this song. It was huge back in the day. Nice!
70s one hit wonder: Jackie Blue by Ozark Mountain Daredevils
How did I forget about this song LOL
Another good one
Great voice, great song. Thanks Jayvee for the reaction.
Check out Love Is. It was a hit here in Canada.