"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.EveryHit - Roxy Music - Avalon Retrieved 21 March 2011.
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.Mix Magazine - Roxy Music's "Avalon" Retrieved 23 February 2014.
Promotional video The song's music video was directed by Ridley Scott and features the English actress Sophie Ward, daughter of actor Simon Ward. It was filmed in Mentmore Towers country house.
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 Chart (1982) Peakposition Australia (Kent Music Report) 22 Ireland (Singles Chart) 9 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 37Spain (AFYVE)17 Chart (2012) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1982) Position Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) 54 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 36Netherlands (Single Top 100) 72
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