B-side "Always Unknowing" Recorded 1981–1982 Writer(s) Bryan Ferry | Released June 1982 Length 4:16 | |
Label Warner Bros./Reprise/E.G. | ||
"Avalon" is a 1982 song by the English rock band Roxy Music. It was released as the second single from their album Avalon. The single, with its B-side, "Always Unknowing", charted at No. 13 in the UK.
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Recording
The song's distinctive backing vocals were performed by Haitian singer Yanick Etienne, 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.
Promotional video
The song's music video was directed by Howard Guard and features the English actress Sophie Ward, daughter of actor Simon Ward. It was filmed in Mentmore Towers country house.
M People cover
In 1997, British House dance group M People, covered the song and released it as the twelfth and closing track on their final studio album Fresco.