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"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.




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.




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






Certifications






References






External links


"Avalon" at Discogs (list of releases)

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