Alannah Myles' 'Black Velvet' Hits #1 30 Years Ago

0:00On March 24th, 36 years ago today, on March 24th, 1990, Alana Miles' hit song, Black Velvet, reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart, where it stayed for two weeks. This bluesy rock ballad was her debut single in the United States, coming from her first album of the same name. The track pace tribute to Elvis Presley, capturing his rise from childhood to rock superstar and his signature southern style. Miles' then-boyfriend Christopher Ward and producer David Tyson wrote it, blending smooth vocals with a nod to the king's life and image. Fans loved it right away, earning Miles a Grammy in 1991, for Best Female Rod Vocal Performance and a Juno Award for Single of the year. It marked her one and only number one hit in the U.S. and also topped the Billboard album Rock Tracks Chart. The song struck a chord worldwide, hitting number one in places like Sweden, Switzerland, and Norway. In Canada, it became a top 10 smash, selling 1.2 million copies

1:02and making Miles the first woman to earn diamond status there. Meanwhile, country singer Robin Lee released her own version around the same time, which climbed to number 12 on the U.S. country chart. Black Velvet endures as a timeless anthem, still swaying listeners with its velvet smooth vibe. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.