ROXY MUSIC AVALON

[sugardevil]

You can see Bryan beaming from ear to ear when Yannick starts in with her thing. He knows. She is the goddess/angel that makes this song what it is. Fabulous !

[terryallen]

Whether fronting Roxy Music or doing his solo stuff, Bryan Ferry was pure class. As for Yannick she had the voice of an angel. RIP Yanick Etienne.

[AVALONPOL]

R.I.P Yanick Etienne.You'll be always the best "Avalon" 😢😢😢🎤

[darrendodd]

That smile from Ferry (3.37) sums up everything that is so special about this particular song - just amazing.

[andrewt]

In 1986 I was a metalhead. Boughtthe best of Roxy Music on a whim, and fell in love with this song. But especially for the backing singer extraordinary voice in the outro. For nearly 40 years I kept telling anyone who would listen this was the most angelic vocal performance I have ever heard.

And I find this video in 2024.

And from the comments I realise I am not the only one who feels the same way about THAT VOICE !!
THAT VOICE. THIS SONG. NEVER BETTERED IN POP HISTORY.

[danlandavazo]

Close as we will get to hear an Angels voice on earth.

[C_C-G]

I came here in honour of Yanick Etienne’s passing, to see what she looked like, because I have always loved this song. Glad I did, because it’s wonderful to see how every band member respects each other. Bryan Ferry’s smile when she hits that high note says it all: priceless! I love how the voices and the various instruments complement each other and create such a dreamy atmosphere.
For me personally, very special memories pop up every time I hear this song. I played it when my son was still a baby - he is now thirteen - I held him in my arms and we danced and danced… that look on his face, his smile, us looking into each other’s eyes… I guess every parent knows this feeling: unforgettable, magic! Thank you Roxy Music and Yanick Etienne, for giving me these moments I will forever cherish!

[kindanice]

Every live video I have seen of this performance, Bryan just BEAMS when Yanick starts singing. Beautiful.

[marikadiamond]

Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful songs ever.
Bryan and Yannick are masterful and the band musicians are amazing.
I listen to AVALON many times daily!!!

[KevinOwen]

After all these years I still listen to this song just to hear Yanick Etienne's smooth beautiful voice. Simply amazing.

[kodibassInsideoutboards]

Yanick, , Without her, , no Avalon!                   kodi

[Listermintsluesh]

Ahhhh the good old lp vinyl.
One of my favourite LPs Avalon. !!!

[reboot_.]

Yannick Étienne had an angel's voice! RIP, dear woman. 😢

[wandarussell]

This live performance of Avalon is the best of all that are out there. Yannick makes it; but also the pace, the professionalism of the line-up and how they pull the song together, and quite clearly the bonding between them, creates a relaxed and fabulous performance. Visually amazing too - no funky light show required. Even Ferry’s glittery jacket seems a perfect ingredient in a such sophisticated, slick, and seemingly effortless rendition. If my husband put a jacket like that on I’d ROFL, but Ferry simply looks cool. If I’d put a necklace on like the one the backing lady is wearing, I’d look totally ridiculous - but she looks cool. Sure, they’re on stage, but they work their collective appearance so well. They all look cool and sound wonderful. Great song!

[danlandavazo]

I've only listen to it..a thousand times. I still am blown away. I freeze up! Just love her!

[ktpinnacle]

Real musicians, real instruments, angelic voices, warm melodies . . . 

what a concept.

[angelmush]

RIP bless you..what an honour for you to of sang on stage with Brian...you absolutely was made for this part.. .may your voice be heard by the Angel's..

[legallyblondeayr]

One of the most beautiful love songs ever written, viva roxy music!

[CarlJ]

Yanick's voice is a massage for the soul.

[nickyG]

3:34 I love how Bryan smiles when that beautiful singer hits that high note!