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 !
Every time I hear this song it makes me cry. I've always loved Bryan Ferry's music. All these many years and I finally see the face behind that female voice. Yanick Étienne.
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!!!
RIP Yannick.....god 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..
God, I didn't know that she passed away a month ago. I had hoped that she might have accompanied Roxy on their forthcoming tour, or at least at the London date. Her comments here on UA-cam gain a new power due to her passing. Rest in peace, Yanick. Through your work, you are immortal. [Edit: Corrected mistype.]
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!
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!
You can see how much the whole band is just beaming when Yanick sings. What a wonderful voice. Have loved this song from the first time I heard it back in 82. Where has all the time gone?
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.
amazing live performance ! great backing vocals and the black girl at 3.40-3.50 is simply fantastic she has a great range with her voice and she sounds fantastic
Only a genius like BRYAN FERRY can take such a simple, smooth and unpretentious melody and present to us a MASTERPIECE. God, I wish I could have been there that evening ... superb
so glad i grew up in the 70s and 80s. the most amazing music to ever grace the airwaves. but thats just one mans opinion. there was still room to experiment with songs and music now im afraid theres just no new thing under the sun. sorry, just an old guy missing his youth.
These 2 are not backup singers on this one. They are front and center where they belong. They make this beautiful song even more special. BF smiling in approval is the proof.
A friend had turned me on to Roxy Music, I remember being on a MBTA bus. Not sure if it was on our way home from school in the late 70's or my maybe work in the 80's. Avalon will always remain one of my favorites. In 1995 I had this played as the last song at my wedding. It's as times as Avalon itself. )0(
Whole band is so talented, and they all mutually respect each other. Therefore this 'voice' gets an even better setting for the reciprocal efforts. Wonderful, timeless art
+Yanick Etienne this is amazing but what I love the most is your performing on The Bete Noire Tour 1989(with Michelle Cobs and Ednah Hold ). The best Bryan Ferry concert ever :)))
And the elegant high-chic female backup players add to the hypnotic visual that Roxy Music originated in the early '70s with Eno's costumes. Sleek and powerful.
😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉HEY ROXY MUSIC, MON MORCEAU PRéFéRé EST "AVALON".........IT'S TO MUCH FOR ME 😂🎉😂🎉❤❤❤❤❤😅😊THANK'S FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG😂😂😂WONDERFUL WOMEN'S GOOD VOCAL PEERFECT😅😊
Deve ser esta musa una de las voces mas hermosas y melodiosas que he escuchado en mi vida , este tema de Ferry lo he escuchado unas mil veces y no me cansa, un acierto de don Bryan contratar a la sta Etiene para el complemento perfecto de un magico tema👍🍷🇨🇱
I have seen Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry quite a few times over the years, but never seen Yanick Etienne live. I am so glad for these videos. Yanick we are not worthy. Bravo
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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 !
agree 100%
Every time I hear this song it makes me cry. I've always loved Bryan Ferry's music. All these many years and I finally see the face behind that female voice. Yanick Étienne.
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!!!
Every live video I have seen of this performance, Bryan just BEAMS when Yanick starts singing. Beautiful.
After all these years I still listen to this song just to hear Yanick Etienne's smooth beautiful voice. Simply amazing.
Me too!
That smile from Ferry (3.37) sums up everything that is so special about this particular song - just amazing.
He was smiling because of Zev Katz's beautiful bass line.
R.I.P Yanick Etienne.You'll be always the best "Avalon" 😢😢😢🎤
One of the most beautiful love songs ever written, viva roxy music!
RIP Yannick.....god 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..
God, I didn't know that she passed away a month ago. I had hoped that she might have accompanied Roxy on their forthcoming tour, or at least at the London date. Her comments here on UA-cam gain a new power due to her passing. Rest in peace, Yanick. Through your work, you are immortal. [Edit: Corrected mistype.]
NO NO NO. I had spoken to her a few on YT. She is a hero to me, and will forever be that to me.
Dear me I didn't know that!! ❤R.I.P.🌹
What wonderful backing vocals.
So sad to hear that she passed away.
R.I.P.
An honour for *her*? She sang on the record, it was only right that they include her onstage. An honour for them that she attended.
Ahhhh the good old lp vinyl.
One of my favourite LPs Avalon. !!!
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!
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!
Yanick,, Without her,, no Avalon! kodi
Yanick's voice is a massage for the soul.
I wish she would cover Wordless Chorus by My Morning Jacket
Tanta es una gallina cacareando,
Quise decir Yanik
Well said
We've lost a fantastic voice, rest in peace Yanick ☮️
You can see how much the whole band is just beaming when Yanick sings. What a wonderful voice. Have loved this song from the first time I heard it back in 82. Where has all the time gone?
Real musicians, real instruments, angelic voices, warm melodies . . .
what a concept.
You said it!
A concept buried deep down on earth nowdays unfortunately
The Avalon album was pure ART music! Wonderful to listen to again and again...
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.
Sheer magic! Great to see his smile while she's nailing it beautifully. What a special 4 and half minutes! Thank you.
Yanick Etienne , sends shivers up your spine , well done!!!
+E L Trut Thank you very much.
Yanick you are beyond incredible!!!!!
queen??? :)
Never in our lives will we hear music like this again!!!!!! Rest in Peace Yannick Etienne🙏🙏🙏❤️
Brings tears to my eyes watching and listening to this. One of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed. These 2 are magic together.
Anna L ,
how come I share the same feeling that tears came from my eyes? especially that lady's voice! thanks for this great song.
Ben Lee
Brings tears to my eyes as well, tears of joy😘😊👍
Simply amazing wow
I choke up every time I listen to this
Leaves me breathless over n over yr after yr. Etienne divine woman. Ferry the real man
Yanick Etienne.............
Heavenly ...the most amazing backing singer I've ever heard...
Legendary..xx
Darlene Love
amazing live performance ! great backing vocals and the black girl at 3.40-3.50 is simply fantastic she has a great range with her voice and she sounds fantastic
Why do I keep coming back to this song... I just love it
wow, her voice gives me goosebumps!
Roxy Music is touring in 2022 ! Don't miss it ! RIP Yannick !
Only a genius like BRYAN FERRY can take such a simple, smooth and unpretentious melody and present to us a MASTERPIECE. God, I wish I could have been there that evening ... superb
wow, her voice gives me goosebumps!
Yanick Etienne...PERFECT!!!
3:34 I love how Bryan smiles when that beautiful singer hits that high note!
Ferry knows. He's a perfectionist and his ears heard something wonderful.
so glad i grew up in the 70s and 80s. the most amazing music to ever grace the airwaves. but thats just one mans opinion. there was still room to experiment with songs and music now im afraid theres just no new thing under the sun. sorry, just an old guy missing his youth.
These 2 are not backup singers on this one. They are front and center where they belong. They make this beautiful song even more special. BF smiling in approval is the proof.
My favorite song of all time. Tearing up .
Yanick Etienne silky beautiful vocals.
Yanick Etienne. Just... wow.
Holy man that background singer gave me chills. She was awesome. I felt Brian Ferry was the backup to her. Bravo who ever you are.
Yanick Etienne
The boss. Smiling when she hits that note❤
That's the best performance of Avalon!
Yanick Ettiene's voice and this song - it does not get better than this.
I have only found this version today. What can I say about Yanick's voice? It is just so, so perfect in this song. Such a sad loss
Love the wat bryan smiles when that beautiful voice get's right up there!
A friend had turned me on to Roxy Music, I remember being on a MBTA bus. Not sure if it was on our way home from school in the late 70's or my maybe work in the 80's. Avalon will always remain one of my favorites. In 1995 I had this played as the last song at my wedding. It's as times as Avalon itself. )0(
Whole band is so talented, and they all mutually respect each other. Therefore this 'voice' gets an even better setting for the reciprocal efforts. Wonderful, timeless art
Wow what a performance...i never seen this song done Live... Fantastic 😊 as it can get
rest in peace beautiful princess
Close as we will get to hear an Angels voice on earth.
My one regret,not seeing' Roxy' Live!!!
yanick simply the best
My one regret,not seeing' Roxy' Live!!!
Me too! Bryan Ferry was in South Africa about 2 years ago and I didn't go, somehow 😢😢😢😢
+Yanick Etienne this is amazing but what I love the most is your performing on The Bete Noire Tour 1989(with Michelle Cobs and Ednah Hold ). The best Bryan Ferry concert ever :)))
Brilliant!
And that, people, is how you do music.
yes indeed! Music should be brought back to REAL musicians, not tek minded sample guys.....
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.
And the elegant high-chic female backup players add to the hypnotic visual that Roxy Music originated in the early '70s with Eno's costumes. Sleek and powerful.
ilove all music esp 60-70 rock. this one of my all time faves, and Ive heard a lot of music in 69 years
I love how @2:59 when Yanick starting singing every musician on stage was beaming, knowing this was something special.
yanick what a voice simply beautiful
wow, her voice gives me goosebumps!
Simply Perfect!!!
Power, Art, Beauty and Class.
Thanks for posting
I absolutely love that...The Arthurian Utopia.... What a voice ! I will watch it again..
I have always had crush on Yannick ever since 82. This song played and she stole my heart.
Shivers, just amazing.
+BlueTube Thank you very much Blue Tube.
amazing simply amazing ! HOW DOES ONE TOP THIS MUSICAL MASTERPIECE ? ......IMPOSSIBLE ............PERIOD !
Magnifique j adore Bryan ferry ma jeunesse
GRACE A VOUS JE RETROUVE MON DISQUE DE ROXY MUSIC QUE J'AIMAIS TANT DANS LES ANNEES 80........MILLE MERCI
Yanick Etienne. Just... wow.
Yanick Etienne...PERFECT!!!
Oh wow. Yeah, that's her all right. Beautiful. Nice.
😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉HEY ROXY MUSIC, MON MORCEAU PRéFéRé EST "AVALON".........IT'S TO MUCH FOR ME 😂🎉😂🎉❤❤❤❤❤😅😊THANK'S FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG😂😂😂WONDERFUL WOMEN'S GOOD VOCAL PEERFECT😅😊
so so romantic !
Yanick Etienne I Love !
so good!
The konga girl is very talented, +++ HOT !!!!!
Deve ser esta musa una de las voces mas hermosas y melodiosas que he escuchado en mi vida , este tema de Ferry lo he escuchado unas mil veces y no me cansa, un acierto de don Bryan contratar a la sta Etiene para el complemento perfecto de un magico tema👍🍷🇨🇱
Great band and this lady's voice gives me goosebumps she's brilliant
Amo Bryan Ferry- avalon e slave to love.
love this song. it brings back a whole lot of memories
What a great band.......👍
Love, that Black womans vocal harmonies !
The background singers don't get enough credit for the added vocals!
We do now, thank goodness! Royalties. Love and peace Chris Roberts.
@@yanicketienne1464 amazing vocals....nice to know the voice behind that beautiful solo in this song. One of my favourites even if its before my time.
Thx you for not cutting out Yannick getting the spotlight from Bryan!! ❤️💯☺️
Still amazing in 2024 🏰✨👑🛡♥
Avalon the Best,I love this WOW
+Jeannette Janssen Thank you Jeannette Janssen.
the two singers whose voices channel the magic of Avalon are incredible - who are they?!?
Beautiful solo this lady.Super...
RIP Yanick Étienne 🙏🏾
I have seen Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry quite a few times over the years, but never seen Yanick Etienne live. I am so glad for these videos. Yanick we are not worthy. Bravo
The voice of Yannick is magnificent
Unreal. So classy.
yes l love that moment, it's just so pure and holy?!!!
the coolest cat of them all :)
Yanick Etienne...PERFECT!!!
Marvelous !
Andy Mackay still there after all those years,
Got this on a loop all DAY in 02/14/22023---OF ALL DAYS! 💗😂😂☺️
When inducted to the RNR Hall Of Fame He thanked Yannick.
An era ended with that album.
The backing singers voice is like a dolphin.
Oh my God!...the vocals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Avalon is the Best 😊....It is on Santa Catalina Island in California 😊
🙏sublime ❤
AVALON est un superbe morceau de musique avec des choeurs merveilleux.......A ECOUTER SANS MODERATION & EN BOUCLE DE PREFERENCE...................
Tout mon respect à ta famille Yannick.RIP.
Nice voice of her, at the final (R.I.P.).
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