Roxy Music – Avalon
Roxy Music – Avalon (1982)
Directed by: Ridley Scott Howard Guard
Released in June 1982 as the second single from their final studio album, ‘Avalon,’ Roxy Music’s ‘Avalon’ is a captivating track that exemplifies the band’s sophisticated art rock style. The song features distinctive backing vocals by Haitian singer Yanick Étienne, adding a hauntingly beautiful layer to the composition. The accompanying music video, co-directed by Ridley Scott and Howard Guard, features actress Sophie Ward and was filmed at Mentmore Towers, visually complementing the song’s ethereal atmosphere.
