- Years Active: 1990-2004
- Genre: Rock & Alternative
- Influenced by: Janis Joplin
- Followed By: Sharon Little
- Similar Artists: Pat Benatar, Berlin, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Kim Carnes, Club Nouveau, Bonnie Tyler, Sass Jordan
Toronto rock singer Alannah Myles spent several years struggling unsuccessfully to secure a Canadian record deal, so she and songwriting partner Christopher Ward set their sights south of the border. Myles recorded a demo and video for the song "Just One Kiss," which got the attention of several companies and ended up on her self-titled 1989 debut album. "Love Is" established her in her home country and made Alannah Myles the biggest-selling debut in Canadian history, but it was the smoky, sensual "Black Velvet" that became a worldwide hit, reaching number one in the U.S. An American release of "Love Is" fizzled as a follow-up, and Myles thus far remains something of a one-hit wonder to U.S. audiences. She released a follow-up album, Rockinghorse, in 1992. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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