As a young girl, Myles competed as an equestrian in Canada's prestigious Royal Winter Fair later studying to be a graphic artist, actor, stunt model, make up artist and wardrobe stylist to pay for her true calling, music. Myles changed her surname from Byles at the age of 19, after deciding to pursue a career in entertainment. Between appearing in TV ads, modelling and local gigs which, due to her multi-tasking confused Canadian labels who continually rejected signing her as a recording artist, she financed two songs from her 1989 debut album with match financing from FACTOR and Much Music's Christopher Ward who wrote songs (Black Velvet), executive produced and helped manage her music career signed to Atlantic Records with worldwide international success.
Myles' first self titled album (1989) produced four Top 40 hits, “Love Is”, “Lover of Mine”, and “Still Got This Thing”, as well as the international classic hit, “Black Velvet”, won her a 1991 Grammy award for best female rock vocalist along with four Juno Awards, and a Diamond award for sales in excess of one million in Canada - the only debut artist to retain this status.
In 1991 America's ASCAP awarded the song, Black Velvet with a 'Millionaire Award' for the highest radio airplay in the world and again in 2005 for over five million radio plays of “Black Velvet”. Canada's SOCAN awarded the songs, “Black Velvet” and “Lover Of Mine” each with an award for over one hundred thousand plays in Canada in 2005 with her classically orchestrated ballad, international number one hit, “Song Instead Of A Kiss” to follow.
Her follow-up album; Rockinghorse (1992) received a Grammy nomination for best female rock vocalist and three Juno Awards. After sale of over eight million records on three albums Alannah concluded her alliance with Atlantic Records and signed with Miles Copeland's Ark 21 Records to release her fourth record, A Rival (1997) which produced the top 40 hit, 'Bad 4 You'. WMG released The Very Best Of Alannah Myles (1999) containing hits from four albums and newly recorded songs.
After a lengthy songwriting hiatus, Myles released her fifth studio album in 2009 containing 11 new studio recordings along with several new versions of her classic worldwide hit title track, 'Black Velvet'. Executive produced with co-producer Mike Borkosky from Toronto and Veronica Ferraro from Paris, France, world renown producer Terry Brown mixed one her finest audio CD recordings to date showcasing the same sultry rock blues we've grown accustomed to from Alannah.
After terminating a six-year lease with Canadian indie label Linus Entertainment in August 2013, Myles's "Black Velvet" album was retitled "85bpm", repackaged for her 25th Anniversary with new images photographed by fellow Canadian Deborah Samuel. A newly recorded song written by Anne Peebles, produced by Michael Borkosky, "Can't Stand the Rain" was added to "85bpm", featuring a solo played by Canadian guitarist Jeff Healey, re-released on Myles's independently owned label, Fascinate inc. The last track, Trouble, was written in Nashville and recorded in Toronto with a jug band.
Mother Nature
Alannah Myles Lyrics
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On a path of many findings
Finding her own companion
From a cast of many thousands
Well for you my love, my melancholy love
Whoa, you pour like rain, pour like rain, oh
In words as strong as diamonds
I may not be your lover
But I'm a shoulder you can cry on
Can't you take a walk with me
Down into the sea, see'mon, see'mon, see'mon, see'mon
Mother Nature, see'mon Mother Nature
Taste as sweet as wine, sweet as wine
Like Tahitian orchids baby
Mother Nature's fine, Ha!
Whoa, yeah, yeah, yeah
Mother Nature tastes so fine
When two people love each other
Ain't no stoppin' Mother nature
Cause she tastes so fine
Like Mama's wine
Oh, Mother Nature baby
see'mon Tahitian orchids sweetly
Makin' love so fine
Mother Nature, Mother Nature
Mother Nature tastes so fine
Ow, for you my love, my melancholy love
Whoa, Pours like Mother Nature, yeah, yeah
Aw see'mon Mother Nature baby
Oh baby, tastes so fine
I'm gonna drink up all my wine
Oh baby Mother Nature tastes so fine...Yeah
Whoa for you my love, my melancholy love
Whoa, pours like Mother nature, yeah, yeah
Makin' love so fine
Like Mama's wine
The lyrics of Alannah Myles's song "Mother Nature" speak to the idea of finding solace and understanding in nature, especially during difficult or melancholic times. The first verse, "Life leads the thoughtful woman on a path of many findings / Finding her own companion from a cast of many thousands," suggests that the singer is a woman who is introspective and curious, trying to find her own way in the world. She is searching for a companion, but not necessarily a romantic partner - just someone to share her journey with.
The second verse, "Winged thoughts echo freely / In words as strong as diamonds / I may not be your lover / But I'm a shoulder you can cry on," echoes this theme of companionship and understanding. The singer may not be able to provide the listener with romantic love, but she can offer emotional support and understanding. The chorus, "Mother Nature, come on Mother Nature / Taste as sweet as wine, sweet as wine / Like Tahitian orchids baby / Mother Nature's fine, Ha!" reinforces the idea of finding solace in nature, with its beauty and sensory pleasures like wine and flowers.
The bridge, "When two people love each other / Ain't no stoppin' Mother nature / Cause she tastes so fine / Like Mama's wine" suggests that even romantic love can be strengthened and enhanced by the power of nature. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus and the idea that Mother Nature "tastes so fine," suggesting that nature can be a source of comfort and joy even in challenging times.
Line by Line Meaning
Life leads the thoughtful woman
The journey of a contemplative woman is filled with discoveries
On a path of many findings
The path of discoveries is various
Finding her own companion
From them, she can find the one who is meant to be with her
From a cast of many thousands
From a large number of prospects
Well for you my love, my melancholy love
My message is for my lover, my pensive lover
Whoa, you pour like rain, pour like rain, oh
Your emotions are overflowing like raindrops
Winged thoughts echo freely
Free-flowing thoughts echo like birds in flight
In words as strong as diamonds
In words as valuable and sturdy as diamonds
I may not be your lover
Although I may not be romantically involved with you
But I'm a shoulder you can cry on
I'm here to support you emotionally
Can't you take a walk with me
Let's stroll along the beach together
Down into the sea, see'mon, see'mon, see'mon, see'mon
Let's go down to the sea, come on
Mother Nature, see'mon Mother Nature
Let's witness the wondrous beauty of nature
Taste as sweet as wine, sweet as wine
The experience is delightful, like a good wine
Like Tahitian orchids baby
As lovely as Tahitian orchids
Mother Nature's fine, Ha!
Nature is exquisite
When two people love each other
The bond between two people who love each other
Ain't no stoppin' Mother nature
Nature takes over, nothing can stop it
Cause she tastes so fine
The experience is pleasurable
Like Mama's wine
Reminds us of home, like Mama's wine
Oh, Mother Nature baby
Nature is magnificent
see'mon Tahitian orchids sweetly
Let's enjoy the lovely Tahitian orchids
Makin' love so fine
The experience of love is wonderful
Mother Nature, Mother Nature
Nature is incredible
Ow, for you my love, my melancholy love
Again, this message is for my lover, pensive lover
Whoa, Pours like Mother Nature, yeah, yeah
Your emotions pour like the rain of nature
I'm gonna drink up all my wine
I will cherish and appreciate this wonderful experience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALANNAH MARY MYLES, KURT SCHEFTER, PHILIP MERRIAM JOHNSTONE
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