Avalon
Heart
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Gonna find my love, gonna find my life Gonna look them so deep in the eye
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Written by: ANN DUSTIN WILSON, KIT HAIN, NANCY LAMOUREAUX WILSON
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10 facts about this song
Release Info"Avalon" is a song by the American rock band Heart from their 12th studio album "Desire Walks On", which was released in 1993.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, and Sue Ennis, continuing the band's tradition of having the Wilson sisters contribute heavily to their songwriting.
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Album PerformanceWhile "Avalon" was not released as a single, "Desire Walks On" where the song featured, peaked at number 48 on the US Billboard 200, showing that "Avalon" contributed to a reasonably successful album.
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Tour PerformancesAlthough "Desire Walks On" didn't perform as well as Heart's previous albums, the band still performed "Avalon" during their 1994 tour, with fans responding positively to it.
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Song MeaningThe song "Avalon" is a mystical journey to a paradise of sorts, something like the mythical island of Avalon in Arthurian legend. It's a place that can only be reached in certain states of consciousness or in dreams.
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Music StyleThe song features Heart's traditional blend of rock and folk with strong, emotive vocals from Ann Wilson, and perfect accompaniment from Nancy Wilson on guitar, characteristic of Heart's music style.
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CollaborationsIn the album "Desire Walks On", on which "Avalon" appears, the band collaborated with several other artists, such as Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell, although they do not feature on "Avalon".
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Album ConceptAlthough it's not a concept album, "Desire Walks On" — and "Avalon" as a part of it — can be seen as Heart's exploration of the blend of desire and power in relationships.
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Fan ReactionOver the years, "Avalon" has become a fan favorite; nostalgically loved by long-time followers of the band.
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InspirationsDrawing an inspiration from Arthurian legend, "Avalon" continues Heart's predilection for incorporating various elements from literature and mythology into their lyrics.
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