Velouria
1990 single by Pixies / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Velouria" is a song by the American alternative rock band Pixies, written and sung by the band's frontman Black Francis. The song was written as a love song rooted in Francis's experience with a girl associated with the Rosicrucians of Northern California. The lyrics also touched on Francis's interest in UFOs. Musically, the song features surf rock elements as well as a prominent theremin part.
"Velouria" | ||||
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Single by Pixies | ||||
from the album Bossanova | ||||
A-side | "Velouria" | |||
B-side |
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Released | July 16, 1990 (1990-07-16) | |||
Recorded | 1989–1990, Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles, California, United States and Hansa Ton, Berlin, Germany | |||
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Length | 3:42 | |||
Label | 4AD/Elektra | |||
Songwriter(s) | Black Francis | |||
Producer(s) | Gil Norton | |||
Pixies singles chronology | ||||
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"Velouria" was released as the lead single from Bossanova in July 1990 and became the band's first Top 40 hit in the United Kingdom. The release was accompanied by a music video, featuring a short clip of the band in a quarry slowed down to fit the song's length. "Velouria" has since seen critical acclaim and has appeared on several compilations.