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Roy Orbison's voice has been described as one of, if not the most phenomenal in history. He is easily one of the most influential and iconic American songwriters of all time. His best-known songs include "Pretty Woman," and many more you get to discover here. (Did you know he was also part of a talented band with members like Bob Dylan and Tom Petty?) #royorbison #greatesthits #prettywoman #onlythelonely

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Roy Orbison, or the "the Caruso of Rock,” has a reputation for bringing the emotion out in every song he writes. Just watch as he keeps the crowd on their feet from beginning to end in this stellar live performance. This clip comes from a 1987 star-studded Black & White Night Concert. While Orbison was

Elliot James Reay took on Roy Orbison’s “Crying” and what a job he did. The song itself is no small feat. Orbison first let it loose in 1961, and it quickly climbed its way up to number two on the Billboard charts. There’s a quality in the original that grips you, and boy, does Elliot

On July 31st, 1961, the legendary Roy Orbison released the hit song 'Crying.' From 1960 through 1966, Roy had 22 singles reach the Billboard Top 40. His hits included 'Only the Lonely' and 'In Dreams.' Do you remember Roy's iconic look? Roy's band is on stage in front of a studio crowd. He sings and

Roy Orbison was truly a rare talent. His range was and is still untouched today. It's rare to have a male vocalist hit such high notes, yet can also do wonders to those low notes. Originally aired in 1988, Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night was a Cinemax special featuring the legendary

Roy Orbison is a rock and roll legend whose list of hit songs is longer than most musical artists. In this video, watch as Orbison performs “Only the Lonely” to a sold-out concert audience. This rare black and white footage of Orbison’s Monument concert highlights one of his best songs. He takes center stage with

Be captivated by Roy Orbison's live performance of "Pretty Woman" on The Midnight Special, where his signature high notes and the audience's excitement showcase his timeless talent.

Roy Orbison - Only the Lonely (Monument Concert 1965)

By combining a voice with operatic scope with the relatable concerns of pop songs, Roy Orbison set the standard for the "weeper."