[virgil283]

[yarddog]

I remember Elvis thought Orbison had the best voice of anyone.

[P.O.E.]

End of Line

[RedMDer]

Roy’s sons and Johnny Cash’s son are coming out with a new album of Roy’s as yet unheard songs soon.
Through modern mixing they can sing with Dad.

[yarddog]

Remember “Blue Velvet”?

“A Candy Colored Clown They Call The Sandman”.

[W.]

What a shame End Of The Line was that for Roy with the Wilburys. Such a voice he had...

[smalltownslick]

I’ve always loved this song (and this whole album) but in the last few days it’s become an earworm. Happy to know one of Roy’s lesser known songs is becoming better known.

[virgil283]

“Orbison grew up in Texas and began singing in a country and western band in high school until he was signed by Sun Records in Memphis. His greatest success came with Monument Records between 1960 and 1964, when 22 of his songs placed on the Billboard Top 40 “.

[beaversmom]

I love Roy’s gentle persona and his voice, but don’t think I like this one. I feel so rotten to say that. ;)

[Vince Ferrer]

My favorite Roy Orbison:

Mystery Girl

[Rocky]

Thanks for posting this. I’ve always been a big Roy Orbison fan. My favorite, among many great songs, is “It’s Over.” Powerful lyrics, great music, incredible voice.

Ride Away has been used in a commercial lately.

[Fiji Hill]

My favorite Roy Orbison song is Ooby Dooby, from 1956.

[Fiji Hill]

I especially like the orchestral arrangement and the use of dynamics in Crying, from the summer of 1961.

[Fiji Hill]

Another one that I like is Blue Angel, from 1960.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

That’s the song from the Geico “free-range chicken” commercial! I’ve wanted to know what it was.

[beaversmom]

I listened to it at home instead of on phone. Sounded better. Enjoyed the beginning...his voice, but something about it I don’t like. The words for one thing. I’m a fan of his so not trying to be a contrarian.

[berdie]

Funny thing...when I was a kid, I didn’t care for Roy at all. Since I’ve grown up I see how much talent he had.