Free Republic 2nd Qtr 2026 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $58,097
71%  
Woo hoo!! And now only $223 to reach 72%!! Thank you all for your continued support!! God bless.

Keyword: orbison

Brevity: Headers | « Text »
  • 5 Tear-Stained Tunes That Prove Nobody Sang Weepers Like Roy Orbison

    03/15/2024 9:18:39 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 15 replies
    American Songwriter ^ | Jim Beviglia
    By combining a voice with operatic scope with the relatable concerns of pop songs, Roy Orbison set the standard for the “weeper.” And quite frankly, he set the bar so ridiculously high that few have managed to get within shouting distance of it. In the early days, he even helped to write these songs, creating those melodies that soared ever skyward. Later in his career, he teamed up with younger collaborators who might have put the words in his mouth, but otherwise left the emotional heavy lifting to the singer. Here are five examples of Roy Orbison’s ability to leave...