Roy Orbison is an American legend. Because of his unmistakable voice, dark emotional ballads and complex musical compositions, Orbison's music was often referred to as operatic by many critics. This led to the nickname "The Caruso of Rock" (in reference to Enrico Caruso, the famous Italian opera singer from the early 1900's) In the 1960's Roy Orbison scored 22 Billboard top 40 hits, including Only The Lonely, Crying, In Dreams, and Oh Pretty Woman. Orbison's career remained stagnant through the 70's until David Lynch used Orbison's Candy Colored Clown in the 1986 film Blue Velvet. In 1988, Orbison joined the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, and George Harrison. Orbison's life was plagued with tragedy, including the death of his first wife and two of his children, in separate accidents. This could be part of the reason that Roy Orbison stood in such stark contrast to the defiant masculine persona that was so popular in rock music of the 50's and 60's. Many of Orbison's songs conveyed a much quieter, desperate vulnerability that was extremely unconventional at the time. He was also known for standing still while performing, dressed all in black with dark sunglasses. Orbison was inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame in 1987 by Bruce Springsteen. Later that same year he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame.
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Check out this amazing performance of Oh Pretty Woman from the Black and White Night in 1987. Notice his backing band is Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, and JD Souther!
Don't forget the incredible James Burton (in white coat) on lead guitar. Jennifer Warren and K.D. Lang were were also back up vocalists. What a line up! "Candy Colored Clown" was the intro for "In Dreams" A true legend.
The line up of 'stars' alongside the big 'O' is testimony to the high esteem he was held in by his peers. Roy Orbison is, was and always will be, my absolute favourite. He had a voice to die for which he used simply but oh so effectively. We will never see the like of him again. R.I.P Roy and thank you for the wonderful memories you left us.
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Don't forget the incredible James Burton (in white coat) on lead guitar. Jennifer Warren and K.D. Lang were were also back up vocalists. What a line up!
"Candy Colored Clown" was the intro for "In Dreams" A true legend.
The line up of 'stars' alongside the big 'O' is testimony to the high esteem he was held in by his peers. Roy Orbison is, was and always will be, my absolute favourite. He had a voice to die for which he used simply but oh so effectively. We will never see the like of him again. R.I.P Roy and thank you for the wonderful memories you left us.
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