FIRST TIME Hearing Roy Orbison - Crying (Monument Concert 1965) || Absolutely Incredible!! 

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In Dreams is a must for your reaction , Roy was one of the greatest of all time.

I’m 73 years old and had the great good fortune to witness the explosion of the Beatles on the world, no one is a bigger fan than me. But, I think Roy Orbison is the greatest singer of popular music in my lifetime. I saw an Elvis quote that he would go on stage after anybody except Roy. For what it’s worth, I think Judith Durham of The Seekers is the greatest female singer of my lifetime.

Roy influenced EVERYBODY.

Mom introduced me to this wonderful man..that heartbreaking voice. And i've loved him ever since...RIP to this legend of legends. Please, dig into his music...many have covered it, but only he can break your heart with it.

Elvis released his 1st record in 1954. Roy in 1956. They were both with Sun Records in Memphis. Elvis said Roy had a perfect voice. He never did any of Roy's songs because he said he couldn't do them any better than the original. Roy attended all of Elvis' concerts till 1976.

He sings so effortlessly

Roy Orbison has enough material and collaborations that you could dedicate a whole channel to him.

I'm glad that your enjoying Roy, I was just graduating college in 1965. He was great in anything he did

K.D. Langs tribute to Roy is awesome.

A concert to check out is Roy Orbison and Friends: A black and white night. It was from 1988 and was filmed in black and white. The artists that performed with him included Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waites, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne JD Souther, Steven Soles, Jennifer Warnes, Bonnie Raitt, KD Lang among others. There were lots of celebrities in the audience as well. Also check out the supergroup Travelling Wilburys which he founded with Tom Petty, Bon Dylan, Jeff Lynne and George Harrison. Unfortunately, he passed away after the first album was released.

Roy Orbison had one of the most smooth powerful voices. He could sing real high falsetto & also low. Elvis Presley loved Roy's voice. Roy was known for performing while standing motionless & wearing black clothes to match his dyed black hair & dark sunglasses. Roy had lots of hits in the 60's such as "Oh, Pretty Woman", "Only the Lonely", "Running Scared", "In Dreams", "Love Hurts", "Blue Bayou", "Leah" etc. In 1988, he co-founded the rock supergroup "Traveling Wilburys" with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, & Jeff Lynne. They had a lot of great songs such as "Handle With Care", "End Of The Line" etc.

Check out k.d.lang singing crying...you'll get chills....she's amazing!

The million dollar quartet "Elvis, Johnny Cash,Carl Perkins,Jerry Lee Lewis " and Roy Orbison all came out from Memphis about the same time.✌️❤️

Look into The Traveling Wilbur's, a group in the 90's that featured Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, & Jeff Llynn! Roy passed away during that time, but left with a couple great songs with video. When he passed, the video was shot with his guitar rocking in a chair during his vocals.

He was visually impaired and his glasses became a trademark. His entire catalog is absolutely fabulous. Keep up the great work.

Have you never heard Pretty Woman? That is Roy Orbison. He was a contemporary of Elvis and he influence everyone including Elvis. Elvis was more in the 50's and 60s for his best work. Orbinson later joined a band with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Tom Petty called The Traveling Wilburys. Listen to Pretty Woman. It has one of the most iconic hooks in all of pop music history.

So fun waiting for you to hear the other 3 octaves.....hehehe

Man thus guy is tops period in my book. Fabulous artist. Check out--- Oh Pretty Woman by him.

Check out K D LANG live version after his passing as a tribute ! Incredible ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤

Elvis did say that Roy Orbison is the guy that he didn't want to perform after and loved Roy's voice. Roy is so iconic and perhaps one of the most important male singers in music. One of the first singers to really sing at that high range and even wrote and sung songs of heartbreak and sadness/feelings from a male perspective and making it main stream. I love "I Drove All Night," "Blue Bayou," "Blue Angel," "Only the Lonely," and his classic "In Dreams." Roy didn't make a single bad song!

Roy has a 5 active voice

Before he passed, Roy was with a super group the Traveling Wilburys. Check them out, you will be surprised by the the other members.

Elvis loved him, and thought Roy had the best voice in music.

You may know Orbison without realising through the movie with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, '' which uses his song Pretty Woman'' for both the theme song and the movie title. Orbison was respected by so many musicians, including Elvis.

Sometimes I just click so I can hear how you say “Buy me a coffee” with that awesome accent of yours- but then I stay for the song 😂😂 love your work mate 👍 ❤

You should react to my favorite song by him Pretty Woman, I was 13 years old when I first heard it 👍🙏💯😎

He later did a duet of this song with k d lang. After his death, at the tribute concert, she did a show stopping version of it. You should check them out to see the progression.

Roy is my favourite non-living male vocalist.

I agree with the previous comment. You need to check out "In Dreams" for an other-worldly experience. Orbison was unique, period.

Elvis and Roy came up together in the fifties. Both are great artists, but I personally like Roy better.

roys a musical legend, songwriter he wrote all his own songs whn it was almost unheard of, n a fine fine voice, he infuenced many, had tragedy in his life whn his young family died, n perforemd n was hvn hits until his death at 52 in 89 i tink?, ud know some of his songs ver classics, running bear, pretty woman, only v lonely, crying, blue bayoo, in dreams, mystery grl, u got it, n was in a supergroup in v 80s n had its again.

Elvis and Roy were friends

I was a young man in those years when Elvis and Orbison were big in the music world and most all my friends and casual aquantances in those days were big Orbison fans. His songs and vocal skills were just so unique; never heard anyone that did it better. Roy started out writing hit songs for other famous singers and one day decided he could sing these songs himself and he did; Then he just made history.

Elvis once said Roy Orbison had the best male voice he ever heard. Other wonderful songs by him include Running Scared and It's Over.

I have a hard time believing you have not heard of Roy Orbison.as you listen keep in mind there is no auto tune during that era of music.

yeah roy, elvis, jerry lee lewis n johnny cash were all at sun studios recording n touring together in v 50s b4 vey all became famous.

Boy have you missed out! Blue bayou is a banger!

I bawled over many teenage crushes to Roy's crooning.

Rock and Roll is a lot older than you seem to think. You really need to check out some acts from the '50's to see where it all started. Try Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Everly Brothers, Chuck Berry and about a few dozen others.

I believe it was written by Willey Nelson. Roy and Elvis both started about the same time at Sun Records in Memphis, Tn. The sunglasses started at a night concert in London, and he forgot his regular glasses, and used his prescription sunglasses.

Keep digging into the 60's and 70's, so many trailblazers in those decades.

It's beautiful, but you should also hear K.D. Lang's wrenching cover.

Also only the lonely, steven you look so familar

I do believe Lennon and McCartney also believed Roy had the best voice at the time. A life filled with personal tragedy, Roy sadly passed in 1988 after releasing his "comeback" album, "Mystery Girl."

Classic

Elvis’s first album awn in 1956. Roy’s first album was 1960. Now listen Prince’s incredible vocals on Somewhere Here on Earth here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4YXMjLD1NH4.htmlsi=wrK75UMxcMU4qYac

Not sure why you think Elvis begins in 1965? - he was a 50’s sensation!

Elvis 1956 Ed Sullivan Show. Roy was a song writer and was afraid to sing in front of people.

The Big O was arguably more successful in Britain. He certainly had a following. And when you end up in a group, at the end of your life, with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne - and they think you're the GOAT - you must have something going for you. It's all in that voice. He makes everything sound like opera.

Want to hear Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins all singing together? As a tribute to their friend Elvis, here they are on the Johnny Cash Christmas Special in 1977, singing "This Train is Bound for Glory". It's Fire! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KKsDQaTkkxo.htmlsi=yXGAiN3fbsTLbSrW

he had the sunglasses because he had eye issues

Unlike Elvis, he wrote a lot of his songs. Elvis influenced his look.

Long before auto tune ruined music

He wore the sunglasses because he had an eye condition and the stage lights hurt his eyes. He had a very tragic life, with his wife and children being killed in a fire at home.

Roy's high notes are part of his natural range, not falsetto. Same with Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers, those notes are their natural voice

Do you know Pretty Woman? Only the Lonely?

Steven check out pretty woman

When asked by a reporter,"What's it like being the best singer in the world." Elvis replied, "I don't know, you'd better ask Roy Orbison."

Treat yourself to Roy singing Pretty Woman at Black and White Night

Orbison, Elvis, Johnny Cash, and others sang on the same bill when they were young musicians. They each had their own sound, but were products of their time.

There's something about Roy's voice that makes you smile as soon as you hear it. Listen to him on "Handle With Care' with the Traveling Wilburys.

Elvis Presley was famous in the mid 1950's

Rock and Roll was birthed in the fifties. My brother was born in 1956, and there is a photo of him, at age three, singing Elvis’ “Hound Dog” with his little plastic guitar. Roy Orbison was one of the pioneers of rock. At some point you need to check the super group, The Traveling Willburys, of which Roy was a part of until his death. His voice was already in some of an upcoming album so I guess you could say he was part of the group even posthumously.

Roy Orbison classic Oh, Pretty Woman, you’ve heard it you just don’t know Roy saying it

Roy Orbison and Elvis were about the same age. Early in their careers, both were signed to Sun Records out of Memphis - along with artists like Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash. Elvis loved Roy's voice and calling it "the most perfect voice."

Have to do Oh Pretty Woman

He was part of the Travlin Wilbury’s with George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan. He passed during the recording of their second album.

They'll never be another voice like Roy Orbison. Please catch this song with KD Lang joining in . So beautiful. Or, as suggested, find him with the Traveling Wilburys . My favorite. 🥰

Roy was a part of The Traveling Wilburys- Roy Orbison & The Traveling Wilburys Experience: Live At The Customs House ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-b18f83WFJGg.html

Roy was shy, and didn't want to perform. He wrote a song for Elvis Pressley to record, "Only The Lonely" but Elvis wasn't home, so Roy recorded it and it was his first hit song.

Roy has a ton of great songs. Down the rabbit hole you go. He and Elvis were popular around the same time. Check our In Dreams, Uptown, Pretty Woman (that’s one you’ve probably heard), two of his later ones Windsurfer and California Blue. Blue Bayou which also was a hit later on for Linda Rondstat. This song was also a hit later on for K D Lang. In Dreams was also used in a bizarre way in the David Lynch movie Blue Velvet.

Long time fan of Roy here, was so sad at his passing. Beautiful voice. Enjoyed him as part of the Traveling Wilburys.

Hello Steven, I thought I'd add to the list of great suggestions from the comments, if interested. "Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Black & White Night 30)" (by the channel: Roy Orbison) and I thought I'd introduce you to a new band from around the same time period, if interested. "The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun (1964)/60 Years" (by the channel: The Animals Tribute Channel (Unofficial) The Animals were a part of the British Invasion (which wasn't as bad as it sounds lol) The British invasion took place back in the mid-60's when rock and pop music acts came over from the UK and became part of the counter-culture movement and civil rights. You know...when long hair meant "evil hippie" ☮

Check out the "Black and White Night" TV special, the tribute to Roy Orbison done in 1988, featuring Roy and Bruce Springsteen (his biggest fan) and a whole stage full of top artists paying tribute to Roy. It features lots of top artists backing Roy. For sheer awesome vocal ability, however, I suggest only doing songs from the Monument Concert or the studio versions. His later concert in 1988 is terrific, but the vocals are just not quite as awesome as in 1965

The story I read was the glasses were there by accident. He had really poor eyesight and had forgotten his glasses so he had to wear his prescription sunglasses. It became a trade mark. I wish reactors would stop saying everybody sounds like Elvis....most of these singers were BEFORE Elvis. If anything, he sounded like them. You are doing your very best to catch up. Keep on going. It is a very deep rabbit hole. Well done.

I can understand why you would say he sounds like Elvis. Roy's upper range was higher then Elvis's though. The "Big O" as he was known back then was one of the best voices of this era. As far as who influenced who? They were born within a year of each other, so can't really answer that one. I'm sure they would've admired each other at the time. So many great songs from Roy, let's just jump down this amazing rabbit hole. In dreams & pretty woman are both a must.

Roy had a very awesome voice. It was unique and so beautiful. Keep checking his catalog. You will not be sorry. Love your reaction!

1965. before everything went insane!

he was singing his own songs,,,,wonderful voice,,,and a nice guy

Blue bayou, penny arcade, only the lonely, it's over, Indian summer (it's a collab) walk on, I'm hurtin, a love so beautiful, here's a few to get your teeth into 😂❤

Almost fell out of my chair when you said 65 was before Elvis. You've been educated in the comments already so I won't beat a dead horse. But some info that I didn't see yet is how Elvis was a superstar by the time he went into the army in 58. Well, he served 58 and 59, Idk the exact date he enlisted. Any how, he already made the first of 31 movies he starred in, and it was called, Love Me Tender. You must've heard that song before, no? He recorded a bunch of songs before he went away bc he thought the people might forget about him while he was gone. They released the songs throughout that time and many of them went straight to the top. He was more famous when he came home than he was when he left. He was 25 years old at this time. He made a string of movies and the songs that went with them throughout the 60s bc he was locked into a contract. When that ended, he was finally able to get back to where he loved the most, in front of his fans. In 1968 he released what is called The Comeback Special, which was aired on TV around Christmas time. It's recordings of him doing very small intimate settings on a small stage which is surrounded by women. Elvis is in a black leather suit with his boys on this small stage sitting in chairs. Prob the first "unplugged" show ever. It's so awesome! I have to leave a link to it. I'll pick the song, Trying To Get To You. Absolute 🔥🔥🔥 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KZ64T6gEdC4.htmlsi=EGDp_6vFykLNa92G It's a real short one, as were most songs from back then, but a certified banger for sure.🤘🤘 Edit: I had it a little jacked up. He actually did 3 movies before the army. He returned home in 1960, at 25 years old, and he was already a millionaire - which is crazy back then.

IMOthe best voice in pop music bar none

He had the purest voice.

Pretty Woman and Only the Lonely

Most people can't sing this song. Roy was famous for his range.

The most beautiful male voice in Rock! The only negative of that video was they showed everything BUT Mr Orbison for the first minute😅 His most well known tune is Oh Pretty Woman.

Roy was known as the "Caruso" of rock n' Roll - a reference to the great Enrique Caruso of opera fame.

There's some really nice steel drums on the studio version. Also his notes are even more impressive.

He was a pure ralent that very rarely comes around, at bedt only a handful in a lifetime.

To me this is his signature song.

Check out The Traveling Willburys with Roy ,Jeff Lynne ,Tom Petty George Harrison and Bob Dylan

Dive deeper. I love watching younger people starting to look back, being startled at the quality of what we enjoyed in the 50s/60s/70s.

Checkout his work with The Traveling Wilburty’s. Especially “Handle with care” and “End of the line”

?? You've G ard Roy But Just Didn't Know It. Likely Pretty Woman or You Got It Or Maybe From Traveling Wilburys. His Voice Has a 5 Octave Span Which Few Performers Do

Keep going on the Roy train. You Got It, only The Lonely& Pretty Woman are stand outs

Now my friend you can react to KD Lang's tribute to her friend Roy. KD Lang Crying live

Thank you for your reaction. Oh my! Roy Orbison WAS incredible. There are so many...how about Oh Pretty Woman?

He had a tragic past he lost his wife in a motorcycle accident Then two sons in house fire he sent 3rd child to live with grandparents While he tried to start his career again Pretty sure this songs about loosing hus wife and the pain of it He was one of my dads favourite singers and played it that much He literally wore the viynl record groove out as my dad could relate to it He lost his mum as a child crushed his dad who became alcoholic to kill the pain and got hit by a car and killed My dad had to hiring up his siblings at extremely young age early teen 2nd oldest child 1st oldest male at He had to leave school before high school to look after them The funny thing is when my oldest brother was a child their house burnt down and he almost died but they got out in time But lost everything so very similar life stories Ever time I here this song instantly reminds me of him and there are a couple others from different artists do the same He's one of the artists that every song is a banger won't make any difference all as good Try pretty woman which they used the song in the movie pretty woman Cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺👍

Elvis and Roy were both influenced by singers like the great Black Operatic Romantic Pop singer Roy Hamilton, who in 1955 (before Elvis and Roy and Bobby and Bill) had chart-topping hits with Unchained Melody, You'll Never Walk Alone, and Ebb Tide.