Elvis actually believed Roy had 'the most perfect voice.' Once an interviewer asked Elvis what it's like to be the best singer in the world. Elvis responded with, 'I don't know, ask Roy Orbison.' :)
Roy Orbison was a true legend……he heard k.d. sing and he asked her to do “ Crying “ as a duet with him. When he died she was asked to perform “Crying “ at a memorial concert tribute to Roy. It was amazing it bought the house down! I hope you both are able to see it……It’s “ k.d. lang sings Crying at Roy Orbison Memorial Tribute “
K.D. Lang is a Canadian artist who has an amazing voice. She covered this song on song on her own, which was one of Roy Orbison's originals. This video of the two of them is incredible. Another beautiful reaction to an amazingly beautiful song. I love your real, heartfelt reactions.
When asked what it was like to be the World's best singer, he said "I don't know, you better ask Roy Orbison". Roy said KD had the best pipes he had ever heard. So they are quite the couple.
Roy had one of those voices that you knew who it was from the first note, nobody else sounded like him. I saw kd perform this song on an A&E special many years ago and it brought the house down. Her vocal control is amazing and she is a wonderful performer. She can pull the tears right out of you. A great 'torch' song singer. Nice reaction guys. Peace and Love as Ringo says.
Oh, my word! I had no idea they had performed that song together. Roy - the legend, and KD - the legend in the making. She was so young there - sweet. Yes, definitely Elvis vibes - same era and musical style (when the song was first written, of course). I wonder if Elvis also sang it. He sure could have done it justice! Oh! I looked it up and found this: "Elvis never recorded one of Roy Orbison's songs, a clear mark of respect in that he did not believe he could better him." How about that!
Roy Orbison had such a tragic life... His wife died in a motorcycle acccident, and he later lost his two eldest sons in a house fire. Even his trademark dark glasses came from crippling stage fright. Yet his voice gave joy to millions. 😎
Great reaction!! My mom's favourite Orbison song - and when kd Lang did this version, my mom was over the moon at the beautiful collaboration!! Now, since her passing, I think of her every time I hear this wonderful piece! RIP Mom (and Roy) - I am crying over you...
The love, trust, support and respect that exchanges between you two is palpable, visceral, beautiful. Thank you for sharing *that* with us. #relationshipgoals
It's so sad that much of his most well known work today like The Travelling Wilbury's and I Drove All Night were released posthumously. He was on the verge of a huge resurgence in both creative output and popularity only to be cut short 😢
These two did this song so beautiful their vocals are just amazing but together priceless. The love you two have for each other really shines when you’s react to love songs and you’s make me love your love for each other. Gives me hope that there is still true love in this world. Great reaction!
KD Roy in his younger days was the most powerful and emotional voices of his day. KD was honoring him, her cover of So in Love or her Hallelujah or Miss Chaterlane. Orbison was a huge star in his day and then later join the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynn. Unfortunately, he passed away while he was still enjoying being in a band with them. I think right before their second album came out
I would love to hear you react to "la charreada" by Linda Ronstadt. I think you will love it, she has a once in a generation voice. A true American treasure.
I love this duet. Roy Orbison also did "Only The Lonely" as well as "Pretty Woman" which you know. Check out kd's rendition of "Hallelujah" written by Leonard Cohen, or her own song "Miss Chatelaine".
Guys, SUGGESTIONS… K.D. LANG After Roy Orbison passed, K.D. continued performing: “CRYING” …on her own as a tribute. My FAVORITE performance is from: MTV Unplugged Also… The song: “HALLELUJAH” Leonard Cohen, who wrote the song, has said that the way K.D. sings it is his FAVORITE. The most AMAZING performance is from: The 2010 OLYMPICS!
I’ve always loved KD’s cover of Roy's song, but her voice is overwhelmed by the power and emotion of his when sung together with hers. I don't like her less, but I love him more. What a singular standout voice he was!
Well KD is not only Canadian but she also does the definitive cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallellujah...............oh, who is also Canadian.just sayin'.....LOL
