What separates Orbison from so many other multi-octave-spanning power singers is that he can hit the biggest notes imaginable and still sound unspeakably sad at the same time. All his vocal gymnastics were just a means to a powerful end, not a mission unto themselves. Roy Orbison didn't just sing beautifully-he sang brokenheartedly.
totally agreed. Whenever I read a beautiful comment like this I have to applaud. Spot on. I remember being 14 and discussing Roy with my elder brother. He was always saying "Roy Orbison was a lonely guy surrounded by an ocean of love" (my brother knew one of Roy's roadies). I'm not sure of that but I never felt he 'acted' the sadness he wrote about. He'd experienced it and it came out on the stage and in the music. A true legend. Not to be seen again, me thinks.
+Sterling Blake This along with the very band that carried the name America which produced Horse With No Name. Infact this was probbly one of my dads favorite songs too xD.
I’d heard this song but never heard of Roy. 5 years ago I watched an old televised show of his because my dad begged me. He had never acted like that before, so I watched, and haven’t stopped listening since. I’m 27 now and when the day comes, I will be showing the same show to my children.
Yes Connie, Roy Orbison was one of a kind ... well-mannered, polite, humble, immensly talented and a giant in his world of popular music &song-writing ...but you need to disinfect and wash your mouth out for suggesting that he was "sort of like Donald Trump". That must go down as one of the most cringe-making and silly ridiculous comparisons of the current century. Ttruump - arrogant, greedy, obnoxious, manipulative .. only ever wins an argument because he can afford to hire multi-£thousand or Dollar-Lawyers & Attorneys ... a modern-day Neannderthhaal financial apemann .... totally devoid of any sensitivity or personal human qualities. Roy Orbison was none of those .... please go wash your mouth out..Lol
Stupid, I didn't say Donald Trump was a Roy Orbison. In the world of music he was a one of a kind, like Donald Trump in the world of politics. He was sort of like a Billy Preston, didn't get the credit say an Elvis or dope head like Willie Nelson got. You sound like a bed wetting liberal. Grow up!
The true King of Rock N Roll. His uniqueness and talent is unmatched. Pure vocal perfection, the ability to convey and evoke so much emotion, and his very own swag sets him apart from all the others. This performance is magical. Not only the musical genius of it, but the way he bites his lip after the growl, the way he slightly cocks his head on certain notes, the way he gently moves himself to the beat, his larger than life presence and humbleness all at the same time. If hope he looks down sometimes and sees how much he is adored and missed. RIP beautiful man, you will be loved forever.
Roy said he just wanted "to be remembered." .... Well honey!! You don't have to worry about that!! You'll be remembered from now on!! No one with a voice like yours, and who is loved by so many for that voice and your sweet kindness will ever be forgotten!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥💋💋💋💋💖💖💖💖
Such talent!! I remember when I was 15 this song came out and stayed on the top of the charts forever. He kept all his clothes on, did not have half dressed dancers and his vocals were crisp and clear and did not need to be enhanced like the garbage today.
Never tried to make himself perfect, no theatrics or crazy! Just his band and him with his guitar singing..Pure love for this uniquely beautiful man! ❤️
Orbison não necessita esforçar-se para emitir a voz potente e melíflua. Pretty woman é uma obra que merece ser apreciada sempre. Daqui a cem anos, nossos descendentes ainda sentirão o que ontem e hoje sentimos.
It would have probably been SO MUCH FUN to be at one of Roy’s concerts. So sad that he left us so young, but boy, he REALLY “left on a high note” pardon the pun - his career resurgence was unstoppable at the moment of his death, he was topping the charts and releasing fantastic new songs that all music fans loved. Honestly I’ve never seen a comeback quite like it; the success of his comeback was 100% due to talent, not annoying marketing or nostalgia. He was simply an even better artist in 1988 than in the 1960s and the public confirmed this! God bless you Roy, I was born years after your death but grew up with you on the radio, you are singing the angels’ finest songs now!
Orbison always amazed me with how effortless his performances were. I think the original "Pretty Woman" single is one of the perfect recordings of Rock & Roll.
🇦🇷 Tal vez haya sido el Último Gran Recital en VIVO, en 1988. Falleció el 6 de Diciembre de ese mismo año. ( Sufrió un infarto mientras dormía ). Eternamente en la Memoria del mundo musical, junto al co-autor Bill Dees, "Descansas en Paz, junto al Señor, Viviendo en el recuerdo de Nuestros Corazones. Por Siempre, ROY ORBISON...!!
Love that dude!!! What a sweet, kind, humble person he was!! His voice is unmatched!! I have no doubt that Roy is in Heaven with his kids and family!! None at all!!
Wow got chills listening to him thanks to Scott on tape I'm here he has a RU-vid channel visiting Graves of famous people mentioned even Elvis loved this man's voice I can definitely see why amazing!! RIP sir🙏🫶🏼
He’s so talented. Just look how relaxed and cool he is playing his jam for all those people. Definitely a legend. I was 8 years old when he died. Today’s music sucks!
I had the good fortune to meet him and spent about a half an hour, in his company in Germany. Very polite person. I recalled being too broke to one of his concerts, as a kid, but listened outside on the street, where they had set up speakers for the crowds who could not get in.
WOW!!! Gives me chills. Much better than regular version and I normally don't like live versions. Something about the slower tempo, the bass, or something. I'm not musically educated enough to express why I like it better. Great version!!
🇮🇹 Forse c'era l'ultima importante dichiarazione LIVE del 1988. Muore il 6 dicembre dello stesso anno. (Ha avuto un infarto mentre dormiva). Per sempre nella memoria del mondo della musica, con il coautore Bill Dees, "Riposerai in pace, con te Vivi nella memoria i nostri cuori. Per sempre, ROY ORBISON ... !!
I love Roy Orbison's unique style and of course,his voice. What an original & very talented artist on ALL level's. I did not know he lost his wife & children so tragically,though. ***Very sad.
Has it been 22 years already i think he died in 1989 but he was a great ass singer from pop to country his songs hit both charts back then yeah me too wished i was born during roys era because people today's are going to get tough on some people
That's what I was thinking. Orbison was a minimalist. Just the guitar and that voice. He came to Boston and the person in charge of his concert was concerned that he looked ill. couldn't stop Orbison though.
