Roy Orbison - "Running Scared" from Black and White Night 

No flashing lights, no pathetic jokes, no costume changes, no dancers, he didn't need them. The audience sat in silence entranced by the unique voice of one of the greatest singers of all time. I know, I was in the audience. It was a privilege

"When Roy Orbison is in town, HE is the king". Elvis Presley.

From the begining of his career till the end of his death, Roy Orbison never lost his voice in singing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Audience are the luckiest people in the entire world to hear and see Roy Orbinson live in that Era, i wish i had been there.

What a wonderful voice he had in his singing career!!!! We're gonna miss you for ever.

The look on Springsteen's face says it all at the end for me..He knew what he was witnessing..Pure Greatness.

God only made one voice like that - he’s probably teaching angels how to sing !

When you have Elvis Costello, K D Lang and Bruce Springsteen as back-up you know you a star.

Springsteen's face at the end says it all..He knows he's in the presence of a Legend x

Best male vocalist God ever created.

One of the most beautiful voices in music history. Still a Legend.

Absolutly hypnotic.. what an amazing gift this man has left us genuine music lovers, thank you Roy.

I was lucky to have seen Roy in concert 3 times. The last two times at a small venue. He didn't need dancers, laser shows etc, he just stood there and sang. His voice would lift you out of your seat and drop you back down. I saw grown men with tears in their eyes (me included). Roy was the greatest and this is my all time favourite song.

What a voice. Hard to believe 45 people on RU-vid dislike this ballad. It doesn't get any better than Roy Orbison.

The look on Bruce Springsteen’s face, waiting for Roy to hit that note, without concern and pure enjoyment. Other than that, we are mere mortals to Roy. RIP and thanks for the memories.

He didn't had the looks like Elvis... But that voice... Man, incredible how pure his voice stays when he touches notes that normal people never can reach... The greatest for me.

The look on Bruce Springsteen's face at the end of the song says it all.

The amazing thing about this is the high note he hits at the end. Orbison wrote this song, designed to build to that climax. To think that, 25 years after the original recording, in failing health and about a year before his death, he delivered this amazing performance of the same song is a testament to his talent.

This is my favourite Roy song, And this concert is the best ever. And just watch the way Bruce Springsteen watches Roy.! He adores him.

Words cannot describe how great this man could sing.

The fear, in his voice, of loosing, is breath taking. The victory, of winning, is breath taking.

No less a person than Elvis Presley is on record as saying that Roy Orbison was the greatest singer he’d ever heard. I must give that honour to Judith Durham but I would certainly rate him as the greatest of all male singers.

The look that Bruce Springsteen gives him at the end of the song says it all....what a voice !!! "Roy Orbison is the best singer, I've ever heard" - Elvis Presley

The only person Elvis wouldn't let open for him.

This is truly one of the greatest love songs ever written sung by an incomparable voice with a style of his own.

My (late) Mother had me tape this program for her, as Roy was born here in Vernon, Texas. We all Loved Him!

My partner aged 73 has had a stroke. I played him his Roy Orbison Cds. He tried to sing along. It has been the best therapy ever. He says Roy the best singer ever. Even John Lennon agreed he had unparalled talent. Thank you Roy

This man's voice touches the very soul he had a voice it was like no other he sings with the angels in heaven rest in peace Roy in the arms of God peace and love

"You turned around, and walked away...WITH ME." Greatest last 2-word lyrics ever. Total surprise, and so heartfelt. RIP indeed.

My era. Here in South Africa we had no TV. Only now can I watch videos of that era. Honors to Roy Orbison

Love Springsteen at the end. That look is nothing but admiration and respect.

Springsteens face at the end says it all..

that last note....my god.sends goosebumps up the back of my neck.....a legend.

The look from Springsteen at the end told more than a million words…

I was lucky enough to play in the backing orchestra for Roy Orbison in Perth West Australia

Roy Orbison brought me here ❤

When you see the talent around him you know he was the best ever

Greatest vocal of all times . Truly poetry listening to Roy. Saw this genius in Montreal numerous times and went away more convinced than ever that he was the greatest . Even Elvis thought he was the greatest of all peers.

Roy Orbison had the greatest voice ever heard. Nobody could put every ounce of their being into a song. Roy could.

Mr Rock-n-Roll.. Mr Roy Orbison. None better. The greatest pure voice in recorded history. Classic song... Classic artist... Classic man. RIP Roy - you are greatly missed and your millions of fans will love you and your beautiful music forever. This man is a legend! The one and only... Mr. Roy Orbison.

Just watched another 6 times. Don't know what else to say other than "That man was brilliantly talented."

Best song in my opinion RUNNING SCARED sends shivers down my spine !!!!!!!!!

This has always been one of the greatest boleros, but truly to watch him hit that last note, in a performance, with so little effort (in true RO fashion), it just gets me. like tears at 2am every so often, gets me. peace, Roy.

Goosebumps, My Dad said listen how the Violins get louder and Roy's Voice gets stronger. Greatest Singer ever.

Talk about hauntingly beautiful. A tragic loss still to this day.. Roy had a golden voice and the heart to go along with it..

greatest male voice ever?? gonna say yes

I was born in the fifties and there is no one to touch him as a solo artist, he wrote his own stuff from the heart and sang as well live as he did on record, apart from that a great humble guy, who else can u say that about in the music industry

U know your a LEGEND when U have that kind of backup and band members...

Springsteen's face at the end says it all......Go get em Roy.......

You can see all the musicians in this video know they are in the presence of greatness when the are with Roy what a Legend

In every one of his songs, in his own quiet way, that man knew how to tell a story. And they were great stories of love and heartbreak and joy. There will be many others, now and in the future, who will grab our hearts and be memorable in their own way - but only for short moments in time. NOBODY will EVER be as touching, or enduring, or loved, or able to compare to him in any other way.

this is the best song orbison ever did. i am a child of the 60s. i would lay in bed at night with my transistor radio and one ear thingy listening to tunes waiting for this song before i could go to sleep. teenage years were rough.

Elvis once said that Roy Orbinson was his favorite singer.

Springsteens look is worth a thousand words... Holy Crap.. how could I ever top that! I'm looking at a legend, who's music will live forever and voice I could never match!

Saw him live in Hobart, Tasmania in early 60s. Wonderful. This is my favourite song. Just loved him.

I’ve just stumbled upon this treasure tonight. I’ve listened to it over and over about 15 times. WHAT A VOICE!!!!! ❤

Toward the end, Springsteen looks toward Roy as if concerned that he might not get the final high notes. When Roy achieved his traditional big, high-note finish, Springsteen grins and inclines his head as if in wonder and awe that the 52- year-old, unwell Orbison could still do it.

All of Roy's songs were great; but this has always been my favourite. It builds and builds to a fantastic crescendo...and a happy ending.

What a lucky audience, each song's a work of art.

I never forget this dreamful voice of him.

KDLang showed such respect. This is the most amazing group ever put together - with the core being Elvis' band. I could watch this over and over. RIP RO.

what an AMAZING vocal performance... that whole last line just keeps climbing and his voice just sounds better and better, no strain, very taught like a well-tuned violin

I can't think of another singer with a voice like his. Completely unique.

bruce definitely in awe, as everybody should be

Never, ever a voice and talent like his - or the unique ability to pour so much emotion into his music and lyrics! When Roy sang, YOU FELT IT! This is one of my all time favorite songs EVER. When you listen to this, you can visualize the scene and actually feel the heartache he felt. How his heart WAS breaking...but then exploded in pure joy and happiness and pride...when she turned around and walked away with HIM!

That meeeeeeeee at the end gets me every time, just showcase's how powerful his voice is.

Before my dad passed, he needed to see Roy Overson. He went to one of the last concerts that he had out in California so now when I listen to the music I pretty much just think of my dad he was great, so was Roy Orbison.

This man was unbreakable. Never get tired of listening to him.

To me, this is the greatest love song ever written, and only Roy Orbison could sing it! RIP Roy, we still miss you!

Now this is the real stuff ..amazing voice and singer ...and -no tricks just authenticity -great players- mind blowing voice

One never gets tired of coming back to hear this song and others from the Black and White Night. Roy made every song seem effortless. Bless his heart for the lovely tunes he left us with. xxooxx

I must have listened to this song hundreds of times and it still just gave me goosebumps.

"My heart was breaking, which one would it be? You turned around and walked away with ME...." Could this man tell a story, or what? He put you right into that situation and you FELT it. Like you were right there yourself, and YOUR girlfriend was the one making that decision. And you were SO afraid. But then she chose YOU! And how your heart would leapt with joy! Whatever Roy sang....you felt. Without a doubt.

Roy was One of the greatest singers of all time.

My heart has sobbed with his songs and no one else! dam!

There was no one like him and there never will be. He's the greatest.

My face is like Bruce Springsteen at the end. 😀 Shee-it, that's amazing.

We miss Roy so very much--a voice that no one has ever been sble to duplicate

Springsteen dylan harrison .....they all had a sore neck looking up to the Big O greatest vocalist in popular music I ever heard !

I have listened to every song from black and white night but this one floored me. I applauded and no one to hear me. Played this one over and over,, awesome. RIP Roy. We love and miss you.

How can one be insensitive to such a voice and such lyrics? I am not an American, even so. I must admit without Roy Orbison my days would be less happy. Thank you Roy for helping me.

A gifted talent of which we will not see again for a long long time! RIP Roy!

Running Scared , Only The Lonely, Blue Bayou, Crying, Pretty Woman and way more , c'mon dudes. It doesn't get much better than this

Perfect. The boss's reaction says it all.

It doesn't get better than this whole show!!!

He sang this Capella to close his show in Reno in 1987 or 1988. It brought the house down, and the entire audience gave him a standing ovation.

I was lucky to see Roy twice, both were small venues with my mom. Today my mom is 90 years old with dementia. Her short term is totally gone but when I visit she can belt out every word to most of his songs. One of the best

All these artists like Bruce and the back up singers are all so genuinely happy to be on that stage with Roy.

He was unbelievable 😮👏🏻👏🏻

What a fabulous singer, song writer and musician! This song, like many Roy did, touches my heart in ways that are unique only to him. Roy Orbison was one-of-a-kind and his like will never been seen again in this world, I must be content to play his recordings and watch his videos and still marvel at his talent. He is sorely missed.

I think this is my favorite Roy Orbinson song!

Springsteen's face at the end sums this up. "I've just played on stage with ROY ORBISON!! Only ROY ORBISON!! Am I dreaming??"

Roy was undoubtedly one of the really great singers ... his songs and that voice will never ever be forgotten Superb ...

If that does not give you shivers at the end,....you have no soul!

I've had a life-long love for Roy Orbison. What a voice!!!! Just listen to Leah by Orbison

The best voice on this planet?!

Joe Melson, who lived here in Midland, Texas at the time he met Roy Orbison in the late 1950’s went on to collaborate with Roy on this song and others, including ‘Only the Lonely’ and ‘Crying’. Those songs were written here in Midland. If you lived in the remote West Texas city of Midland in the late 50’s as I did, you would be crying and lonely too! Roy met Elvis and Johnny Cash on the stage of the Midland High auditorium one fateful night in 1955. Both young singers would help launch Roy’s music career. I played my trumpet on that same stage many times in later years with the high school band. Roy and the Teen Kings performed on Saturdays on KMID-TV here and my mother, who was from Dallas and not a fan of rockabilly music would always refer to Roy as ‘Ooby Dooby’. She would make us turn off the TV when his show was on. When she turned 80, we had a birthday party for her in Dallas. I hired a Roy Orbison impersonator who was quite good. Mother enjoyed the joke. I, on the other hand, have always been a big fan of Roy, his amazing voice and his haunting songs.

The look by the Boss, says it all!

Where this talent has gone will never again be here on earth ,, heaven is the lucky one ,

K.D.Lang dancing, she really feels the song. Lovely, Roy is just amazing