“Elvis was bigger than life. His success was documented and laid out for him. He came to the first show I had in Memphis, and it was very nice. He sort of treated me like an equal, because we were both fresh in the business. We got to be great friends and kindred souls” - Roy Orbison
I remember watching an old interview with Elvis, probably in the early 70's or so, and the interviewer asked him who he thought was the best between him and Roy Orbison, Elvis didn't even pause and said "Roy Orbison is the best singer in the world" . High praise from the king :)
A masterpiece released by Roy in 1961. A song without a chorus, the lyrics, arrangement and vocals all gradually build to a climax in this song. The exaggerated dynamics, with the exceptional strings and orchestral build up drove this song to Number 1. It was the last song he sang live in a Cleveland venue, 2 days later we lost a brilliant singer. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Craig. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
I don’t have to imagine…I lived that generation. I became a teenager in 1956. The big band era was behind us. “Swing” came into vogue giving rise to what became known as the “bobby soxers”. Vocal groups like the Ink Spots, the Platters and “crooners” with their soft intimate singing had us dreamy eyed. We were falling in love with Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, etc. We put Lawrence Welk on the back burner and watched “Your Hit Parade”. The new sounds were fantastic! We all wanted record players so of course 45’s were flying off the shelves. The stage was set and we were the players in what was to come. We were ripe for the picking. All of a sudden there was this guy from Memphis, Tennessee who had a new style of singing along with sexualized movements below the waist. Combine those movements with a drop dead gorgeous face, smoldering eyes and lips you wanted to taste, well, as was stated in the movie “Elvis”…we “wanted to eat him alive!” He awakened thoughts and feelings we shouldn’t have had at such a young age. Those thoughts and feelings have stayed with many for 67 years. As John Lennon said “Before Elvis there was nothing.” From Elvis we had Roy Orbison who sends chills up my spine while tears are forming in my eyes (no one like him & never will be), the Everly Brothers (you can’t make perfection more perfect) and many others. Yes, I am so very grateful for being a part of the generation Roy Orbison inspired. A generation whose music will continued to be played for decades to come.
To give you an idea of how great Roy Orbison was and the respect his colleagues had for him, for Elvis Presley himself, he was "the sweetest and most melodious voice" in the world. I could not agree more. When he sings, everything stops, the world is calm.
Roy Orbison avait demandé à Elvis d’interpréter « Only the lonely » mais Elvis refusa, Elvis a dit que seul Roy Orbison peut interpréter cette musique. (Sorry i dont speek very good english…)
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 had lots of hits in the 60's such as "Crying", "In Dreams", "Love Hurts", "Blue Bayou", "Candyman", "Uptown" etc. In 1988, he co-founded the Traveling Wilburys (a rock supergroup) with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, & Jeff Lynne.
Loved your reaction! Roy recorded an incredible concert around 1988 shortly before he died. It’s called “A Black and White night” You should hear him sing Running Scared live on THAT performance! It’s incredible! Also, on Black & White Night, backing him up but obviously in awe of him were Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, k.d. lang, and many others! You should definitely check it out. It’s amazing! Thank you, enjoy your reactions! 😀
Couldn't agree more with that performance and that whole concert. Hopefully Harri sees your comment and can take the time to watch that performance. What a special night that was; so thankful it was captured on film. Thanks for the great comment!
i was 10 when his first song hit...saw him live around 1980 in hamilton, ontario and, incredibly, he sounded better in person. if you wanted to hurt and bleed after a breakup, orbison sounded like he was singing directly to you. he toured britain and performed on the same stage as the beatles before they became THE BEATLES world wide famous....he was the star and was supposed to close. after he heard them he told them they should. beatles never forgot that. i saw ringo star on a talk show quite a few years ago--arsenio hall?--and he said, 'everybody was in awe of the beatles. who awed the beatles?' and ringo said, 'roy orbison'.....
What happened at the time was that the Beatles were waiting to go on stage after Roy's last song. and one of them said "How the f*ck are we supposed to follow that...?" God bless you Roy.
SIMPLY THE BEST. THIS MAN (R.O.) HAD THE MUSIC WORLD IN HIS HAND. SO HUMBLE AND POLITE.SHOCKING PERSONAL LIFE. ROY’S MUSIC WILL LIVE FOREVER. JUST A BRILLIANT SINGER/ WRITER. - GONE TO SOON. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE TWO (2) OF THE BIG O’s CONCERTS IN AUSTRALIA 60’s. WHEN ROY APPEARED ON STAGE YOU COULD HEAR A PIN DROP HE WAS THAT GOOD. I WILL TAKE THOSE SHOWS TO MY GRAVE. --- MEMORIES MEMORIES. --- SIMPLY THE BEST. PETER WADE (ROY’s) BIGGEST FAN.
Always loved the sound and look of Roy Orbison..from a child growing up in the 70s, i remember the sound of his voice and the look, you know the dark suit with the shades..seemed mystical to me. The voice..stayed with me. no-one like him before or since. Apparently an absoulute gentleman ...genteel, kind and well mannered. He just stood there and hardly opened his mouth, but the sound . Boy Dylan when part of the Trvelling Wilbury's said that Roy's voice sent shivers down his spine. "Man that voice" he said. It has been said that grown men have cried lsitennng to Roy's voice.
Roy was one of the first songwriters in popular music to 'break the rules'. You're 'supposed' to have a song structure where you have verses, a chorus and maybe a middle eight, or something along those lines. He usually did that (think 'Pretty Woman'), but this song is just a few verses of one type, and then a second section that I"m not even sure how to categorize. 'In Dreams' is the best example - it's just one part leading to another part, and I have no idea how you'd categorize each little section. He didn't care about what anyone thought he was suppsoed to do, he wrote what came to him and what felt right.
All of Roy Orbison’s “Essential Hits” are a must. “Crying”, “It’s Over”, “Only the Lonely”, And Harri, the video clips on YT of “A Black and White Night” has in the band Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, KD Lang, an orchestra and many stars. The whole concert is fascinating and truly entertaining. A rare thing, indeed.
I was lucky enough to see Roy Orbison live in the UK in the 80s. Having grown up with and loving his voice since the 60s, just before he came on stage I had a panicked moment of "what if my hero doesn't sound as good as he did years ago on the records?". Roy came on, said hello and started singing . . . I closed my eyes and was transported back to the 60s and listening to the same song on the jukebox! His voice was still pure gold 👏👏👏❤
I saw Roy, live, twice, second row from the stage both times. His lips opened about 1/2 an inch, at the most, and belted out the most amazing sound I have ever heard from a singer. What a gift.
Roy chose to use his natural voice for that last high A. He'd already done two takes in a falsetto that he wasn't happy with, and he made a snap decision to use his natural voice. I also recommend It's Over. Another one of his
This type of music structure is called a Bolero, and it originated in Cuba. The boleros are usually about failed love affairs or betrayals. Ravel's Bolero is probably the most famous. It was used in the 1979 movie "10" with Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, and Julie Andrews.
😮I have never thought of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley as being similar in any way. This is not a musical talent contest; but rather a simple matter of taste. I have never been fond of much of anything Presley sang to be anything that made me want to scream and jump about..while I have never found Orbison less than completely enchanting in every way….
On tour, Roy does an encore of that song, and goes even higher!!! Unbelievable!! ... And he was known as being one of the nicest men in the music industry!!! Love that wonderful guy and his voice!! Just so darn attractive!!
True enjoyment is watching Roy on youtube at the Coconut Grove in the Black and white Night performance and backing him up were folks before they hit bigtime ,like KD Lang,Elvis Costello,Bruce Springstein ,TomWaits,and the great James Burton on back-up lead guitar. Even Elvis Presley claimed Roy to be the best singer in the business and once introduced Roy on stage as being the true king of rock and roll.
Elvis famously said that Roy had the most beautiful voice he had ever heard. But much less known was Roys next door neighbor as a teen said the same thing. That neighbor was Johnny Cash. Talk about references!
I'm unsure if it's true but supposedly when Elvis was asked how it felt to be the greatest singer he replied, "I don't know. Go Ask Roy Orbison." One difference between them is Roy wrote most of his own hits while Elvis didn't write songs.
Elvis and Roy , Jerry Lee Lewis , and Johnny cash , came from the same studio in the 50s , Sun Records , Memphis . ,🎸💯Love from Scotland ❣️ great reviews harri .
Recorded at Studio B in Nashville in the "old-fashioned" way, with everyone playing live for each take. The engineer was having a hard time keeping the musicians from burying Roy's voice, so they fashioned a crude sound booth out of coat racks and put Roy and his microphone behind it. Darned if it didn't work!
Who today has the pure talent that Orbison and those in his era had then? Too many singers today rely on enhanced vocals to make themselves sound better, (than some of them are). How can anyone say these kinds of recordings are old had? Some of today's singers could take a lesson out of the book of past greats.
You have a genuine and lovely heart. So ooen and honest and rare. Great video. Roy is my hero, a genius writwr who happened to alsi have the voice of an angel backed by the tragediesb he endured and uswd to add such depth to his songs.
I am 67 years old loved roy orbison since i was a kid All these years later I am still blown away by his voice And i can understand you getting shivers down your spine , Same here 👍
So many of the reactors use cuts from a oncert very late in Orbisons life ......his original recordings are the best showing of Orbisons vocal range ...Glad yu used an original recording .....
Elvis and Roy knew each other back in the early days. They both got their start at Sun Records in Memphis back in the day. Sam Philipps recorded them both.
Roys concerts were the best i see him live afew times 60 70 80 and each time was pure magic better than his records live was awesome goosebumps all the time even the rockers and bikers loved him to bits i listen every day and still get tears in my eyes just talent magic
You are an incredibly beautiful soul, young man. You managed to capture the essence of Roy Orbison. He could start out slow and reach a crescendo, leaving one almost exhausted and yet energized and searching for another song to listen to. As a teenager, I stood at the Jukebox Shrine and offered up my 'allowance' coins to this artist and others like him. Those were good days. (Hmmm... I'm rather liking the term "Jukebox Shrine." 😁
Among my Created Playlists are ones for The Big Build, and Tearjerkers. I just realised they are the poorer without this one. Added. I'm old enough to remember hearing his hits on the radio at the time.
Thanks for pointing out how close Roy and Elvis sound so much alike....Im 68 years old and been loving their music all my life....I guess I wasnt listming close enough....Good Job Harri...
Roy and Elvis were good friends. going back to the Sun Records days (Johnny Cash was Roy's best friend and neighbor in Tennessee). Roy said that they would hang out, listen to records and drink Cokes. After Elvis died, Roy wrote a tribute song, Hound Dog Man.
I had the privilege many (many) years ago of going to a Roy Orbison concert and he was indescribable. Every note perfect. He was such a talented song writer & singer - every song told a story. If you haven't heard his songs "Blue Angel" or "In Dreams" - they're both incomparable.
Funny You brought up Elvis...They were good friends and Roy was going to open for him. Elvis told him he was to good to open for him,and replaced him. No hard feelings, all good...Elvis Loved his voice ❤️
There's a nice documentary about him called "Mystery Girl Unraveled", if anyone is interested. A great display of his smooth voice is a song on here called Roy Orbison: "River" from "The Fastest Guitar Alive". Just a song for a film I think..but man is it good.
Love your reaction Harri 🥰. My older brothers were fortunate to see Roy O live around the time of this incredible song was recorded, this concert took place in a small community Arena in Edmonton, Alberta 🇨🇦& I think Diana Ross & The Supremes were there as well ! I am still amazed that these incredible singers actually came to our small northern town in Canada back in 1961 , 💎💜💎💓
I saw Roy in concert in Miami just about a year before he died. When he did "Running Scared", with the repeat ending, the audience went crazy. Best concert ever!
Back in in the early sixties, the music industry producers were probably screaming at them- "2:11, we will never get this song to play on the radio, cut it shorter!"
Excellent and touching review. Could Elvis have recorded this song? Yes, he had the voice to do it, just listen to his recording of "He touched me" from one of his gospel albums. Operatic? Again yes. Roy was rightfully called the Caruso of rock/country/ballads. Roy used to end his show with this song because of all the encores the audience demanded. One of a kind was Roy Orbison.
another terrific reaction Harri, and don't worry about your "over enthusiasm" every now and then I'll catch a reviewer, probably a very nice guy (they're almost always men) who sit there completely stone faced then at the end will say something like "well that was a good one" which to me is no reaction at all. I may have mentioned I DJ some weekends and I'll put this on every now and then and you would be amazed at how many early 20's people will come up to me and tell me how much they would love to hear some songs like this today. Good music is timeless, and Roy was one of the best, have a good day
You're right. Imagine seeing Elvis, Roy, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis in the same show. Alle recorded for Sun Records and Sam Philips in Memphis.
I've read that Roy had a 7 Octave vocal range. That is the first time I've ever heard that was even a possibility. I always thought Roy had an amazing voice!! That would explain why 😃 Awesome!!
I'm a new subscriber, 81 yo, very much love your reactions I grew up with so many of these older singers and your reactions have left me smiling, thank U!
Someone once asked Elvis what it was like to have the world's greatest voice.....he said "You need to ask Roy Orbison".
@@CA-rl1hg He was telling the truth about Roy, I think he really believed it.
Because it was true.humble of Elvis being so honest
Ever humble Elvis! IMO Elvis had the #1 greatest voice of all time and Roy held an impressive second place!
Barry Gibb described him as the voice of God
And Elvis said he wouldn’t be on same stage with him..
This isn’t a song. It is an experience…every time I hear it.
It sure is!
“Elvis was bigger than life. His success was documented and laid out for him. He came to the first show I had in Memphis, and it was very nice. He sort of treated me like an equal, because we were both fresh in the business.
We got to be great friends and kindred souls”
- Roy Orbison
I remember watching an old interview with Elvis, probably in the early 70's or so, and the interviewer asked him who he thought was the best between him and Roy Orbison, Elvis didn't even pause and said "Roy Orbison is the best singer in the world" . High praise from the king :)
A masterpiece released by Roy in 1961. A song without a chorus, the lyrics, arrangement and vocals all gradually build to a climax in this song. The exaggerated dynamics, with the exceptional strings and orchestral build up drove this song to Number 1. It was the last song he sang live in a Cleveland venue, 2 days later we lost a brilliant singer. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Craig. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
❤👍🥰 Know the song but never thought of it that way 🧐😀🥰
You’re welcome!
Elvis would never follow Orbison on stage. He could never compete with his voice and Elvis knew it.
When Roy lost in a song, the whole world ended. But when he *won* in a song...everyone else did, too.
Imagine if you can, living the generation that Orbison inspired...he was phenomenal
I don’t have to imagine…I lived that generation. I became a teenager in 1956. The big band era was behind us. “Swing” came into vogue giving rise to what became known as the “bobby soxers”. Vocal groups like the Ink Spots, the Platters and “crooners” with their soft intimate singing had us dreamy eyed. We were falling in love with Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, etc. We put Lawrence Welk on the back burner and watched “Your Hit Parade”. The new sounds were fantastic! We all wanted record players so of course 45’s were flying off the shelves. The stage was set and we were the players in what was to come. We were ripe for the picking.
All of a sudden there was this guy from Memphis, Tennessee who had a new style of singing along with sexualized movements below the waist. Combine those movements with a drop dead gorgeous face, smoldering eyes and lips you wanted to taste, well, as was stated in the movie “Elvis”…we “wanted to eat him alive!” He awakened thoughts and feelings we shouldn’t have had at such a young age. Those thoughts and feelings have stayed with many for 67 years. As John Lennon said “Before Elvis there was nothing.”
From Elvis we had Roy Orbison who sends chills up my spine while tears are forming in my eyes (no one like him & never will be), the Everly Brothers (you can’t make perfection more perfect) and many others. Yes, I am so very grateful for being a part of the generation Roy Orbison inspired. A generation whose music will continued to be played for decades to come.
Before his death , he was in a band called "' The Traveling Wilburys ". With Jeff Lyn , Tom Petty , George Harrison & Bob Dylan
His vocal range always gives me goose bumps. In Dreams is another one and is my favourite of his.
it is my fav I dream alot about my late family members I no longer have
@@oldermusiclover That happens to me alot too as I get older.
@@chrismcdonagh688 hope they are good ones
@@oldermusiclover Sometimes they are
No one can equal Roy Orbison. He was known as the Caruso of Rock.
My dad died in 2012 at 67. He said many time Roy Orbison was the best singer ever. Brings back memories. TY
Chills every time. No chorus. Just one long verse. Roy gave us soooo much.
To give you an idea of how great Roy Orbison was and the respect his colleagues had for him, for Elvis Presley himself, he was "the sweetest and most melodious voice" in the world. I could not agree more. When he sings, everything stops, the world is calm.
Great choice! A voice like no other! The song is so great it builds up to such a incredible creshendo and ending! Just incredible!!
One of the all time greats!
You don’t need to apologize for your emotions. That’s one of the things I love about your reviews. Great job!
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🖤
Harri's emotions made the video so nice!!! How can anyone not be emotional listening to Roy Orbison???
Wonderful to watch you appreciate such an AMAZING singer!!!!
Roy Orbison avait demandé à Elvis d’interpréter « Only the lonely » mais Elvis refusa, Elvis a dit que seul Roy Orbison peut interpréter cette musique.
(Sorry i dont speek very good english…)
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 had lots of hits in the 60's such as "Crying", "In Dreams", "Love Hurts", "Blue Bayou", "Candyman", "Uptown" etc. In 1988, he co-founded the Traveling Wilburys (a rock supergroup) with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, & Jeff Lynne.
Don't forget Pretty Woman! 😆💋💖💋💖
@@karinwolf3645 Harri's done a lot of Roy Orbison's songs already including Pretty Woman.
can still hear Jay Black and Roy singing together
Loved your reaction! Roy recorded an incredible concert around 1988 shortly before he died. It’s called “A Black and White night” You should hear him sing Running Scared live on THAT performance! It’s incredible! Also, on Black & White Night, backing him up but obviously in awe of him were Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, k.d. lang, and many others! You should definitely check it out. It’s amazing! Thank you, enjoy your reactions! 😀
Yes! That was a great concert!!!
I think Bonnie Raitt was one of the woman backup singers with k.d. Lang, and I'm sorry I don't remember the third singer
@@rubroken I believe it was Jennifer Warnes
Couldn't agree more with that performance and that whole concert. Hopefully Harri sees your comment and can take the time to watch that performance. What a special night that was; so thankful it was captured on film. Thanks for the great comment!
Roy Orbison live on Austin City Limits is great as well. Hit after hit after hit. Austin City Limits, 1982.
Roy was soaring at the end!
He mastered a great ending to this masterpiece
I grew up with orbison and Elvis. They brought me so much joy with their music,
i was 10 when his first song hit...saw him live around 1980 in hamilton, ontario and, incredibly, he sounded better in person. if you wanted to hurt and bleed after a breakup, orbison sounded like he was singing directly to you. he toured britain and performed on the same stage as the beatles before they became THE BEATLES world wide famous....he was the star and was supposed to close. after he heard them he told them they should. beatles never forgot that. i saw ringo star on a talk show quite a few years ago--arsenio hall?--and he said, 'everybody was in awe of the beatles. who awed the beatles?' and ringo said, 'roy orbison'.....
My word, Ringo Starr said that opening for Roy Orberson was incomparable. He stood and sang, no theatrics, his voice was enough.
ORBISON, sorry, couldn't get the comment I know his name.
What happened at the time was that the Beatles were waiting to go on stage after Roy's last song. and one of them said "How the f*ck are we supposed to follow that...?" God bless you Roy.
Elvis, the Beatles, The Bee Gees, Springsteen, etc. they all were intimidated, inspired by, and just simply loved this man.
SIMPLY THE BEST. THIS MAN (R.O.) HAD THE MUSIC WORLD IN HIS HAND. SO HUMBLE AND POLITE.SHOCKING PERSONAL LIFE. ROY’S MUSIC WILL LIVE FOREVER. JUST A BRILLIANT SINGER/ WRITER. - GONE TO SOON. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE TWO (2) OF THE BIG O’s CONCERTS IN AUSTRALIA 60’s. WHEN ROY APPEARED ON STAGE YOU COULD HEAR A PIN DROP HE WAS THAT GOOD. I WILL TAKE THOSE SHOWS TO MY GRAVE. --- MEMORIES MEMORIES. --- SIMPLY THE BEST. PETER WADE (ROY’s) BIGGEST FAN.
Always loved the sound and look of Roy Orbison..from a child growing up in the 70s, i remember the sound of his voice and the look, you know the dark suit with the shades..seemed mystical to me. The voice..stayed with me. no-one like him before or since. Apparently an absoulute gentleman ...genteel, kind and well mannered. He just stood there and hardly opened his mouth, but the sound . Boy Dylan when part of the Trvelling Wilbury's said that Roy's voice sent shivers down his spine. "Man that voice" he said. It has been said that grown men have cried lsitennng to Roy's voice.
Roy was one of the first songwriters in popular music to 'break the rules'. You're 'supposed' to have a song structure where you have verses, a chorus and maybe a middle eight, or something along those lines. He usually did that (think 'Pretty Woman'), but this song is just a few verses of one type, and then a second section that I"m not even sure how to categorize. 'In Dreams' is the best example - it's just one part leading to another part, and I have no idea how you'd categorize each little section. He didn't care about what anyone thought he was suppsoed to do, he wrote what came to him and what felt right.
One has to have the talent to build throughout the song to pull this off, and Roy had it!
This music style is called a Bolero. It's very similar to Ravell's Bolero.
When I was in junior high and had Roy’s records, I would play this & bawl my eyes out. Funny, 60 years later, it hits me the same way😢
All of Roy Orbison’s “Essential Hits” are a must. “Crying”, “It’s Over”, “Only the Lonely”,
And Harri, the video clips on YT of “A Black and White Night” has in the band Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, KD Lang, an orchestra and many stars. The whole concert is fascinating and truly entertaining. A rare thing, indeed.
Elvis and Roy came up at the same time and Elvis called Roy "The best singer on the planet". They influenced each other.
Roy was a great unique talent. Hauntingly beautiful songs.
I was lucky enough to see Roy Orbison live in the UK in the 80s. Having grown up with and loving his voice since the 60s, just before he came on stage I had a panicked moment of "what if my hero doesn't sound as good as he did years ago on the records?". Roy came on, said hello and started singing . . . I closed my eyes and was transported back to the 60s and listening to the same song on the jukebox! His voice was still pure gold 👏👏👏❤
Craig, I have always been an ardent fan of Roy Orbison. His beautifully distinctive voice is deservedly legendary. Thank you Craig and Harri.
You’re welcome!
What a great song! Such a dramatic ending. I just love when he sings "You turned around and walked away with me"! Wow!
Mein Herz liebt ihn. Jeden Tag einmal muss ich seine Stimme hören. Unvergesslich Roy Orbison.
I saw Roy, live, twice, second row from the stage both times. His lips opened about 1/2 an inch, at the most, and belted out the most amazing sound I have ever heard from a singer. What a gift.
Roy chose to use his natural voice for that last high A. He'd already done two takes in a falsetto that he wasn't happy with, and he made a snap decision to use his natural voice.
I also recommend It's Over.
Another one of his
This type of music structure is called a Bolero, and it originated in Cuba. The boleros are usually about failed love affairs or betrayals. Ravel's Bolero is probably the most famous. It was used in the 1979 movie "10" with Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, and Julie Andrews.
😮I have never thought of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley as being similar in any way. This is not a musical talent contest; but rather a simple matter of taste. I have never been fond of much of anything Presley sang to be anything that made me want to scream and jump about..while I have never found Orbison less than completely enchanting in every way….
The buildup and the fact that the story is not complete until the last word is sung - magnificent.
On tour, Roy does an encore of that song, and goes even higher!!! Unbelievable!! ... And he was known as being one of the nicest men in the music industry!!! Love that wonderful guy and his voice!! Just so darn attractive!!
True enjoyment is watching Roy on youtube at the Coconut Grove in the Black and white Night performance and backing him up were folks before they hit bigtime ,like KD Lang,Elvis Costello,Bruce Springstein ,TomWaits,and the great James Burton on back-up lead guitar. Even Elvis Presley claimed Roy to be the best singer in the business and once introduced Roy on stage as being the true king of rock and roll.
Elvis famously said that Roy had the most beautiful voice he had ever heard. But much less known was Roys next door neighbor as a teen said the same thing. That neighbor was Johnny Cash. Talk about references!
I'm unsure if it's true but supposedly when Elvis was asked how it felt to be the greatest singer he replied, "I don't know. Go Ask Roy Orbison." One difference between them is Roy wrote most of his own hits while Elvis didn't write songs.
Elvis and Roy , Jerry Lee Lewis , and Johnny cash , came from the same studio in the 50s , Sun Records , Memphis . ,🎸💯Love from Scotland ❣️ great reviews harri .
Recorded at Studio B in Nashville in the "old-fashioned" way, with everyone playing live for each take.
The engineer was having a hard time keeping the musicians from burying Roy's voice, so they fashioned a crude sound booth out of coat racks and put Roy and his microphone behind it. Darned if it didn't work!
Cant believe he recorded this live! Outrageous!
Who today has the pure talent that Orbison and those in his era had then? Too many singers today rely on enhanced vocals to make themselves sound better, (than some of them are). How can anyone say these kinds of recordings are old had? Some of today's singers could take a lesson out of the book of past greats.
You have a genuine and lovely heart. So ooen and honest and rare. Great video. Roy is my hero, a genius writwr who happened to alsi have the voice of an angel backed by the tragediesb he endured and uswd to add such depth to his songs.
Elvis never covered any songs by Orbison….he said “you can’t improve on perfection”
Oh how I love watching your facial expressions when you just know what you're about to hear is going to be fabulous.
😃😃😃😃
Rock and roll's greatest opera singer.
Powerful mini operates, Undeniable brilliance right there with Howling Wolf's Smokestack Lightning or Hank Williams, I'm so lonesome i could cry!!!
I am 67 years old loved roy orbison since i was a kid
All these years later I am still blown away by his voice
And i can understand you getting shivers down your spine , Same here 👍
So many of the reactors use cuts from a oncert very late in Orbisons life ......his original recordings are the best showing of Orbisons vocal range ...Glad yu used an original recording .....
Beautiful then beautiful now. R.I.P.
Elvis and Roy knew each other back in the early days. They both got their start at Sun Records in Memphis back in the day. Sam Philipps recorded them both.
I was just in Sun studio tour last week, standing in the room where all that music was recorded was magical.
Roy was amazing
Roys concerts were the best i see him live afew times 60 70 80 and each time was pure magic better than his records live was awesome goosebumps all the time even the rockers and bikers loved him to bits i listen every day and still get tears in my eyes just talent magic
You're correct. Amps and speakers cannot replicate such a voice in a natural way, just as with Jim Reeves which I heard in 1964 in Norway.
You are an incredibly beautiful soul, young man. You managed to capture the essence of Roy Orbison. He could start out slow and reach a crescendo, leaving one almost exhausted and yet energized and searching for another song to listen to. As a teenager, I stood at the Jukebox Shrine and offered up my 'allowance' coins to this artist and others like him. Those were good days. (Hmmm... I'm rather liking the term "Jukebox Shrine." 😁
Among my Created Playlists are ones for The Big Build, and Tearjerkers. I just realised they are the poorer without this one. Added.
I'm old enough to remember hearing his hits on the radio at the time.
My favorite is IN DREAMS
You and I get the same feeling from this song. That voice is magical
Thanks for pointing out how close Roy and Elvis sound so much alike....Im 68 years old and been loving their music all my life....I guess I wasnt listming close enough....Good Job Harri...
This is my favorite Roy Orbison song, and one of my five top songs in pop music history. Thank you for featuring it on your channel.
I saw him in concert a couple of times...but my favorite was a bar in Birmingham...😊😊😊 it was as if he was singing to each one of us individually😊!
Roy and Elvis were good friends. going back to the Sun Records days (Johnny Cash was Roy's best friend and neighbor in Tennessee). Roy said that they would hang out, listen to records and drink Cokes. After Elvis died, Roy wrote a tribute song, Hound Dog Man.
Great music, great lyrics, great song, even greater voice. Excellent reaction, Harri. Thanks.
This man definitely has carved a forever niche in all the minds of those who have heard his unique voice and beautiful music...great job Harri
I had the privilege many (many) years ago of going to a Roy Orbison concert and he was indescribable. Every note perfect. He was such a talented song writer & singer - every song told a story. If you haven't heard his songs "Blue Angel" or "In Dreams" - they're both incomparable.
Kept us wondering until the last line, even the last word!
Gives me major goosebumps!!!
I can close my eyes and see my beautiful parents gliding on the dance floor.
Thanks for the memories
This is my favourite song from Roy.
Roy was the O.G. of Rock and roll. Great at ballads and playing sweet as well.
Funny You brought up Elvis...They were good friends and Roy was going to open for him.
Elvis told him he was to good to open for him,and replaced him.
No hard feelings, all good...Elvis Loved his voice ❤️
Such a beautiful voice, very unique, it sounds so good. I have always loved his music and always will. Thank you Harri!
There's a nice documentary about him called "Mystery Girl Unraveled", if anyone is interested.
A great display of his smooth voice is a song on here called Roy Orbison: "River" from "The Fastest Guitar Alive". Just a song for a film I think..but man is it good.
Where can I find it?
prime video has it @@mangrove
Love your reaction Harri 🥰. My older brothers were fortunate to see Roy O live around the time of this incredible song was recorded, this concert took place in a small community Arena in Edmonton, Alberta 🇨🇦& I think Diana Ross & The Supremes were there as well ! I am still amazed that these incredible singers actually came to our small northern town in Canada back in 1961 , 💎💜💎💓
I think this is my favorite Orbison song. The wobble in his voice and the buildup to those last notes. Perfection.
I saw Roy in concert in Miami just about a year before he died. When he did "Running Scared", with the repeat ending, the audience went crazy. Best concert ever!
Roy opened for the Beatles at one point and he upstaged them. They just wanted more Roy Orbison.
Running Scared is my favourite RO song! That voice and those lyrics!
Back in in the early sixties, the music industry producers were probably screaming at them- "2:11, we will never get this song to play on the radio, cut it shorter!"
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The big O brother, can't get much better
Orbison is ONE of a Kind!!! Add to your list Orbisons - Walk On. Eerily similar to running scared.
Great song great singer
I like a song with a big ending
Others: My prayer
New York, New York
Cara Mia
The way of love
Excellent and touching review.
Could Elvis have recorded this song? Yes, he had the voice to do it, just listen to his recording of "He touched me" from one of his gospel albums.
Operatic? Again yes. Roy was rightfully called the Caruso of rock/country/ballads.
Roy used to end his show with this song because of all the encores the audience demanded.
One of a kind was Roy Orbison.
Roy is one of the best!❤
another terrific reaction Harri, and don't worry about your "over enthusiasm" every now and then I'll catch a reviewer, probably a very nice guy (they're almost always men) who sit there completely stone faced then at the end will say something like "well that was a good one" which to me is no reaction at all. I may have mentioned I DJ some weekends and I'll put this on every now and then and you would be amazed at how many early 20's people will come up to me and tell me how much they would love to hear some songs like this today. Good music is timeless, and Roy was one of the best, have a good day
Elvis once said Orberson was a musical genius
Roy wrote Pnly the Lonely for Elvis but Elvis said he couldn't do it justice and Roy should record it.
Great choice of song!
You're right. Imagine seeing Elvis, Roy, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis in the same show. Alle recorded for Sun Records and Sam Philips in Memphis.
One of my favorite vocal performances by Roy in Blue Bayou. Absolutely amazing!!
Did you ever hear the tribute to Elvis, from, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins? The song was, This Train.
Brilliant
Apparently Elvis said that Roy Orbison has a better voice than him. They respected each other. ❤
I've read that Roy had a 7 Octave vocal range. That is the first time I've ever heard that was even a possibility. I always thought Roy had an amazing voice!! That would explain why 😃 Awesome!!
I'm a new subscriber, 81 yo, very much love your reactions I grew up with so many of these older singers and your reactions have left me smiling, thank U!
Elvis also said that Roy was the only performer that he would never want to follow on stage.
Your response gave me the chills
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