Having lost 2 older brothers, and 2 younger brothers, ( Twins) and Mom and Dad, I understand the pain of the word loss. As for Roy Orbison, the losses he faced, were surrounded by such tragedy. I am without a clue as to how this Man, one of the most gifted voices that has ever passed through my ears, could move on to the very next morning. To me, and until this morning, 10July,2019 @ 0638, there was not yet a way for me to declare my favorite song from Roy Orbison. When I heard Sweet Memories, all of the Roy Orbison songs came flooding back . I am 62.5 years old now,, so I have had a chance in life to live through the Hits from Roy Orbison as they were on their way up the charts. I have been blessed with hearing still in both ears. Sweet Memories has the ability to take anyone back in time, to moments of when our Cherished memories were created. Admittedly tears flowed today, I do not try to hold them back. Each tear drop is a memory all of its own. I would take any Roy Orbison song first to listen . Even at Christmas, we have Pretty Paper, pretty ribbons of blue... A special thanks to Everyone who made Roy and his music such a gift .
I am 67 years old. My memories of listening to Roy when we were kids is like a memory of one of my siblings. My Momma and Poppa had every vinyl. My brother and I would dance around our living room. Swinging, twirling, oh such a great thing to come across someone else that gets me. I've lost 2 Sons, 2 Brothers, (that I raised) within a 5 year span. Parents, Grandparents long gone. Yeah, lots and lots of memories. . . . . . . . .
My grandma passed away last month. She introduced me to Roy's great music when I was still a kid. We'd still listen to him later. Roy knew how it felt losing people you love most. This song while it also makes me sad is at the same time also comforting en recognisable. Roy is a true great, thank god for his music and the great bond it helped me create with the wonderful person that was my grandmother. Thank you sir.
Roy Orbison is a true ICON. This man, with his songs and lyrics touched a whole generation. I have had a long life, and in that time there was never an equal! He put his heart and soul into everything he did. His voice was like listening to an angel. Simply put, this is the finest performer of my generation. I was so pleased to see his songs being shared again, with the addition of a complete orchestra to compliment them. God Bless You Roy for all you gave to us before your passing. You may be gone, be you will never be forgotten. We are still in awe in 2019, and will continue to listen till we pass and join you. Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful photos with all of us.
I have not heard this song before. I refuse to say it is "great" or "amazing" or any other words like that, because none of them give it justice! Roy's voice is truly beyond definition.
A synergy of two of the 20th century's musical geniuses: Roy Orbison the Singer and Mickey Newbury the Songwriter. Truly an artistic match made in Heaven. Thank you for this.
AMOR ALÉM DA VIDA Quando os cisnes se aquietam sobre as águas mágicas de um lago azul. Quando os céus derramam as bênçãos e a terra doa a vida. Quando as estrelas convidam seus olhos a percorrerem as cortinas divinas de uma noite enluarada. É amor além da vida Quando nascem as flores no polo sul, num ato de beleza encantadora, cobrindo a terra do lugar. Quando os olhos das corsas repousam em plena paz. Quando a ave dourada do amor canta em segurança em seu ninho e o sol com seus divinos raios aquecem as manhãs. É amor além da vida. Quando em um gesto de humildade os astros do céu se curvam perante o criador. Quando toda natureza em coro louva o seu nome. Quando dois corações se unem fundindo-se em uma só vida. Quando não temos palavras pra descrevermos o quanto amamos alguém. É amor além da vida. Quando o dia se vai e a noite vem cobrindo a terra com seu escuro véu. Quando num olhar falamos a língua que o poliglota não consegue traduzir. Quando esperamos alguém depois de cem anos, como se fosse o primeiro dia e o primeiro encontro e o primeiro olhar. Quando a última vez for sempre a primeira. É amor além da vida. José F. Leonard
Those old photos with the song broke my heart! Roy sang about heartbreak, with such emotion. He went through too much tragedy for one man. I'm glad he met Barbara and was able to be happy raising his three boys. RIP Roy and Barbara.
Have been a fan for decideswhat and had never heard this beautiful song. Such heartbreaking memories from his own life. He is one of the great ones.sorry he is gone.
Einmalig war er sowas wird es nie wieder geben,,Dankeschön mein Lieber roy für all deine Mühen,,schön war es und ist es noch immer alles zu hören und sehen,,❤❤❤wunderschön.
So, this is from the unpublished album and must pertain. to Claudette & his aching heart, because he died before Barbara. Roy's ability to transform his aching losses into fabulous songs from the heart is compassionate genius.
After 22 years all I have left are memories. After 22 months I can still see her laying next to me, talking to me, "Honey!" she will say, then I'll hear her snoring,breathing sofly, sometimes I imagine I hear her walking. I'm not sure if it bothers me or if I should wish it all goes away, I guess in time it will.
I lost my wife to cancer 20 years ago. Fortunate enough to remarry to a fine woman. But this song brought out long suppressed tears. Roy spoke to my heart when I was a teenager. He still speaks to me in my 70s.
If you are impressed by Roys singing, and who isn’t, then watch an interview or two and feel how gentle and friendly he was. The other day I watched an interview from the beginning of his career and one of the last ones before he died - and he was the same. All that success didn’t change his kind nature at all. It’s just sad that someone like him should loose so many of his dearest and then leave this world far too early.
@@gailsmith5231 Didn't Roy Orbison's first wife and children die in a house-fire, when he was gone? I don't know how many times he was married, but I think that's what happened.😔⛪
@@jodywilke4642 his first wife got hit by a truck while on her motorcycle. She bled to death in his arms, while struggling to breathe. Two years later, their children would die in a horrific house fire.
@@jodywilke4642 yes they perished / this is his second wife they were married 20 years before his death in 1988 , He lost 2 sons in a fire and his wife 2 yrs earlier in a motor cycle wreck / the little boy was his only surviving son from the fire / Wesley . He has 2 more sons by Barbara and they are remaking his music .
He wrote and recorded this at a very sad time of his life, after the loss of his first wife,Claudette, and then his two boys. So I was a lot surprised to see this video contain only pics of his second wife. His voice is still amazing, but the video seems disrespectful to his memories of why this song was written.
This beautifully inspired song exemplifies that Roy's soul was just as tremendously beautiful as his voice! Grateful for the Sweet Memories you have left us Roy!
I think so too. I read an article and interviews of friends that he smoked and ate a lot of junk food, and to slim down for shows, he would basically starve himself. I think the eating disorder came from losing his wife and sons, and added to an already broken heart. He died way too soon.
Just my rarely humble opinion . . . Roy died from overwork; he was recording as Roy Orbison, as one of The Traveling Wilburys, and he was touring. PLUS, he preferred to not listen to his doctors, who insisted he slow down his pace. Roy had already undergone triple bypass surgery in the late 1970s. R.I.P.
Uwielbiam Roya Orbisona❤💥❤💥❤💥🌿. Kocham jego muzykę i dziedzictwo, które nam zostawił🌹🌹🌹. Roy Orbison był wspaniałym człowiekiem i bardzo utalentowanym❤🌹🌿❤🌹🌿❤🌹🌿. Głos Roya Orbisona jest niesamowity wczoraj, dziś i jutro❤💥🌹❤🌹💥❤🌹💥. Pozdrawiam wszystkich serdecznie😍🤩🥰.
Super schön Barbara hab tausend Dank das du meinen roy so viel Liebe geschenkt hast sonst wäre er zerbrochen,,,aber nicht böse sein seine ganzen Songs alles auch die Dunkelheit Sachen,, wenn claudett nicht verunglückt wäre weres du nicht an seiner Seite,, und wir hätten ihn nicht wieder gesehen das verdanken wir alle dir auch das du eine liebe frau warst ist schön gewesen,,,,Dankeschön ziehe meinen Hut,,so haben wir noch ein paar schöne Jahre mit euch erleben dürfen,,,schön fand ich es auch das ivon da an immer alle mit wart mit sag und Pack,, nicht böse sein nur meine ehrliche meinung,,er hätte jede haben können,,aber er hat ein Gespür für liebe nette Frauen und Treue,, ich mochte dich auch sehr,,nochmal sorry und Dankeschön,,❤❤❤❤
I used to own a (faster) version by Andy Williams (a single) in 1968. Found slower versions on UA-cam by Andy, but sure glad I found this by Roy Orbison.
I am sure that I am going to take some flack for this comment, but as great as Roy's rendition is, I have to say that Andy Williams' cover is smoother and more representative of the emotion elicited by this song. Dawn Sears also did an outstanding job with "Sweet Memories", and her daughter, Tess's presentation of it to honor her mother was heart rending.
+csgrambauer Here we go, how it came about. This song is so beutifull that I never get tired of it. We lost all that today. .www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2585092/3-sons-unite-create-new-Roy-Orbison-song.html
Antonio C. Mesquita Thanks for that link. :) And yeah I never get tired of listening to him sing. I have to thank mum for introducing him to me when I was little.
+csgrambauer Good mother that you have. I also miss John Denver, he was great, different stile though. He also left us at young age,sad. Marry Christmas to you!
cette chanson me rappelle ma petite cousine Lynda qui vient de décédée le 13 mars 17 et c'était sa plus belle chanson pour danser! en souvenir de toi Lynda
This was found by Roy's sons sometime after he died. It gave them a chance to record the song with their father. Prior to finding the recording, they didn't know the song even existed.
This song is so beautiful, one of his BEST, you can hear his heart telling the story of his memories.....
First time I have heard this --Brilliant
such a sweet surprise :) love you Roy ♡
Having lost 2 older brothers, and 2 younger brothers, ( Twins) and Mom and Dad, I understand the pain of the word loss. As for Roy Orbison, the losses he faced, were surrounded by such tragedy. I am without a clue as to how this Man, one of the most gifted voices that has ever passed through my ears, could move on to the very next morning. To me, and until this morning, 10July,2019 @ 0638, there was not yet a way for me to declare my favorite song from Roy Orbison. When I heard Sweet Memories, all of the Roy Orbison songs came flooding back . I am 62.5 years old now,, so I have had a chance in life to live through the Hits from Roy Orbison as they were on their way up the charts. I have been blessed with hearing still in both ears. Sweet Memories has the ability to take anyone back in time, to moments of when our Cherished memories were created. Admittedly tears flowed today, I do not try to hold them back. Each tear drop is a memory all of its own. I would take any Roy Orbison song first to listen . Even at Christmas, we have Pretty Paper, pretty ribbons of blue... A special thanks to Everyone who made Roy and his music such a gift .
I am 67 years old.
My memories of listening to Roy when we were kids is like a memory of one of my siblings. My Momma and Poppa had every vinyl. My brother and I would dance around our living room. Swinging, twirling, oh such a great thing to come across someone else that gets me. I've lost 2 Sons, 2 Brothers, (that I raised) within a 5 year span. Parents, Grandparents long gone.
Yeah, lots and lots of memories. . . . . . . . .
Merry Christmas You Tube!
My grandma passed away last month. She introduced me to Roy's great music when I was still a kid. We'd still listen to him later. Roy knew how it felt losing people you love most. This song while it also makes me sad is at the same time also comforting en recognisable. Roy is a true great, thank god for his music and the great bond it helped me create with the wonderful person that was my grandmother. Thank you sir.
thank you sons of Orbison to share your fathers gift of this recording with your fans
Roy Orbison is a true ICON. This man, with his songs and lyrics touched a whole generation. I have had a long life, and in that time there was never an equal! He put his heart and soul into everything he did. His voice was like listening to an angel. Simply put, this is the finest performer of my generation. I was so pleased to see his songs being shared again, with the addition of a complete orchestra to compliment them. God Bless You Roy for all you gave to us before your passing. You may be gone, be you will never be forgotten. We are still in awe in 2019, and will continue to listen till we pass and join you. Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful photos with all of us.
I have not heard this song before. I refuse to say it is "great" or "amazing" or any other words like that, because none of them give it justice! Roy's voice is truly beyond definition.
It's never been released before.
Yo diría que roza la divinidad.
he recorded this song for his first wife claudette who died in his arms after a motorcycle accident she was only 25 yrs old &had 3 childern with roy
Yes Janice you are right Totally wrong video for this song
Both his wives looked the same now they are all gone
A synergy of two of the 20th century's musical geniuses: Roy Orbison the Singer and Mickey Newbury the Songwriter. Truly an artistic match made in Heaven. Thank you for this.
AMOR ALÉM DA VIDA
Quando os cisnes se aquietam sobre as águas mágicas de um lago azul.
Quando os céus derramam as bênçãos e a terra doa a vida.
Quando as estrelas convidam seus olhos a percorrerem as cortinas divinas de uma noite enluarada.
É amor além da vida
Quando nascem as flores no polo sul, num ato de beleza encantadora, cobrindo a terra do lugar.
Quando os olhos das corsas repousam em plena paz.
Quando a ave dourada do amor canta em segurança em seu ninho e o sol com seus divinos raios aquecem as manhãs.
É amor além da vida.
Quando em um gesto de humildade os astros do céu se curvam perante o criador.
Quando toda natureza em coro louva o seu nome.
Quando dois corações se unem fundindo-se em uma só vida.
Quando não temos palavras pra descrevermos o quanto amamos alguém.
É amor além da vida.
Quando o dia se vai e a noite vem cobrindo a terra com seu escuro véu.
Quando num olhar falamos a língua que o poliglota não consegue traduzir.
Quando esperamos alguém depois de cem anos, como se fosse o primeiro dia e o primeiro encontro e o primeiro olhar.
Quando a última vez for sempre a primeira.
É amor além da vida.
José F. Leonard
Brilliant thanks for sharing your video, tears of truefulness,
he was honest & kind
Those old photos with the song broke my heart! Roy sang about heartbreak, with such emotion. He went through too much tragedy for one man. I'm glad he met Barbara and was able to be happy raising his three boys. RIP Roy and Barbara.
Words cannot describe how wonderful it is to hear Roy singing another great song!
.."Incredible".. I Do Love This, And Great Video Boys!! Your Dad Would Be Proud.. Big Fan Of Your Dad.. Thanks For This Share!!
Have been a fan for decideswhat and had never heard this beautiful song. Such heartbreaking memories from his own life. He is one of the great ones.sorry he is gone.
Einmalig war er sowas wird es nie wieder geben,,Dankeschön mein Lieber roy für all deine Mühen,,schön war es und ist es noch immer alles zu hören und sehen,,❤❤❤wunderschön.
So, this is from the unpublished album and must pertain. to Claudette & his aching heart, because he died before Barbara. Roy's ability to transform his aching losses into fabulous songs from the heart is compassionate genius.
don't know what to say.... more than amazing!
here is another amazing singer ral donner listen to him hes fabulos
The best. Such an amazing voice. He is being missed.
unequaled.
It’s very nice to hear him singing again.
I can't get enough of listening to Roy. Unique voice.
Gorgeous! Unforgettable Roy Orbison!!
Thank You very much.💛
I love what Roys boys have done for their parents in this memory
Words can't describe how much I appreciate what they are doing!
After 22 years all I have left are memories. After 22 months I can still see her laying next to me, talking to me, "Honey!" she will say, then I'll hear her snoring,breathing sofly, sometimes I imagine I hear her walking. I'm not sure if it bothers me or if I should wish it all goes away, I guess in time it will.
I lost my wife to cancer 20 years ago. Fortunate enough to remarry to a fine woman. But this song brought out long suppressed tears. Roy spoke to my heart when I was a teenager. He still speaks to me in my 70s.
Beautiful song. Never heard it before. By the way, this video is very creatively done. Upon which program was it edited?
Absolutely beautiful ❤
If you are impressed by Roys singing, and who isn’t, then watch an interview or two and feel how gentle and friendly he was. The other day I watched an interview from the beginning of his career and one of the last ones before he died - and he was the same. All that success didn’t change his kind nature at all. It’s just sad that someone like him should loose so many of his dearest and then leave this world far too early.
Outstanding... wonderful video,too...... thank you very much....
I WAS BLESSED TO MEET HIM WHEN I WAS FIVE EVEN GOT A PHOTO AWESOME MAN WITH A VOICE OF AN ANGEL SUCH A TRAGIC HIM LOSING HIS FAMILY IN A FIRE
Well-made video accompaniment to Roy's perfect voice - thank you...
Oh my god, that is hauntingly beautiful and so poignant knowing their history.
Rick McCargar what is their history?
@@gailsmith5231 Didn't Roy Orbison's first wife and children die in a house-fire, when he was gone? I don't know how many times he was married, but I think that's what happened.😔⛪
@@jodywilke4642 his first wife got hit by a truck while on her motorcycle. She bled to death in his arms, while struggling to breathe. Two years later, their children would die in a horrific house fire.
@@jodywilke4642 yes they perished / this is his second wife they were married 20 years before his death in 1988 , He lost 2 sons in a fire and his wife 2 yrs earlier in a motor cycle wreck / the little boy was his only surviving son from the fire / Wesley . He has 2 more sons by Barbara and they are remaking his music .
Elvis said Roy was the greatest singer in the world❤️ he was, his voice was unique and just so beautiful 🎶
Excellent as so many of Roy's songs are....
The greatest Roy Orbison. He knows the truth.
He wrote and recorded this at a very sad time of his life, after the loss of his first wife,Claudette, and then his two boys. So I was a lot surprised to see this video contain only pics of his second wife. His voice is still amazing, but the video seems disrespectful to his memories of why this song was written.
I love his singing. Beautiful songs. I don't think anyone can come close to him.
ALMAS GÊMEAS NEM A MORTE CONSEGUE SEPARAR E SEPULTAR O AMOR.
"É AMOR ALÉM DA VIDA"
Outstanding
Great song shouldve been some pics of claudette though
MUSIC CAN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS..❤😎
His Voice is Just fantastic, to me he's my savoir to here him now when I'm able to rest
gives me goosebumps every time I hear this
This made my day.
Very good song Roy is my favorite singer of all time.
Alex. thanks that you found this song.
awesome can't help but close my eyes to remoniss
This beautifully inspired song exemplifies that Roy's soul was just as tremendously beautiful as his voice! Grateful for the Sweet Memories you have left us Roy!
Behind them glasses he had so many sad real life I think he died of a broken heart
I think so too. I read an article and interviews of friends that he smoked and ate a lot of junk food, and to slim down for shows, he would basically starve himself. I think the eating disorder came from losing his wife and sons, and added to an already broken heart. He died way too soon.
I think Roy Orbison was the greatest singer in the world :)
Just my rarely humble opinion . . . Roy died from overwork; he was recording as Roy Orbison, as one of The Traveling Wilburys, and he was touring. PLUS, he preferred to not listen to his doctors, who insisted he slow down his pace. Roy had already undergone triple bypass surgery in the late 1970s. R.I.P.
The real King is Big O 😎
I have not heard of this song it’s so true SWEET MEMORIES
43 people never had Sweet Memories
Beautifully done.
What a great song!! Great vocal by Orbison!!
Greatest singer ever
I could listen to the voice of the man in the song
Great Song Amazing to hear him singing thanks for sharing
Uwielbiam Roya Orbisona❤💥❤💥❤💥🌿. Kocham jego muzykę i dziedzictwo, które nam zostawił🌹🌹🌹. Roy Orbison był wspaniałym człowiekiem i bardzo utalentowanym❤🌹🌿❤🌹🌿❤🌹🌿. Głos Roya Orbisona jest niesamowity wczoraj, dziś i jutro❤💥🌹❤🌹💥❤🌹💥. Pozdrawiam wszystkich serdecznie😍🤩🥰.
Greatest singer ever ❤
Great rendition by Roy. Beats Mickey Newbury's original which is too forlorn.
Amazing voice and soul.
Another wonderful song by the great Roy Orbison, that I've never heard before. Are the pictures of Roy's first wife? RIP, Roy.😔⛪
No, from Barbara. She was the best what could happen to him after the hard painful losses of Claudette and his young boys.
Super schön Barbara hab tausend Dank das du meinen roy so viel Liebe geschenkt hast sonst wäre er zerbrochen,,,aber nicht böse sein seine ganzen Songs alles auch die Dunkelheit Sachen,, wenn claudett nicht verunglückt wäre weres du nicht an seiner Seite,, und wir hätten ihn nicht wieder gesehen das verdanken wir alle dir auch das du eine liebe frau warst ist schön gewesen,,,,Dankeschön ziehe meinen Hut,,so haben wir noch ein paar schöne Jahre mit euch erleben dürfen,,,schön fand ich es auch das ivon da an immer alle mit wart mit sag und Pack,, nicht böse sein nur meine ehrliche meinung,,er hätte jede haben können,,aber er hat ein Gespür für liebe nette Frauen und Treue,, ich mochte dich auch sehr,,nochmal sorry und Dankeschön,,❤❤❤❤
I lost my mom and dad, a cousin, 2 uncles, and a few friends. This song is like being kicked by a mule.
Wow! Just Beautiful!
Emptiness but for the sweet memories, drowning in the dark river of grief, while we swim the river, we remember, then we too are gone
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
I heard the Orbison potential already in the original Mickey Newbury version !
Glad Roy recorded it too !
I used to own a (faster) version by Andy Williams (a single) in 1968. Found slower versions on UA-cam by Andy, but sure glad I found this by Roy Orbison.
Beautiful
a pity they used photgraphs of his 2nd wife.. who out lived Roy orbison...
Who is the tall and decent woman besides Mr. Orbison?
the lady is Roy`s second wife, barbara.
Thank you Roy
why.cant,these.younge.ones.see.this.is.what.they.cant.sing..its.music.the.best.not.crap
I'm almost 19 and I absolutely LOVE Roy!
This is amazing
A great singer
A great singer
nice vocal on this song
Such a beautiful song
ÓTIMO CANTOR PARTIU TÃO CEDO! !!!!!
I am sure that I am going to take some flack for this comment, but as great as Roy's rendition is, I have to say that Andy Williams' cover is smoother and more representative of the emotion elicited by this song. Dawn Sears also did an outstanding job with "Sweet Memories", and her daughter, Tess's presentation of it to honor her mother was heart rending.
So Beautiful
I wonder when he recorded this song? He died so long ago so they must've kept this on ice so to speak before finally releasing it now.
+csgrambauer Recorded in 1969. The whole album, "One of the Lonely Ones", was unreleased until December 4th, 2015.
Bergenslarsen
Oh okay, thanks for letting me know. I remember listening to Roy as a little kid thanks to mum playing his tapes over and over.
+csgrambauer Here we go, how it came about. This song is so beutifull that I never get tired of it. We lost all that today. .www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2585092/3-sons-unite-create-new-Roy-Orbison-song.html
Antonio C. Mesquita
Thanks for that link. :) And yeah I never get tired of listening to him sing. I have to thank mum for introducing him to me when I was little.
+csgrambauer Good mother that you have. I also miss John Denver, he was great, different stile though. He also left us at young age,sad. Marry Christmas to you!
Super voice !
cette chanson me rappelle ma petite cousine Lynda qui vient de décédée le 13 mars 17 et c'était sa plus belle chanson pour danser! en souvenir de toi Lynda
Dolces memòries, Roy...🙂❤
THE GOLDEN VOICE OF ROY. 💕😎xx
sweet song thanks .
O máximo! Viajo no tempo quando ouço o Roy
Fantastic Big O!
Missing him it's seems a life time
This was found by Roy's sons sometime after he died. It gave them a chance to record the song with their father. Prior to finding the recording, they didn't know the song even existed.
A master of song and emotion.
Greatest singer ever ❤
Lovely Roy ~~~~I love this one to Rachel
not ! to his wife claudette who died in a accident in 66 she was 25
Heart touching
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great song great singer
Awesome
Muito lindo! Obrigada!
Beautiful ❤️
The best of Roy Orbison including a women so beautiful