Roy Orbison - "The Tonight Show Performance 1988"

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  • @jpkaneshida5075
    @jpkaneshida5075 Рік тому +177

    Roy's voice came from another world.

  • @rexmanninger7739
    @rexmanninger7739 5 місяців тому +172

    Roy Orbison was Elvis Presley's favorite singer, and for good reason.

    • @christopherfeeney1962
      @christopherfeeney1962 4 місяці тому +22

      That's right! Elvis was once asked if he had ONE wish, what would it be? To which "The King" promptly replied without missing a beat: "To be able to sing like Roy."

    • @dfddwm
      @dfddwm 4 місяці тому +4

      How do you duet with Roy?

    • @christopherfeeney1962
      @christopherfeeney1962 4 місяці тому +8

      @@dfddwm you don't! That voice was one of a kind!

    • @robertmasi9955
      @robertmasi9955 3 місяці тому +9

      aka "Mad Dad" Yes he was Elvis's favorite singer and you can hear
      almost hear Elvis singing every one of Roy's songs.

    • @rogerwilliams7541
      @rogerwilliams7541 3 місяці тому +10

      Incredible talent.... Roy had a 5 octive voice... the music world knew he was in a class by himself!

  • @apogeedata
    @apogeedata 2 роки тому +117

    I can listen to Roy Orbison talk all day there’s something so calming and beautiful about the way he speaks

    • @chantaltaille7391
      @chantaltaille7391 Рік тому +2

      Oui c est certain...il apaise et excité à la fois!..
      GRATITUDE ❤

    • @julz2392
      @julz2392 Рік тому +3

      Same!

    • @alftanner866
      @alftanner866 7 місяців тому +1

      Jay. Not much if any. Hah!

  • @garysimon2966
    @garysimon2966 4 місяці тому +160

    I was delivering tapes to NBC that early afternoon. I walked down a hall and heard Roy rehearsing this song for the performance that evening. What chills I got.

    • @garymorris1856
      @garymorris1856 3 місяці тому +12

      Wow, yours is a great story! An incredible memory.

    • @garymorris1856
      @garymorris1856 3 місяці тому +5

      My sister went to Great Britain in 1968, and hung around Apple studio, and talked the Beatles coming and going, she met and talked to all of them, and it was Ringo who she talked with more than the others, but she says they were all very friendly.

    • @paulpokorny1238
      @paulpokorny1238 3 місяці тому +4

      Cool story

    • @Dsoul51
      @Dsoul51 3 місяці тому +4

      I hope you stopped long enough to listen to it all.

    • @Lucky-ou4vz
      @Lucky-ou4vz 3 місяці тому +1

      Very Cool !! Great Story & Memory once in a lifetime experience had something like that in 69 at the International with Elvis

  • @whitethunder123
    @whitethunder123 4 місяці тому +117

    FANTASTIC WHO ELSE IS WATCHING 👀, BIG O 2024??🎉❤

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  4 місяці тому +1

      @@whitethunder123 me and listening to his tunes…. 🤗

    • @truecynic1270
      @truecynic1270 3 місяці тому +2

      Me!!!!!! True legend. His voice was and is unequalled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @angelomisterioso
      @angelomisterioso 3 місяці тому +2

      Watching, but above all, listening. What talent! Pretty Woman was way ahead of its time. Love the way that song was constructed. It's like the middle 8 has 3 parts that flow back into the main riff seamlessly.

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  3 місяці тому

      @@angelomisterioso took 20 minutes to write 😁

    • @angelomisterioso
      @angelomisterioso 3 місяці тому +1

      @@FirefighterKWann Damn! Says it all! :)

  • @chris00nj
    @chris00nj 6 місяців тому +116

    What a voice. Sad that he passed just as he was beginning his comeback.

  • @raynekraven
    @raynekraven Рік тому +46

    Roy Orbison will never be equalled.
    I hope one day I'll meet him in heaven

    • @goombabear
      @goombabear 4 місяці тому +3

      Me too

    • @gman2mypod971
      @gman2mypod971 11 днів тому

      Had a chance to meet him after Austin City Limits show in 1988 (met the guy who lived w/him & took care of Roy's kids) offered to take me backstage after the show, but I turned it down then I thought I'd have another opportunity. I wasn't the writer I wanted to be, & didn't want to meet him just as a fan ( regretfully DUMB, I know ) as I heard of his sudden passing just a few weeks later.
      I was devastated...
      I'd ❤ him for sooo long.
      I'm 81 now & on my way out, so I'll see you soon Roy.
      Sure happy to have bumped in this delightful video ‼️☝️

  • @raiderdanCA
    @raiderdanCA Рік тому +42

    There was only ONE Roy Orbison ... on this nite 35 years ago, I sat there in awe, then I cried. Talk about being moved ... that was a first for me.

    • @chantaltaille7391
      @chantaltaille7391 Рік тому +3

      Oui il mérite nos larmes, il est unique!.
      Admiration et Prières d AMOUR 💖

  • @walterdennis2900
    @walterdennis2900 3 місяці тому +84

    Man, how blessed was that audience that day

  • @mrmusic248
    @mrmusic248 3 місяці тому +115

    I miss this man's voice so much, like the rest of you do.

  • @ShannonLeeSD
    @ShannonLeeSD Рік тому +75

    What a wonderful soulful duet Roy Orbison and KD Land

  • @johnvan6803
    @johnvan6803 Рік тому +57

    It's a shame Roy died so suddenly. He was just starting to gain a whole new follwing of younger fans who discovered his talent. His best song as far as I'm concerned was " Blue Angel" from 1962.

    • @Neglelakkogrockruler9625
      @Neglelakkogrockruler9625 Рік тому +2

      Smoking 3 to 4 packs a day, gaining alot of weight, when not touring and losing, alot of weight when Touring, drinking alot of soda and chocolate milk everyday .

    • @Jim-Noris
      @Jim-Noris Рік тому +10

      Blue Angel is a very, very good choice but In Dreams is his best song and I won't hear further arguments :)

    • @FrenkSummers
      @FrenkSummers 4 місяці тому +5

      @@Jim-Noris Running Scared, anybody...??

    • @joe6096
      @joe6096 3 місяці тому +2

      His smoking was the main culprit. His diet wasn’t very good either but smoking 3 packs a day since he was a teenager.

    • @dennismalec8887
      @dennismalec8887 3 місяці тому +1

      I used to play Blue Angel on WTSR Goldmine of Sound.

  • @EPSGplayer
    @EPSGplayer Рік тому +29

    His voice was absolutely incredible . ❤

  • @Th3MagicBullet
    @Th3MagicBullet 3 місяці тому +145

    Roy Orbison appeared on "The Tonight Show" on November19,1988, and passed away on December6,1988. The number of days between these two dates is 17 days.

    • @hdtowman
      @hdtowman 3 місяці тому +9

      I just realized that. Wow

    • @RELubber
      @RELubber 3 місяці тому +9

      I remember that sad day like it was yesterday.

    • @rager-69
      @rager-69 3 місяці тому +11

      This was actually December 1987. Jay mentions the Cinemax special coming out January 3 and an album in March. The Cinemax special appears to have been aired January 3, 1988 and Roy recorded his last album, Mystery Girl, July 1987 - November 1988 (likely delayed because of The Travelling Wilburys)

    • @Th3MagicBullet
      @Th3MagicBullet 3 місяці тому

      @@rager-69 I recall he died before his last album was released: Google: Orbison's final album Mystery Girl, which was released posthumously in February 1989

    • @Th3MagicBullet
      @Th3MagicBullet 3 місяці тому +2

      @@rager-69 yeah I think you’re right. Because the Cinemax special aired Jan 3, 1988 and Roy mentioned Jan 3.

  • @larrycaughron1321
    @larrycaughron1321 Місяць тому +28

    I'm 72, and I can't remember a time when I wasn't listening to Roy's music. He has stood the test of time, decade after decade. His music never gets old and never goes out of style. Roy, thanks for the memories.
    🇺🇸🫡🇺🇸

    • @star4evr9
      @star4evr9 Місяць тому +1

      I positively agree. I love Roy's music.

    • @margiecarol2944
      @margiecarol2944 20 днів тому

      Same age.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @paulagaub9871
      @paulagaub9871 19 днів тому +1

      I'm 78 and love him still , especially the black and white concert !

    • @stevenstranger5688
      @stevenstranger5688 19 днів тому

      Same age and still love listening to him.

  • @HowardDodds
    @HowardDodds Місяць тому +28

    Imagine being Elvis Presley's favorite singer ? .... It doesn't get any better than that !

    • @jamesschwartz3837
      @jamesschwartz3837 Місяць тому

      I thought it was Harry Belafonte who Elvis admired.

    • @HowardDodds
      @HowardDodds Місяць тому +3

      @@jamesschwartz3837 Elvis admired a number of performers, including Tom Jones and Frank Sinatra among others ... But he once said that Roy Orbison had the most perfect voice .... He wasn't wrong!

    • @jamesschwartz3837
      @jamesschwartz3837 Місяць тому +1

      @ good to know. 👍🏼

    • @kengauerke8366
      @kengauerke8366 Місяць тому +1

      Galaxy

  • @deanvoss7098
    @deanvoss7098 3 місяці тому +64

    Roys voice is off the charts good... ❤

  • @msstevie1951
    @msstevie1951 Місяць тому +15

    I was 12 years old and Roy Orbison was doing a small concert at the grand opening of a Community Discount Store near our house. Dad knew I loved his music so he drove me to see him. I was about 10 feet from him as he sang. We were in the parking lot and it was the beginning of his career. He sounded as good as his album,live. Then he wrote in my autograph book,which I still have! He talked with me for about 15 minutes. Such a kind gentleman! I’ll never forget him and how patient he was with this 12 year old fan. I asked about his lyrics,etc. He was just so sweet and his speaking voice was beautiful too. A true southern gentleman. This is wonderful to see him on UA-cam now that I’m 73 and still love his music.❤

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  Місяць тому +3

      @@msstevie1951 wow thanks for sharing such a wonderful memory, and something to hold to always. Ironic enough, I was 12 also when I discovered his tunes in Nov 88.

    • @johncascadden7110
      @johncascadden7110 14 днів тому +4

      I have his autograph on my record sleeve of one of his albums! I attended Wonderland Gardens in the 70sin London,Ontario, 🇨🇦 I treasure it!

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  13 днів тому +2

      @ always treasure it, def something to always keep, and enjoy!!!

    • @PamelaEHunter
      @PamelaEHunter 8 днів тому +2

      A darling story. Thanks for sharing.❤

  • @cliffchristie5865
    @cliffchristie5865 Рік тому +50

    The one and only time I attended a taping of The Tonight Show and got to see these performances live. Unforgettable.

  • @ronydezutter3170
    @ronydezutter3170 Рік тому +40

    NO ONE CAN TOUCH ANGELVOICE

  • @eboli7146
    @eboli7146 17 днів тому +8

    I was born in the late 80s and I didn’t really know about Roy Orbison (except for the ‘Pretty Woman’ song) until I developed an interest in David Lynch’s movies. And now I listen to Roy every day. What an extraordinary artist and man ❤

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  17 днів тому +1

      @@eboli7146 thanks for sharing. Discovered his music in November 88 at age 12, my parents introduced me to him, so I totally get what you’re saying about discovering him, and now it’s his tunes everyday.

    • @rosemaryjonston8529
      @rosemaryjonston8529 16 днів тому

      @@eboli7146 I grew up with Roy O.. no one will ever have a voice like his again🥲🥲🥲🥲💔💔💔

  • @shellytigress6487
    @shellytigress6487 3 місяці тому +30

    Didn't EVERYBODY LOVE THIS MAN? Count me in the club.

  • @truecynic1270
    @truecynic1270 3 місяці тому +49

    September 2024. Roy and k.d. Lang have simply BEAUTIFUL voices and together they have sung a masterpiece. This is surely one of Roy's most meaningful songs. Outstanding.

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  3 місяці тому +6

      @@truecynic1270 love this post.
      Even today in Sept 2024 think how much this song impacts. Stands the test of time.

    • @daphne4143
      @daphne4143 3 місяці тому +3

      It's mind blowing! I sure miss him. Always thought I'd see him perform again.

  • @stephenspencer4672
    @stephenspencer4672 19 днів тому +7

    He had that marvelous voice right to the end. Sad he was only 52 when he left us.😢❤

  • @nealbennett4950
    @nealbennett4950 3 місяці тому +8

    He never had to make a comeback he was always there . Ask the great singers if you don't believe me .

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  3 місяці тому +2

      @@nealbennett4950 no he didn’t, he just needed the music scene to catch up to him again. He never stopped touring, or recording 🤗

  • @mikemoore6668
    @mikemoore6668 21 день тому +4

    Its so sad that shortly after this the world lost maybe one of the greatest voices ever. A gentle kind man who dealt with a lot of heartbreak in his life but thankfully didn't quit writing or singing our favorites. For sure this version of CRYING will be played for a long time.

  • @G.M.1944
    @G.M.1944 4 місяці тому +48

    Elvis, early December of 1976, during his very last Las Vegas season, during one of the first shows, introduced Roy Orbison who was in the audience, and Elvis said he had to be good this night because here was the best singer in the world sitting in the audience: Roy Orbison. Elvis then went on to sing a song he hadn’t sung for years, called “What Now My Love”. Elvis was very proud Roy came to see his show. Elvis also sang a line of “Running Scared” during a warm-up for a early 1970’s Nashville studio session.

  • @katr8756
    @katr8756 2 роки тому +29

    That was one awesome, unbelievable performance! Brought chills listening to it. Wow!! Breathtaking!!

    • @TheBobbymcd
      @TheBobbymcd 6 місяців тому +2

      its the fastest veersion ive heard but the black and white nights version is the best with bruce springsteen and a host of others in the band with roy

  • @g3everex
    @g3everex 3 місяці тому +63

    Roy had an amazing voice. I wish he had lived longer so he could continue with Traveling Wilburys. That was magic.

    • @miket.220
      @miket.220 3 місяці тому +3

      The even sadder part was that when the guys in the Wilburys looked to replace him, Tom Petty would only consider one guy - Del Shannon. Only Del could sing high like Roy. Sadly Del committed suicide before they could get the teamup to happen.

    • @dr.know-it-all5148
      @dr.know-it-all5148 Місяць тому +1

      He could sing four octaves without falsetto

  • @stevebartee4806
    @stevebartee4806 Місяць тому +10

    Thanks to UA-cam, musical history is preserved.

  • @bobcuriston5402
    @bobcuriston5402 17 днів тому +5

    I attended a stage performance by Roy Orbison in Ottawa, ON. It was a week or 10 days after a fire in which his family perished. He was fabulous !

  • @TerryLeefarr-y6z
    @TerryLeefarr-y6z 6 місяців тому +38

    There was only one Roy Orbison, the big O. The greatest voice ever .

  • @suzukisavageLS650
    @suzukisavageLS650 4 місяці тому +18

    Holy moly man he hardly opens his mouth but what comes out is just sublime probably the best male vocalist there's ever been

  • @johngiovine8792
    @johngiovine8792 3 місяці тому +26

    In 1986 I had the great pleasure and deep honor to see Roy Oribison in concert here in Seattle, he was absolutely amazing, simply amazing! This duet with KD Lang was a passing of Roy's legendary baton to another great singer.

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  3 місяці тому +1

      @@johngiovine8792 did you see him in 87, and not 86, only asking cause there’s a concert from Seattle among the fans from Sept 87.

  • @mikemcgonegal1616
    @mikemcgonegal1616 2 дні тому +1

    The two greatest singers I've ever heard - SITTING RIGHT THERE!!!

  • @cockyhemi
    @cockyhemi 3 місяці тому +12

    Roy’s last show was at the Front Row Theater in Highland Heights, OH. He passed away just a couple of days after that. My father was at that show. RIP Roy.

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  3 місяці тому

      @@cockyhemi that show is simply incredible. If you have never heard the concert it’s released, check it out.

  • @lindacirina352
    @lindacirina352 Рік тому +14

    Such clarity to his speaking voice , makes a beautiful song voice.

  • @austinteutsch
    @austinteutsch Місяць тому +7

    I've watched this clip many times just to see what a real humble musician is really like. Love Roy Orbison.

  • @gns423
    @gns423 17 днів тому +5

    My brother and his wife saw Roy’s last show on December 4th 1988 in Highland Heights, Ohio, which is a suburb of Cleveland. They met him after the show at Roy’s tour bus, and he said Roy did appear very tired. However, he sat on the steps of the bus and signed autographs for the fans. My brother spoke to him, and he said Roy was very cordial. It was a memory he cherished.
    This show actually was recorded and aired on December 7th, 1987, not 1988.

    • @marci828
      @marci828 7 днів тому

      Which show was recorded in 1977? The one you went to or The Tonight show? Thank you

    • @gns423
      @gns423 7 днів тому

      @@marci828I don’t know about 1977, but my brother saw Roy on December 4th of ‘88. I saw Roy in the summer of ‘88, when he on the same bill as The Beach Boys.

  • @angeloiodice9304
    @angeloiodice9304 4 місяці тому +14

    Roy and KD, just killed it!!! Poignant, operatic, powerful, riveting, beyond words!!!

  • @michaelangelo7511
    @michaelangelo7511 3 місяці тому +17

    The absolute greatest memory maker from the early sixties. Every song both perfectly executed and each a masterpiece.

  • @jamesbickle4912
    @jamesbickle4912 15 днів тому +2

    He was way older than the Wilburys. Didnt matter to them. They loved him. As we all do. The Traveling Wilburys is the best 2 albums/cds. Ever. Every song was gold.

  • @lefaguais
    @lefaguais 2 роки тому +20

    What a legend. ❤

  • @racializedkanadian
    @racializedkanadian 3 місяці тому +6

    I love how K.D. sang the ..... lower part of the harmony on 'Crying' LOL ..... what voices, the two of them !!

  • @Cadillacdad
    @Cadillacdad Місяць тому +6

    No one can compete with Roy's voice.

  • @joanndeland7969
    @joanndeland7969 Місяць тому +6

    We saw him in concert, live ,best concert ever

    • @austinteutsch
      @austinteutsch Місяць тому

      I did too. Austin, Texas August 1988 4 months before his death. It was outdoors in 101 degree heat and he didn't flinch a bit. When he hit those high notes, we all just looked at each other in unreal amazement. What a singer.

  • @DreamaGray
    @DreamaGray 16 днів тому +2

    Roy like Elvis had a distinct voice that you knew the minute you heard it if you were a fan and I was and am a major major fan.

  • @Lusofolias2016
    @Lusofolias2016 Рік тому +23

    A true Legend! Respect❤️👏👏

  • @stevenstranger5688
    @stevenstranger5688 19 днів тому +2

    I felt fortunate to be able to see Roy at a concert in August of 1988. It was so sad when he passed away a few months later. It was probably the best concert I ever attended and I have been to quite a few. I still listen to him in 2024.

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  19 днів тому

      @@stevenstranger5688 do you recall the date you seen him? There are a lot of shows from August 88 among the fans.

  • @EdithMaxim
    @EdithMaxim 4 місяці тому +8

    So lucky that I got to see Roy in concert in Augusta Maine before he passed away. What a talent. He got a standing ovation after every song. Luckily I video taped the whole show.

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  4 місяці тому +2

      @@EdithMaxim there is a concert among the fans in audio I’ll be posting later in a few weeks from that show, didn’t know there was video.
      Cherish that video, if you ever decide to upload it for all to see, the fans wouid love it I’m sure.

    • @randywolf4731
      @randywolf4731 4 місяці тому +3

      We also were very lucky to see Roy at Chastain Park in Atlanta GA before his passing. These videos are why future generations can appreciate and enjoy how great a voice he had.

  • @sabrinapetersen5358
    @sabrinapetersen5358 4 місяці тому +10

    Such wonderful voice, that Roy orbison had ! He will be, missed! may he rest, in peace!

    • @KB-ke3fi
      @KB-ke3fi 3 місяці тому

      He could also sing opera....but rarely did.

  • @bhenderson7651
    @bhenderson7651 3 місяці тому +4

    Got lucky today finding this gem

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  3 місяці тому

      @@bhenderson7651 check out my whole page with lots of Roy gems. Concerts and so much more.

  • @ag358
    @ag358 3 місяці тому +8

    Went to Roy concert in 1983. His sound was perfect. No auto tune no taped parts just a perfect live performance. Was fortunate to be sitting close . I stayed for both shows.

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  3 місяці тому +1

      @@ag358 do you recall the exact show, and date. There’s several concerts from 1983 among the fans: and some are double shows.

    • @ag358
      @ag358 3 місяці тому

      @@FirefighterKWann Owensboro ky, small venue it was a double show was supposed to leave after first show but just stayed in my seat surprised nobody made me move.

    • @ag358
      @ag358 3 місяці тому

      Could have been 1982

  • @seadog2396
    @seadog2396 4 місяці тому +12

    Roy - Simply one of the Greatest Talents ever.
    Started listening with his first release on radio....

  • @dawnjohnson8739
    @dawnjohnson8739 4 дні тому +1

    I remember exactly where I was when I heard of his passing. Devastating.

  • @miket.220
    @miket.220 3 місяці тому +7

    I got to see him perform when I was a kid at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, I believe in 1980. I remember my Dad hoisting me up a bit so I could see him above the crowd. Looked just like he looks here, and I remember him sounding as amazing as he does here.

  • @zoliviol
    @zoliviol 5 місяців тому +6

    This is the most amazing version of Crying I have ever heard. Unreal.

  • @SandraSmith-xh4rs
    @SandraSmith-xh4rs 4 місяці тому +9

    Elvis said he wouldnt want to perform after Roy, great singer!! Roy is very missed.

  • @jamesburrows6226
    @jamesburrows6226 3 місяці тому +4

    One of the greatest riffs of all time. Well done Roy.

  • @PatrickQuinn-p8y
    @PatrickQuinn-p8y Місяць тому +4

    One of the greatest singers ever

  • @OnlyInLasVegas
    @OnlyInLasVegas 3 місяці тому +9

    Appreciate and enjoy icons like this while they are on this earth! In 2024, not many are left.

    • @davidturner3300
      @davidturner3300 3 місяці тому

      What are you talking about.none are left.

    • @OnlyInLasVegas
      @OnlyInLasVegas 3 місяці тому

      @@davidturner3300 what are you talking about I didn’t (DID NOT ) say none are left. Learn how to read better!

  • @kerpin09
    @kerpin09 18 днів тому +2

    Roy on the other had is top drawer and you can see his affection for KD.

  • @rafaelflores4317
    @rafaelflores4317 3 місяці тому +5

    No one will ever sing like him, what a distinctive voice, effortless delivery with such vibrato!!! No wonder Elvis loved his voice

  • @josephhaynessr.5099
    @josephhaynessr.5099 9 днів тому +1

    There's something that happens to your soul when you hear a true artist.

  • @SandraSmith-xh4rs
    @SandraSmith-xh4rs 6 місяців тому +8

    Beautiful just beautiful, love Roy and K.D. powerful voice they sing great togeather.

  • @Canucklehead557
    @Canucklehead557 Місяць тому +4

    Such a powerful voice with so much pain to drive it. RIP Roy.

  • @paulsolenick4624
    @paulsolenick4624 2 місяці тому +5

    I am glad that my teen years in the early 60's included the music of Roy Orbison. A rock 'n roll legend of the first order, who could also sing a ballad.

  • @polyscroll
    @polyscroll 3 місяці тому +7

    OMG! These two performances were absolutely incredible! Pure talent from heaven. God bless them both.

  • @cricketbat09
    @cricketbat09 Рік тому +12

    Fantastic duet.

  • @jimcoleman598
    @jimcoleman598 3 місяці тому +11

    I think Roy passed away late 1988, hard to believe when I heard it. He was having a comeback, personally, and as part of the Traveling Wilburys at that time. Roy, George, and Tom are gone, and we are worse off w/o them for sure 😢😢😢

  • @jri1678
    @jri1678 3 місяці тому +4

    If you haven't seen it yet, watch "Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night" (1988).

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  3 місяці тому +1

      @@jri1678 possibly the greatest concert ever made!!!

  • @moodiblues2
    @moodiblues2 3 місяці тому +4

    I was a kid listening to rock and roll music on my crystal radio at night in the late fifties and early sixties, listening to Orbison’s great song, Crying. I always loved it. Now I learned that Orbison wrote all of his famous songs, co-writing them with the same guy all along. I’m a lousy musician and have written over twenty forgettable songs, and so I have a deep appreciation for his talent.

    • @daphne4143
      @daphne4143 3 місяці тому +2

      He was the best! I saw him perform in 1988 in Cranbrook. His pitch was mind-blowing perfect. Sadly, little did I know it would be one of his last performances. I felt super lucky to have had a chance to ever see him live in my lifetime. I'm a kid from the 60's who grew up appreciating his talent. He had an out of the world 'range'. And did it without today's tech. tricks. Pure talent.

  • @MT_358
    @MT_358 17 днів тому +2

    ❤my god, both of my favourite singers, Roy's voice comforted me when I was always down. So nice.

  • @Shammalamma
    @Shammalamma 3 місяці тому +4

    “Leah” is goosebumps beautiful! What a voice!

  • @ricksprinkle8396
    @ricksprinkle8396 12 днів тому +1

    The only artist Elvis refused to follow on stage. Always perfection!

  • @lonwatros2763
    @lonwatros2763 17 днів тому +2

    What can I say? Just Fantastic.

  • @rhondafortson5205
    @rhondafortson5205 3 місяці тому +5

    ROY, the song, THE VOICE, THE MAN has stood the test of time....A TRUE LEGEND. THANK YOU, MR ORBISON. RIP

  • @douglasthompson9482
    @douglasthompson9482 4 місяці тому +8

    Beyond belief…. I saw Roy live in 1980. One of the best highlights of my life. A short concert but the best didn’t need anything else. I still love Roy Orbison. One of the finest singers from Texas.

  • @deandewey5584
    @deandewey5584 3 місяці тому +3

    Hard to believe Roy left us back in 1988. Thirty six years ago. 😔😔

  • @peterwade4029
    @peterwade4029 3 місяці тому +9

    WHAT A WONDERFUL ARTIST SO TALENTED. LEGEND. SHAME ABOUT HIS PERSONAL LIFE. ROY YOU LEFT US FAR TO EARLY. YOU AND YOUR MUSIC WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

  • @haroldwilson950
    @haroldwilson950 4 місяці тому +5

    Not only did he have a voice that was Heaven sent, he had style, style in abundance.

  • @lindaromero7780
    @lindaromero7780 3 місяці тому +3

    NEVER EVER get tired of Roy Orbison!

  • @kenhurley4441
    @kenhurley4441 Місяць тому +2

    This song will be played (Roy and KD) for decades! They make music worth listening too!

  • @stephenmulholland4868
    @stephenmulholland4868 3 місяці тому +6

    6 octaves and he hit em all

  • @standupamerica5707
    @standupamerica5707 3 місяці тому +3

    For those of us that lived it, Roy was only a one time greatness to the people and country that never will be again.

  • @robertmaceanruig6291
    @robertmaceanruig6291 7 місяців тому +12

    OAP Here,,, am 76 years old …. I got plenty of Records of Big O Going some 60 years old 🍺🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😇🍻👍

  • @mtf347
    @mtf347 3 місяці тому +3

    Roy is still awe inspiring after all these years!

  • @JAFO44
    @JAFO44 3 місяці тому +3

    If there's a heaven and there's a God's choir, this man is up there in the Forefront singing right now

  • @zeppelinmexicano
    @zeppelinmexicano Місяць тому +2

    That was a great performance by KD in the duet of Crying. Very moving, very well done.

  • @frankroper3274
    @frankroper3274 3 місяці тому +7

    Even Elvis respected the late great Roy Orbison!

    • @FirefighterKWann
      @FirefighterKWann  3 місяці тому

      @@frankroper3274 yeppers, he said he would never share the same stage with Roy, and was the only career threat to Roy.
      Coming from Elvis, what a true honor.

  • @johnbender4476
    @johnbender4476 Рік тому +11

    Both legends

  • @PeterRabbit53
    @PeterRabbit53 3 місяці тому +3

    Love the shit eatin' grin on the rhythm guitarist off Roy's right shoulder. Love Roy, too❤

  • @chateaunoirnashville
    @chateaunoirnashville 2 місяці тому +3

    The astonishing beauty of this performance is an absolute rapture!

  • @LeslieNewson
    @LeslieNewson 4 місяці тому +7

    Will never stop listening to Roy the best 😊😊❤❤

  • @Bluzian74
    @Bluzian74 3 місяці тому +10

    Fantastic! Thank you! Roy RIP, died on my 14th birthday. I'll always remember. Cheers everyone from Canada!

    • @acousticshadow4032
      @acousticshadow4032 3 місяці тому +1

      Another memory trick; 5 years prior to your b-day, Dec 06, 1969, the Stones played Altamont Speedway.

    • @Bluzian74
      @Bluzian74 3 місяці тому +1

      @@acousticshadow4032 Oh, absolutely! And Im a huuuuuuge Stones fan! That concert was not lost on me brother. Also the Montreal massacre happened too. On the flipside, I share birthdays with Dave Brubeck, Don King, Randy Rhoades. LOL Where you at man?

    • @acousticshadow4032
      @acousticshadow4032 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Bluzian74 I share a b-day with Hank Williams Sr. Don't even try to top that one! 😉

  • @VFAFOOTY
    @VFAFOOTY Рік тому +9

    fantastic upload thank you so much for this pure gold Roy one of the greatest !

    • @raynekraven
      @raynekraven Рік тому +1

      THE Greatest, with a capital G.

  • @danieloneill7708
    @danieloneill7708 5 місяців тому +7

    Love this duet, two fabulous vocalists.

  • @nyccolm
    @nyccolm 3 місяці тому +9

    Look at the way Roy Orbison turns to make sure KD is alright behind him when they enter. He seems like a real sweetheart. And KD of course is the Queen of Canada

  • @debrabolton9372
    @debrabolton9372 3 місяці тому +6

    Love Roy Orbison! The absolute best. He is still missed. ❤

  • @tonyknight9912
    @tonyknight9912 28 днів тому +2

    An absolute legend.