Roy Orbison – The Legendary Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison – The Legendary Roy Orbison

“The Legendary Roy Orbison” brings together 20 essential recordings from one of the most distinctive voices in popular music. With his extraordinary three-octave vocal range, dramatic arrangements and emotionally charged performances, “Roy Orbison” created a style that effortlessly bridged rock & roll, country, pop and early rockabilly. This collection provides a strong overview of the songs that established him as one of the great American recording artists of the 1960s.

The album features some of Orbison's most instantly recognisable hits, beginning with the timeless “Oh Pretty Woman”, his worldwide 1964 smash. Also included are the haunting “Only The Lonely”, the emotionally intense “Love Hurts”, “Crying”, “In Dreams” and “Running Scared” – recordings that showcase Orbison's remarkable ability to turn heartbreak and longing into powerful, cinematic pop songs.

There is plenty more to discover throughout the collection, including “Lana”, “Falling”, “Blue Angel”, “Blue Bayou”, “Dream Baby” and “The Great Pretender”. “All I Have To Do Is Dream” and “Mean Woman Blues” highlight Orbison's connection with the rock & roll and country traditions, while “Pretty Paper”, “It's Over” and “Borne On The Wind” further demonstrate his gift for dramatic storytelling and beautifully arranged ballads.

An excellent introduction to the music of Roy Orbison, “The Legendary Roy Orbison” is packed with classic songs and unforgettable performances. A must-have collection for fans of rock & roll, early pop, country, rockabilly and the golden age of 1960s popular music.

Tracklist

1. Oh Pretty Woman
2. Only The Lonely
3. Love Hurts
4. Lana
5. My Prayer
6. Goodnight
7. Falling
8. Blue Angel
9. All I Have To Do Is Dream
10. In Dreams
11. Crying
12. Blue Bayou
13. Dream Baby
14. The Great Pretender
15. Running Scared
16. Borne On The Wind
17. Mean Woman Blues
18. Pretty Paper
19. The Crowd
20. It's Over