How a Compliment Inspired Roy Orbison's No. 1 Hit 'Oh, Pretty Woman'

A compliment given to Orbison's wife by his co-writer over money turned out to be a highly profitable conversation for the ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1964, an Operatic Ballad Helped Roy Orbison Pull off an Elvis-Sized Chart Feat

Sixty-two years ago today, Roy Orbison became the first American artist to score a UK No. 1 in more than a year.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1980, Don McLean Was at No. 1 in the UK With a Song That Brought Roy Orbison a Grammy

Forty-six years ago today, Don McLean was at No. 1 in the UK with a song written and originally recorded by Roy Orbison.
The Cheat Sheet

Roy Orbison’s Cover of an Elvis Presley Song Was a Bigger Hit Than the Original

One of Elvis Presley’s songs became a top 5 hit for Roy Orbison. Tom Petty said a lyric from Elvis’ song “was pretty heavy stuff for a little kid like [him] to hear.” Petty recalled seeing the King of ...
KLTV

Texas Country Music Hall of Fame inducts Tracy Lawrence, Roy Orbison, The Mandrell Sisters

CARTHAGE, Texas (KLTV) - The stars shined bright Saturday night in Carthage as the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame welcomed its newest inductees: Tracy Lawrence, The Mandrell Sisters and the late Roy ...
The Advocate

3 sons unite to create new Roy Orbison song

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Roy Orbison’s three sons are all musicians but never really got to play music with their dad — until now. Wesley, Roy Jr. and Alex Orbison have helped create a new song by ...
The Cheat Sheet

Roy Orbison Got Demoted on His Own 1963 Concert Tour Because of The Beatles’ Popularity: ‘It Was Terrible Following Roy’

To say that Roy Orbison was a star is an understatement. He was an important figure during a formative era of rock and roll, producing multiple smash hits. Suffice to say that Orbison is quite a ...