The "backing group" included world class musicians such as Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, TheTCB Band which backed Elvis Presley, Jennifer Warnes, Tom Waits, K.D.Lang, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Rait etc. As someone else remarked the whole concert was very special indeed.
all of those artists wanted to join Roy that night because they had been inspired by him in his early days. it was their salute to Roy Orbison. I was a senior in high school when this song originally came out in 1964 and I. along with every other guitar player, was playing that opening riff, do do do do doo, do do do do doo. The most recognizable riff of that decade. He was the greatest. That's what Elvis said about Roy, he was the greatest. .
Everyone, and I mean everyone, wanted to play with Roy Orbison. Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Ron Tutt, James Burton and a few others, Billy Idol was watching from the crowd. An amazing event.
Sarah, as usual your enthusiasm is infectuos. This concert is a bit of a legend. Events like these are rare. This cast in one setting is amazing. I don't know that anyone got paid for their guest appearances. I think this was all about paying their collective respect to the legend that influenced all of them. Here's the cast. Roy Orbison: lead vocals, guitar, harmonica T Bone Burnett: acoustic guitar; musical director TCB Band: Glen D. Hardin: piano James Burton: lead guitar Jerry Scheff: upright bass Ronnie Tutt: drums Guest performers: Bruce Springsteen: guitar, vocals Elvis Costello: acoustic guitar, organ, harmonica Tom Waits: organ, acoustic guitar Michael Utley: keyboards Alex Acuña: percussion J. D. Souther: backing vocals; acoustic guitar; vocal arrangements Steven Soles: backing vocals Jackson Browne: backing vocals Bonnie Raitt: backing vocals k.d. lang: backing vocals Jennifer Warnes: backing vocals Ezra Klinger, Pavel Farkas, Christopher Reutinger, Carol Shive, Cynthia Morrow, Bobby Debow: violin Jimbo Ross, Peter Hatch: violaRoy Orbison: lead vocals, guitar, harmonica T Bone Burnett: acoustic guitar; musical director TCB Band: Glen D. Hardin: piano James Burton: lead guitar Jerry Scheff: upright bass Ronnie Tutt: drums There are several other songs. If you google "Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night" they will come up. I mean when you see Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warnes and KD Lang as backup singers? Wow.
One day Roy was sitting at home talking to a friend, when his wife came up and said she was going to the store, Roy Asked her " do you need any money?" The other guy said " a pretty woman don't need no money!" They looked at each other and thought that was a great title. So Roy thought about what he would be thinking if he saw her walking down the street! And the rest is history.
You will NEVER see performances like this today, sad to say. The pantywaists that make so-called "music" today don't even know how to play an instrument, let alone "sing" without autotune... I salute you for reacting to Roy, one of the greatest artists ever.
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 was known for performing while standing motionless & wearing black clothes to match his dyed black hair & dark sunglasses. Roy had lots of hits in the 60's such as "Only the Lonely", "Running Scared", "Crying", "In Dreams", "Love Hurts", "Blue Bayou", "Leah" etc. In 1988, he co-founded the rock supergroup "Traveling Wilburys" with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, & Jeff Lynne. They had a lot of great songs such as "Handle With Care", "End Of The Line" etc.
I've never seen this version of Pretty Woman before and now I have to find the original video and find out more about when it was filmed and who all performed on it.
When Orbison did his hour-long show on Austin City Limits, he showed off "Crying" early in the set, just to show everyone he could still nail the high notes--with a smile on his face.
It warms an old man's heart to see a young lady involuntarily move to the rythm of one of the finest voices of Rock'n Roll. You should listen to the original to have a fuller appreciation of his talent. P.S. the song came before the movie, which, is one of many retellings of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion.
So many great musicians on that stage, Including guitarist Scotty Moore, who played for Elvis ..And Roy didn't even have to ask twice if they wanted to play for him..They did it for free and for the love they all had for him.
Roy has one of the best voices ever in music! HUGE rabbit hole to go down!! Crying, only the lonely, running scared, ...... MORE Roy PLEASE!!! His original versions!!
Roy had a rare gift for a man, he could sing in 3 octaves unlike someone like me that is monotoned, I can’t turn away from listening to Roy anymore than I can turn away from listening to the very beautiful Karen Carpenter, my her soul rest in peace.
I was wanting to recommend thos song as well. I saw Roy perform in Seattle a month before he died. He was known for having "golden pipes" with that voice of his!
The Great James Burton in the white jacket ! who played the phenomenal guitar solo on Ricky Nelson's " Hello Marylou goodbye heart " back in the very early sixties ! There is a video of Ricky on you tube of Ricky doing that song with James - I'm sure you would appreciate it - very catchy !
Love watching you enjoy these songs! Pretty Woman , one of my favorites. If you haven't done it yet, might I suggest "I think we're alone now" by Tiffany; a very emotive, coming of age song, I think you would really like. Thank you again for your videos. Bless you!
Sadly, Orbison died a little more than a year after this concert. When you're ready for more from him, check out "Only the Lonely", "Running Scared", "Crying", and "In Dreams" along with many others.
Roy Orbison was Elvis before Elvis. Half of the best male rock stars revere Orbison as one of the greatest. Look at who's onstage, adoring him - Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, a host of great rock and pop stars. The Beatles loved him.
Such a great song of expression. Enjoying this forever wonderful song. Iam sure you'll enjoy my dear. Also keep your head up iam looking for each day for you to be a better day " Pretty woman".❤
When you get Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen to be in your band for the night you know you have impacted so many artists as well as fans. Just look at who in in the audience LOL
Pretty Woman was the first song my Daughter learned to play on Guitar. She wanted to play it for her father. It was his favorite song for her. Yes, my daughter is beautiful. He'd sing it to her all the time. I personally don't like Roy Orbison. To each their own I guess.
Hi Sarah. I would love it if you could do a reaction video on SADE....SMOOTH OPERATOR., A good video is The official 1984 video. OR as good if not better is SADE at LIVE AID 1985 Singing "YOUR LOVE IS KING" Her voice is silky smooth. Keep up your marvellous videos, they are always so honest and emotional to me. The very best on here.
This entire concert was a once in a lifetime event and was amazing. So much talent on the stage.
YES!! 😊
Damn right!
The "backing group" included world class musicians such as Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, TheTCB Band which backed Elvis Presley, Jennifer Warnes, Tom Waits, K.D.Lang, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Rait etc.
As someone else remarked the whole concert was very special indeed.
all of those artists wanted to join Roy that night because they had been inspired by him in his early days. it was their salute to Roy Orbison. I was a senior in high school when this song originally came out in 1964 and I. along with every other guitar player, was playing that opening riff, do do do do doo, do do do do doo. The most recognizable riff of that decade. He was the greatest. That's what Elvis said about Roy, he was the greatest. .
This song was originally released in 1964, long before the movie.
Everyone, and I mean everyone, wanted to play with Roy Orbison. Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Ron Tutt, James Burton and a few others, Billy Idol was watching from the crowd. An amazing event.
Can't go wrong with Roy with pretty woman
ROY-the one and only!
He was one of the he best
Sarah, as usual your enthusiasm is infectuos. This concert is a bit of a legend. Events like these are rare. This cast in one setting is amazing. I don't know that anyone got paid for their guest appearances. I think this was all about paying their collective respect to the legend that influenced all of them. Here's the cast. Roy Orbison: lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
T Bone Burnett: acoustic guitar; musical director
TCB Band:
Glen D. Hardin: piano
James Burton: lead guitar
Jerry Scheff: upright bass
Ronnie Tutt: drums
Guest performers:
Bruce Springsteen: guitar, vocals
Elvis Costello: acoustic guitar, organ, harmonica
Tom Waits: organ, acoustic guitar
Michael Utley: keyboards
Alex Acuña: percussion
J. D. Souther: backing vocals; acoustic guitar; vocal arrangements
Steven Soles: backing vocals
Jackson Browne: backing vocals
Bonnie Raitt: backing vocals
k.d. lang: backing vocals
Jennifer Warnes: backing vocals
Ezra Klinger, Pavel Farkas, Christopher Reutinger, Carol Shive, Cynthia Morrow, Bobby Debow: violin
Jimbo Ross, Peter Hatch: violaRoy Orbison: lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
T Bone Burnett: acoustic guitar; musical director
TCB Band:
Glen D. Hardin: piano
James Burton: lead guitar
Jerry Scheff: upright bass
Ronnie Tutt: drums
There are several other songs. If you google "Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night" they will come up. I mean when you see Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warnes and KD Lang as backup singers? Wow.
That took some research I bet. Excellent information. Thanks
RIP Roy you legend !!!! You’ll be in the angels choir !!!
If you like Roy Orbison, then you should check out his song "In Dreams". I promise you will enjoy it.
Roy Orbison...nuff said...the GOAT
Simply Amazing Iconic, this song never gets old. 😊
One day Roy was sitting at home talking to a friend, when his wife came up and said she was going to the store, Roy Asked her " do you need any money?" The other guy said " a pretty woman don't need no money!" They looked at each other and thought that was a great title. So Roy thought about what he would be thinking if he saw her walking down the street! And the rest is history.
I've watched this 3 times and it's just special with the greatest people and selection of songs
Consider getting the DVD and watch the entire night. 😊 it’s great!
Look up the full length video. It’s called Roy Orbison A Black and White Night. It’s fabulous!!
Roy was unique in that he had a 4 and 5 octave voice voice
You will NEVER see performances like this today, sad to say. The pantywaists that make so-called "music" today don't even know how to play an instrument, let alone "sing" without autotune... I salute you for reacting to Roy, one of the greatest artists ever.
Agreed ❤
Yes!! Jackson Browne and a bunch of other great music artists
one of the most memorable intro's to a tune & what a tune. I love to play this & see the reactions.
Roy Orbison the best voice in music bar none
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 was known for performing while standing motionless & wearing black clothes to match his dyed black hair & dark sunglasses. Roy had lots of hits in the 60's such as "Only the Lonely", "Running Scared", "Crying", "In Dreams", "Love Hurts", "Blue Bayou", "Leah" etc. In 1988, he co-founded the rock supergroup "Traveling Wilburys" with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, & Jeff Lynne. They had a lot of great songs such as "Handle With Care", "End Of The Line" etc.
So much talent in Roy's backup band! I bet most people don't know who they are....
I've never seen this version of Pretty Woman before and now I have to find the original video and find out more about when it was filmed and who all performed on it.
It's called Roy Orbison a black and white night.
When Orbison did his hour-long show on Austin City Limits, he showed off "Crying" early in the set, just to show everyone he could still nail the high notes--with a smile on his face.
It warms an old man's heart to see a young lady involuntarily move to the rythm of one of the finest voices of Rock'n Roll. You should listen to the original to have a fuller appreciation of his talent.
P.S. the song came before the movie, which, is one of many retellings of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion.
So many great musicians on that stage, Including guitarist Scotty Moore, who played for Elvis ..And Roy didn't even have to ask twice if they wanted to play for him..They did it for free and for the love they all had for him.
Roy has one of the best voices ever in music! HUGE rabbit hole to go down!! Crying, only the lonely, running scared, ...... MORE Roy PLEASE!!! His original versions!!
Great version, love the collaboration 👌 🎶🎸😊
Roy had a rare gift for a man, he could sing in 3 octaves unlike someone like me that is monotoned, I can’t turn away from listening to Roy anymore than I can turn away from listening to the very beautiful Karen Carpenter, my her soul rest in peace.
Your hair looks great and I love when you smile you’re dancing is very good too
The hair is amazing and I love watching your reactions to new stuff.
Orbison was something else.
Spanned octaves and massaged the soul. 👍
Awesome performance. Great reaction Sarah!! 😅
I was wanting to recommend thos song as well. I saw Roy perform in Seattle a month before he died. He was known for having "golden pipes" with that voice of his!
The Great James Burton in the white jacket ! who played the phenomenal guitar solo on Ricky Nelson's " Hello Marylou goodbye heart " back in the very early sixties ! There is a video of Ricky on you tube of Ricky doing that song with James - I'm sure you would appreciate it - very catchy !
I really needed that pick me up . Thank you for reminding me of how good music was back in the day.
Roy was also one of The Traveling Wilburys before his death. You might enjoy their music.
Love watching you enjoy these songs! Pretty Woman , one of my favorites. If you haven't done it yet, might I suggest "I think we're alone now" by Tiffany; a very emotive, coming of age song, I think you would really like. Thank you again for your videos. Bless you!
Sadly, Orbison died a little more than a year after this concert. When you're ready for more from him, check out "Only the Lonely", "Running Scared", "Crying", and "In Dreams" along with many others.
The great singer/songwriter JD Souther is also singing background vocals.
my old eyes could uae a biger video screen thank for posting this
Roy could be singing about you! Love your reactions
Roy Orbison was Elvis before Elvis. Half of the best male rock stars revere Orbison as one of the greatest. Look at who's onstage, adoring him - Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, a host of great rock and pop stars. The Beatles loved him.
That was special. Thanks
On Roy's left was Bruce Springteen playing the fender stratocaster.
You should listen to Roy Orbison's "Only the Lonely" from the same Black & White concert.
Such a great song of expression. Enjoying this forever wonderful song. Iam sure you'll enjoy my dear. Also keep your head up iam looking for each day for you to be a better day " Pretty woman".❤
Bruces tune "Thunder Road" mentions Roy in it.
When you get Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen to be in your band for the night you know you have impacted so many artists as well as fans. Just look at who in in the audience LOL
You should listen to the song Go Go Go (Down the Line) from this concert ' A Black and White Night'
Ths 3rd greatest rock song of the 20th century as per Rolling Stone,nuff said!!
Pretty Woman was the first song my Daughter learned to play on Guitar. She wanted to play it for her father. It was his favorite song for her. Yes, my daughter is beautiful. He'd sing it to her all the time. I personally don't like Roy Orbison. To each their own I guess.
Hey great video song of him!
Top 10 vocals
Awesome job.....A+++
From the movie pretty woman
Pretty Woman Movie Soundtract
Nice Reaction.
That movie is great! You need to review it too. 😊
Great reaction... To learn about Elvis Costello, you should listen to "Every Day I Write the Book"
Love your heartfelt reactions!
Please react to April Wine's Just Between You and Me, you might fall done April Wine's rabbit hole!
Roy Orbison is so good!! Believe it or not his studio version is a little better. But that guitar solo was amazing!!
Looks like you’re wondering where you’ve heard this song before…maybe from the movie Pretty Woman starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts?
Hi Sarah. I would love it if you could do a reaction video on SADE....SMOOTH OPERATOR., A good video is The official 1984 video. OR as good if not better is SADE at LIVE AID 1985 Singing "YOUR LOVE IS KING" Her voice is silky smooth. Keep up your marvellous videos, they are always so honest and emotional to me. The very best on here.
This video didn't have a thumbs up option?? Sorry... Love you.
No autotune or pitch correction. Would not be recorded unaltered today.
I can't hear this song without thinking about Julia Roberts!
roy died in a plane crash,,,,RIP
Sarah , you were born in the wrong era!!