Everybody loved Roy Orbison. He was Elvis's favorite singer, he was Bruce Springsteen's favorite singer, Johnny Cash was good friends with him, Elvis was good friends with him, The Beatles loved him and they toured with him when they first started..Paul McCartney said Roy Orbison wrote Oh, Pretty Woman on the tour bus when they were touring with him. Roy Orbison had such a tough life. He lost his Wife in an automobile accident and then not too long later, he lost two of his Sons in a house fire. So sad and awful. Johnny Cash checked in on Roy Orbison regularly. Johnny Cash bought the burnt building and land where Roy's Sons died and he took it all down and built an orchard over it. Beautiful. Roy Orbison was a helluva man, a helluva singer/vocalist, a hell of an artist/musician, an awesome Father, an awesome Husband, and an awesome human being. He was a legend in pretty much every way possible. It's terrible that he went through such horrible tragedies. Rest in peace to Roy Orbison.
Tom Jones was elvis favourite singer and thought he was black , no he’s just welsh , Roy’s wife died on bsa motorcycle in accident, love Roy is was brilliant
@@thesheepman220 Well, I assumed Roy Orbison was Elvis's favorite singer since Elvis called Roy the best singer in the World at one of his (Elvis's) concerts in Las Vegas. He and Roy were good friends though, for sure. Both would go to each other's concerts from time to time. They had huge respect for each other.
@@darthtrip7188 I think you are right. Tom Jones may have been on Elvis's radar (as was Leo Sayer, apparently!) but I think he rated Orbison above others.
You mention him appearing with the Beatles. I was there in Manchester, 1963, when the Beatles closed the first half and Roy was top of he bill. I loved him, lost count of how often I saw him and he was always immaculate with his singing.
Joe Powell...... He was asked in a press conference 'What's it like to have the greatest voice' and Elvis said 'I don't know, ask Roy Orbison.' Paraphrasing a bit, but that's about it. Roy had a ridiculous range.
I saw him on stage in 1962 in Miami. My sister, my best friend and I got tickets for my 16th birthday. Not long before Roy Orbison died in 1988, he became a member of one of the most talent filled musical groups who ever got together. They called themselves the Traveling Wilburys and the "supergroup" consisted of the greats, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynn. Their first and only album, "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1", was released just before his death. Sadly, he didn't get to see it's huge success. The band made one more album.
You're listening to greatness, darlin'. One of the greatest singer-songwriters who ever lived. Most singers lose a little something along the way; Roy never did.
Roy Orbison was the shit! One of the most beautiful voices you'll ever hear when Bruce Springsteen looks at you in awe you know you're something special
Roy's a classic crooner with an operatic voice. He's my mom's all-time fave, so I have fond memories of listening to him on cassette and on the radio in the car (she'd always turn it up for one of his songs).
In 1963, before The Beatles, my mom gave me a Roy Orbison album and I WORE IT OUT! 😆 His voice is a big part of the soundtrack of MY life. And he had a tragic life that was cut short by a fatal heart attack too. I loved your reaction and would really love it if you'd react to this same show, his song, Crying. His voice is even more impressive! Many thanks from Las Vegas! 👍
You gotta see the whole concert....the admiration and thrill on the faces of the many music icons getting to perform with their own icon is priceless. "You Got It" is probably my favorite song of Roy's but you could pick any at random and have a winner.
"Only The Lonely" by Roy is a must react to. Roy wrote it for Elvis but Elvis told Roy that he could never sing it like him. Roy and Elvis were friends..
@@Coolrockndad I read this, and it seems plausible, because they still a had a massive hit with Roys "claudette". They refused because they worked on another single. So Roy tried to offer it to Elvis, but Elvis unexpectedly wasn't at graceland. Maby all is true, maby not.
@@Dr.Seltsam100 This is what I read and if it's true then what you said would make sense chronologically. Elvis told Roy that he had 2 hits in the top 5 at the time and Roy should sing it, which Roy did and had his biggest hit until Pretty Woman.
Roy Orbison could sing 4or 5 octaves. Not many people in the world can do that. On a side note if you get the chance watch the whole Black and White Night. It's one of the great concerts ever. I has so many artist singing with him and singing his songs.
Elvis loved Roy Orbison. He said Roy 'had the perfect voice' and once called him the 'greatest singer in the world'. Not only was Roy Orbison a wonderful singer and writer, but he was a very humble man loved by everyone who met him.
A toxic relationship? He was afraid that she still loved the other guy or that he wasn't good enough for her. He was afraid that if she was given the choice, she would leave him for the other guy. In the end, when given just that chance, she stayed with him and walked away from her old boyfriend. There is no toxic relationship.
@@naomiwarner7117 There's still no context in the lyrics to lead to that conclusion. The song is written in the first person point of view, not an omniscient point of view. We don't know anything except for what is going through the first person's mind and what he sees.
Never forgotten. Uniqe voice and an extra ordanary song writer. Pretty woman is one of my favorite songs. Gone to soon. He was just about to go on tour with the travalling willburys when He died.
I love how at the ending, you’re left surprised when he says “turned around and walked away WITH me.” Pretty special, when you come to expect a sorrowful song from Roy. Puts a smile on my face!
Roy Orbison - Blue Angel (He does things with his voice in this song that I didn't think was possible for a human to do. It's a beautiful song.) Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman (One of the most badass songs ever) Roy Orbison - Ride Away (Such an underrated Roy Orbison song) Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Awesome) Roy Orbison - In Dreams (Beautiful) Roy Orbison will always be my favorite male vocalist/singer.
Decon Frost You are so right. Roy Orbison is the diamond of rock 'n' roll. His voice ALWAYS sends chills down my back. In Dreams just makes it all better for me. Great voice for the ages.
Roy Orbison had such a distinctive voice. And so many classics. Only the Lonely, Oh Pretty Woman, Anything You Want (You Got It), I Drove All Night, Ooby Dooby, too many really to list. Contemporary with Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins. Springsteen name-dropped him in “Thunder Road.” As a founding member of The Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, Roy was active in popular music right up until his death. And his voice never lost its sound, its power, richness... its haunted, lonely soul. A rare treat? Check out his song “You May Feel Me Crying” from the “End of Violence” soundtrack.
Roy's voice was like a combo of opera meets r&b . Had a hell of a voice from back in the 60s. He was pretty much active until his passing in the late 80s.
Roy Orbison- You got it. And if you have ever lost the one you love then his "walk On" can be emotional. Keep in mind he lost his first wife in a tragic motorcycle accident and then a few years later two of his then three children were burned alive in a house fire. I had seen where Johnny Cash wasn't sure if Roy would ever perform after such a tragic loss only for him to come back maybe stringer in some time later.
And just think, Roy Orbison was very popular in the 60s with his ethereal style of singing. This video was made not many years ago and he still sounded just as good as when he was at his peak.
In his own way with the the multi-octave voice and original songs, Roy was as much as much a part of the beginning of Rock and Roll as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Buddy Holly! They all brought a different and powerful perspective to real American music!
Tom Petty: "he was the greatest, you know, the greatest singer ever, that I ever heard, ever". Ringo Starr: "Roy Orbison was the only act that The Beatles didnt want to follow" (because the early Beatles, as Roy´s pre-group playing, only heard "We want Roy! We want Roy!") Jeff Lynne: "have him in the Traveling Wilburys was beyond my wildest dreams" Paul McCartney: "We´d be thinking: We have to have something as good" John Lennon: "It was pretty hard to keep up with that man" - anyone any questions?
I just found you...what a blessing. I am needing Kleenex. I grew up with this song and your reaction deserves a gold star. And the backup group...stellar talent. Thank you!
Got this DVD. Love it. Roy Orbison was one of a kind. You need to do more Roy. A lot more. Mystery To Me, Pretty Woman, Dreams, You Got It, I Drove All Night, Only The Lonely, Blue Bayou, Candy Man, ... you could do a month of nothing but Roy.
Big fan of his. Definitely one of the greatest singers in music history. I appreciate you reacting to this beautiful song so it brings it to attention of the young. Keep up the good work
November 26, 2022 -- my first time listening to this video (great sound) - noted k.d. Lang as one of Roy's backup singers - love this song; the man had his heart broken several times, when his wife died in a motorcycle accident and his 2 little boys died in a fire - a true survivor and the best male vocalist I have ever heard, bar none
This was the last song Roy Orbison ever sung live. His final performance was on December 4, 1988, just two days before his sudden passing, at a Cleveland-area venue. As was his usual habit, Orbison closed the show with "Running Scared."
Greetings from down under Miss India. Sadly Roy Orbison passed away not long after this concert was recorded. His star was once again in ascendancy, he had a solo album (Mystery Girl) ready for release and his collaboration album "The Travelling Wilburys Vol 1" (with Jeff Lynn, George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty) climbing the charts when he died of a heart attack at 52. If You've become a Roy fan Miss India check out Roy's version of "Unchained Melody" (which you've reacted to by the Righteous Brothers)
You'll notice Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello backing him up here, as well as Bonnie Raitt and K.D Laing. What a wonderful gig that was with so many classic Orbison hits.
Classic Song......the less secure guy worried that the old boy friend is going to come back and take the girl friend away......and for once the "good guy" wins and the girl picks the guy she's with now....not the old Boy Friend....YES!!!!!!!
As a young lady you probably don't know that everyone on that stage and in the audience dropped everything all shows and events to be there with Roy. All Stars. He was a remarkable writer, composer and singer. He wrote music completely wrong, according to the music of the time. 50s and 69s and blew everyone's mind. He changed music forever. Thanks for reacting to him.
Check out who is in the backing band, an amazing group of 70s rock stars including Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warnes... brought together by T Bone Burnett. A big chunk of musical history in shared admiration for one of the greatest voices of the 60s.
I always heard the song as a man feeling insecure in his relationship. Being scared of losing the girlfriend to her old boyfriend should he one day appear. To which he (the old boyfriend) one day did appear but she the girlfriend; then turned around and walked away with me. As is the closing words of the song. I love watching your channel by the way. Hello from London England 🏴
one of the very best voices in pop. this concert is brilliant from start to finish. it's a live roy orbison greatest hits. sadly, roy died only a year later.
When Elvis Presley returned from the army in 1960, a reporter asked him who his favorite Rock 'n' Roll singer was. Elvis seemed to think about it for a second, then he answered, "Roy Orbison."
I love your reaction at the end of the song. I remember when i was in high school i used to keep my dinner money and go to a cafe and play It's Over by Roy and Rag Doll by The Four Seasons. Great memories.
Food for thought, Elvis, Jonny Cash and Roy Orbison all signed with Sun Records at the same time and were great friends. Elvis thought Roy had the greatest voice he had ever heard. Give one of Roys songs to a contemporary singer of today and listen to what you get.
The story I have heard is that when he recorded this, he was singing the ending in falsetto. The engineer said he couldn't pick it up, so why don't you just sing it full voice? Until that time it seems he didn't know he could, and thus was born his trademark. Too bad you couldn't hear the clip from Austin City Limits, where he sings the ending at least two times, maybe more. That's the way he always did it in his shows.
When he switched to his natural voice the first time the result was such a shock that the musicians stopped playing. I have read that this was he final song in his concerts, but I saw him twice and both times he sang it in the middle of his set. And both times the audience would demand he sing the ending at least half a dozen times.
You need to understand that "Black and White Night" was a concert to honor Roy at the end of his career, the backup performers were the best in the business and for them it was an honor and privilege to be part of this. Roy ranks with the VERY BEST of the best, one of the few that not only wrote his own songs, but could performed them better than anyone else.
India, this was not Roy's full vocals (except for this particular song). For his best, full-range vocal performances, try "Leah", "Crying", "In Dreams", and "It's Over" - all of these ('60s hit) songs are on this same A Black & White Night special.
Roy Orbison, with the Legendary Voice from '50's ON, grew up in Far West Texas, Wink, Tx. by Odessa and Pecos. Was in bands early, had bad eyes and a very joyous and very trajic LIFE. Many hit songs and fame , great iconic song writer. Should check into his life and his kids and wife dying in separate accidents , ETC. One of the MOST famous Singers and Songwriters EVER. Pretty Woman, and many other hits. International Star during 5 decades. Traveling wilbury's member with dylan, george harrison, etc. just before he died.
You ever wonder how much influence he had just watch Black and White.Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jackson Brown, Tom Waits & JD. Souther playing back up for him. K.D. Lang & Bonnie Raitt as backup singers. Then look at the stars in the audience.
He and this woman were in a new relationship and he was still not completely confident, unsure of himself, afraid that if her former lover showed up her old feelings would take over and she would go back to him. So, he was running scared each place they would go, afraid they would run into him. Then, one day, suddenly it happened, they ran into her old lover. And, when the time came for her to make her choice, she chose Roy. I know this song so well because when my wife and I first started dated I was afraid that one day we would run into her ex-husband and she would choose him over me. I tortured myself constantly playing this song. Almost sixteen years of marriage and two beautiful children later and we are going stronger than ever. It wasn't until we were married for probably ten years that she told me that even before we started dating, when we were still becoming friends, that her ex had called her and wanted her back. Before she even knew I was ever going to ask her out, she had already made her choice. I win! (And, speaking of Elvis, that was Elvis Costello playing guitar directly behind Springsteen)
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Everybody loved Roy Orbison. He was Elvis's favorite singer, he was Bruce Springsteen's favorite singer, Johnny Cash was good friends with him, Elvis was good friends with him, The Beatles loved him and they toured with him when they first started..Paul McCartney said Roy Orbison wrote Oh, Pretty Woman on the tour bus when they were touring with him.
Roy Orbison had such a tough life. He lost his Wife in an automobile accident and then not too long later, he lost two of his Sons in a house fire. So sad and awful. Johnny Cash checked in on Roy Orbison regularly. Johnny Cash bought the burnt building and land where Roy's Sons died and he took it all down and built an orchard over it. Beautiful. Roy Orbison was a helluva man, a helluva singer/vocalist, a hell of an artist/musician, an awesome Father, an awesome Husband, and an awesome human being. He was a legend in pretty much every way possible. It's terrible that he went through such horrible tragedies. Rest in peace to Roy Orbison.
Tom Jones was elvis favourite singer and thought he was black , no he’s just welsh , Roy’s wife died on bsa motorcycle in accident, love Roy is was brilliant
@@thesheepman220 Well, I assumed Roy Orbison was Elvis's favorite singer since Elvis called Roy the best singer in the World at one of his (Elvis's) concerts in Las Vegas. He and Roy were good friends though, for sure. Both would go to each other's concerts from time to time. They had huge respect for each other.
@@darthtrip7188 I think you are right. Tom Jones may have been on Elvis's radar (as was Leo Sayer, apparently!) but I think he rated Orbison above others.
You mention him appearing with the Beatles. I was there in Manchester, 1963, when the Beatles closed the first half and Roy was top of he bill. I loved him, lost count of how often I saw him and he was always immaculate with his singing.
No it was Roy
Roy was a man that every serious singer admired. I cried when he died.
One of the great voices and great performers.
Much respect on reaction.
So did I. I just loved him.
Great voice yes for sure but live Roy was a stiff. I saw him several time.
The number of musical stars who show up to back Roy Orbison up is a testament to the love and respect they had for him.
One of the greatest vocalists of all time
Roy is one of my all time singers. I get chills every time I hear him sing.
Evis always said that Roy was the best voice he ever heard and they were friends for life
Who's Evis? 😝
He certainly did!
Joe Powell...... He was asked in a press conference 'What's it like to have the greatest voice' and Elvis said 'I don't know, ask Roy Orbison.'
Paraphrasing a bit, but that's about it.
Roy had a ridiculous range.
@@brianwilson3952 exactly, and i love both of them.
@@NoComment79 What a dumb reaction! Without Elvis never Roy Orbison
I saw him on stage in 1962 in Miami. My sister, my best friend and I got tickets for my 16th birthday. Not long before Roy Orbison died in 1988, he became a member of one of the most talent filled musical groups who ever got together. They called themselves the Traveling Wilburys and the "supergroup" consisted of the greats, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynn. Their first and only album, "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1", was released just before his death. Sadly, he didn't get to see it's huge success. The band made one more album.
I love the way this song builds by gradually adding more and more instruments.
You're listening to greatness, darlin'. One of the greatest singer-songwriters who ever lived. Most singers lose a little something along the way; Roy never did.
Roy Orbison was the shit! One of the most beautiful voices you'll ever hear when Bruce Springsteen looks at you in awe you know you're something special
Roy Orbison was there for the whole rock journey, from the beginning, to the end of the line.
Hummm. To the end of the line you say. Ah, we'll bury it in the studio.
Love what you did there. "End of the line", when the rocking chair with his guitar case is shown while he is singing always chokes me up.
I see what you did there... and I liked it! lol
I love Roy Orbison's voice. I have always loved it. So beautiful.
Roy brings a tear with almost every song of his, including Running Scared.
Roy's a classic crooner with an operatic voice. He's my mom's all-time fave, so I have fond memories of listening to him on cassette and on the radio in the car (she'd always turn it up for one of his songs).
For me two words describes Roy Orbison. Pure class.
Peace,Love and Unity.
RIP Roy Orbison.
In 1963, before The Beatles, my mom gave me a Roy Orbison album and I WORE IT OUT! 😆 His voice is a big part of the soundtrack of MY life. And he had a tragic life that was cut short by a fatal heart attack too. I loved your reaction and would really love it if you'd react to this same show, his song, Crying. His voice is even more impressive! Many thanks from Las Vegas! 👍
That's rock royalty up there on stage,every one of them in awe of the greatest voice of the 20th century.
The build up to crescendo I the song is incredible my goosebumps run up and down my spine, and I'm totally exhausted by the end of this song!!!
You gotta see the whole concert....the admiration and thrill on the faces of the many music icons getting to perform with their own icon is priceless. "You Got It" is probably my favorite song of Roy's but you could pick any at random and have a winner.
One of the very best ever. Love Roy Orbison & his music , will never die 6-20-21
She wasn’t scared, Roy was scared she would leave him for the other man but she left with Roy.
💙💙💙💙
Thats what I got .
Northern Snowbird, I thought that's what India said as well. Did I misunderstand her?
I'm waiting to see what you do when he belts out like an opera singer for the last 4 lines! Love your videos.
"Only The Lonely" by Roy is a must react to. Roy wrote it for Elvis but Elvis told Roy that he could never sing it like him. Roy and Elvis were friends..
He offered it to the Everlys first.
This is the very first time I've heard that.
@@Coolrockndad I read this, and it seems plausible, because they still a had a massive hit with Roys "claudette". They refused because they worked on another single. So Roy tried to offer it to Elvis, but Elvis unexpectedly wasn't at graceland. Maby all is true, maby not.
@@Dr.Seltsam100 This is what I read and if it's true then what you said would make sense chronologically. Elvis told Roy that he had 2 hits in the top 5 at the time and Roy should sing it, which Roy did and had his biggest hit until Pretty Woman.
@@Dr.Seltsam100 Elvis not being at Graceland had to do with Bruce Springsteen writing a song for Elvis titled "Fire". Elvis was Bruce's hero.
This whole concert is epic as are the members of the band
Roy Orbison could sing 4or 5 octaves. Not many people in the world can do that. On a side note if you get the chance watch the whole Black and White Night. It's one of the great concerts ever. I has so many artist singing with him and singing his songs.
Elvis loved Roy Orbison. He said Roy 'had the perfect voice' and once called him the 'greatest singer in the world'. Not only was Roy Orbison a wonderful singer and writer, but he was a very humble man loved by everyone who met him.
A toxic relationship? He was afraid that she still loved the other guy or that he wasn't good enough for her. He was afraid that if she was given the choice, she would leave him for the other guy. In the end, when given just that chance, she stayed with him and walked away from her old boyfriend. There is no toxic relationship.
I think she meant with the ex-boyfriend ( Toxic ) She left with Roy!
@@naomiwarner7117 There's still no context in the lyrics to lead to that conclusion. The song is written in the first person point of view, not an omniscient point of view. We don't know anything except for what is going through the first person's mind and what he sees.
@@naomiwarner7117 Yes, she did. Ridiculous.
Truly a HAUNTING voice. Gives me chills.
So stinkn' great!
Did I also see Elvis Costello on guitar and KD Lang on vocals?
Yes, as well as Springsteen.
Yes. He was easy to spot!
You did
Yes, and T-Bone Burnett, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Waits and a whole bunch more. Love this concert!
Yelp!
we are looking at the best voice thats ever been, glad i lived in the time of ROY ORBISON.
Never forgotten. Uniqe voice and an extra ordanary song writer. Pretty woman is one of my favorite songs. Gone to soon. He was just about to go on tour with the travalling willburys when He died.
I love how at the ending, you’re left surprised when he says “turned around and walked away WITH me.” Pretty special, when you come to expect a sorrowful song from Roy. Puts a smile on my face!
Roy always seemed like one of the most laid back mellow guys around with the voice of a angel.
Roy Orbison - Blue Angel (He does things with his voice in this song that I didn't think was possible for a human to do. It's a beautiful song.)
Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman (One of the most badass songs ever)
Roy Orbison - Ride Away (Such an underrated Roy Orbison song)
Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Awesome)
Roy Orbison - In Dreams (Beautiful)
Roy Orbison will always be my favorite male vocalist/singer.
Decon Frost You are so right. Roy Orbison is the diamond of rock 'n' roll. His voice ALWAYS sends chills down my back. In Dreams just makes it all better for me. Great voice for the ages.
Ooo and Crying
@@videono1 So good!
Good choices, especially "Only the Lonely".
The Dark Star...that voice is from another dimension
Roy Orbison had such a distinctive voice. And so many classics. Only the Lonely, Oh Pretty Woman, Anything You Want (You Got It), I Drove All Night, Ooby Dooby, too many really to list. Contemporary with Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins.
Springsteen name-dropped him in “Thunder Road.”
As a founding member of The Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, Roy was active in popular music right up until his death. And his voice never lost its sound, its power, richness... its haunted, lonely soul.
A rare treat? Check out his song “You May Feel Me Crying” from the “End of Violence” soundtrack.
Was played over and over in the juke box at Dell's steak shop at 'A' and Wishart Sts. in Philly. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
The Heart ❤ and Soul of Rock 🎸and Roll , Roy Orbison ! Thanks for sharing this India !!
I saw Roy live, twice. One of my best memories of all the concerts I've seen.
Roy's voice was like a combo of opera meets r&b . Had a hell of a voice from back in the 60s. He was pretty much active until his passing in the late 80s.
India, I hadn't seen you for awhile; the intro,,,,whoa,,,,you have grown, and I'm so impressed....thank you; Roy Orbison; a classic!!
Play some more roy orbison.Hes so good
Roy Orbison- You got it. And if you have ever lost the one you love then his "walk On" can be emotional. Keep in mind he lost his first wife in a tragic motorcycle accident and then a few years later two of his then three children were burned alive in a house fire. I had seen where Johnny Cash wasn't sure if Roy would ever perform after such a tragic loss only for him to come back maybe stringer in some time later.
Roy had many great songs, full of pain, but this one is my favorite. The GOOD GUY wins.
My favorite Roy song!
Love India's reaction. I could feel the emotions through her face and movement. This song really touches deep.
And just think, Roy Orbison was very popular in the 60s with his ethereal style of singing. This video was made not many years ago and he still sounded just as good as when he was at his peak.
In his own way with the the multi-octave voice and original songs, Roy was as much as much a part of the beginning of Rock and Roll as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Buddy Holly! They all brought a different and powerful perspective to real American music!
I love Buddy Holly, you can sure tell who his idol was, he played the Guitar and shook his legs, wonder who that could've been?
I saw him twice. Once at Parkers in Seattle and was only 15 feet from stage. He was incredible!
Seems like Roy Orbison has been with me all my 72 years
Tom Petty: "he was the greatest, you know, the greatest singer ever, that I ever heard, ever". Ringo Starr: "Roy Orbison was the only act that The Beatles didnt want to follow" (because the early Beatles, as Roy´s pre-group playing, only heard "We want Roy! We want Roy!") Jeff Lynne: "have him in the Traveling Wilburys was beyond my wildest dreams" Paul McCartney: "We´d be thinking: We have to have something as good" John Lennon: "It was pretty hard to keep up with that man" - anyone any questions?
Well girl .... I love looking at you react to them there songs ....!
Roy and Freddy Mercury, two of the best voices in rock.
Roy yes Freddie no
I just found you...what a blessing. I am needing Kleenex. I grew up with this song and your reaction deserves a gold star. And the backup group...stellar talent. Thank you!
Got this DVD. Love it. Roy Orbison was one of a kind. You need to do more Roy. A lot more. Mystery To Me, Pretty Woman, Dreams, You Got It, I Drove All Night, Only The Lonely, Blue Bayou, Candy Man, ... you could do a month of nothing but Roy.
Superb singing from one of the best singers ever.
Big fan of his. Definitely one of the greatest singers in music history. I appreciate you reacting to this beautiful song so it brings it to attention of the young. Keep up the good work
Please react to "Crying" from Black and White Night.
Or "It's Over" from the same program.
Belay that ... please don't ...
KD and Roy singing that song is perfection.
i just discovered this song.. its so beautiful. cant stop playing it😊
November 26, 2022 -- my first time listening to this video (great sound) - noted k.d. Lang as one of Roy's backup singers - love this song; the man had his heart broken several times, when his wife died in a motorcycle accident and his 2 little boys died in a fire - a true survivor and the best male vocalist I have ever heard, bar none
This was the last song Roy Orbison ever sung live. His final performance was on December 4, 1988, just two days before his sudden passing, at a Cleveland-area venue. As was his usual habit, Orbison closed the show with "Running Scared."
Rly Orbison is one of the greatest artists who ever lived listen to him when he was younger his voice amazing
Greetings from down under Miss India.
Sadly Roy Orbison passed away not long after this concert was recorded. His star was once again in ascendancy, he had a solo album (Mystery Girl) ready for release and his collaboration album "The Travelling Wilburys Vol 1" (with Jeff Lynn, George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty) climbing the charts when he died of a heart attack at 52.
If You've become a Roy fan Miss India check out Roy's version of "Unchained Melody" (which you've reacted to by the Righteous Brothers)
Hi from Scotland..! Fantastic reactions in your videos, great to see..! Roy Orbison - California Blue.
You'll notice Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello backing him up here, as well as Bonnie Raitt and K.D Laing. What a wonderful gig that was with so many classic Orbison hits.
Take the time and watch the complete concert. Won’t regret.
Roy had The Golden Voice! Try Crying, You Got It, it’s Over,Only The Lonely, and Pretty Woman!
NO one else compares to Orbison......very unique voice. React to 'Walk On' - Roy Orbison. Thank you.
never to be repeated, the voice, perfect,
One of my favorite singer's ever💕
Wonderful choice ... he had no confidence and she picked him ... one of a kind voice ... check out blue bayou
That whole concert was amazing!!
Yes it was
Happy to have it on DVD
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Roy Orbison could always take you with him...I grew up when he was in his prime...imagine being a teenager listening to this...
Classic Song......the less secure guy worried that the old boy friend is going to come back and take the girl friend away......and for once the "good guy" wins and the girl picks the guy she's with now....not the old Boy Friend....YES!!!!!!!
As a young lady you probably don't know that everyone on that stage and in the audience dropped everything all shows and events to be there with Roy. All Stars. He was a remarkable writer, composer and singer. He wrote music completely wrong, according to the music of the time. 50s and 69s and blew everyone's mind. He changed music forever. Thanks for reacting to him.
The Traveling Wilburys were never the same when the Big O died.
Crying, You Got It, Dream Baby, Blue Bayou, and Only The Lonely! Roy was just awesome! 🙌💯
This is my favorite Roy Orbison song... a whole love story told in 180 seconds.
Check out who is in the backing band, an amazing group of 70s rock stars including Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warnes... brought together by T Bone Burnett. A big chunk of musical history in shared admiration for one of the greatest voices of the 60s.
So glad someone is reacting to Roy. Black ‘ White DVD is Stellar! Everyone who is anyone is singing with him.
Roy ...Roy...no words . Roy.
Fantastic reaction from you India! I remember all of Roys releases everyone of the amazing. Elvis was in awe of Roys voice.
I always heard the song as a man feeling insecure in his relationship. Being scared of losing the girlfriend to her old boyfriend should he one day appear. To which he (the old boyfriend) one day did appear but she the girlfriend; then turned around and walked away with me. As is the closing words of the song.
I love watching your channel by the way. Hello from London England 🏴
There's no other way to understand it. the meaning is obvious from start to finish.
one of the very best voices in pop. this concert is brilliant from start to finish. it's a live roy orbison greatest hits. sadly, roy died only a year later.
When Elvis Presley returned from the army in 1960, a reporter asked him who his favorite Rock 'n' Roll singer was. Elvis seemed to think about it for a second, then he answered, "Roy Orbison."
I love your reaction at the end of the song. I remember when i was in high school i used to keep my dinner money and go to a cafe and play
It's Over by Roy and Rag Doll by The Four Seasons. Great memories.
Food for thought, Elvis, Jonny Cash and Roy Orbison all signed with Sun Records at the same time and were great friends. Elvis thought Roy had the greatest voice he had ever heard. Give one of Roys songs to a contemporary singer of today and listen to what you get.
The story I have heard is that when he recorded this, he was singing the ending in falsetto. The engineer said he couldn't pick it up, so why don't you just sing it full voice? Until that time it seems he didn't know he could, and thus was born his trademark. Too bad you couldn't hear the clip from Austin City Limits, where he sings the ending at least two times, maybe more. That's the way he always did it in his shows.
When he switched to his natural voice the first time the result was such a shock that the musicians stopped playing.
I have read that this was he final song in his concerts, but I saw him twice and both times he sang it in the middle of his set. And both times the audience would demand he sing the ending at least half a dozen times.
Fred Foster his friend and producer told him your going to have to do that in full voice .
Omg! The voice of an angel.
His voice soooooo beautiful, I love his music you got listen to CRYING,,PRETTY WOMAN LOVE YOUR REACTION YAZZ
One of the most purest voices ever!
You need to understand that "Black and White Night" was a concert to honor Roy at the end of his career, the backup performers were the best in the business and for them it was an honor and privilege to be part of this. Roy ranks with the VERY BEST of the best, one of the few that not only wrote his own songs, but could performed them better than anyone else.
The perfect voice of the Master. 3 octaves range, soft and strong, haunting vibrato...
This is awesome, please do more Roy Orbison! I also recommend the Everly Brothers, especially performances from the 1983 Reunion concert.
India, this was not Roy's full vocals (except for this particular song). For his best, full-range vocal performances, try "Leah", "Crying", "In Dreams", and "It's Over" - all of these ('60s hit) songs are on this same A Black & White Night special.
Saw the Big O live a few months before he died. Still had that voice.
This is a TRUE goosebump test, no bumps then u ain't human. What a cast for this show!!!
One of the great singers of boomer generation! Much loved entertainer!!!!!!!!!
Play more!!!!!!!!!!
ROY ORBISION was the man see if you pick out the future rock and role artist playing guitar
Roy Orbison, with the Legendary Voice from '50's ON, grew up in Far West Texas, Wink, Tx. by Odessa and Pecos. Was in bands early, had bad eyes and a very joyous and very trajic LIFE. Many hit songs and fame , great iconic song writer. Should check into his life and his kids and wife dying in separate accidents , ETC. One of the MOST famous Singers and Songwriters EVER. Pretty Woman, and many other hits. International Star during 5 decades. Traveling wilbury's member with dylan, george harrison, etc. just before he died.
You ever wonder how much influence he had just watch Black and White.Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jackson Brown, Tom Waits & JD. Souther playing back up for him. K.D. Lang & Bonnie Raitt as backup singers.
Then look at the stars in the audience.
He and this woman were in a new relationship and he was still not completely confident, unsure of himself, afraid that if her former lover showed up her old feelings would take over and she would go back to him. So, he was running scared each place they would go, afraid they would run into him. Then, one day, suddenly it happened, they ran into her old lover. And, when the time came for her to make her choice, she chose Roy. I know this song so well because when my wife and I first started dated I was afraid that one day we would run into her ex-husband and she would choose him over me. I tortured myself constantly playing this song. Almost sixteen years of marriage and two beautiful children later and we are going stronger than ever. It wasn't until we were married for probably ten years that she told me that even before we started dating, when we were still becoming friends, that her ex had called her and wanted her back. Before she even knew I was ever going to ask her out, she had already made her choice. I win! (And, speaking of Elvis, that was Elvis Costello playing guitar directly behind Springsteen)
Excellent!! Keep him . Only the lonely, pretty woman ,and you got it great songs