"All the songs I wrote that were successful were written when I was in a contented state of mind," said Orbison of his more ...

BACK IN THE MID-'90s, when the Mavericks were scoring country music hits, the group's lead singer, Raul Malo, eagerly shared with interviewers his enthusiasm for big-voiced pop singers such as Roy ...

The duo also co-wrote the opening track, and Orbison’s first big hit, “Only the Lonely (Know The Way I Feel).” Videos by American Songwriter [RELATED: 7 Songs You Didn’t Know Roy Orbison ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Now that Roy Orbison and Gene Pitney have shuffled off this mortal coil, there is only one true "operatic pop" singer left: Raul ...

Roy Orbison then wrote "Only The Lonely" while sitting in front of their house -- which was actually his grandma's house - because as Roy said "There just wasn't room in the house -- too many people.

But the Everlys and Presley rejected "Only the Lonely," so Orbison recorded it himself for Monument Records. The song became a huge hit, going to No. 1 in the U.K. and No. 4 in the U.S. The lyrics ...

Biography of Roy Orbison with previously unseen performances, home movies and interviews. ... Roy Orbison. Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel) SONY. Roy Orbison. Blue Angel. SONY. Roy Orbison.

A deep-dive into the BBC’s archives to celebrate the great Roy Orbison, featuring hits from his UK visits including Only the Lonely, Crying and Oh Pretty Woman. Show more A deep-dive into the ...

An influential figure in early rock, Orbison had a run of seven top 10 singles from 1960-64, starting with “Only the Lonely” and including the No. 1 hits “Oh, Pretty Woman” and “Running ...

"One Of The Lonely Ones" was recorded in 1969, but was never released. ... Roy Orbison - Sweet Memories. When you're hearing an album like this, it's almost like a postcard from the grave.

Orbison co-wrote and recorded such classics as "Only the Lonely," "Crying" and "Oh, Pretty Woman." Support for LAist comes from. Become a sponsor. LAist logo.