FIRST TIME HEARING Roy Orbison - Crying (Monument Concert 1965)

[@normanreece2275]

I can't believe that anyone hasn't heard of Roy Orbison . That dude was an icon of rock.

[@KidMillions]

He was much bigger in Europe than in his own country, that happens to some performers. Laurel and Hardy is another example, massively popular in Europe, not so much in America.

[@rafaa151]

​@@KidMillions Laurel and Hardy were very popular in Brazil too. Here they were called "O Gordo e o Magro" (The Fat and the Thin)

[@KidMillions]

@@rafaa151 Yes they were popular all over the world, but less so in America. They were shocked when they toured the UK and Europe in the 1940s by the massive reception and crowds they got... while in the US their career was basically finished.

[@terrystrand]

To answer your question: Roy is definitely singing live in this performance, no over-dubs, other BS. Amazing.

[@dagmar.6954]

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 had lots of hits in the 60's such as "Only the Lonely", "Running Scared", "Pretty Woman", "In Dreams", "Love Hurts", "Blue Bayou" etc. In 1988, he co-founded the Traveling Wilburys (a rock supergroup) 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".

[@tramsey9059]

He stands so still because he was blind

[@thomastimlin1724]

@@tramsey9059 False: Many people assumed Roy was going blind, but he was anything but. His trademark dark glasses he began wearing in 1963, just before a British tour with The Beatles. It happened by accident: when he misplaced his regular glasses, he wore the dark ones, which became his trademark.

[@sundayze]

I also like "Drive All Night"

[@dagmar.6954]

@@tramsey9059 He was not blind!

[@mnomadvfx]

@@sundayze It's called "I Drove All Night" from the album "King Of Hearts" one of his 2 posthumously released albums.

[@peterdennis4394]

If you would like an example of how big an impact on music he truly had, there is a concert video he did just a few days before his death called Black and White Night. The sheer amount of rock royalty that was there that night in support of him is astounding. Amazing performer and King of Cool.

[@michaellockhart554]

The amount of Rock Royalty in his backup band/singers is amazing

[@mnomadvfx]

B&W Night was frickin amazing. Literally music royalty up there as his backup singers and session musicians 😅 Also worth checking out his late collaboration with other music royalty in The Travelling Wilbury's.

[@GinMae]

YES - fantastic concert.. thanks!

[@lapelcelery42]

Fantastic concert, but it was recorded over a year before his death.

[@johnlove7224]

My absolute favorite show ever!!!! Black and White

[@dorothystorry1733]

Crying sung by Roy Orbison and K.D Lang is beautiful…. A duet …. years later spectacular

[@angelicafreund8551]

Oh..The Best!

[@ABBARoxAus]

Roy Orbison always said he couldn't take credit for his voice - it was a gift from God.

[@sylviayoung1901]

Indeed it was. Only a texas Roughneck would give him his due!

[@kingy002]

The god delusion.

[@sherylhenley1931]

He had such hauntingly beautiful voice. He was such a unique performer. Sure miss him.

[@mnomadvfx]

Same, then his friend George Harrison died of cancer a decade later, gods of music gone too soon 😢

[@kerrycronin3581]

This song done by k d Lang is definitely worth a listen. Her emotion while singing it makes you feel it.

[@terryfarrar451]

I am 78 years old and this man still gives me goosebumps when I listen to him sing I saw Roy on at least 4 separate occasions on his many trips to Australia going back to when l was a teenager and have several vynl albums of his including the 6 ties Golden Decade every song he recorded from the 6 ties to 69 my favorite Orbison song is Evergreen. R. I. P. Roy

[@davidgiles5912]

Welcome to the world of Roy Orbinson. He was one of the four of Sun Records - he, Johnny Cash, Elvis and Carl Perkins. No re-mastering done. Roy had a vocal range that few could come close to. Take an evening and watch "Black and White Night" as it has many of his hits and look at his band members who are great artists in their own rights. Compare this version to his and kd lang's duet as well as kd's solo video of Crying. He had a huge impact in the UK. Many have said he was a musician's musician. Mr Orbison's last album, King of Hearts, was released after his death by Jeff Lynne who worked with Roy in The Traveling Wilburys which also included Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bob Dylan.

[@barbaramarkland7441]

Bruce Springstien did the black and white special. Little bit younger B. S. Was. It is a Special time❤

[@ChefBarb58]

Yea Bruce was there I watched the whole thing and the cig. Smoke would of chocked you.. IT WA A GREAT❤

[@SeahorsesJay]

Great comment, though the "no remastering done" comment has confused me 🤔

[@davidgiles5912]

@@SeahorsesJay SalvoG comments that the sound is so crisp and strong that it had to be remastered. But if when listening you can hear the "hiss" which is removed when re-mastered. This performance was on single use film not video which can be recorded over.

[@hippiejane2683]

The K D Lang version of this at the Roy Orbison Tribute concert is just amazing.

[@brentgunderson1349]

Yes!!!

[@brucefelger4015]

Every one in that audience is now in their late 70's. damn, i feel old. Great Video

[@kmwwrench]

Join the club. That could be me and my classmates sitting there. Sure doesn't seem like 60 years ago.

[@batman51]

I thought they were already dead. Glad they woke up at the end!

[@lmdashley6725]

Still in my 60s here. Absolutely ❤ Roy Orbison!!

[@lindabeckworth8637]

Elvis was once asked who he considered the best singer of all time. He answered,"Roy Orbison".

[@jimspink2922]

Elivs was also asked which artist he would hate to go on stage after and the replied Roy Orbison

[@impudentdomain]

The look on your face was priceless. Roy was unique. If you want to be blown away check out his song Walk On. Or his unbelievably beautiful version of Danny Boy.

[@stevegans3517]

Roy was an immense talent, one of a kind. No one sang about heartache like Lonesome Roy. He wasn't blind. He started wearing sunglasses because of the bright lights onstage and it became his trademark look. True story: When Elvis was just starting out, you could book him to play a concert for $100 a night. A concert promoter in Texas - I wish I knew his name - booked Elvis to play five shows in five different Texas cities in one week. At two different shows that week, two young Texas boys saw Elvis and decided to start making music themselves. Their names were Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly. We owe that promoter so much.

[@lisaseverance6785]

Roy Orbison had such a unique sound and his voice could just fill a concert hall. You can instantly tell Roy's voice once you get familiar with it. I think you may have heard him just didn't know it as he was famous for singing Pretty Woman.

[@janawalczuk833]

First time hearing? Amazing

[@erickent3557]

the great, GREAT Roy Orbison.... no other voice has that vulnerability.

[@greenworm7915]

One of the best voices in music!! Mr Cool! Loved his comeback with The Traveling Wilbury’s RIP Roy ❤

[@BrianGoguen-k7k]

Seen him live.He's amazing.He was only 56 when he passed.In the beginning the Beatles opened for him.Fast forward a couple of years he opened for the Beatles.

[@correctlyrics]

Fun Fact: Roy didn't need those glasses. When he first started, he was super shy/nervous. He wore the glasses to basically hide behind them and they became signature.

[@lorrainecimino8508]

Yes he did need the glasses, he had worn very thick glasses for years and was very self-conscious about his glasses. He started wearing prescription sunglasses to hide the sickness of the prescription that he needed. You can find pictures of him when he first started out and see how thick his glasses were.

[@colleywhisson6522]

I believe he left his normal glasses on an Aeroplane and had to use his Sunglasses.

[@g.e.5723]

Roy Orbison was such a subtle discreet radio presence during my early teens. I'd forgotten how incredible he was So many hits!

[@glendakeating405]

I saw hi. In 1965 and he was masterful!! This is how he sounded!

[@richardfox1605]

Absolutely flawless vocal control and range awesome doesn't come close to describing this.

[@muddlepond]

I'm from England and had seen Roy Orbison numerous times and he sounded just like that live!!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Yodeling is just switching rapidly between chest voice and head voice or falsetto. He makes a couple of yodeling flips in this song. It sounds awesome. Do check out some of his other songs. He definitely has a unique and beautiful voice.

[@judydavis7993]

Roy was the very first singer that I fell in love with. That voice is so iconic. You really don't know what you've been missing. He was the only singer my older brother ever cared for and still does to this day. I have introduced his music to many younger generations and they all still love his catalog of songs 🎶. You can pick anyone of his songs and they are gold. You might try his collaboration with Canadian K.D. Lang on this same song. It is beautiful and when she finishes it people have said "Elvis has left the building and shes beautiful." 😆 As Dagmar stated he later towards the end of his life joined an iconic band of legendary musicians called The Traveling Wilburys and they put out some great music that was cut short by Roy's passing. A sad day it was indeed. But his beautiful music lives on. Pretty Woman I think is the most recognized. Thanks for your great reactions. 🥰💜🎶💜

[@lesliedavis2185]

Rot Orbison had a wonderful voice, this is how he always sounds. I remember the radio back in the day. yes jsut like this

[@j.h.3777]

If you haven't already, you must do k.d. lang singing this song with Roy Orbison. As well, k.d. lang singing Hallelujah at the Vancouver Olympics opening. This is not the original being lip-synced.

[@GinMae]

Thanks! Yes, Roy could yodel.. just like Patsy Cline could... these incredible vocalists had such versatile talents... appreciate your reaction.. and also Traveling Wilburys.. the song that featured Roy was "Not alone"...

[@TerryCoulbeck]

What you hear is what you get . True talent. One of the best singers in the world

[@jackspeer2127]

So special. in 1965 I was 15 YO and trying so hard to be a man but still so vulnerable that I cried at busted love. This is my anthem.

[@sarad2376]

Great reaction! So true. It's music that brings us together; timeless. It's somehow familiar; like we've done this all before in some distant memory.

[@bobbrogley1033]

If you really want to be blown away by this guy, get the full Black and White Night DVD. All the beautiful songs, backed by literally an All-Star band. He is an American icon!

[@rickpaul4216]

He did that full voice. Live. Astounding.

[@kayjohnson8377]

I have read that Roy Orbison was Elvis Presley favorite singer. His reason was Roy’s passion and emotion in all of his songs.

[@U2walkn]

1964, “Oh, Pretty Woman”, I fell in love with Roy Orbison! That Voice! Absolutely love your reaction to my first love!

[@jameswest8280]

My absolute favorite singer by far.

[@johngiovine8792]

I had the honor of a lifetime to see Roy Orbison in concert in 1986 he was outstanding, simply wonderful! And yes he really is this good!

[@andyallan2909]

Roy wrote and sang the real tearjerkers - and he was a master at it. One of the true greats.

[@wesmiddaugh230]

i have the orginal Monument mono and stereos records and he is in the room. Great records

[@maryhampton8686]

One of my all time favorites. Thank you

[@pamelaiken]

His voice is just pure it's just plain him singing amazing, right

[@nancymunroe3672]

SalvoG, you need to hear K.D. Langs rendition of this!!!

[@sylviayoung1901]

Bono had done some recording with Roy and he said he could not understand how such a huge voice came out of a man who's voice barely moved. Elvis Presley called him the greatest voice ever. That pretty much sums it up.

[@pamelafoster2302]

Without revealing my age, lol, I have to say Roy Orbison was one of my favs when I was in high school. That song is so haunting and with his voice it can always bring tears. Thanks so much for your reaction to this classic song.

[@extracaliber432]

"In Dreams" is sublime.

[@mdj-ie7rj]

Play more of his stuff to fully appreciate his unique ability

[@scottpeck9781]

He tragically lost his first wife to a motorcycle accident, followed a few years later by the loss of 2 of his 3 sons in a house fire while he was away on tour. IMO the grief this man carried with him added an emotional depth to his voice that is truly moving.

[@joshgrant824]

A love so beautiful will absolutely melt you

[@russelljoslinjr4387]

Master Vocalist!!

[@Cobalt-Jester]

the people watching are in silence. That's respect.

[@trishafaulk2067]

He was a big influence on Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees while he was growing up and developing his music. And Barry got to sing with him doing a song called Indian Summer with the Gatlin Brothers. And then Barry held back a bit because he was sharing a mic with Roy and didn't want to drown out his voice so no one could hear him because he was getting elderly.

[@judycohentx]

No auto tune. Great voice.

[@deniseadams1703]

Saw him several times in the 60’s in the UK.

[@joesie74]

thanks, love it💕🙌

[@cierakitty]

Back when a true voice was a talent......not all the electronic stuff to make a voice sound good...He was the real thing.

[@jasonremy1627]

"Oh, Pretty Woman" is a great upbeat song by Roy.

[@BOOMNERD51]

"Only the Lonely" was my favorite!

[@Jody525252]

Another beautiful song is (These Dreams)

[@susanpeterson9947]

If you’ve ever watched the movie Pretty Woman, you have heard this voice before, singing the song of the same name. Btw, if you haven’t seen that movie, you definitely should. As always, I love your reactions.

[@KevinRCarr]

I simply love watching jaws fall open when Roy starts to stretch even a little bit. Dive deep, my friend. Roy's catalogue of fuckin' fantastic is wide and deep, and includes collaborations with many other Hall of Fame performers who loved and admired him.

[@classicrocklady6288]

Check him out as one of the members of the "super group" The Travelling Wilburys.

[@gladtobeopenminded]

You've got to hear the original recording ( the hit ) Amazing

[@sylvialang6606]

Check out the Traveling Wilbury's. You'll find some familiar faces including Roy Orbison. Try Handle With Care first, then End of the Line

[@JaniceDAgostino]

You nay well have heard him “Pretty Woman” is one, just one classic.

[@markdavis3905]

Elvis said Roy hat the best voice on radio, high praise indeed!

[@rebeccaqallaboutthefeminin1794]

Goosebumps

[@TheirFinestHour]

Check out his ‘Only the Lonely’ video from “Black and White Nights”. Also note who else is playing and singing. Chills.

[@pebblehilllane]

1965 was a long time ago. I was only 10 years old at the time. Roy Orbison was an exceptionally gifted musical artist. Roy had one of the most beautiful most capable voices I have ever heard.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Hey Salvo .. I really appreciate the diversity of music that you are willing to listen & react to. Roy Orbison is to me an old timer, from my parents era. But I do respect & like most of his music. He even had lots of hits later in my era as well. Here's a couple more I know & like that u may want to check out: "Blue Bayou" and "Only the Lonely". Of course there's more where those came from. B safe & well .. Peace Out ☮️ 🙂🤘🏼

[@skidrowskidder629]

roy o in dreams will blow you away a must play

[@MrBengiskhan]

At the source, sound recording equipment has been excellent for much longer than we realize. We listened too much to reproduced and degraded sound downstream onto radio, TV and videotape recordings. Nowadays, when we still have access to the masters, the quality can reach the final listener. I bought my first reel-to-reel tape recorder in 1968 and it was good enough to serve as my main music source for years.

[@laredolassoo]

Roy had a massive amount of tragedy in his life, which only deepens the beauty of his songs.

[@jaynemorin747]

Love Roy Orbison! My favorite song is Pretty Woman.

[@Remnants100]

My own personal favourite song of Roy's is 'In Dreams' - whenever I am called on to perform (which thankfully is very rarely) then this is my 'Go to' song.

[@joyceharkin3641]

Check out Roy as part of the Travelling Wilburys!! Also this song (Cwying 😂) performed by Tony Angelino (who has a lisp) and Raquel - in Only Fools and Horses.

[@b.j.b9640]

Hello, if you didn't know roy orbison was at sun records with Elvis presley and johnny cash in the late 50's Amazing singer! Another great reaction and studio sounds. Thanks

[@hollymcclure4703]

His look as iconic as the rhinestone Nudie suits.oozes cool to this day.Genuine sincere.Mourning his true loves , showed grace and vulnerability.He is EMo before we even knew it existed.Its ok for a man to cry .Roy did and Waylon did too.and he could kick your ass. Please play Honey suckle Blue from Drivin n cryin...and nantucket sleighride from Mountain... and Bird has Flown by Deep Purple it was soo progressive for 68.....thanks....FOREPLAYLONGTIME BEST OF ALL TIME ...

[@lmdashley6725]

"I Drove All Night" ❤❤

[@dgirdaukas9587]

I'm crying too

[@sharonannrees2824]

yes this is what he sounded like!

[@ellierivera5519]

He was a composer. As well wrote most of his music. Left a lot of on publish written music that his two sons were going to publish..

[@AP-gb3eh]

I saw Orbison in 81 and he sang so strong it felt like getting hit in the face with a wall of sound. Perfectly still , he knocked us out ☮️

[@carolyncappitelli1460]

The lyrics you were reading are from the song "I Drove All Night" by Roy.

[@rafinal1129]

Can't believe 9 mos ago (2023??) you had never heard Roy Orbison. Your life has not been complete...as you now know. He was a gift from God.

[@guygranger7894]

Truely appreciate his talent on KZbin "Black and White Night " at Coconut Grove appearance. Along with James Burton,KD Lang,Elvis Costello , Tom Waits.Bruce Springstein and others backing him up before they were famous.

[@walte153]

I saw him in concert in Miami just about a year before he died. Just stood there and sang. Best concert I've ever been to... and I've been to a lot. The audience went crazy.

[@mdj-ie7rj]

Growing up, my mom played all kinds of music. Orbison was one of my favorites. This has to be the original live recording because imo, the non-live original recording was superior. Find and listen to it

[@browniewin4121]

Roy Orbison RIP, among the greats, one of a kind and so loved. His last recording was with The Traveling Wilburys, check it out, it's wonderful. A super group with some of the best musicians of our time.

[@MikeWalsh-f1g]

His most iconic song is Oh Pretty Woman. He was also late in life among the super group The Travelling Wilburys.

[@djsaxby]

Roy had one of the most beautiful voices of his time and that is why it has endured. Even the great Elvis once said Roy had the most perfect voice and referred to him as the greatest singer in the world during one of his Vegas concerts. That’s a big endorsement.

[@anglosaxon5874]

Was 4 when this came out. My parents loved this song!

[@katr8756]

Unbelievable voice!! And a shy, truly kind and sweet guy in his personal, and professional life!! ... Researching information about Roy, and reading all four of his biographies, I've yet to find anyone that had a bad word to say about Roy Orbison!! But like all of us, I'm sure Roy had his faults! But very few, if any people complained about how he conducted himself. ... Why do you think all those super stars in the entertainment industry came out to support Roy for his Black & White Night concert? It was because he as a truly nice guy, and they all wanted to be there for him in thanks for his contribution to the world of music.

[@hpb5495]

Pure Musical Americana..

[@bobdelp2023]

THIS IS YOUR VERYYYY 1ST ROY SONG SALVO??? 😊YIKESSSSS, YOU SHOULD LOVE IT MAN! ROY PASSED ON IN 88, PART OF THE GREAT LEGEND ROCK BAND ( THE TRAVELING WILBURYS ) ROY ORBISON, GEORGE HARRISON, BOB DYLAN, TOM PETTY AND JEFF LYNNE 😊 MORE CLASSIC ROY : ONLY THE LONELY, PRETTY WOMAN, I DROVE ALL NIGHT, ENJOYYYY THIS GUY SALVO!

[@ocheltree1]

Now, find the clip that has Roy and KD Lang singing this song, many years later than this one, when Roy is much older. He never lost it.🤗

[@larrysellers8811]

Yep Elvis once said he wished he sang like Roy

[@Vegasshakenandstirred]

You're an Old Soul Sal, anyone that tells you otherwise doesn't know you well enough. 😉

[@dennisflury6942]

1965 in a high school gym. no auto tune, back in the sixties they substituted talent! Living it was even better!