HIS VOICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Roy Orbison - You Got It REACTION

[@Robert-gn7de]

"Crying" is a beautiful song that highlights his ability to hit the higher notes in his register!

[@moonlitegirl72]

Oh my goodness kids this one like to have killed me I haven't listened to this song nor let it come into My mind in 2006 when I was with my daughter who was going through cancer treatment I would sing this to her almost every day. So it's one of my favorite songs that I hate to hear brings back a lot of memories

[@TXKafir]

_Crying_ will make you cry.

[@32a34a]

@@TXKafir If your not in the right mindset for that song that song will crawl into your mind and rearrange your whole psyche and leave you in a corner crying like a 3 day old kitty.

[@cecillegravelle2590]

yes. I 've been requesting KD Lang forever. with Roy is fantastic. but they need to do HALLELUJAH!!! 2010 OLYMPICS.

[@richardmartin9565]

Roy's voice is just natural. He doesn't strain or struggle with his notes.

[@robingreen6377]

After Evis was the "King", he once said "All I ever really wanted, was to sing like Roy Orbison!"

[@dugii12345]

King of Rock & roll will always be Chuck Berry! Creator of rock & roll music...architect of rock & roll music is Little Richard....soul of rock & roll music is Roy Orbison....Princes of rock & roll music is Tina Turner!

[@user-en1zl7ii4h]

My 20 years old son said roys voice gave him goosebumps he was 10 at the time. The power of his voice brilliant.

[@aarongoldstein7614]

“You Got It” was recorded nearly 25 years after “Pretty Woman”. Roy Orbison’s voice didn’t lose a bit of power.

[@jocelynhunter2359]

Wow

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Crying" and "Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)"!!! A one-of-a-kind voice

[@RitaBowen1]

The next one you should do is crying with KD Lang

[@donkey3187]

yes...these two should be next

[@matthewmcgrew2597]

dang that a gr8 one

[@donkey3187]

@@RitaBowen1 Don McClean does a great version of that song too

[@sweetdesignscakerycrew7714]

crying or only the lonely for sure!

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Orbison gave us a gift of peace in his songs and voice. One if a kind .❤🙏💖

[@barryshell4495]

Not to mention Roy's best vocal performance ever: "It's Over". It's unbelievable and most singers even describe it as impossible!

[@nancytimmins2436]

Blue Angel runs it close.

[@barryshell4495]

@@nancytimmins2436 Agreed, but the last line of "It's Over" is what puts this one over the top for me. He abandoned his trademark higher and higher and higher falsetto endings on "It's Over" and remained in a natural voice throughout the ENTIRE song which indeed does seem "impossible" in the key in which he sings it. BUT it should be noted here that on ALL his other songs, Roy Orbison is capable of going in and out of falsetto as smoothly and as flawlessly as any singer ... ever!

[@nancytimmins2436]

@@barryshell4495 I found the same with Running Scared Barry. That seemingly effortless demeanour whilst them angelic noises were escaping his lips makes him unsurpassed for me. Heck even Elvis Presley himself referred to Roy as 'The voice'.

[@Loolooette]

💯 💯 💯

[@andrewr311]

Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me!

[@PaHeadhunter]

Elvis called him the greatest singer in the world. Definitely dig deeper into his catalog. You guys won’t be disappointed. Try ‘In Dreams,’ ‘Crying’ or ‘Blue Bayou’ next.

[@realmichaud]

didn't know that. I agree!

[@martinscott-reed5379]

Can't disagree with Elvis on that.

[@jimmcevers9443]

Leah is a great one also!

[@kristophermyers2255]

Elvis even emulated Roy Orbison's style.

[@Tebssis]

Great suggestions! Crying is one of my all time favorites!

[@jordancrosno9711]

I’m more of his slower stuff fan, stuff that really lets his voice shine. “Crying” is one of those, so is “Only the Lonely.” Those probably the top two you’ll hear requested next. His version of “Blue Bayou” is great too. “Working for the Man” is a good faster one.

[@jordancrosno9711]

And when I say slower I don’t mean any less musically produced… it’s always good music.

[@cathybaker8693]

@@jordancrosno9711 he wrote Blue Bayou.

[@rosshageman951]

Blue Bayou by all means should be reacted to.

[@dianetaylor841]

Please react to Crying by Roy Orbison

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

Orbison's "She's a Mystery to Me" written by Bono and the Edge of U2 is a lost classic that really highlights his voice.

[@tresblack4739]

Fun fact: As big as the members of Traveling Wilburys are (Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison), in the studio whenever it came to Roy's turn to sing, they were all in such awe of him, they'd forget to sing their parts - just caught up in listening to him sing.

[@user-jk4zo9xi3w]

it does my heart good to see young people listen and enjoy and appreciate good music!!!

[@davewildermuth7519]

No Roy Orbison journey is complete without "Crying." Seriously; it's his masterwork.

[@gregorymoore2877]

Yes. "Crying" original 1962 studio recording is the one you want.

[@pauloles2475]

IN DREAMS!!!! So many octaves this man can hit. HAS TO BE NEXT

[@jasondennis9321]

They must do the studio version of “In Dreams”; sometimes the live versions miss some of the magic.

[@pladuke71]

Love this song, so much!

[@mw7584]

@@jasondennis9321 The Monument original.

[@DebbiesBackPorch]

Roy Orbison is THE voice. Nobody does it better.

[@jorgeestomba9888]

The Best Singer of ALL TIMES, IT IS SURREAL !! CRYING is ONE of his MASTERPIECES !! RIP MY BROTHER !!

[@John_Chu]

This song was written by Roy, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne (ELO and The Traveling Wilburys).

[@MrBonners]

It was recorded for an album but he wrote, performed, and made a hit of it before the Wilburys.

[@DFWTexan42]

@@MrBonners Being a big ELO fan, I noted the influences first time I heard the song. A great collaboration.

[@rullmourn1142]

Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne (ELO and The Traveling Wilburys did not write or perform this song, Roy did

[@davemitchell6990]

@@rullmourn1142 Jeff Lynne, Roy and Tom Petty wrote the song. Jeff and Tom play most of the instruments and Jeff produced it, which stands out a mile!

[@davemitchell6990]

@@MrBonners Absolute nonsense! It was written in 87

[@MustardSeedish]

You have heard him a couple of times before with The Traveling Willburys. I love that you appreciate his unique voice.

[@timcarr6401]

Yeah, I don't know how they forgot that.

[@ZOSO900]

I was coming to the comments to mention that, too.

[@boballen818]

Ditto

[@jameslang6141]

“Crying”, “Running Scared”, “In Dreams”- all top of the list for reaction. “Blue Bayou” and “Leah” also amazing examples of just how pure and beautiful his voice is.

[@scottallen3698]

Only the lonely, In Dreams , and crying are 3 of the very best of Roy Orbison. Please please come back to Roy w these songs

[@garyriedl1713]

You can’t go wrong with Roy. Listen to ‘In Dreams’ ‘Blue Angel’ ‘It’s Over’ ‘Blue Bayou’ ‘Falling’

[@jordancrosno9711]

Oh shoot forgot all those are great too!!

[@BrassEater]

On your movie channel, you should react to "Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night", once you become more familiar with more of his music. The "Friends" in the title include; Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Castello, Jackson Brown, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Waits K.D. Lang, Jennifer Warnes. Also of note, is the "TCB Band" including band leader, Guitarist, James Edward Burton ( TCB band backed up Elvis Presley from 1969 until his passing) .

[@67Pepper]

Great recs. Gary. Listening to Roy on good clean vinyl is a fantastic listening experience.

[@garyriedl1713]

Yes! ‘Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night’ a 1988 Cinemax special

[@Shrykespeare]

Well, TECHNICALLY this is your fourth reaction, if you include the two Traveling Wilburys songs you've done (and btw, this song was cowritten by Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne, who also did backing vocals and guitar and synth!). "Crying", "Only the Lonely", "Running Scared", and "In Dreams" are some of his other great hits. Note: if you do "Crying" you can do the original version or the duet he did with k.d. lang, a PHENOMENAL female artist that you have yet to react to. This might be the perfect introduction. RIP Roy (1936-1988).

[@wherenomadhasgoneb4618]

I really love his song "Mystery Girl"

[@marietheresahughes2911]

Exactly a different genre so intricate with the "WILLBERRY'S "😊😊😊😊😊

[@annmills3163]

kd langs tribute song is amazing

[@jeancoughlin5490]

He died before the Wilburys made the music video but they cut to his picture on at least one of the videos.

[@billebrooks]

@@jeancoughlin5490 Roy was in the first Wilburys video, but not the second. He died before a video of "You Got It" was made, but he had a performance of the song that was used in the video.

[@Llewellyn2844]

Roy Orbison's voice is truly unique. I like to describe it as a weird, passionate, otherworldly tenor. It's like listening to an angel dying of heartbreak.

[@mso4433]

Roy had a 4 octave range, like a good opera singer. Possibly the best male singer in pop music for all time. RIP Roy.

[@AManIsNoOne67]

Roy kept the vintage sound alive as long as he could. In his later years with The Traveling Wilburys he was still crooning away.

[@BradReddekopp]

"Crying" really showcases his voice. He makes hitting those amazing high notes seem so easy, so smooth.

[@stevenklein3195]

My favorite. He sings with so much ease and it seems so natural to him. It is just fabulous.

[@the.shotgun.approach]

The look on her face says it all. Big O was smooth as ice. This song was released 1 month after his death and he only performed it live once. He had a massive heart attack at age 52 in 1988.

[@emilybazeddi1914]

Crying (studio version) will blow your mind. Beautiful voice!

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

Elvis was asked what it was like to have the best voice in rock and roll and he said I don't know, ask Roy Orbison. Speaking of dreamy vibe, that's probably why David Lynch used his song Crying in his dream movie Mulholland Drive.

[@gorgeousbacon]

“Crying” is absolutely essential listening when exploring Roy Orbison’s catalogue.

[@jeffthewhiff]

Roy had such a fantastic voice and I never get tired of hearing it! RIP Roy.

[@markydh83]

There’s a reason he was known as “The Voice.” Greatest male singer of all time.

[@williamhanson6770]

I know you will love "Crying", especially when he sings it on "Black and White Night" where he is backed up by Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, and a whole host of other great artists.

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

ughh, bruce bonnie puke

[@mbsmith2197]

Loved the Black and White concert! Amazing Pretty Woman rendition....guitars for miles!

[@cherylmcdowell904]

That version pales in comparison to the original. Recorded in the '60's and holds up to today better than any other song of it's genre.

[@gregorymoore2877]

Yes, please react to "Crying", but please, please, please do NOT look for any live version. The version you want is the original 1962 studio recording. Thank you.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

With a voice like soft but strong velvet, Roy’s vocals are unbeatable 👍❤️🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@anarchoutis]

Roy Orbison was one the greatest pop singers of all time. A flawless, powerful voice, and totally authentic.

[@rontower5515]

Roy Orbison Black & White Night was wonderful ❤️🖤❤️

[@susanlab572]

His voice is dreamy. You gotta do "Crying" next! Vocals that will wow you both...

[@thepunadude]

ONE OF THE BEST, HE ALWAYS HAD THAT, 'IM IN THE SHOWER SINGING/CRYING CUZ WE JUST BROKE UP' VOICE

[@minxiv7]

His voice was just amazing ❤️ Crying needs to be the next one. What a tune!

[@vaskylark]

Crying and Only the Lonely are my faves by Roy. I love his voice, he has such a great voice. Tom Petty said that when they were in the Traveling Wilburys together with Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison and Petty, after a take on a song Tom Petty looked at Roy and said, You have the best voice. It's so good! Roy said, not in a bragging manner mind you, "I know." It's just a FACT his voice is butter, his range is crazy and his talent is natural and his songs are melodic, heartfelt and amazing.

[@matthewteague623]

I'd put Roy Orbison right up there with Karen Carpenter. Male vs Female, sure, but they are both astonishing voices that flow so clean and perfect and effortlessly. [EDIT: at least they both make it Look effortless, whether or not they had to school themselves behind-the-scenes to get there.]

[@tomwrobel7280]

Jeff Lynne (of Electric Light Orchestra) produced this song, and you can hear his fingerprints all over it. Lynne is a massive Orbison fan.

[@joecalabria3472]

Absolutely... And this song would have just as easily sounded right at home in a Wilburys album.

[@shelter9236]

He also helped co-wrote it and sang back up.

[@KK-xr5dy]

I never knew that and now I can’t un-hear the clear ELO influence of this song! Love it!

[@tomwrobel7280]

@@joecalabria3472, a while ago, I tried to find out which Traveling Wilburys songs were written by which Wilburys. Could determine on the 1st album, but not the 2nd. The 2 songs for which Jeff Lynne had primary writing credit were the 2 that Roy Orbison sang lead on.

[@michaelbarry972]

And of course formed the travelling willburies

[@b.walter6646]

You guys need to hear "Only The Lonely" Roy's vocal is amazing on that tune.

[@paulchartraw1944]

One of the true pioneers of rock. "You got it" is one of my all time favs. You are in for a real treat going deeper into the Orbison catalog.😶‍🌫

[@terryroper5860]

Not only did he have an amazing voice, his guitar was one of a kind made from 3 cut up and pieced together guitars. I learned that today watching Pawn Stars, on one of their trivia questions. Watch anything by him, you'll like it. And watch The Traveling Wilburys! Amazing group made up of musical talents you know!

[@dianegoldeneye7363]

My fav is “In Dreams”. Hauntingly beautiful 😍. Give it a listen. ✌️💕

[@pladuke71]

YES! Mine, too! 🙂👍

[@4yaears]

Roy Orbison is one of my all time favourites. This was my Dad’s favourite song. It was played recently at his funeral. You said his voice sounds dreamy. He sang a few songs about dreams…so you must listen to ‘In Dreams’.

[@donnagonatas3155]

Dreamy is a good description of his voice. Roy was a huge influence on the Beatles. He was their idol before coming to America. Bruce Springsteen and countless others. You definitely need to hear Crying. There is a great live version with KD Lang you would love. ✌️♥️

[@itz_mxxri]

I thought "Crying" and "In Dreams" made me cry, until I heard Roy's version of "Danny Boy"! He had the perfect voice for that Irish classic!

[@Cadinho93]

You guys should react to more Roy Orbison… "In Dreams", "Only the Lonely", "Crying", "Blue Angel", "Dream Baby", "Candyman", "Uptown", "I Drove All Night", "Running Scared", "It's Over", "Domino", "Dream", "Blue Bayou" 🎸🤘

[@sheilameyers152]

You’ve just about listed all of Roy Obison’s songs that I like! His voice is worth listening to! I believe he may have written them to! “Pretty Woman “ is my favorite!

[@Kerppu68]

California Blue

[@mikekling]

A national treasure!! Please listen to his song "Only the Lonely" it's my favorite!! I may also suggest checking out the Everly Brothers. Great harmonies!! Keep smiling!! 🎶😎🎶

[@realmichaud]

thats a great song too! all his songs are Gold!

[@oldmanghost219]

ROY ORBISON ! I have loved this song since I was a child. Beautiful. I sometimes forget those Great songs mostly because i was young and didn't know the name of the artist. So THANK YOU. and I will be looking for others at your suggestions. And I am guessing that Crying is one of the greats that i remember.

[@edwardrenefette7119]

This song was released posthumously in January of 1989 after he died of a heart attack in December of 1988. My mom went to high school with Roy Orbison in the small West Texas town of Wink where, I too, grew up.

[@dennis345]

If memory serves, this song was charting around the time he died suddenly while spending Christmas with his mom. You should check out "Crying" from his "Black and White Night" concert filmed the year before. He had a voice like no other.

[@nancysmith8626]

Think you're right about that. I seem to remember hearing about his death and being shocked and sad that it happened just as he was enjoying his successful second act in music.

[@js3599]

I believe this was released just after his death. He was the first artist since Elvis to go out with a hit on the charts.

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

One of the last ones he ever did.

[@brt5273]

@@js3599 Agreed...just a couple months after, from off his final album Mystery Girl. Sad he didn't live to see it but he was in a great place when he passed, feeling good about life and the resurgence of his career.

[@markrobertdevison1227]

My favorite Orbison song is "In Dreams". Elvis said Roy had "the most perfect voice, the greatest singer in the world"

[@pladuke71]

My favorite too! 👍

[@leroyslomp2546]

Always loved watching Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night where he performs with lots of people including Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, k.d Lang, Jennifer Warnes among others. There were also a lot of stars in the audience - I remember seeing Billy Idol.

[@bashirijones7008]

Speaking of dreamy! Roy's song "In Dreams"....PERFECTION!💖 By far my all time favorite Orbison track. He was and is a treasure.

[@bobrob2004]

Roy Orbison has many great songs. "Only the Lonely" "Crying" "It's Over" "Running Scared" "Blue Bayou" (check out Linda Ronstadt's version too) "Pretty Paper" (for when you do Christmas songs) "I Drove All Night" (released posthumously. Cyndi Lauper and Celine Dion had hits with this)

[@beingsneaky]

Yes all great songs and yes to some of the covers other artist did.. l love bot Roy and Linda version of blue bayou.

[@merlball8520]

Great list, but you forgot "In Dreams".

[@adamyacker6028]

What do you think about Jay and the Americans version of "Crying"

[@davegriswold5252]

It's over

[@reginawallinger8711]

My parents introduced me to Roy Orbison's music and the man was a legend.

[@simonatkinson1107]

This man had a superb voice. When you watch him perform he never pushes the vocal to the full potential of his voice. He simply gives the song exactly what it needs and cruises through the vocal. He was one of the epic artists that formed the Travelling Wilburys. For his solo stuff check out Only the Lonely, Crying, In Dreams and Blue Bayou.

[@skipbellon2755]

Great reaction... my favorite Rot Orbison song is "Crying". A fantastic example of his voice.

[@ognarw]

One of the most unique voices in rock, incomparable and so enjoyable

[@jordancrosno9711]

Roy is awesome!

[@js3599]

Just to clarify, any video from his "Black and White Night" concert will be an amazing experience. It was a televised concert that was filmed LIVE in September 1987, and aired on Cinemax in January 1988. Roy passed away in December of 1988. His band included many of Elvis Presley's Band, and featured back up singers K.D. Lang, Bonnie Raitt, and Jennifer Warnes. On top of that, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Tom Waits, and others also joined him on stage that night. It was all filmed in black and white. Pay attention to the audience as well. Many famous faces were in the crowd, including: David Lynch, Billy Idol, Patrick Swayze, and Kris Kristofferson, among others. Also, The morning after it was filmed, an earthquake caused damage to the venue the concert had been filmed in just hours before, and all the footage of the concert was nearly lost, but apparently, fate stepped in, and the tapes miraculously took no damage, despite chandeliers and other debris falling directly on top of them, preserving the night for us to continue to enjoy. There is also a version of it called "Black and White Night 30", which is the remastered, 30 year anniversary edition, and adds a few more songs that were played that night, but not originally released.

[@jackastor5265]

Roy Orbison has one of the most immaculate singing voices of all time. Its said most artists get a standing ovation at the end of their set, Roy would could standing ovations after the first song.

[@troyholm8558]

This song came out on his last album “Mystery Girl” Mystery Girl is the 22nd album by Roy Orbison. It was his last album to be recorded during his lifetime, as he completed the album in November 1988, a month before his death at the age of 52, and it was released posthumously by Virgin Records on January 31, 1989.

[@rustybarrel516]

That moment when someone helps you realize that you’re older than Roy Orbison ever was. 😱 (Bob Ross too)

[@gregorymoore2877]

For some reason, I read your comment as saying that the Mystery Girl album only lasts 20 seconds. 🤦‍♂

[@troyholm8558]

@@gregorymoore2877 that’s 22nd album, not 20 second. duh🙄

[@joemc1960]

Roy’s got so my classic songs, but I especially love “I Drove All Night,” which came later in his career. Like “You Got It”

[@HarborLockRoad]

Amen! And," the comedians!" !! Awesome

[@unclebobunclebob]

This was off of Roy's FINAL album. He still had the chops, right to the end. This, by the way, is my favorite album of his. He was getting BETTER.

[@tud1366]

Roy Orbison MUST hear "Crying"!!!!!!

[@garfield122010]

Late 80's song, he was a one off ❤ he never lost his fantastic effortless voice, you should listen to his version of '' I drove all night '' another later track ❤❤❤

[@lindsaymac01]

Not only did he have an amazing voice, which is instantly recognisable, he also wrote most of his songs. As you have discovered, he was an exceptionally talented man. Love your work, Jay & Amber, you're doin' it right.

[@terryhuwe2184]

His voice is unmatched by any other singer! 💜

[@stevefoulston]

Born April 23, 1936 Vernon, Texas, U.S. Died December 6, 1988 (aged 52) Hendersonville, Tennessee, U.S., Orbison began singing in a rockabilly and country-and-western band as a teenager. He was signed by Sam Phillips of Sun Records in 1956, but enjoyed his greatest success with Monument Records. From 1960 to 1966, 22 of Orbison's singles reached the US Billboard Top 40. He wrote or co-wrote almost all of his own Top 10 hits, including "Only the Lonely" (1960), "Running Scared" (1961), "Crying" (1961), "In Dreams" (1963), and "Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964). Peace out.

[@charleyfarley1547]

so many good Roy songs- "Crying" is a must!. "Sweet Dream Baby" is a favorite of mine. "You Got It" is Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne (Traveling Wilburys) producing- they love Roy. They also produced Del Shannon is his later years. Del was going to replace Roy in the Wilburys when Roy died, but Del committed suicide. Del- "Runaway" and "Little Town Flirt" (at least those two.)

[@gregorymoore2877]

More Del Shannon: "Runaway" "Hats Off To Larry" "I Go To Pieces" "Keep Searchin' (Follow The Sun)" "Walk Away"

[@davidgreene6607]

This song was released a month after he died in 89. Introduced himself to a new generation.

[@tec52]

Roy Orbison was a member of The Traveling Wilburys so you've heard him more than you think you have. The man was a legend.

[@chrisgrethlein6196]

Hearing this again makes me realize just how much of Roy's sound was incorporated into the Traveling Wilburys style. A real tribute!

[@marybaillie8907]

Roy's 1988 duet with K.D.Lang singing "Crying" is something that you would enjoy. Glad you love Roy.This is a masterpiece! Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@traceymcintire7754]

TOTALLY agree!!! I’ve been hoping they would check out k.d. lang for quite some time now. Her solo version of Crying that she recorded after his death never fails to give me goosebumps ❤️

[@carlamay7521]

@@traceymcintire7754 I agree! I hope they'll react to k.d.'s solo cover of "Crying."

[@cecillegravelle2590]

KD Lang HALLELUJAH 2010 OLYPICS.

[@marybaillie8907]

@@cecillegravelle2590 Just phenomenal.👍✌️🇨🇦😊

[@erinhaury5773]

Honestly, anything from K.D. Lang would be wonderful. I'm sure they'd love her!

[@slucas60]

OHHH!, You haven't heard "Only the Lonely"? You must! This is a great one too

[@rickyfandango6054]

His voice sounds like its coming from a million miles away and from inside my head at the same time.

[@kpowers]

I really loved all his music from the late 80s with the Traveling Wilburys and his studio album Mystery Girl. Sadly Roy Orbison died at a very young age at only 52. "I Drove All Night" is a great song to check out as well

[@bradjenkins1475]

You have to remember that the Traveling Wilburys had 4 of the greatest from that era, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty, & Roy Orbison!!

[@EvboiMC]

How you gonna leave out Lynne, he's one of the most celebrated producers ever in rock.

[@Pushindazees]

I'm waiting to see you react to "Crying"... absolutely amazing. Or even better catch the video with Roy singing it as a duet with K.D. Lang. She is AMAZING too. Also check out K.D. Lang singing " Constant Craving".

[@hortensialeon6557]

Totally agree. KD Lang sang Crying at a tribute to Roy Orbison that was AMAZING. She has a voice out of this world.

[@traceymcintire7754]

Yes!!! PLEASE PLEASE check out k.d. lang!!! She has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard live.

[@Pushindazees]

Completely agree, and K.D. Lang singing Hallelujah is absolutely magical!

[@js3599]

It was K.D. Lang's (Solo) version of "Crying" that made me a fan of hers. Her tribute was/is more then worthy of Roy and his talents. A true honor and privilege to listen to, just like Roy himself.

[@douggaijin]

Many years ago, when Roy was still with us, I worked in a large wholesale/retail warehouse and one day one of the bread vendors brought in a relative to help him. I did a double take because Roy Orbison was standing there. I have always been a fan and I went over to him and said he looked exactly like Roy. He told me he is an impersonator in Vegas shows. A week later he brought me a tape of songs he recorded and had Roy Orbison autograph it for me. Awesome.

[@ed.z.]

What we love about his voice? It’s the sound. It’s magical and beautiful. That’s all. You got it. So many great songs. I play his greatest hits album on repeat.

[@scottvanhille5688]

"Anything you want, you got it, anything you need, you got it." I highly suggest his "Only The Lonely." One of his many classic hits. Movie suggestions: As Good As It Gets (1997) with Helen Hunt and Jack Nicholson and Alive (1993) with Ethan Hawke and Vincent Spano, based on a true story. Nice reaction as usual guys.

[@lmdashley6725]

Love, love LOVE Roy Orbison!! Thank you!! You can't go wrong with ANY of his songs. 🥰

[@kwchalky02]

The Jeff Lynne sound with Roy's voice. Fantastic!

[@woodyg75]

Going through your channel and noticing your love of the Bee Gees, their song from 1997 "Alone" just blew me away the first time I heard it. Became an instant favorite for me.

[@LynnHPalmertree]

Anything Roy touched was gold, one of my favorites through the decades, but "Crying" is one you have to react to. It shows his range and beautiful voice.

[@lisasmith2660]

Roy had a brilliant voice, he was also in the Traveling Wilburys, other songs include - I drove all night, Pretty woman and only the lonely his songs are all written about his life for example Claudette was his wife and he wrote the song for her, his voice is golden 🎸🎼

[@Bassman2353]

Top three Roy Orbison masterpieces: "Running Scared", "In Dreams" and "It's Over". But there are many more.

[@Bluesky5553]

Thank you for considering this song to review. Roy Orbison was one of those once in a lifetime artists who could write songs, play the instruments, and had the voice to sing them. Arguably one of the best pure singing voices ever with a great range. There is a KZbin performance where he performed this on a German awards show. Please watch that video, as Roy I asked shortly after it was made.

[@jasondennis9321]

He is best known for his beautiful ballads. His song “In Dreams” ( must hear studio version) is maybe the most beautiful song ever. The highs he hits on that one are incredible; also “Crying” He started at Sun records with Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. They would bring Orbison in sometimes to sing behind Elvis; when Elvis couldn’t hit certain high notes. Saw him in person in the 80s..Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!

[@rickdeleon7386]

"In Dreams" is so hauntingly beautiful that it almost makes me start "Crying".

[@itz_mxxri]

It does that to me too! Despite all the heart breaks he had in his life, he always kept a strong faith in God, and a very gentle demeanor.

[@thomasg5968]

If you really, really, REALLY want to hear him at his best… he sings a solo song with The Traveling Wilburys called “Not Alone Anymore.” His range in this song is no short of amazing! You will not regret it….

[@geoffreymetcalf6291]

Agreed. He is great with that group

[@gregfagan199]

Orbison's voice was from another world. And he sounded exactly the same live - no studio enhancement.

[@richarddexter7641]

Roy's rebirth in the 80's was a triumph well deserved. Between his solo work and that with the Traveling Wilburys, his renaissance was a breath of fresh air in the rock world. Gone too soon, Roy. RIP.

[@matskarlsson3219]

Masterpiece! Roy Orbison - You got it. (Amazing song). No one in the entire universe can sing like Roy Orbison. 🎤👍 Have a great day music lovers! 🙂

[@tchampagne1494]

There are some great voices of the era, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Cat Stevens, and Tom Jones to name a few of those rich voices that can mesmerize.

[@ScotStormes-k1w]

Roy Orbison undoubtedly the Caruso of POP/Rock Music. His rich vocal tone and vibrato at all pitch levels, and his 4+ Octave voice is one that doesn't come along but maybe once every 3rd generation. When Elvis was in the Prime of his vocal abilities someone asked him how he felt to have one of the greatest voices of all time. Elvis' response was, "Go Ask Roy Orbison". In 1988, when Roy had passed, George Harrison was asked if he would be replacing Roy as one of the Traveling Wilbury's. His response, "Well, you really can't replace Roy Orbison". And, they never did.

[@chrismcdonagh688]

In Dreams is my favourite Roy Orbison song. He had one of the greatest voices in music, he could reach those notes effortlessly.