Roy Orbison - "Blue Bayou" from Black and White Night

[@cbaile]

Might be one of the best backup bands ever assembled. Springsteen, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt... and even then everyone is glued to Roy. Truly one of the best performances in music history.

[@littleswissman]

Yeah, take Bruce Springsteen out and I agree with you.

[@deathproofpony]

@@littleswissman Cry more. Your jealousy is so yummy and tasty.

[@jerrybrownell3633]

You forgot the incomparable James Burton.

[@davidp.williams7723]

I agree but you also forgot J D Souther!

[@savedandblessed79]

i didnt realise jackson was on this

[@BBQFanNo1]

This man always conducted himself with coolness, calmness, humbleness and classiness.

[@rachh2410]

+Bill Bass attributes we should all live up to. Good call Bill Bass, good call.....

[@donmainville903]

+Bill Bass definition of cool

[@paulinefletcher1307]

Bill Bass Jonny mathiss

[@rkoorse]

And he could hit the high notes with barely a stir. How?

[@chrisneaves6376]

I totally agree such a talent and true gentleman total respect R.I.P. Roy.

[@yangerjamir0906]

Now matter what era you were born, Roy's voice will give you a feeling of nostalgia.

[@SS-wr4gh]

It's 35 years of his passing but today I'm still listening to his song.God bless his great soul.

[@steelmank4771]

Roy's vocal talent was incomparable. Additionally, he was genuine - a man with real CLASS. He was kind to everyone. He suffered terribly losing -- his wife and sons, yet he went on. What an example to be admired forever. RIP Roy and thanks for the treasures you left us.

[@thewolf81lobo86]

I am from Latin America,we have really great singers but none is on Roy's Orbison level,for me he is the greatest voice ever,(sorry for my english)

[@fredk9999]

Thank you. Didn’t know that

[@johngoodman9380]

Roy's voice makes you feel like your in heaven, then he kicks it in and you feel the vocal power he possessed. He brings out your emotions like no other.

[@JamesAgans]

Put in Indian summer. Roy with Larry Gatlin and Barry Gibb

[@alexanderschoemaker5853]

I'm not religious, but Roy Orbison makes me believe it could happen that angels walk the earth sometimes. Not only an immense talent as a songwriter and singer, but also a very humble and gracious man. I remember I cried the day he died. I'm no so sentimental, and it hasn't happened since. I think next time I'll cry for the death of a celebrity will be when Brian Wilson leaves us. I still love Roy Orbison, I'll always love him and Brian Wilson. Musicians like these are so very, very rare. Let's be thankful we know them.

[@matthewhyland9057]

totally agree.

This lets you know how powerful emotions are and how wonderful the music that evokes those feelings.

[@margitreiner4933]

💫✨🎶🎧🎸🎧🎶✨💫

[@robertbrooks9319]

Alexander Schoemaker

[@stubbsatlacey]

amen, my friend. Nothing better than this. The Beatles, etc, got their inspiration from both Roy and the Beach Boys.

[@TurboMountTV]

And on the 8th day God created Roy Orbison's voice.

[@davidazzopardi360]

Roy Orbison is the one that I have a problem getting in my house with and it’s a big deal for my kids 4 years ago I don’t have a car 🚘 I just want a house I have to be a

[@TurboMountTV]

@@davidazzopardi360 Huh? Put the bong away and try that again later.

[@patriciajrs46]

Also on that 8th day, Elvis' voice. Lind's, too.

[@fernerose]

Roy wrote most all his songs!! So talented!!

[@annelischulte5471]

Really? Unbelievable

[@jameslu2332]

​@@annelischulte5471Yes, he did and wrote songs for Elvis, but he never recorded them.

[@josephineturner7146]

He is the best,loved him since 1960s,still love him, always will, his voice has got me through life.God bless you Roy.

[@davalynlasater195]

I was only 4 or5 years old when Momma started listening to him! I still I'm at 67 years old!

[@grandmalizard4056]

Me too, 67, strolling down memory lane remembering the best

[@davidazzopardi360]

@@grandmalizard4056 78 and a quarter hours of sleep in the last hour and I am so exhausted

[@montibarnett6740]

Everyone who sang or played on the Roy Orbison Black & Night White must have been the most honored people in the world

[@digitalwarrior1000]

I will certainly piss off many people by what I shall write hence. Roy deserves the title of King of Rock and Roll more than Elvis ever will. I love Elvis for what he had and did. Roy wrote everything he sang and his lyrics were so damn real to so many of us. Elvis entertained. Roy related. Elvis was royalty. Roy was one of us. Elvis became the showman. Roy was the journeyman. I will always love Elvis and I will always love Roy. Perhaps Elvis is the King......and Roy is our hero and comfort. Roy is there when we need him most. See you someday Roy and thank you. Prince of the masses.

[@frankiejoe]

Ian Toomer A truly wonderful perspective, Mr. Toomer!! ❤️️👍🏼

[@TheJazsinger]

I think Ian that they both were very talented musicians. Both had lovely voices. Elvis was known for his good looks, sexiness and charisma...Roy, less so, but Roy was a well respected Singer/Songwriter. They both had different styles....both wonderful and missed talented Gentlemen.

[@booboo165able]

Ian, no one could have put it better, and Elvis did say Roy had the greatest voice in Rock & Roll. If there is a Rock & Roll Heaven Roy is singing to the Angels.

[@cholifatin6913]

Ian Toomer

[@jenniferdendekker9763]

Amen Ian!! Bang on! Roy is King!

[@patriciajrs46]

I'm here again because I love and miss Roy Orbison. RIP Roy.

[@SS-wr4gh]

His voice is really great.Such a natural and mesmerising voice.May his soul rest in peace!

[@tonyoldham794]

I first heard Roy in about 1960 and became an instant fan. I was a very young man and throughout the years I bought just about every record and album that was produced by him. I listened to him constantly and to this day claim there has never been a greater singer than this man who died just too young. I still play his records on my old player but have now given many of my albums to my sons who also fell in love with his voice and songs. What a great gift to man and this gift is now upstairs welcoming all of us to the Lord's palace.

[@markbarrow19]

What a voice!!! Ain't no one that can top this EVER!!!

[@lynnmcmahan1811]

Definitely one of the oldie goldies

[@Artem_Shipov]

I'm 38, from Russia. Wanna tell thanks to my dad, getting me familiar with Roy's songs. They surely make me better.

[@thewolf81lobo86]

In my humble opinion Roy Orbison is the greatest singer of all time, God given talent, what a man..

[@BruceHammond-oc4do]

You are not the only one that feels that way

[@LorraineBrackpool]

Elvis had the whole package ❤sorry

[@rodgepaderon]

Thanks Roy for penning this wonderful music but Linda definitely nailed this.

[@lindy45]

I like Roy’s. Version better than Linda’s.

[@w.urlitzer1869]

Roy Orbinson's is more heartfelt.

[@lindaweathers8182]

Linda was very good but nobody sings his songs like he did. That voice,..oh that voice!

[@1957PLATO]

This whole night, this whole concert. It was something rare and beautiful. One of the best human voices in the second half of the 20th century, backed up by some of the greatest talents in popular culture at the time gave us something for generations to treasure.

[@markbarrow19]

How happy I'd be if I could see!!! 🥲😪😭😭😭😭

[@mfan44]

I love the way Bruce stares at Roy...his idol. It's just beautiful

[@RobertSJHu]

Beautifully sang by Roy Orbison !!!!!!!!!! Thank you so very much !!!!!!!!!!!!. Gratefully, Robert S.J. Hu May 7, 2020.

[@simonread9695]

It just does nor get better than this: I was privileged to see him live in London decades ago: never forgotten

[@madleenschlieper2113]

Du Glücklicher!!!!!!!

[@marylynnkohr8153]

listening to Roy Orbison songs bring back good memories with my husband and myself

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing?

[@YoBro-np7xt]

The love and respect these superstar musicians have for R.O. is off the charts.

[@kmilton1593]

Listening to Roy's performance here, I give the man full respect. Great song.

[@Starrman69]

So Great That We Have All Of These TO Remember Roy...Love his voice! Rest In Peace Roy You Are Sadly Missed...

[@thomasstaiber8754]

the sweetest voice of them all - and what a band!

[@WoofWoof2012]

Effortless singing. Just amazing. So sad he left us right after this was recorded. To those ignorant of rock-and-roll history, please look up and study Roy Orbison, his 5-octave range, and how he sang. Roy is, IMO, the top ever R&R vocalist, followed by Freddie Mercury. An amazing, professional gentleman talent.

[@Bubbsmaster]

I agree with you almost 100 per cent. But I never consider Roy as a rock and roller... a poet, yes. Angelic voice but not for rock and roll

[@MandaT-0604]

My dad used to say Roy was the only Man could sing all 8 octives, barely opening his mouth

[@Charlie-fx9dp]

@@Bubbsmaster Roy sings rock, but not only, as Elvis... Great artists!! From France.

[@christophersimons128]

Sad, but the fact the universe left Roy with us just long enough to record this for posterity, convinces me life is ultimately good.

[@Blackadder75]

As a big Queen fan I couldn't agree more. Roy is at the out-of-this-world level.

[@snigdasheelin3536]

Listening during Corona pandemic from home 2020!!

[@Artem_Shipov]

Over and over again

[@hohei9416]

@@Artem_Shipov I

[@dorcaslundymasson6016]

Same :) in NC

[@travelmate2303LM]

2021 ;)

[@skippingstones2023]

And here I am...2021!

[@hortenseplaceg9740]

THIS , was the voice of heaven.

[@stuballs42]

Roy Orbison, a gentle man ,and a gentleman !

[@davidheslop3901]

No

[@sheilab.3398]

Millars Davids so what

[@luima408]

Fact!!!

[@lovehate4666]

What show to see in person. Wow!

[@sybilchoate8060]

It's not just the voice, it's the impact of every word, every note, perfection!!

[@johnvannewhouse]

Wow. His voice never ceases to amaze. When Bonnie Raitt is your BACK-UP singer, you know you have arrived...

[@Lizzie1550]

+johnvannewhouse No ego, never from Orbison, and I think the musicians/singers took their clue from Roy's example. Such harmony in both the Songs, singers and musicians..

[@Lizzie1550]

+johnvannewhouse No ego, never from Orbison, and I think the musicians/singers took their clue from Roy's example. Such harmony in both the Songs, singers and musicians..

[@daveb6132]

johnvannewhouse I think it's the other way around. When you've been asked to sing backup for Roy Orbison, you know you have arrived.

[@sambac2053]

Arrived? Roy's first hit ,on the charts,was in 1956 , when Bonnie was 7. She grew up hearing him.

[@johnvannewhouse]

@@sambac2053 Way to miss the point, guy...

[@Mamabear-no1]

Don't know what to say...a velvet, beautiful, natural voice x

[@lardoyle7455]

Julia Boyd an angel the big O

[@pamelabryars1239]

Oh so so beautiful!

[@CARLOSMOLINA-dl9vp]

REAL MAGIC THAT NIGHT!!! We are so lucky to be able to REPLAY this OVER and OVER!!! R.O. RIP...CRYING...

[@sukiespeakman9280]

No one can beat this beautiful legacy.His family must be so very proud.Wish he was still with us.But God wants him more.xxx

[@charleslee4204]

I saw Roy live in concert, he was pure professional. One of the best concerts I have ever been to.

[@chantaltaille7391]

Quelle voix d Amour 💓❤️ MERCIIii Monsieur Roy. J aime la voix, les mains et le regard chez un Homme.... Il a tout cela et tellement plus je le devine...comme la sensibilité, la douceur... etc MERCIIii, c est sublime Admiration et Prières d AMOUR 💕❤️

[@annamarshall4151]

I had the honor of attending his concert twice! No video can show that Orbison's voice was so powerful that he didn't even need a microphone! 🗣️

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing?

[@mygoddess1]

@@davidmoore2325 who R U ?

[@mygoddess1]

@@davidmoore2325 I knew David Moore. Are you that David Moore with a brother Don Moore? humm

[@davidmoore2325]

@@mygoddess1 NO,am daivid moore from houston texas,where are you from?

[@mygoddess1]

@@davidmoore2325 Maine

[@greaterethiopia398]

My favorite childhood musician...Roy got me through those lonely nights.

[@wastelita]

Such a beautiful voice! I feel so sorry that I never had a chance to listen to Roy at blue bayou!

[@annemariefleming]

The original, and still-and-always the best artist who ever sang this song.

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

Roy Orbinson was a stone cold killer. Man. What a voice--and what brilliance in using it.

[@trinawargo5298]

Love this man and his music ..Awesome singer .. Wish he was still here .. R.I.P. Roy ...

[@michaelmancini5773]

Roy did for this song as male vocalist, what Linda did for it as female vocalist, and she's no easy act to follow, bravo to Roy and Linda, magnificent !

[@tommyherbert362]

In my opinion, he is the king of rock and roll. Doubt if a singer of his caliber will ever come again. My favorite of all time.

[@fido139]

Back when music was good, and had real heart, instead of just noise. Thank you for uploading this! :D

[@MathewSteeleAtheology]

There is still good music, with real heart, that isn't just noise. You just have to look for it instead of being lazy.

[@elizabethstarrbenefield9692]

Watched this concert on PBS several years ago. By far the best concert by one of the greatest voices EVER! Great musicians and contributors made it superb!

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing?

[@markrocovich2234]

If this doesn't reach right to your heart, you my friend, have no soul....

[@peterwayne1180]

Mark Rocovich Freddy Starr

[@jamesholt3758]

Right on, brother!

[@Dragonballguy270]

Absolutely

[@geneprzybranowski2493]

or heart..

[@tomevans4402]

Damn beautiful.

[@marcossfarias]

How is it possible that Roy lived until 1988 and I born in 1991. I certanly born in the wrong age! Good music, excellent singer. I miss something that I don't know exactly, but I find it when I listen to such beatiful music.

[@louistomassioni7462]

Roy had the greatest voice of all time! He was also one of greatest writers too! Nobody will ever top Roy Orbison!

[@morris676]

Lovely thoughts

[@dlwatib]

Where are the views? The likes? Too many people have grown up without hearing Roy Orbison!

[@susanbuckner5277]

time to catch up then. a lot to miss

[@joseelloyd8173]

You are right about that! We need to share! That man was half blind and lost his Twins in a house Fire.

[@rickdavis3593]

Josee LLoyd Roy lived such a tragic life. RIP

[@dynastymillion]

yes he did. terrible.

[@stevegreusome9961]

I am Super Grateful for Roy Orbison"s Outstanding Talent & Soul Magnitude To Give Humanity His Love, Honor, Kindness etc Through his Love for US. 💖

[@davidcoles198]

He hits the low notes and the high notes with ease

[@mygoddess1]

Just like Avi Kaplan

[@chambusque17]

Beautiful!

[@paulgillespie9615]

I'm just glad I had the chance to listen to such a fab voice that will never be replicated. The guy was a vocal genius thanks for you for the memories.

[@PhuCatMan1]

He makes singing look effortless! Elvis said Roy Orbison voice was one he wished he had'

[@bryanjeske6856]

This is one of my favourite songs of all time , and this performance with Roy and all the other top talent was just pure gold !!! Muchas gracias amigos 😁

[@billymack333]

Congratulations! You have found greatness!

[@1bridlington]

Magic...nothing like this anymore..the best..

[@stationofdreams8242]

A wonderful haunting tune that sounds as fresh today as it did when first released.

[@GreenmanXIV]

Great singer, great song, great set. Class.

[@HaraldFetkenheuer]

einfach genial, super gefühlvoll, diese Stimme einzigartig!

[@RomeoRomeo5000]

I'll never forget reading that even Elvis Presley was quoted as saying that his favorite singing voice was this great man, Roy Orbison. And what's even more amazing was that Roy never sounded better than at that Black & White concert at the Ambassador Hotel, in spite of it being only a year or so before he passed away. I know that Linda had a big hit with this song but damn, the way Roy did it was the greatest!

[@louistomassioni7462]

Roy had the best voice of all time! His beautiful tone with vibrato was amazing! No body could ever sing as lovely and wonderful as him!! God Bless Roy Orbison forever!!

[@sharonammirati2042]

All true, though Linda Ronstadt version is equally amazing and a tribute to Roy Orbison

[@sharonmullins1957]

His voice brings memories of all of the things that shoulda, coulda,, woulda. Crying over all. His voice is timeless.

[@zz377zz]

Such a voice, it's comforting to know that him,Tom,and George are having a grand time singing together again.

[@abc-wv4in]

Well, people always say things like that, but maybe, maybe not.

[@johankoolen6027]

Wat n zanger zo worden er niet meer geboren denk ik,nog steeds mooie muziek die door meerderen artiesten na gezongen wordt.gr Johan

[@delosjohnson2488]

Can never get enough of Roy . There will never be another with his talent. We miss you Roy.

[@nancydemoss2945]

This was such a great concert! I would love to see it again.

[@buckshot4569]

So so so special. Every man wants to sing just like that. Those words to that song plus that voice. Wow

[@fernerose]

Roy Orbisno was and still is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DaveCollison]

Agreed

[@fernerose]

I miss him so much

[@elchibeesr]

Totalmente de acuerdo con ud. "El mas grande singlista"....

[@cathiemorgan4685]

Just my opinion, but the Best Voice of the 20th century.

[@rosebud3971]

The voice of voices, no doubt!

[@kennikuhlmann-clark9860]

Yes, it's hard not to agree with that

[@Squiggy2010]

if angels walked among us. Roy was certainly one.

[@carolbedrossian9705]

Cathie Morgan add Jay Black to the best too! Listen to Jay and the Americans

[@lindsaycooper9400]

Plus all the other centuries

[@HermanEindhoven]

The absolute greatest !! So relaxt and modest... and his voice is anazing 😊 we love Roy forever !! 👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@guycmcd]

recall Roy O when I was a freshman in HS in 1960. all his Monument records B sides were as good as his A sides...tears in eyes...

[@bkellygardner]

A class act always. And what a fantastic voice range. Nobody will ever match his range and versatility! Smooth as silk voice.

[@morris676]

je connais son nom depuis 30 ans et plus et je tombe amoureux de ce chanteur il y a quelques semaines seulement . une voix ,une interprétation d'une qualité et d'une sensibilité fabuleuses ..

[@ElGuti87]

I'm sorry to say but Roy Orbisons Voice was on a whole nother level... Never heard a Elvis song that got to me like this man did

[@sarahwilkerson9508]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello dear,how are you doing?

[@stempo1]

Right now, Blue Bayou is where i wish i was, Roy Thanks.

[@fotismichail8112]

a gentle soul, a man that suffered so much....a great performer.........always remember.....

[@stephenstalker5358]

Brilliant, beautiful song one of my all time favourites. Roy's music will never die.

[@tjwash2]

This entire concert is one of, if not the best collaboration in musical history

[@roybarwick3452]

Totaly agree!

[@eddietucker3334]

Good lord-amighty. Roy backed backed by the best of my era. I'm ready to go now.

[@michaelslater3131]

The way he holds the final note - ! This song is rapidly becoming one of my faves. It's taken me some time to discover Roy, but now I have, I'm loving his work. He had a hard life & died young. But his music brings joy, so; enjoy.

[@michaelslater3131]

Apparently, Elvis Presley said of Roy : He has the better voice!! If he meant it or was merely being polite, that is definitely a compliment worth having!

[@francollins5073]

My go to man for beautiful music and a unique voice

[@jefflebowski918]

I have this DVD and watch it all the time, his music is timeless.

[@elseMa5194]

Bravo, Roy Orbinson !❤ Phenomeal tune Phenomenal " co workers "

[@connedillon8136]

I've always loved this song - especially when it's sung by Roy. It's gentle rhythm and lyrics are almost hypnotic - makes listeners want to sway in time....

[@katherinegray5086]

It's always been my favorite.. 🤗💙🇦🇺

[@lilyrawson5898]

only by chance I saw this concert on sky arts 26th December 2021. watching it and had 😢 in my eyes. this man was amazing what a voice ,so professional and truly loved by all

[@adelagutierrezerazo5311]

Water in my eyes when I listen to this again and again. One of the greatest writers singers ever if not the greatest. Remember singing along with this while driving Hiway 54 in my home state of Kansas,

[@mikeweber625]

No voice could come close to this man's. He was given to us at the right time, and left way to early. Thanks for all the great nites of music to love to.

[@killuazaoldyeck03]

I'm so glad i found this version of the song.. i could spend all day just by listening to this song... Epic!!