Roy Orbison - Crying *DayOne Reacts*

[@473mec]

The world's only operatic rockabilly singer. He is sorely missed.

[@mgonzales56]

Roy Orbison is one of the founders of rock-n-roll. He was a great singer, song writer, and performer. In the early days, The Beatles opened for Roy...until they got so popular that they became the headliners. But Roy was such a gentleman, that he stepped down and allowed The Beatles to take top billing. Roy was such a huge influence on The Beatles and they, as well as many other artists to follow, were huge fans of Roy Orbison. You should read up on his life. He had some horrible tragedies in his life. Lovely person. Love you Roy. R.I.P.

[@kikovazquez7277]

And a couple of decades later (or more?) he became a bandmate of Beatle George Harrison as 2 of the 5 superstars who played and recorded together as "The Traveling Wilburys".

[@martinsummers7347]

Roy toured UK with The Beatles in their early tours c.1963/4.

[@richardbool4232]

And of course if he had not been opening for the Beatles he would not of gotten as big as he was due to wearing his dark glasses as he had forgotten his glasses and so wore the sun glasses he had with him and the look stuck.

[@philipdickey6460]

Roy Orbison had a voice that will never be copied, no other singer can hit those high octave notes…great reaction, Check his songs with The Traveling Wilburys

[@lifelover515]

The Big O was unique for sure, but a lot of fine tenors would be surprised at your second statement.

[@thomastimlin1724]

@@lifelover515 Frankie Valli, Lou Christie and Brian Wilson are three that would be surprised. Now if you're talking pure tone and a tendency for operatic qualities, yes, that is a difference in his upper range.

[@lifelover515]

@@thomastimlin1724 Absolutely. Just confining ourselves to Roy's pop contemporaries, Ray Peterson, Gene Pitney and Clyde McPhatter are three more we could add and that's just off the top of my head. They could all unleash killer falsettos on cue, though that was not their specialty. Roy's style and tone were impeccable and there'll never be another quite like him. My point was simply that an expressive upper register was hardly his exclusive domain. RIP Roy.

[@NobodySpecial512]

Except for Chris Isaak.

[@eyemnew2991]

Philip Dickey I've heard KD Lang sing crying and hit those high notes better than Roy Orbison does. She does the song very well.

[@dhekelia133]

Roy wrote this in his late teens. After his first girlfriend broke up with him, a few days later he saw her with a new man on the sidewalk. He was one of the first male artists who wrote about a man’s vulnerability and feelings, rather than a female. This caught the imagination of the buying public. A true legend. He did have a tragic personal life. His 2 young sons died in a house fire and his wife died in front of him, while out on motorcycles.

[@BuffaloC305]

I'm glad you're hearing this version because, when you see his BLACK & WHITE CONCERT, you'll see him deliver an electrifying set of live performances.

[@JohnRotonto-ql9ds]

He had a 5 octave voice. Often imitated. Never duplicated. 👍👍RIP ROY!! 😇

[@tomdamon7208]

I saw Roy Orbison and the Beach Boys at the Surf Ballroom , Nantaskett Beach , Hull , Mass in 1967 for $20.00 . best concert I've ever attended . God bless you , Angela !

[@mrb4749]

One of the most beautiful songs ever. Roy was good friends with Elvis. Elvis said he had the best voice he ever heard. K.D. Lange and Roy did a great duet together singing this. She's, fantastic had to be to sing with him. She gave a great tribute to Roy doing this was a phenomenal performance.

[@eyemnew2991]

KD Lang sings crying really well.

[@stephenlutz3907]

Hello Angela: Roy Orbison was there for the birth of rock and roll, and his influence has been felt far and wide ever since. A stunningly talented and innovative influence, his almost operatic vocal style is unmistakable and distinctive. Thank you, dear girl, for featuring this classic tonite! 👍👍💜

[@lonwatros2763]

It's OK To Cry, It's A Feeling Of Honesty And You're Respect For Him.

[@clayboutin400]

Check out Roy's Black and White concert with his band and a cast of all star musicians and singers. He sang this song, Pretty Woman and many other of his hits.

[@armadillotoe]

Even the audience is comprised of stars.

[@stevoschannel4127]

I think this is more genuine…kind of like an original vs an over restored automobile.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

The line "It's hard to understand, but the touch of your hand, can start me crying" brings a lump up into my throat every time. 😢

[@edprzydatek8398]

I was just going to say the same thing myself. Yeah, that line always gets.

[@albertscanlon2005]

Beautifully true for sure

[@eyemnew2991]

This song reminds me of the song torn between two lover's sung by Maureen McGregor. It gives the same idea.

[@ptournas]

Other ones you would probably enjoy by him are "Running Scared" and "It's Over". I met him in 1988 when my brother produced a concert by him in Lynn, Massachusetts. He still sang beautifully. He was very friendly, humble and soft spoken. He was also very kind. The turnout was low because shortly after the the show was announced and the tickets went on sale the Boston Bruins announced the final game of the Stanley Cup finals. Roy felt bad, knowing my brother couldn't do too much better than breaking even on the concert, so he promised him he would come back the next year and play another concert for a discounted rate and make sure my brother made good money on it. Unfortunately Roy passed away six months later. But it shows the kind of caring person he was.

[@Mmmmmmmmmmmmm-v3o]

Voice of an angel He did a great version of this with kd lang also.

[@eyemnew2991]

Martin Arnold I agree with you. KD Lang sings crying really good. She CAN hit those high notes better.

[@oldmusiclover877]

Roy Orbison, one of the greatest voices and songwriters of the 60s. You must hear him do Running Scared and also Only The Lonely.

[@katr8756]

Crying is what his fans did when Roy passed. What a great voice!

[@jorgeestomba9888]

No one in Rock ever came close to the Magical voice of the GOAT - Roy Orbinson ! RIP Brother!

[@ogdocvato]

First there was the voice. It transcended generations and sang of universal longings that touched the heart with truth and sadness and desire. It was a beautiful instrument that was played with something approaching perfection. It could send quivers of recognition through the listener as it pleaded and ached and soothed and still offered a dark embrace of melody that floated ever closer to the tender surface. The voice was part country part rock and part pop but it was all rock and roll. It was a voice that never lied. Then there were the songs. They were complete unto themselves. Nothing needed to be added because the world was full within them. It is a world defined by dreams and lived in reality and somewhere the two meet in song and we leave having learned something about our own vulnerability. They are songs about wounds and the wounded and glorious healings. Two stories are often told simultaneously - the first is of love and desire and loneliness and (always) love and the second story is of something higher and invisible and cherished and sacred. It is a story that is founded on some knowledge that tears at te heart bypasses the brain and spills from the line with such sweet understanding and beauty that the listener is stunned into comprehension. The man was kind and good and gentle in a business (and a world) where such simple attributes are the exceptions. He was one of the originators of rock and roll and carried that responsibility with dignity but without formality. He sounded like a lost angel but always wore dark glasses and dressed in black. He had more than his fair share of personal tragedies and suffered in his own way and only mentioned it between the lines. He never stopped working at his craft and leaves behind this album filled with shining examples of his artistry in full bloom. It was his singing, his songs and his humanity that lifted Roy Orbison into his legendary status but it was his genius to carry a note that pierces all the way from Wink, Texas to the state of being alive and along in love that will forever keep him alive. Roy Orbison sang abut the great mystery of love where there is no solution, there is only eternal hope. His songs take us into a room and we hear the thrill and threat of the mystery in the dark where nothing is seen and everything is revealed.

[@jhas727]

Standing a million miles away from the mic and hitting those notes. Amazing

[@AlamoDame7]

His voice is legendary. I've been an ardent fan; since the early Sixties at 12yrs, I felt the emotion in his voice.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Roy Orbison was incredible - RIP

[@angelone1839]

When did he pass?

[@Blue-qr7qe]

@@angelone1839 12/6/88. He was a heavy influence in music from the 60's on. You might want to check out the BLACK AND WHITE NIGHT concert. A lot of players up on that stage. Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Tom Waits is there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_cZatprMyHiaM Hey, Angela, i really like your reactions. I see what astrong place music has in your heart. Thanks -

[@danieldistrola2873]

@@angelone1839 1988 at age 52.

[@kevinstewart449]

"In Dreams" is another great song by Roy.

[@mysteriousplankton]

Nobody has ever tried to imitate him. He' so original and so powerfully vulnerable. A one of a kind.

[@mrpoquah]

He had a singular voice that can't be mistaken for anyone else. His songs reach out and GRAB you by your emotions. As always it's great to watch the play of emotions across your face. Thank you for your honesty. Take care.

[@sorrystaunton]

Elvis once said he never covered a Roy Orbison song because you can’t improve on perfection.

[@mickdenis6630]

Great song, great songwriter and performer. This song belongs to KD Lang, it has since his death. If you get a chance to listen to her sing it at the Roy Orbison Tribute in February 1990, you will see what I mean (she received a 4 minute standing ovation). "clevelandlivemusic" has the performance posted on youtube. There are several other great performances of her doing the song including an MTV Unplugged concert and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Roy and KD recorded the song together and took a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 1988.

[@johngiovine8792]

I had the good fortune to see Roy Orbison live in 1986, he was fantastic, simply wonderful!

[@rockerforlife194]

Fun Fact: Roy Orbison was Elvis Presley's favorite singer! Great choice, DayOneReacts!

[@smw4628]

I thought the crowd was going to rush the stage. lol

[@michaelwebster8389]

An astonishing voice, and his songs are so unique and unusual. He had a very sad life, but was just brilliant and (I think) just a really nice guy to the end.

[@meltedplasticarmyguy]

In the late 80s Roy Orbison was part of the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys along with George Harrison of the Beatles, Tom Petty of the Heartbreakers, Jeff Lynn of ELO, and Bob Dylan. The group was short-lived, as Roy passed away not long after forming the band. In the video "End of the Line" they put a little tribute to Roy during his part. They might be worth checking out. Del Shannon, another star from the 50s and 60s, was considered as a replacement, but he too died unexpectably. So, as a tribute to him, the Wilburys covered his hit "Runaway".

[@deborahscalise3215]

I love kd Lang's duet with Roy of this song.

[@albertscanlon2005]

Hi Angela...first, thank you for your reaction. One thing with Roy Orbison's voice is that it moves you exactly how you felt when you first listen to his voice. His voice makes grown men cry..it is something unearthly, a gift from above. I know it has been said many times but for sure there will never be anyone like Roy Orbison...his look, his sound, and his personal tragedy with the emotion in his voice. Of course Elvis said he was the greatest singer in the world and the Beatles were intimidated when he appeared with them in London in 1964. BoB Dylan said he could not believe how he did it (send shivers down his spine) when singing next next to him when part of the Super Group The Travelling Wilbury's. We can thank Jeff Lynne from ELO for helping to bring Roy back into the mainstream in the 80s, the fact is Roy Orbison never went away. It was a beautiful reaction Angela.. i to Cry when i hear Roy's voice.. You must hear more Roy Orbison...such as In Dreams and It's Over, both beautifully emotional and spellbinding. Thank you again Angela, your so right and it appears to me that you are very spiritually advanced for sure. It was a beautiful, intuitive reaction

[@stevekaufmann4088]

We lost so much talent over those years from plane crashes, car wrecks, drugs and alcohol... so many treasures it is sad.

[@sjw5797]

Roy Orbison was the King of Melancholy.

[@shannonwittman950]

"And now folks, I hope ya'll will give a real nice welcome to this youngster from Wink,Texas. He'll be playin' and singin' his own song, writ by him, called ... " This video appears to be around 1964 when Beatlemania was in full swing. Roy knew them well, having completed a tour with them in 1963. In fact, it was during that tour he discovered his preference for wearing his prescription sunglasses on stage as a way to mitigate his stage fright. As demonstrated here, Roy Orbison held his own against the insanity of Beatlemania by way of his stage presence, a string of self-written and enduring hit songs and his amazing voice.

[@jimdevivo9241]

You are a magnificent woman. You have a heart as big as the world, and you feel things so deeply. Roy had a large vocal range, and it remained powerful till the day he died.

[@BrianGoguen-k7k]

I seen him live & he blew me away.He just started a huge comeback & then the angels took him away from us.

[@charlesbunch8383]

Orbison was one of a kind.

[@aragorn50th]

Roy Orbison is Legend.

[@mulatacatachufla]

I was watching this crying..... I think that only real men with character and the strength of a man can be fragile enough to show the real you with the most authentic feeling of love for a person.. For a woman... Wich is my case.... And really that started me crying.... Thanks Angela for reacting to this hymn... 🙏🙏🙏

[@edwardpate6128]

My favorite Roy Orbison song by far! So sad he passed just as his career was on a major rebound in the late 80's.

[@TreniItalino]

Hi Angela, Even Elvis Presley was impressed, He told: Roy you had the best voice, There is no better singer like you! You Got It is one of my favourite Roy Orbison songs, Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@keymack2477]

Great reaction, Angela! It's not every day we get to see the reactor doing what the song title says!! I would first like to recommend you react to his version of this song he did in the 1980's as a duet with kd lang - it is fabulous! Also, a few to add to your list if you find the time and are interested: "Sylvia's Mother" by Doctor Hook, "The Air That I Breathe" by The Hollies, and especially "The Shape of You" by Walk Off The Earth!!!

[@paulmorris8762]

Canadian k d lang covered this well but I think she also did a duet with Roy before he passed. She also did a great cover of Patsy Cline stuff. Roy was also a member of the supergroup Travelling Wilburys with Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne (of ELO), George Harrison (of Beatles) and Tom Petty

[@beast1624]

Same here. 65 YO here but my eyes are swatting here, Boss.

[@glenngoodwrench1]

Another song that anybody with a heart has to get teary-eyed over.

[@davidroberts4769]

He is a Legend

[@druidswillow1052]

Hi Angela, Roy is one of the best vocalists of all time IMHO, Perhap's the best description of Roy was from Bono (Lead singer of U2) Who said "Not only could Roy sing about being Broken-Hearted, He could sing it Broken-Heartedly" Which sums up Roy perfectly who also had a lot of personal tragedy in his life as others have mentioned, All the Best Jim, Surrey, UK X

[@brucecronin6396]

Roy was so popular he outsold the Beatles and held onto #1 on the charts for years !! Love yoy and your reactions !!

[@native4329]

The crowd seems stunned and hypnotized by the pure talent on the stage.

[@brianbrantley4067]

One of my favorite old tunes. Roy Orbison was amazing. Thank you for this reaction. Your commentary was spot on.

[@paulnelson5713]

Quit simply the greatest voice ever ❤❤

[@seanwilson9117]

Glad I ain't the only one that cries like a baby to that song lol It's over is another one by Roy Orbison that gets me every time

[@thefantasyreview8709]

How many voices on reaction videos actually make people cry they are so beautiful? Its Roy Orbison.

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

This is what great music does. "Only the Lonely" is also brilliant. Also "Pretty Woman." He hooked up with several other of the greatest musicians in The Traveling Wilburys - "Last Night" is a good duet with Roy and Tom Petty.

[@douglassellers7528]

the Beatles said having Roy around was like having an orchestra.

[@js3599]

"Oh, Pretty Woman" may have been Roy's biggest hit, but this song highlights his actual signature style he was known for. Hits like "Running Scared", "In Dreams", and "It's Over" are just a few more examples of this style, which was extremely rare when these songs came out. There were tons of break up songs, but precious few to this depth, especially being sung by a man.

[@brucehanson3496]

A must to listen to is the golden voice of Matt Monro he often sang on soundtracks in 60's films ( Born Free, The Italian Job, and From Russian With Love ) One of my favourites is Walk Away. Pure class.

[@DavidSchroeter]

Roy was the man! I'm so happy you enjoyed the interpretation of this beautiful song

[@dangauldin6497]

I've read that Roy could cover across 8 octaves with his voice, pretty incredible for 1 person to cover properly.

[@dennislockhart7678]

From what I understatement. When he sang he wasn't loud...he was intense...big difference...that's why he was great.

[@mrkrinkle72]

Roy's voice was like a spectre in your room at night...

[@donaldgrant376]

Loved the man since the 60s

[@MtM2253]

I once heard Roy's voice described as "Supernatural". Almost like he was the one god really wanted to sing.

[@danielhurley2894]

I had the same reaction as you when I heard this in the '60s. I was around 16 at the time.

[@custardflan]

I never heard him in person, but a rock critic I knew had and said listening to him was like going to church.

[@Sp33gan]

Hi, Angela. You're so right about Roy's voice. He was unique and had a strength that carried so well in everything he sang. Even his high notes, and he used his wide range a lot, held the same power as his normal tones. He was also unique in that he could start a note in vibrato, something extremely rare in singers. It showed a confidence in his own abilities and that he was capable of hitting his notes dead on every single time. He was, without a doubt, one of the greatest voices of the Rock 'n' Roll era.

[@terrencelinnell4702]

Angela, a beautiful lady can make some of us guys really emotional, and why because we do actually do love you. Roy Orbison, the king of sad songs he did have a lot of sadness in his life. Elvis once said he had the best voice at that time,

[@LillyMarz777]

Great song and singer.

[@77tml]

Legend!

[@dannycasson1551]

A Legend…

[@boneycrane4889]

It’s OK I’m crying too!!!!!😢😢😢😢😢

[@ribamar4624]

Essas músicas românticas são muito bonitas de se ouvir.

[@vincentmaniscalco4421]

He had a powerhouse voice !! Very underrated !!

[@Rkenton48]

A High school reunion staple. This and 'Before The Next Teardrop Falls'

[@brucecronin6396]

Love you !! One and Only, Roy Orbison !! Never off key !! and sang 4 octaves...

[@naomiwarner7117]

Here's some Big O's great songs that you will love: Dream's, Only The Lonely, Drove All Night, Blue Bayou, Running Scared. Please go down this rabbit hole, you won't regret it!

[@danevans5823]

I just have to say seeing you do these reviews makes me feel you more than the song.I admire your ability to show what is inside your heart every time you watch and listen.Yes,Roy Orbisons voice is truly strong and one of a kind.Dozens of hits he had with that voice

[@MoonChild-1994]

I would like to request the next Roy Orbison song to be You Got It. Its an 80s hit from him that is like a whole vibe and a half!

[@brianpowell6058]

Roy Orbison wrote and sang songs about the real way men felt after a break-up, when they weren't covering up with the macho bull. I suggest you react to Roy singing "Ir's Over" and "Only The Lonely."

[@shanemccormick2336]

Beautiful voice. You ought watch the black and white concert. So good

[@bartschwartz9233]

Had a opera range voice that Sang folk blue grass rock billy rock and roll. The best muti range voice ever

[@757optim]

Roy Orbison was unique. RIP.

[@yougotmossed3592]

That song is a tear jerker.

[@pres96ton]

Listen to ROY ORBISON BLACK AND WHITE NIGHTS which has ALL of his songs...has all star cast...Bruce Springsteen about 20, Elvis Costello, Tom Waite and singing back up Jackson Brown, KD Lang, Bonnie Rait and Jennifer Warens. stunning music

[@williammuntzer7374]

Wonderful choice and reaction. I have been there. Thanks.

[@lenstgelais7376]

An icon one of the best singer songwriter of all time and my god his just wow 😁👌

[@bostonvair]

If you can listen to Roy Orbison sing this song without shedding a tear, you are not human. He was such a legend with his heartbreak songs. Other great songs in this vein are: Only the Lonely Blue Angel It's Over In Dreams Of interest is the "Black and White Night" concert, which was not long before his death. He had a cast of famous musicians for the time backing him and for once, he actually seemed to be enjoying himself in the moment (He was painfully shy and had difficulty with performing in front of audiences). One time, early in his career, his glasses were either lost or broken. His vision was terrible without his glasses. So he had to wear his prescription sunglasses to do the gig. It ended up adding an air of mystery to his persona and made him more comfortable performing on stage, so it became part of his look.

[@zacharym167]

I love Roy in the traveling wilburys

[@tetsuoishiki4677]

One of Bruce Springsteen's favorite singers. He grew up listening to him. The record tried to make him a teen idol but that voice! He did a duet with kd lang that won a Grammy.

[@johnnyd5285]

He had the range and voice of an opera singer, but he did rock & roll.

[@lecutter9382]

Most people talk about this, that, or the other singer as being best. Roy was the absolute best. He had a full range of 8 octaves. Listen to his Only The Lonely to hear that whole range. "Only The Lonely" was probably his best song. "In Dreams" is a close number two.

[@richtensail]

ahhh v beautiful voice n heart or roy orbison who has sucha tragic life n yet like an angel through his songs his heart shone. nice it touched u so........

[@davidallen11]

I'm an older man and tears just hit my arm.

[@leroyleach7581]

Elvis was quoted as saying the one person he didn't want to follow on stage was Roy Orbison!

[@pipadaffy]

Go go go the Roy is wonderfull

[@Keanu-x7w]

Your hair is beautiful....looks like silk.

[@AmatureAstronomer]

Sad song, well sung. Thumbs up!

[@marcosfrederico4876]

Beautiful sad and amazing voice.