Roy Orbison - Crying (Monument Concert 1965)

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Lyrics:
I had to escape
The city was sticky and cruel
Maybe I should have called you first
But I was dying to get to you
I was dreaming while I drove the long straight road ahead, uh-huh, yeah
Could taste your sweet kisses, your arms open wide
This fever for you was just burning me up inside
Crying to get to you
Is that all right?
Crying, crept in your room
Woke you from your sleep to make love to you
Is that all right?
Crying

[@kathyl9089]

I played this for a dear family member with dementia, she started tearing up and said she hadn’t heard this song in so long 🥺 She remembered! Music is amazing, it lives in our hearts and minds no matter how sick we get 💔

[@pK-ou5gq]

I agree.

[@ashleynotte6515]

Roy Orbison is in a league of his own. He was a fantastic singer I'm 65 and I remember all his songs

[@jimwelsh997]

So true

[@Anthony-js3ki]

I hope you are all coping the best you can and you and your relative are still enjoying moments like that together. I was listening to this the other day and thought it is really timeless like a lot of Roy's work, I think dementia is timeless in a way. It is such a powerful and emotional song, i wonder if that has any relevance.

[@Michael-st9ky]

I have a similar story with my friend's grandma! Roy was something else, forever remembered. It broken my heart when I had to tell her he passed.

[@kixbagsandblocks]

There was not one person in that audience who could possibly fathom that millions of people would be watching this video of this song on a phone 50 years later

[@amandam1137]

kixbagsandblocks George Orwell wasn't there?

[@annbarron7415]

you are so right he won't be forgotten ever

[@mexxbone]

not til 84

[@johncuddy3782]

never never ever will the big O be forgotten

[@anobayantv]

kixbagsandblocks yeah....

[@jeffluebben7244]

The way he goes in and out of his falsetto voice is flawless.

[@jacobbaker348]

Can you explain this a little please?

[@jeffluebben7244]

@@jacobbaker348 he changes from his chest voice to his head voice with ease.

[@jacobbaker348]

@@jeffluebben7244 ok thank you

[@stevejeffrey11]

insane a singing coach called him "a freak of nature" she was jealous >:)

[@joehanson8220]

yes

[@veevintage2619]

Wow... Think about this: No auto-tune, no special effects beyond those of the time, no lip-synching... At that time, what you could do live was the same as what you put out in the studio. Pure talent. What a beautiful voice!!! We need artists like that these days.

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Saw Roy live in Chester and he’s as good live as he’s on his records, just stands there playing the guitar singing, brilliant

[@Annii_Oakley_]

I'm afraid this level of talent is gone forever...

[@Icythot-m6i]

boomer take, autotune /pitch correction is an instrument, special effects can be heard on this, theres reverbs and delays, i get what youre getting at with the lip syncing tho , not to mention their guitars were ran though tons of special effects, same with all of the other equipment it took to record but ye

[@Icythot-m6i]

@@Annii_Oakley_ clearly havent ventured to find such talent, thers lots out there but old people usually just search for shit they listened to when theyw ere young and dont listen to ANYTHING but that, but thats okay, its human nature!, whats funny is the listeners tend to be like this but the artist they listen to made friends with other artists who do different types of art and other types of music they see as talented, or if not more talented but yeah

[@ScoundrelSFB]

Just to let you know, the audience isn't bored... thats what captivation looks like.

[@kevind2382]

during that time, Roy seemed alien, with his many pitches of tone.

[@richardmanginelli2624]

Well said indeed

[@marksmith1916]

The young lady in the audience may not have clapped but she was moved.

[@patticaccamo2942]

Not bored and not even on their cell phones!

[@mtsflorida]

Watching that boy talk to his friend reminded me when I was performing and a woman was talking. I never got more upset especially since ir received such an ovation. It was like I'm working here!

[@redfirebird2008]

50 years later and we still haven't found anyone in his league. Unbelievable talent.

[@ryanrutledge551]

no. nothing anywhere near his league. you're exactly right.

[@boblewin7099]

You got that right refirebird. No one!

[@mrjoker7061]

No one can touch gods angel

[@alasdairmackintosh]

Burton Cummings. These eyes? Stand tall?

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

So amen!

[@cynthiaboykin1891]

No laser show, no gimmicks, just God given talent. No one can hold a candle to the great Roy Orbison.

[@EdjeBos]

And above all: no autotune!! All natural, real, as is. No comparisson with today's artists. At all. This level will never be reached again. The greatest of all (recorded) time. And not just imho.. 😏

[@chrissygerwitz520]

@@EdjeBos And here comes the simpleton autotune comment. Do you think you are clever for posting this?

[@carlisle6831]

God isn’t real lmao

[@saraparson3334]

People sat still in their seats in amazement of his talent, instead jumping around acting a fool like they do today, to make up for their lack of talent!

[@happypanda5177]

@@saraparson3334 what’s so bad about having a good time

[@yangerjamir0906]

No amount of vocal training can give someone the ability to sing like Roy. This is why I laugh when some people say hard work is all you need and talent is just a myth.

[@ioutpizzadthehut1853]

Anybody else cry when this song comes on. Like not sad or happy just emotionally packed.

[@joesie74]

true

[@michaelpeterson1482]

Yep.

[@beccagee5905]

Exactly! Very few singers have that talent.

[@durantr]

BUSTED...LOL

[@indigobunting2431]

Roy Orbison makes my hair stand on end. Literally. Only Maria Callas and Diana Damrath (singing opera) are so consistently amazing. Also Freddie Mercury -- especially when he sings with Montserrat Caballé.

[@McFlakies]

Song is so damn good, I’m 14 years old but the songs from this guys era were just better

[@fantasticnoob2597]

I’m also 14 and only discovered my love for Roy Orbison’s music because of the recent In Dreams musical which you should definitely check out, I can try sending it to you if you want.

[@DonDraper8288]

Good on the both of you for immersing yourselves. Your lives will be all the richer for it. My mum used to play an old radio station when I was a boy, those songs are pure gold to me now.

[@corgiowner436]

Listen to the duet with kd Lang.

[@Chrisfeb68]

Try listening to the music from the 50s 60s and 70s and 80s that some of the best music ever written.

[@charlottehall5191]

❤

[@johnb7615]

I am a metalhead through and through. That being said, this man was the greatest vocalist ever.

[@mrjoker7061]

Excellent taste my friend xx

[@coralhammond3100]

What is a « meathead »?

[@johnb7615]

@@coralhammond3100 lol metalhead. Someone who listens to a lot of the heavy metal genre. Although meathead isnt inaccurate a term for some of us.

[@yangshen5540]

Bunch?

[@danamuller554]

He sure is. Roy orbison was one of a kind.

[@apriljohnson458]

I am an African American woman in her early forties from the urban area of Detroit Michigan and I can attest that music is universal and timeless because I absolutely love this song and my hats off to you the great Roy Orbison. It probably doesn't hurt that my mom a hillbilly from the hills of Arkansas played this type of music in our house all the time 🎵❤️

[@lymangreen5020]

Your Momma had class!!

[@spindriftdrinker]

Roy Orbison could make anybody cry. Even a turnip.

[@r.c.6925]

Hi April, my mom used to play his records up and down every day all day long...I miss that now.

[@rogeliodelagarza8652]

I'm a Texas Mexican man and this voice rings in all my heart too

[@rogeliodelagarza8652]

I'm a Texas Mexican man and this rings in my heart too. Love anyone who does💞💖

[@steelmank4771]

A voice of PERFECTION from within a genuinely decent and warm man. We miss you Roy...RIP.

[@edwardroche2480]

A man with a single instrument and a lot of talent who touched many hearts with only a guitar, and good voice. Roy orbison's music should live on forever.

[@mazaduffy5684]

That voice and not all the equipment have these days

[@marilynmccall2879]

Roy Orbison was the first concert I ever went to. I was 16 and the venue he was at held 2000 people. I'm still listening to him sing. RIP Roy.

[@rphillips111]

I went to a Roy Orbison Concert in 1964, and only a couple hundred people were there. There he stood, on stage, black suit, skinny, in horned rim glasses and the sound system was not that great. But when Roy Orbison opened his mouth a bad sould system didn't matter. He stood there and sang hit after hit, including "Crying", nothing moving except his lips and fingers on the guitar. It was a fantastic performance, by the best. It's a wonderful memory. I'll never forget the concert I attended and saw and heard live the great Roy Orbsison when his voice was at its peak. Elvis Presley's favorite singer.

[@hitcher1779]

+Randolph Phillips .........Lucky you ... I would have loved to see him live ... the best I got was on TV

[@stagerightrocks]

Thx for sharing. I'm mesmerized watching his performances. You're lucky to have witnessed his soft mannered genius in person.

[@lavieenrose5954]

Randolph Phillips Oh wow Randolph, I'm so jealous! You describe him so well, his voice gives me goosebumps.

[@wessmith2846]

I've read that he was surprised by his success. When he did the "Black and White Night" album, all the other musicians (who were ALL very talented in their own right) would say "Oh, wow! That's Roy Orbison". He was deeply humbled. Dwight Yoakum (sp?) once said Roy's voice sounded like an "angel falling backward through a broken window". He's a fellow Texan, so I like him as a matter of pride.

[@marthaakamartiwhipple7093]

Randolph Phillips~ What a memory... You were blessed!

[@janpoole910]

This man had a voice from God the likes of which will never be heard again! I'm 68 and was blessed to grow up listening to his beautiful voice and haunting songs when my generation thought the Beatles were IT. Elvis said he had the greatest voice he ever heard, and Roy said he had a 2 1/2 octive range baritone voice. When I listen to the junk of generations who came after Roy I feel so sorry for the people who never heard voices and music like this great legend!

[@josephinegiandalia6085]

As I get older I love Roy Orbison more and more...his songs reflect so many of my life’s journey...always with tears.

[@jameswest8280]

Elvis Presley called Roy Orbison, "the greatest singer in the world".

[@lydiaanderson3462]

@Hello James how are you doing

[@vincentlem2534]

Yes! I saw it on video. Elvis said there is the greatest singer in the world, Right there, Roy Orbison and he pointed at Roy!

[@Richb144]

The young men in suits and ties and the young women in dresses and sweaters politely listening. How refreshing.

[@knowmoresearch]

Yes!!!

[@lawofficesofjenniferleinc.2065]

Nobody can perform like this in 2020. A simple guitar, no backup singers, just pure raw talent. Not needing anything except his mesmerizing, powerful voice.

[@davidgomezz9707]

Concordo com você

[@davidgomezz9707]

@@tuffcookie100 olha amigo, a música atual está muito chata, eu diria que sem sentimentos. Aqui no Brasil está horrivel, aliás em todos os países. A música está terrivel.

[@lorensr.bingham5217]

Yes Roy was so right on Elvis also loved Roy it’s down somewhere Elvis bought hundreds of Riys song and gave them out to everyone she knew!!💕❤️👍👀

[@rentslave]

Birth control is the reason. The great ones are no longer being born.

[@broccolibadass5013]

Plenty of people can, just not a lot of mainstream artists. Big record labels care more about money than talent and money comes from appearances, music doesn't have to be good for the artists appearance to be good.

[@timmyteaching]

monster talent here. Insane vocal range.

[@LostCause36]

And LOUD… I’ll bet he was really loud when he wanted to be.

[@warrenoleary7172]

Yes; unique !

[@brettwilkinson8904]

The audience is totally captivated.

[@rimshot2952]

My wife met his Drummer yesterday while delivering his mail yesterday in Knoxville Tn. Nice guy she said.

[@cynthianorthcutt9644]

My dad just passed. I’ve cried and cried.

[@johnnyandluther]

Crying now❤

[@charlottehall5191]

😢

[@gwynnielsen5081]

This is such an emotional song. The man really does sound like he is crying. Beautiful voice!

[@jeanettadumouchel7749]

I think he is crying inside when he sings this song ❤

[@nleavenworth3064]

Even Elvis admired Roy's talent. An unmistakable voice, he's still missed after all these years, RIP Roy

[@sylviayoung1802]

No autotune there son just pure talent!

[@rentslave]

I saw Roy at a Jersey Shore spot in 1980. I couldn't even move so stunned was I by his greatness.

[@candiepowell8731]

When you just don’t hear the beautiful words……but feel them as well. MasterPeice!!!

[@honeychildlor]

[@marshallheadchief8744]

The crowd was on fire 🔥 for this concert 😁. God bless you Roy

[@thatguywhowaves1589]

They were AFK.

[@spudman9451]

@@thatguywhowaves1589 You know what the song is about right

[@SleggarLawlz]

Not a black person in sight lol

[@bubblegumpop078]

​@@spudman9451dont care they were afk

[@jchancel1]

I just noticed something here...The young girl at 7 secs into the video...watch her..she appears as if she has lived this song. Then watch her at 2:57, she literally breaks down, drops her face in both hands and starts crying. I feel so sorry for her. I hope she was able to reconcile with what might have been the Love of her Life. She would probably be around 74 now.

[@TheMountainBeyondTheWoods]

She was very pretty too.

[@michaelpeterson1482]

I also noticed that. This is a powerfully evocative song. In fact, the greatest that I have ever heard and I have been around quite a while.

[@jchancel1]

@@michaelpeterson1482 I agree. This song rings true in my life too.

[@dashphonemail]

She might have just been moved by the song. She didn't necessarily have to have the experience described in the lyrics to feel those emotions. That's the power and beauty of music!

[@beccagee5905]

@@michaelpeterson1482 When Roy sings "cryyyyying" his voice sounds like it's crying. His voice is so emotive!

[@ma.victoriavargas4268]

Everyone says Roy is a really quiet and shy person. But look at his effect on the audience when he is performing. He has the power to zip the mouth of everyone so they can pay attention to the music.

[@jeffconway8729]

Anyone out there that was in the audience? Most would be in their mid-late 70's now. I would say that a little over half or so are still alive.

[@UhtredRagnarsson1949]

The big O, he had such a range of notes in his voice, that truly made him unique, a great singer.

[@mandyhorn9469]

My dad loves to listen to his music, I (21) am now listen to roy's music all the time! What a legend!!

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

I prefer the slower later version. Genius! My kitty boy S vanished end February 2024, we miss you son! UK 🇬🇧

[@HermanLabuschagne]

I bet those kids who heard him that night still remember the concert and his matchless voice after all these many years.

[@junecunningham9262]

Its truer than we think only the good die young, Roy Elvis, such talent ♥️

[@londzale3163]

How he changes his voice tone in the middle of the word must a gift from the elder gods. It’s practically impossible. He showed such great respect and love to the gods with his voice.

[@briantorres8035]

A lot of singers add so much vibrato so it sounds awful, but he can add so much vibrato without making it sound bad, amazing

[@Marklovesdrama]

Yes, he is such a subtle singer.

[@pamelaleigh4225]

The ultimate torch song...who hasn't been through this?

[@j.d.snyder4466]

One of the greatest songs ever!! It still brings me goosebumps!!

[@lordbuttingham61]

lol 😂

[@richardthelionheart5594]

Absolutely f'g right

[@williamzee7748]

One of greatest unique voices ever…

[@philipmichelon5268]

Listen at 1:48 the vibrato on the "me" when he pronounce "you don't love me". Who can have this lyric intensity except Roy? It is only an example showing the perfection of his voice , even in small details!

[@29958867]

He played, he wrote/co-wrote, composed, arranged his songs, and that Voice; he was simply the best!

[@kevinquinn3763]

And always be james.

[@joanking3025]

Thank God we can still hear his fantastic voice forever

[@dj8]

and since 1985 we have had Chris Isaak. described as Roy and Elvis's love child

[@johnpenney4339]

Who stars in new film impulse

[@davidcopson5800]

@@dj8 I'm getting some strange visuals since reading that.

[@salchaos]

His voice was one of a kind. So haunting. I used to listen to him as a kid and be enchanted. What an incredible talent.

[@fabiennenay458]

C'est impressionnant sa voix , on croirait entendre Elvis 😱❤

[@1105pitbull]

Just listened to the K. D. Lang version and was blown away. When Roy died he said the K. D. was the only one he wanted to sing at his funeral.

[@chrishall8378]

I used to listen to this with my grandma all the time. Miss you more than ever.

[@NHL633]

Was fortunate enough to see Roy live in the early '80s. We were in a venue that held close to two thousand fans. I'm pretty sure most of us were wondering if he "still had it" considering his age at the time. Let me tell you when he hits those unbeleivable notes as crystal clear as we all remembered the entire house held it's collective breath and when the moment came everyone erupted in jublient cheers. I thank the Lord that I lived in the time when I was privilaged enough to know, hear and wonder at the voice of Roy Orbison. RIP, Roy, you left us much too soon.

[@kauimanera726]

I am 67 years old and first heard this song as a teen and still tear up at the pain in Roy Orbison’s voice. Classic.

[@Grandad-hj5fl]

maybe its a good thing that they're not screaming, at least they're actually listening to his beautiful voice.

[@ballsnotrequired]

Well said xo

[@CT-Records]

As a newly recovering addict, this song speaks truth to me. Though the lyrics speak of unrequited love, I reflect upon them my powerlessness in resisting temptation. There's a hole in my life, and though it's better covered up, there's no direct way to fill it in. All us destructors with any conscience live with remorse, and grow from it day by day. But everybody needs to cry eventually.

[@BlintVidz]

Nothing can top this vocal performance

[@rgraz4929]

I love listening to Roy's voice in the same way I love listening to Karen Carpenter's. Just amazing.

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

Brilliant 👏 Big O. I started wearing sunglasses 👓! UK fanatic UK 🇬🇧

[@filmsjaviersanchez]

That ending is simply unreal.

[@sueferris3685]

I was so blessed to see roy orbison live in concert in Albany NY just before he passed away. His voice made me cry thru the whole concert.

[@textdriverskill5013]

The backup band was fantastic and is a big part of why this song is so great. I hear a piano at spots but all i see in the vid is a drummer and 3 guitars.

[@Joe..3.8.0.9_]

One of the very Best.! R. I. P. Roy Rest easy in God's loving arms

[@a.cpsalm2314]

Roy Orbison ~ man with the voice of an angel. No other singer could touch my heart with his voice, songs like he did even today. Love you and miss you Roy Orbison ❤️ 😔

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Roy can deliver the goods, including amazing high notes, on-demand. Here is the proof.

[@floraline7153]

My dad was a mega-fan (born in 1944) and he tried so hard to get his music-loving little daughter to fawn over Orbison as well. He failed back then because I thought Jim Morrison and Eric Burdon ruled the world. Of course, by the time I was 20 I understood.

[@ScottMcMaster-er4xj]

Look at all those polite concert goers sitting nicely in their chairs enjoying the music. Man, if only people were capable of this level of civility today.

[@EctoSpirianC]

It looks like their watching a lecture on the anatomy of garden snails.

[@danieldickson8591]

@@EctoSpirianC Look how engrossed they are. Nobody pays such intense attention to garden snails.

[@billd.4701]

My goodness what a voice ! There can never be another one like it. More talent than can be put into words. Thanks Roy.

[@patricksullivan7854]

What a voice. He stayed still as he had to. My young wife is listening to him now for the first time.

[@barrywoolcott458]

I am 65 and I play his songs on a weekly basis, I have loved his words and the way he sings for nearly 60 years, there will never be anyone to emulate him R.I.P Roy Orbison

[@scottclute8413]

What a voice!!!!

[@scottclute8413]

well said...Am 68 myself.

[@barrywoolcott458]

No one will ever be able to replicate him

[@Bringiton513]

Not only his voice is flawless but how good it is to see people being civilized, happily listening to the music, without drugs, booze and all the nonsense which only dulls such a beautiful and memorable atmosphere

[@ruverbryh9998]

You can do both my guy

[@8Olivia8]

I love Roy's songs. They tell a story, and end in such beautiful ways.

[@TH-nf1eo]

I'm glad Roy Orbison had a resurgence in his career later in his life, and that his talent and influence on other musicians were recognized as they very well should be.

[@katydid41]

Just so you know: for a performer (esp in a play or singer doing a ballad) stunned silence through the song is the BEST compliment followed at the end by a roar of cheers & applause. Raucous hysterics in the audience trying 2 steal the spotlight are a recent phenomenon & began after the 80's. O's audiences listened. This performance= in 60's. Orbison died in late 80's. Elvis & the Beatles had out of control fans who mainly missed most of the show but that behavior wasn't a norm in that era.

[@TheCarnivalguy]

That voice was a phenomenal instrument.

[@seandunne267]

And now Roy, I / we cry over you. And as much as anyone tries, there's No Other, and Ya made it look so easy, and your clear voice, is like Music Magic. !!

[@marymcreynolds9171]

He had the voice.

[@davenicholas5796]

Awesome 👏 He have a soulful voice! This is my favorite song 🎶 so tell me are you a fan of Roy?

[@Kevin_Drone]

Long Live Roy Orbison, one of the Greatest singing voices of All Time. I love this song, you can’t help but feel his deep emotions coming through. Thank You, Roy Orbison for sharing your God giving talent to the world. 🙏

[@Sweetbutapsycho4]

His voice, ❤❤

[@richmondstevenj]

What a beautiful song.

[@nickslick75]

He blew the Beatles offstage, by their own admission.

[@lewisfrazier3506]

Roy was like Elvis one of a kind . There will never be another Roy or Elvis

[@apriljohnson458]

Music truly transcends all bounderys. I'm a black woman from the inner city of Detroit and this resignate with me. My Mom my loved Roy Orbison, and she's from the hills of Arkansas 💖🌹🎵

[@shammy86]

I come here so often when things go out of hand, you are missed roy. Greetings and love from germany ❤

[@irishsakura1]

I love this song. Great tune!😊

[@philipmichelon5268]

The more i listen to this song, the more i am thinking it is probably the best song ever written. And what a symbiosis between voice, melody and words !

[@deezzzie]

Thank you for all the joy and the tears Roy

[@lawrencebenjamin5413]

the high notes are unreal

[@mikegoldthwaite4331]

He had a voice that could make mountains move.....

[@turdferguson7504]

“For you don’t love me” I think that’s the kicker. And then the pain. Pretty much perfect.

[@temperhollow7716]

Goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@jskawaken]

There was only one Orbison . His voice was from another world

[@ingekomo3431]

One of the best song from Roy so emotional 😙😙💓

[@thejonegcle7759]

didn't know audience was alive until the end & they applauded ... wow

[@philipmichelon5268]

This video should have 8 billion view ! Roy Orbison voice goes straight to the heart.

[@ElvarMasson]

The greatest singer / songwriter in Rock & Roll history

[@edwardblythe4457]

That voice will never die.

[@truecynic1270]

Ah..........ROY ORBISON with HIS PERFECT VOICE and perfect SONG WRITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course, the version with k.d.lang is OUTSTANDING and MEMORABLE .....but THIS IS PURE and PERFECT. THANK YOU

[@markhonerbaum6988]

If you trust your instinct you won't ever,as there was only one Ray Orbson, and no other.

[@TheJackflash85]

RIP Roy O' - such a rare and beautiful voice is stilled but never forgotten ~

[@mariewilkerson4997]

Absolutely awesome song everytime i hear it i cry

[@edwardpeterson1634]

Everyone in the audience is in awe of his greatness.