Roy Orbison - "Only the Lonely" from Black and White Night

Roy Orbison and this all-star cast of friends (Bruce Springsteen, k.d. lang, Elvis Costello and more) perform Roy's "Only The Lonely," recorded on the Monument Records label. This video is from "A Black and White Night," available on Blu-Ray and DVD at RoyOrbison.com!

[@boyceottinger6735]

He was a classic performer! Growing up to his songs...listening to them now only makes me wish I could go back in time. Does anyone else feel that way?

[@rickyyb8369]

Yes yes yes !!

[@Hary1470]

Sure do!

[@60panhead1]

well said

[@cliffordduzz4342]

I think all of us do

[@kerrybindon940]

Not only that its Coming bak

[@Joe..3.8.0.9_]

One of the great Masters R. I. P. Roy. Rest easy in God's loving arms

[@stephenbarnett1394]

Roy's voice was a gift from God to the world of music.

[@michaelar.1912]

Yes, it's true

[@MarkZook]

Roy is a machine!!! He had a 4 octave range and could hit notes that only a handful of male singers on earth can reach. What an amazing and gifted singer

[@StockDude]

I thought it was 6 octaves?

[@stephenc4161]

Three!@@StockDude

[@barrykime5580]

Elvis was asked who had the greatest voice he had ever heard. He said no doubt it was Roy. Huge complement.

[@buckkidder6435]

One of the greatest voices, of all time! Never a strain, to hit any note. Amazing! RIP, Roy!

[@jimglover6630]

Roy could hit the highs with relative EASE.

[@robertburns6967]

you never said a truer word

[@stevecollier4741]

One of the best voices ever , without a doubt

[@Greg-hl3gk]

So proud and honored to be a member of the baby boom generation...we really did experience the best musicians and innovators of music. Timeless music... To all those here and departed who will join that “hell of a rock and roll band in heaven” Thanks for all you gave us....

[@dennisboyd1712]

Yes It was a very special time, we were Blessed to have been teenagers then

[@colleenlane5501]

We certainly were.

[@donmcfarland3308]

Elvis once said he wished he could sing like Roy

[@anngillingsspinks2799]

Roy Orbison always been my favourite singer wounder songs ❤❤sings with so much passion and so much truth I just wish that good friendship ❤can people as they are

[@maritabostic9903]

Miss the music with so much heart. Miss his genius. So real, genuine humane being speaking from the heart.♥️♥️

[@barbarawilson5685]

I grew up listening to his music and it will always seem timeless to me

[@iwannilsson4367]

i,m born 1952 and i love this mucik

[@barbarawilson5685]

@@iwannilsson4367 I wasborn in 1943 when I turned 13 my parents bought me a record player for Christmas,I still have all my 45 records but I think I wore out the Roy Orbison ones,he will always be my favorites the most beautiful voices,gone but never forgotten

[@barbarawilson5685]

I was also born in 1943 and had 45 records,I probably wore his records in 1961 I met my husband and it was the first song we danced to great memories

[@TheJuicyjunk]

Elvis rated this guy at the top, hard to argue

[@Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn]

When it was just Roy in front of a microphone (1965 Monument Concert) it was EPIC! When it was Roy with an orchestra and all the accoutrements (A Black & White Night) it was EPIC! What did they both have in common? ROY! 🧨

[@gwynnielsen5081]

I love the production elements in this. Back in the '50s and '60s, a song wasn't a song without vocal harmonies.

[@maryalvarado2049]

My husband passed a year ago we were together for 53 years. Life just isn’t the same. I miss him so.

[@petergapsis5526]

just know that he is not in pain and that he is watching over you. god bless.

[@musiclover-jk9ii]

Glad you had good times together at least you had each other

[@peteferiozzi7527]

God is close to the brokenhearted have you ever seen a parade? when you are watching the parade go by you do not see the whole thing all at once you just see each band walk by you but God is like a helicopter pilot he looks down he can see the whole parade all at once...the beginning of the parade and the end of the parade at the same time that's the way he sees Our Lives he sees the day we were born and the day we will die and anything we have done wrong that would keep us out of Heaven God took it all and put it on Jesus Jesus has already paid it all the second that you believe this you can know that you are going to heaven please share this

[@tess1944]

Mary Alvarado same here my wife died a year bk after 50 years

[@princeremilgo2037]

Sorry for your pain. We lost our son recently so I know the terrible feeling.

[@rachaelmee4630]

Roy... The big O... Still loving your music.... Brings memories....and happiness... Wow.... Love always... and to all Roy fans... Love you... it's been a odd year.. But we stand together...xxx ❤️ Lost my Daddy to kidney failure earlier this year ... but taking such comfort from you all... I love you all xxx...❤️💕

[@leannadeo6957]

My mother absolutely adored Roy Orbison & this song I still can picture her next to the record player singing this song along with Roy Sadly she is no longer with us Bless you mum. 🌹💞🌹💞

[@markcressey8808]

Me and my mam was listening to my late dad's roy orbison cd on fathers day and we enjoyed it xx

[@davidhenrywall8619]

Great song great singer great concert

[@janetbrowning9089]

Roy Orbison lived such a tragic life; I think that's why most people that hear him sing, feel so much emotion too. He sings with all those emotions...it makes it absolutely beautiful, because it's real. He is such an extraordinary musician...there will never be another Roy Orbison. RIP Roy...🙏💖🎵

[@jamesstrutz4937]

MY FIRST DANCE WAS TO THIS SONG, I WAS IN 8TH GRADE. I'VE NEVER FORGOTTEN THE GIRL OR THE SONG!!! I AM 75 !!! LOVE 💘 ROY ORBISON !!!

[@arthurgonzales7890]

There's only One Roy Orbison. Never get tired of listening to his music!

[@tooltime9260]

This is the kind of music you can accurately attach the word "quality" to.

[@tonithenightowl1836]

There was NO ONE like Roy. Period.

[@luxbirtrans]

I am very happy to have been a contemporary with them! They made my life more beautiful!

[@brendapompeo]

Mine tooooo 🙏🙏

[@jasondaniel918]

AMEN!, my friend. You speak for many more than just yourself.

[@Tawroset]

Well said!😊

[@jrwyorkshireyorkshire2962]

By far the most beautiful and pure voice we will ever hear,the one and only Roy Orbison.Thankyou

[@rpetrics]

I was in high school when this song came out. I was going steady with a girl, who I married three years later. This was our favorite song. That was 51 years ago. Still married to the same girl. Greatest song ever made!

[@bsg75husker]

good for you mate ;)

[@debrablackwell9152]

Bless you, My Friend. May the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY shine HIS face upon you and your precious wife, and may you see your grandchildren love the LORD with all their heart, soul, and strength. Bless You.

[@craige8839]

Champ !

[@lardoyle7455]

rpetrics fair play to you and your wife,mine passed 4/1/12 and it's still killing me, Deirdre I have and will always love you,nite bunny bunny😘😘😥😥

[@olevloo5033]

rpetrics Mu 57...

[@larryarnal8053]

Just a great singer, fantastic voice, loved him

[@theokillaars7879]

Remembering wathing this show on television in 1988

[@StockDude]

E-P-I-C ! Thanks to the Orbison family for uploading this.

[@SuperFerdie1965]

How cruel that this beautifully voiced man was taken from us at 52. RIP Mr Orbison.

[@aseoverwijk8175]

We are all going to die. Thats not cruel.

[@TheReginald4]

Ase ÒVERWIJK and live for eternity .. that is

[@RMKZER]

He kinda made himself immortal with his music, i for one cannot say the same. But i haven't died yet, nor reached 52 yet..

[@pastordanielchristisking3375]

He complained of chest pains for a Year b4, and never did anything about it.

[@mlb29628]

@@pastordanielchristisking3375 I'm in my mid 60's...I dont know when I make my final curtain call...it will happen...when it happens ...

[@eddiel2531]

Only Roy Orbison can get a backup lineup like this

[@ianlong9106]

Who else is listening to this timeless classic while in COVID-19 quarantine? I hope I'm not alone...

[@In_His_presence4ever]

Not alone 👍🇦🇺

[@pamcribbs2274]

Wonderful. Loved this in 1960 and still love it in 2020!

[@rr24]

You're not alone.

[@FM-tg5dt]

We’re here too

[@bartleby2012]

Greetings earthlings.

[@slobodannesovic1274]

Slusati svu ovu divnu muziku i umreti,pozdtav generaciji i ne dajte se

[@bethglaser26]

Geez we lost him way to soon, but God love him still after all the tragedy he went through he gave us music that was the absolute best EVER!

[@1bridlington]

VERY TRUE BETH...

[@giggidygiggidy3924]

I was 2 young to appreciate his voice.. My god.. I can't wait to meet him when I pass on.. Amazing

[@teregodinez2395]

@@1bridlington p0k pññ¿¿me encantaanota,Cómo cantan

[@rachaelmee4630]

Listening with tears... spent many evenings with my Dad listening to Roy... missing my Dad so much tonight..... sending hugs to all R fans xx

[@elleisgreat810]

What tragedy he went thru 😢😢

[@ritoboytv]

very nice performance perfect one of my favorite singer from past decade watching from Philippines 😮😮😮 thumbs up ❤❤❤

[@hifinsword]

Wow, starting at 2:10 when he hits those high notes and then right back down to the low ones is amazing! What a smooth and soothing voice.

[@fretkillrfan]

Here's to one of the great voices to grace our ears. Thank you, Roy.

[@burlinwalls618]

The greatest voice of all

[@lindabisignsni1397]

A voice of a angel. Roy was the best of them.

[@marceldijkstra3279]

M'n

[@marleneward9581]

Great great great honest singer. I think it's a shame they're using him in hologram concerts. It gives a whole false impression in action and feeling from the true man himself

[@ytubepuppy]

And he wrote most of his own music.

[@GET-RICH-1]

Is this this his voice enchantment that I listen these songs all the time?

[@thomasdedroog6763]

simply te best song he ever made and ten his orginal versie off the 60 s,supertalent....miss him 2022

[@jasondaniel918]

I heard Roy's songs when I was young. The man's voice was an inspiration and I reveled in the magic of his music. I am old now, and I still respond to his music the same way. Except now, I have an appreciation of how enduring Roy's music is. Thanks, Roy. You've given me a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

[@shiulidhar1122]

Unforgettable only solace during this pandemic 2021.

[@PlebanMuzeum]

Those songs only have one disadvantage: they're damn too short!

[@robertmcmackin903]

My mother loved this guy

[@juliethompson340]

He was a very kind and gentle man who was respected by fellow musicians and loved by his fans. I was fortunate to see him in concert at Duluth(MN) Arena in Nov 1975. he was backed by the Duluth/Superior Symphony Orchestra. It was great and the house was sold out.

[@maritakudelka6316]

Ein unvergessener Künstler, danke Roy für deine tolle Musik

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Marita 👋 how are you doing?

[@Bd-xb6xq]

Roy Orbison was, and still is, the greatest artist in rocknroll. He was the complete musical package..Singer/songwriter/musician/performer. The best.

[@vicbaker5407]

My mum was a massive fan of Mr. Orbison, and so am I, despite being a fan of rock music first and foremost.

[@conniestewart4795]

It was a pleasure to be in his audience then to meet him . 3 My heart aches

[@salchaos]

I like how all these famous musicians stand back and support this genius. They know their place. They can't touch the man.

[@artnouveau4332]

They are just happy to be on stage with the one and only Roy Orbison

[@loisjohnson7272]

I absolutely agree with you, love ❤️ Roy,

[@nigelrg1]

The sound balance on this video is absolute perfection.

[@someonesomewhere8406]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT

[@GrzegorzChemicki-sr4ps]

,,,,❤,,,Eluś,,,Skarbeńku,,,,jakże mógłbym zasnąć i nie wysłać Ci piosenki,,,,,,to dla Ciebie mój rzepiku kochany,,,,,❤❤❤

[@dorothyfreel1276]

Love listening to him ,he is one of a kind.He didn’t have a very good life. Love ❤️ you Roy and miss you

[@snigdasheelin3536]

Listening this melody during Corona pandemic from home 2020!

[@lauramacleod6133]

Roy Orbison concert in my home

[@In_His_presence4ever]

Me too from Australia 🇦🇺

[@sizzler3144]

This is proper music and can only be sung by the big O rip Roy and thank you for the music

[@lourdinhaximenes2368]

Me too! From Brasil!

[@randomyoutubeperson6954]

@@In_His_presence4ever same from Australia too 🙂

[@ЛизаВятская]

Эталон красоты в голосе и в музыке! Шедевр!!!

[@vilmaalba3724]

Roy Orbison hit notes that Elvis could not even dream about. i will say it again. cant get enough of him and his music

[@helenshepard485]

An absolute favorite of many of us. GREAT!!

[@rodneyhone2220]

Great entanterer thanks alot for the music over the years ago still pumping it out Roy you have good mates you were able to make sure you heard the story behind it

[@johncasoni4379]

One of the greatest songs of all time from one of the greatest rock singers of all time!

[@margaritalopez719]

Que bella musica y que bellos tiempos inolvidables❤

[@ardoughman1323]

feb 18 2021...still watching and listening.. one of the great song of the past / yesteryear..those were the good old days of great music..

[@debnbhuy]

This was No 1 in the UK when I was born and yes I am lonely and very single !!

[@David-hn7zm]

Beautiful voice !!! Wow

[@eddieday9429]

How wonderful it is to listen to the very best voice of all time, I adored Roy Orbison way back, in the early fifties, now I am 81 years old, and I'm still just the greatest admirer. RIP

[@fredmoore8661]

77 next month, perhaps. I understand.

[@lawrencesumblin3325]

@OhYeah? The voice will always remain the best in my world. A beautiful voice never goes out of style.

[@marthaakamartiwhipple7093]

I LOVE this. Wow! The memories this brings back!!! No body but Roy Orbison can sing this this Good!!!! Love him so much. RIP Roy Orbison!

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@j20tower]

Roy Orbison is the greatest. I never get tired of listening to his music.

[@carolbedrossian9705]

j20tower me too but may black of the Americans is so good too

[@denisewilliams9405]

j20tower same here just love him😘😘

[@alexdiaz5365]

j20tower La

[@reginamariamelofreitas7321]

j20tower só quem viveu.

[@janlundberg6439]

I realy agreed with u, his voise whs unforgetoble

[@1975kristylee]

people seem to forget the message of the song, it still apply's today. 🤨😑😶😲😧

[@paulthomas8270]

Some sad times in Cloverdale Creamery in Plymouth MI. Roy was a wonderful musician, his songs are timeless!!

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

What a BAND!!! Whomever produced and organized this should get a lifetime achievement award.

[@jdepape9645]

Shane Dial Well said Shane. Well said.

[@robertmusacchio3088]

I think it was JD Souther

[@josedomingoveneciano2920]

Que voz tan delicada y bien modulada. Era (sigue siendo en su música), un genio. Melodías inovidables. Momentos sublimes en nuestras vidas!!!

[@thewolf81lobo86]

Como este maestraso no hay ninguno,para mi la mejor voz en la historia de la musica..

[@juancarliswick1295]

fue el icono de la melodia en esos años ...fuew in

[@yvettedufresne1005]

A great song, a great singer!❤

[@hugh-iu7vo]

Love Roy Orbison love the band love the song Love the video I saw his last show in Highland Heights at the front row theater Cleveland Ohio awesome show

[@griffindanny2]

Awesome song and performance from the BEST. Enjoy Heaven, Roy.

[@randomyoutubeperson6954]

What an honour it would have been to be there. I'm 46 and my beloved Dad (R.I.P) introduced me to this one of a kind best/unique/gifted voice (in my opion).

[@thewolf81lobo86]

Not only you opinion, he's the greatest of all time..

[@robharding4028]

This song really says it all. What a guy, had to go through some really tough times in his private life, But it never stopped him doing what he loved doing, despite all his heartache.

[@wayneblack990]

It's truly amazing, the amount of feeling this man could put into 3 minutes. One of the few songwriters who wrote about heartache and losing someone you loved.

[@pamelaarmstrong7710]

My brother in law introduce myself self to this guy and I absolutely love it thanks Paul from pam

[@georgekellems6615]

Beautiful Angelica Awesome Music AMEN Thank YOU GOD

[@Maztael]

Starting the year with good music and health. Wishing to have more music like this.

[@philg594]

U be pressed to find much better than this classic

[@turnerhq]

The only male singer that makes the hairs on my neck stand on end. No one will ever touch that golden tone again. Simply brilliant.

[@eloescriva3447]

Roy era magico poeta.y era un maestro de la musica Decansa en paz co mi amor que te amaba mucho.Ello xxxxxxx

[@elimalbeuf236]

Omg that's funny! I just said this to my mother and flipped the scrolling down to this!

[@caroldiblasi479]

I sit and listen to him for hours. Such an angelic voice. No one has ever come close to that voice. I must say he is my #1. My #2 is Barry Gibb. And they did a few songs together, thought I was going to die. Roy lives in my heart forever. RIP Roy. Love always.

[@brenda18015]

Totaly agree

[@zandrawalker9553]

Love this Playlist!

[@loganshuttleworth8826]

I miss Roy Orbison so much. He is my Star.

[@mariagawecka3807]

Uwielbiam Roya Orbisona❤💥❤💥❤💥🌿. Kocham jego muzykę i dziedzictwo, które nam zostawił🌹🌹🌹. Roy Orbison był wspaniałym człowiekiem i bardzo utalentowanym❤🌹🌿❤🌹🌿❤🌹🌿. Głos Roya Orbisona jest niesamowity wczoraj, dziś i jutro❤💥🌹❤🌹💥❤🌹💥. Pozdrawiam wszystkich serdecznie😍🤩🥰

[@Riferpanama]

What a voice! 🤤 The great Roy

[@peterlindop4491]

At the very top of all artists in are era, can anyone name an equal, what a strong voice and a superb clarity. RIP Roy you are missed by millions of your fans.

[@altereddogma]

Plus his song writing.

[@Valkaria]

Floor Jsnsen. Im not kidding. Her voice control is out of this world. Listen to her solo tour setlist if you're not much into heavier, big pieces. Or watch they've in Wacken 2012 show, where she was only with the band for a few weeks. The 2018 Decades live show in Brazil is more recent, her voice matured and she totally adopted all the songs before her and sings a few of the first album she was the singer on. The fantastic song writer of the band totally knows how to appreciate her voice and show her capabilities.

[@RosegarlandCreations]

wow beautiful voice and music

[@donaldsimms7957]

I really hate to say this. But it took many years before i started to like this song,but when i started to like it this is one of my favorites.....

[@rudyochoa3777]

Amazing vocals even in his older years! No auto tune, just pure raw talent!! Absolutely love it!

[@willynelson9595]

When they asked Elvis who he felt was had the greatest singing voice, his reply, ‘Roy Orbison”

[@jimbear1706]

The Elvis vs Roy argument is interesting. It comes down to what a person likes. And singing is more that just vocal range. Otherwise Sam Smith would be at the top and I can barely stand to hear his voice. To me, nobody surpasses Elvis. He had the most beautiful voice I ever heard in rock and roll and he was the most versatile. He was a rock, country, and gospel star. Nobody including the Beatles had a greater influence on those that came after him. Don't get me wrong, I love Roy Orberson. But Elvis is the King.

[@lawrencesumblin3325]

Hahaaa! He also said that about Roy Hamilton. And Jackie Wilson. Elvis admired lots of artist. And many in turn admired his voice also. I can't imagine being surrounded by so much talent.

[@boxeolocopunch762]

I think elvis was on a show in Las Vegas when he saw roy orbison in the crowd and he said to the audience that roy orbison is here tonight. The Greatest singer he ever heard

[@robertmazzarachio4723]

Willy Nelson and he didn’t lie even Roy’s remakes were AWESOME Case in point Crying with KD Lange

[@randalljames9726]

Elvis never covered a Roy Orbison song for a reason

[@firstpower100]

One of rock's masters Mr Roy Orbison gone way too young. Rest in heaven Mr. Orbison.

[@prmath]

Truly……the Best of the Best👍🏼 No other voice will ever……

[@bruce1002003]

One of the greats.

[@Jackknifegyp]

Classic, forever, and melodramatic, just like those teen years when innocence was penalized and just as quickly a new love came along. Jackson Browne's in homage, paying his tribute. Makes my day. Smiles come unbidden, and whoosh! back to 50s and 60s in the blink of an eye. Thx for this.

[@deanjablonski09]

Elvis was envious of only one other singer and that was Roy. To me Roy was truly the king of rock pop during his incredible career and I had the pleasure of meeting him and spending some time with him.A true gentleman and enormous talent. He is in my top 10 of all time favorites..His songs will remain in our minds and hearts forever!

[@rhondaclark3783]

Elvis ruled and still does

[@martyrezac9037]

@@rhondaclark3783 afraid not !!!!

[@Jsalrulz]

I don't think he was envious. He was complimentary.

[@csyelo6173]

For sheer vocal chops it is very close between Roy and Frankie Valli. Elvis for as great as he was didn't have the range of these two.

[@Jsalrulz]

​@@csyelo6173 Agreed. Although I think Frankie sang more often in falsetto than Roy. I could be wrong. Elvis might surprise you with some of the songs on "Sunrise" if you can get a copy of that.

[@resosarioglu4623]

Roy Orbison is the greatest. I never get tired of listening to his music. Why can't nowadays music be like this ?

[@normanevans7430]

Gone but not forgotten.

[@edhocaluk5055]

one of the greatest and my favorite

[@Debbie-vb2fv]

I grew up listen to this man, I remember being 7 years old and my dad buying his album in the record shop next to the jewellers where he’d taken me to have my ears pierced..... It takes me back to being up in bed and my dad having friends over after the pub and they’d play the records and sing along, we(me and my brothers) would sit at the top of the stairs trying to hear who was down there and working out what chance we had of being aloud down! Many happy memories

[@missmew3499]

This song and Roy Orbison himself remind me of my father as well. My dad LOVED him. My memories are so bittersweet because sadly my Dad passed away on Oct 27, 2020. It's the worst day of my life thus far. R.I.P Dad. 💔💔😭😭

[@Cocinemosjuntos]

Why can't nowadays music be like this ?

[@fritzcolburn]

Because it requires talent

[@GSP21]

Fritz Colburn There is tálent there-it's a case off getting through!

[@terryofford4977]

@@fritzcolburn The only talent today is either Dubious or doesn't exist..

[@fritzcolburn]

@@terryofford4977 in "popular" music absolutely. The real talent is unsigned and in the subways.

[@TheJuicyjunk]

Couldn't agree more