Roy Orbison - "Leah" 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 "Leah," recorded on the Monument Records label. This video is from "A Black and White Night," available on Blu-Ray and DVD at RoyOrbison.com!

[@steelmank4771]

When Roy sings the chorus, his voice gives me chills....all these many years later. RIP Roy.

[@jillweekley2148]

Me too

[@steelmank4771]

I can't listen to Roy without mourning his loss. The premier male voice ever gifted by our Lord.

[@ewakubiak9018]

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[@bkellygardner]

Wow! All you can say is WOW! Nobody will ever come close covering any of Roy's songs! Smoothest voice I've ever heard! How can anyone give this a thumbs down?

[@queenbee2371]

Look up Darren Page.

[@marysutherlin3829]

Here's proof that a voice fit for Opera, too often ignored when expressed, can bring much joy to many because with it comes the heartfelt telling of a story. The simplicity with which a master uses voice is enjoyed by many. Bravo!

[@henkbruins1436]

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[@abbithomas1385]

Agreexx

[@louistomassioni7462]

Roy's voice could make anyone cry. Every word he sings is perfectly crafted. No one could duplicate his passion or his outright soul. There are no words to describe how beautiful he was in his songs or as a human being. RIP Roy!

[@MrShepardDog]

Im 36 and tougher than the rest. And I have tears in my eyes. I guess I wasnt so tough after all...

[@christopheradderley45]

This is simply a track of pure beauty. The greatest Master of epic ballads of heartache and despair, with the most distinctive and beautiful voice in the history of popular music. 🧡 The big 'O'.

[@heatherwhitby1281]

Just love sooomany of Roy Orbison's beautiful songs. This sent tingles down my body at the end. Listen to him on Spotify regularly

[@steelmank4771]

You have said it succinctly and perfectly !

[@Responderh]

Besser geht's definitiv nicht mehr. Einfach der Wahnsinn die ganze Darbietung

[@dalelambeth3611]

It just does not get any better than Roy Orbison. He is the only singer ever who could take the stage and completely captivate the audience with that 5 octave range in his voice. Roy is and was the only entertainer who only sang and everyone loved him. In one of his interviews he stated that he sang and the audience listened and he was telling the truth.

[@danielherron5725]

My opinion this is the best recording of Leah within his backers and musician's and the strings make it superb

[@booboo165able]

The world of music suffered a terrible loss when Roy passed away at such a young age. His remarkable talent and beautiful voice can never be matched.

[@goldigit]

George Harrison in an interview about his time in the Traveling Wilburys spoke of how hard it was for him to focus on what he was doing with the shivers up his spine from that incredible voice right next to him. This from someone who held his place alongside Lennon and McCartney. It doesn't get any better than that.

[@stressbelden4478]

Well stated.

[@stanleyvorce9540]

You said it very well...

[@34SV]

wonderful, thanks

[@erikconnolly661]

Not 7 octanes. Three is more accurate. And still impressive.

This is Respecto from man

[@nealbennett4950]

His voice was the greatest loss to the people ever . I've been listening to music for over 65 years and none compare with him .

[@cricketbat09]

Every time he sings, a flower blossoms.

[@patmelton43]

And an angel get/s it/s wing/s.

[@andyecheandia8375]

What a VOICE. Elvis called him the "greatest singer he ever heard". WOW.

[@chefmastershake]

He's amazing!

[@lynnnicholas5832]

Roy wrote a lot of Elvis’s songs

[@priscillablackman3122]

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[@enriquehinojosa8363]

All the good ones ones are gone,they can never be replaced,the crappie ones we now have,are just that,crap.

[@ednakelley814]

@@lynnnicholas5832 Name the songs please

[@nealbfinn]

Been listening to a lot of Orbison video tonight, both old and newer (80's). His voice got better over time. The high notes pop out so easy. His style aged like fine wine. Only ONE Roy Orbison.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

I noticed that too, and the vibrato seems stronger too

[@cherylhilden3934]

I AGREE HE WAS AND IS A GREAT SINGER WHO WILL BE MY NUMBER 1 FOR AS LONG I CAN HEAR HIM SING!!

[@kendias7202]

He did get better as he got older , agree 100%. Just an amazing voice . His range was ridiculous

[@lindadote]

nealbfinn .......yes, Roy’s voice improved with the years, as incredible as that is and he was always a heavy smoker! To think this performance was a little over a year before Roy died (far too young) is amazing. Knowing he endured such immense personal heartache makes *everything* about Roy special and that stunningly beautiful voice all the more “haunting”.

[@rkradio4921]

That beautiful operatic falsetto voice coming from such a wonderful man, no one coming up sounds like him and never will again. I so miss him.

[@leecowell8165]

you know it! when he came on my World stopped and listened to such an incredible voice that nobody seemed to really get a handle on.. incredibly UNDERRATED. Elvis got all the attention but Roy's voice was in a class all by itself. Incredible range and enunciation.. and don't forget about his unmatched emotion. Nobody and I mean NOBODY sang quite like this guy... why are such great artists like this so humble as well? RIP, Roy and hope to meet you on the other side...

[@darylkenny4562]

@@leecowell8165 there's something I've come to learn in this world. The truly greatest at anything will never tell you how great they are. That's why it's so hard to find them. Braggarts more often make it in this world because they do a better job at selling themselves. The truly great don't need to tell you how great they are but you have to be looking to see it. Often the greatest things are those right in front of you that you hadn't paid attention to. I think such is the case with Orbison. Think about him in a league with the likes of Elvis, Cash, Perkins, and Lewis. Those guys were great in their own right (and I love them all) but Orbison stood on raw talent alone without the outsized personality.

[@jeremyberry9422]

One thing about his voice is that he can go into falsetto seamlessly, without a break....but I think he did this entire song natural, without the use of falsetto.

[@johnpod]

It's not really falsetto I think. Just the upper register of his amazing voice. As others have said...goosebumps.

[@Highland804]

A voice in a million.

[@humble4533]

This guy Gerryu Grant is the greatest Roy Orbison impersonator and even got the approval of Roy Orbison whi he met in a Manchester night club in England.Check it out. Unfortunately, he has passed away too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqi3iYinrt2gmtk amd kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpWzmYRrea9spJY and kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2nMgHibp7JjpJI

[@rockinrollinntrollin616]

the voice is one of an infinitive number...

[@42.0fmthefever5]

Anyone else listen to Big O in 2019? I'm only 29 years old and wish I would of ment Roy himself #WeloveyouRoy #ThankyouRoy 😎❤

[@rhondamaddux7828]

This gives me chills up and down my arms! God, that is a beautiful voice.

[@mikegreen5743]

Rhonda Maddux

[@rogerpr364]

It was only a dream ! I love his voice as well his choice of lyrics, wonderful singer

[@monat1025]

I've listen to this song since 1963. And never get tired of any of his singing 🙂 I'm 70 know.

[@nogooderpatriot3098]

58 year old Black man listening to this song, with tears in my eyes! Such a beautiful,pretty song!

[@james041]

Arthur doesn't matter the colour or race this man songs and voice ,could bring misty eyes to many a tough man. J Deuce RNR Toronto Canada

[@nogooderpatriot3098]

James Deuce; Agreed,absolutely!

[@geec5636]

This is from 1962

[@dalenjurgens6751]

@@geec5636 I was just gonna look it up. Back when he looked much younger, definitely.

[@Kehoe3131]

My girls are 1 and 2 and they dance to roy they will be brought up listening to roy this song just reminds me of my dad he looked like roy a bit and my dad loved roy I'm 40 now and I always listen to roy

[@dingle5115]

The fact he had well known current chart toppers back him says it all . He was the best of the best .

[@west4057]

he wrote and sang all these songs....incredible,

[@davidhughes7944]

Roy Orbison. He was unique and a musical genius. There is nothing more to say!

[@leahmcnatt7591]

I just found the video. So, when I asked my mom why I was named Leah. She said. ..I didn't know it was a Biblical name. Just that roy O sang a beautiful song called Leah Here I am searching you tube. No matter what...Roy is a legendary voice. Went to Vernon TX to the "Roy" days. No matter... Roy O is the greatest.

[@timbaldock7227]

Does it ever get any better than this? I am a Brit and 60 yrs of age and have listened to this bloke on and off since the age of probably 7 or 8 and he has never dimmed, he is always there and will just go on and on. His haunting music and voice is just amazing, even if it does sometimes make me feel sad and tearful.

[@airiesman]

+Tim Baldock He truly sounds better and better every time I hear him. Haven't heard this for a while, and am still astonished at his timeless voice. He also was a very lovely person. I stood near him once, watching him sign autographs for children, he was so gentle and spoke so kindly to them.

[@kathleenallman6577]

Tim Baldock h

[@gjwalckjr4056]

Thank you, Sir for sharing this private event with us.

[@yvonnewheeler6230]

I'm a 73 year old brit and he still gets me with his amazing voice .

[@binjydog]

Tim Baldock Me too Tim. Started with Only the Lonely when l was 15 in 1959 and l’m still listening to him today at 75.

[@davewillis3437]

Elvis Presley once said that there was ONE singer he would NEVER follow on stage & that was "The Big O" Roy Orbison. Just listen to his incredible 5 octave range & you can easily understand why.

[@jennifursun3303]

what amazes me is he doesn't even look like he is trying. most people who can sing really sing high reach way down inside their bodies, and you can watch ti happening.

[@kayboyer534]

David, Roy obison was one of the best with great songs, Kay

[@rayberkin1079]

Roy , The True King !

[@jennifursun3303]

Ray Berkin nope that's Jesus

[@selenaviolette5727]

David Willis that is... probably true .. Elvis had great respect for roy Orbison and roy did for him...alot of Elvis band members played for roy after Elvis died

[@jennieanderson971]

I cry uncontrollably every time I hear this one 💔🌴😓.....

[@socks1949]

When he sang everything was beautiful

[@vegemitesandwich4674]

Named after this song - my dad loved it. And 40 years later I’m still Leah

[@miss.l.1563]

My name too! 👍

[@justink7183]

Same story for my sister :)

[@judithloeffler5747]

What an amazing, beautiful voice!🥰😊👍

[@bnorth1000]

What a voice, unmatched, unique, unbelievable...

[@jenougherfan]

I could listen to this a hundred times and still be amazed at his voice

[@buddysilver5788]

This is a Heavenly Band of Angels! If they play it at my funeral, I swear I'll rise up and sing along!

[@1MogJon]

This the best ever version of this song......beautiful voice!!

[@caroljones5037]

The guys who were in the black n white nights were the luckiest alive..what I would have given to sing with Roy

[@sN-sf1qy]

In my opinion the best singer in the world Roy Orbison The Big O such a tragic story of his life but so much inspiration came from those story and he turned them in to wonderful songs that all know and love RIP Roy Orbison

[@corkybeggs1228]

I'm sure its Gods opinion too.

[@judithloeffler5747]

Absolutely superb voice and band, they don’t come any better!!😊👍❤️

[@chrisjour5764]

He was one of God's angels in human form....a voice that is now singing in Heaven with many more. Praise Jah.

[@Dave-lx8tz]

who is Jah ? & why should we praise him

[@chrisjour5764]

I wasn't suggesting that anyone else SHOULD praise Jah...I was just offering my own praise to the creator of beautiful music and gifted singers. Some people refer to Him as Jah. :o)

[@DVH1149]

Roy touched the stars where the rest of us could only hope to touch the clouds....has there ever been such a voice, before or since???

[@ranran19701]

Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, K.D. Lang, Bruce Springsteen, James Burton, Jeff Lynne, how can you fail. The ultimate love song!

[@jonbryan330]

Ron Tutt

[@jamiebrown8608]

@@jonbryan330 Kd lang

[@greysongreyhater7667]

And don't forget about Bonnie Raitt.

[@tonyoldham794]

And how about Jennifer Warren.

[@rickmiller1429]

Can you imagine having been there that night, with all that pure talent on stage? In my opinion this can never be done again, the talent just isn't there.

[@ronaldgoebel2174]

He could sing anything and his voice was heavenly. I think he could have sang opera no problem.

[@cathybober8774]

operatic rockabilly.

[@miltonwilliams168]

One of Roy's best songs about a lost love. Roy Orbison without a doubt was one of the greatest singer's ever in Rock&Roll,. such a terrible thing we lost him at such an early age.

[@jadeshortt723]

[@pauldoan897]

Many try to copy, but none can come close to this Angelic voice. I can listen to him for hours

[@ronaldwoodford3591]

Incredible voice I’ve been a huge fan for over fifty years

[@sonnydean3187]

There was some great talent on the stage with Roy that night. Roy paid tribute to another great voice Elvis Presley. The only two performers on stage with him wearing white were Elvis' lead guitar player and drummer. Very cool!

[@bob44519]

ronnie tutt was drummer for Elvis

[@patkelley5539]

probably the best vocals i have ever heard . what a voice

[@protoville4251]

I am so glad that "Black and White Night" was done. They meticulously captured the feeling of the original arrangements and Roy's voice was (and this is hard to believe) somehow even better. When he hit those first high notes and the beginning of the song, they switched the camera to the bass player who gave a slight shake of his heard. I always think that he was thinking to himself, "How does hit those notes so easily?"

[@1957PLATO]

An angel voice with a god given talent. There will never be another big O.

[@DanteInferno72]

Ah Roy c’mon!!!!,,, no way someone can sound that great live….hats off 🎩 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Velvetblubonee]

OH OH TAKES MY VERY BREATH AWAY SO MUCH BEAUTIFUL❤️❤️💐OH OH ROY 💖

[@jeffauxier7371]

Roy, your music has meant so much through the years beginning in the early 1960s. Though you have past your music and spirit is so very much still alive.

[@markrocovich2234]

Every artist should be lucky enough to have the back-up musicians that Roy assembled for this concert...Love and respect shows on all their faces in the film...

[@jennifursun3303]

AMEN

[@rogerredding5269]

Just a wonderful clear effortless voice 💞 what a beautiful gift for most of us to relish and enjoy 😜. Thank you Roy .

[@arkleegan282]

I have no doubt that this was his very best song

[@thecandyman2812]

A voice of pure silk. My favourite song by him ❤

[@bobjohnson62]

Can anyone match Roy’s range! Unreal! An original!

[@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😍🤩🥰

[@draza2174]

Elvis to cienias przy nim. Gdyby nie tragedie rodzinne byłby Królem oficjalnie.

[@GoddenLarry]

MANY Stars got their start singing Back-up for ROY Bruce Springsteen said he would never have made it without ROY helping him through the hard times==ROY often employed a dozen "back-up" people He said "Because they needed the work" He was that kind of a wonderful Guy

[@vikkichaviers8863]

Lynn Godden q

[@hemmay]

Is that Bruce Springsteen playing guitar in the video?

[@sarahkinsey5434]

He was such a good man. RIP Roy.

[@karlfisher1864]

@@hemmay Yes, and loving it! Karl , the guy in the white coat is James Burton who played for Elvis and the Drummer is RonnieTut who also played for Elvis /=they renber

[@hemmay]

Karl Fisher Thanks Karl. Great song and singer too!

[@Ranwolfe]

What a voice he was Elvis's favorite who said no one had a voice like him

[@cynthiam3943]

Have watched this performance in its entirety, the people backing him like Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, KD Lang as a backing singer ! It was one of his best performances, even surpassing his short time with the Travelling Wilburys 😂😂😂😂😘🇬🇧

[@bluesatsunset]

This song blows me away. Not a bad legacy having the boss & Elvis Costello backing you either.

[@suemendoza8944]

This man had such a beautiful voice never be an other one of my favorites he is missed so much!

[@davetubss6135]

Tears every time i listen to this music , grew up on this and still it breaks me

[@daman589986]

Has there ever been a better group of talented artist anywhere? Who else could lead such a group?

[@davidandrews190]

Fabulous song and much missed man love you Roy from David in East anglia England 🎸🎹🎶🎥💖🎻🎷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍀

[@nzmagpie1]

Love, love , love his voice. Exquisite.

[@fredperucki4851]

GOD ole Mighty. A voice that comes once every who knows when.

[@ericsartanahorner]

Great stuff, awesome vocal range and tone. Much respect to Roy

[@ingridmaier5864]

This is one of my absolute favorite, even though it´s hard to have one.....

[@lorrainenewby6258]

My granddaughter name is Leah

[@jonbryan330]

Beautiful Dreamer

[@mickstebleton4047]

Absolutely awesome singer had the privilege to see the Big O 6 times I went through all the emotions love heartache tears amazement chills down the spine when Roy was singing I was in another world, Thank you Thank you thank you R, I, P, sleep easy your music lives on and it will last to eternity Thank you to the Orbison family who continue The Big O 's music with respect and dignity to the best singer the world has ever seen they have loved and enjoyed the pleasure to listening to a beautiful human being Roy the Big O Orbison xx

[@protoville4251]

We are so lucky that "Black and White Night" was done before this great artist passed away. The same can be said about Patsy Cline and Owen Bradley's collaboration. Two miraculous events that preserved for a grateful world music at its very best.

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 From a mad keen 76yo Aussie fan. GOD--This is my no1 Roy song----BLOODY MARVELOUS.

[@davidsprague7747]

So true he had possibly the best voice there ever was in music

[@keithburrows2784]

What a singer no one has matched him yet and we are going into 2021 the grate roy😁

[@steves1970]

Bruce Springstein , Jackson Browne ansdElvis Costello all playing and singing backing in great respect and love for Roy......

[@gloriousrevolutionary2306]

The best live performance of the later stages of his career. This man never ceases to amaze me! How can a man sing like that?

[@rebeccabeckett6178]

This is the most beautiful voice that has ever been

[@davidjennings5745]

This is opera at its best.

[@franciscoramirez5088]

Roy Orbison A heavenly voice of a small man, a giant who proved to surpass himself. Someone accompanied by great musicians, he undoubtedly proves to be a true master for several decades, it is an honor to understand him.

[@patmelton43]

Country songs used to tell a story. Roy was an amazing artist. In 1962-63 I listened to him nonstop.

[@davidlarson897]

me too Pat!!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Springsteen on rhythm...staring at the true god of American music.

[@haroldrauch4463]

Our Mother's name was Leah. I took my Sister to a Terry Harris concert and he sang this Song, Leah and my Sister had never heard this song before, She was amazed by his performance.

[@geec5636]

I'm glad I have the 45rpm record. Still rocks!!

[@jefflebowski918]

This song gives me chills, so beautiful.

[@ruthgreen5908]

This is such a classic Roy Orbison song, love it, listen to every word! I was a lucky girl to be raised listening to this type of music. I used to dance skate to this smooth song.

[@garyfaison3116]

How could you not love Roy Orbison.

[@luvfab4]

My first time hearing this. The beauty of his voice...I am blown away.

[@ranran19701]

The ultimate song/ballad of a man simply pouring out the last drop of his heart for a woman, long gone, he knows not worth it, but he still pines away for her. Lots of power and luck----luck he did not have.

[@MsKmw15]

My God AMAZING!!!

[@juanmariohinojosa9213]

Hola. Roy Orbison Eres un gran cantante. 🎤🎸🎹🎶🎼🎼👏 Y compositor. Qué bonita canción. Lo mejor de lo mejor 👌 Felicidades para ti ❤ 🌹 👏

[@spiritseeker1932]

He was the best. Simple music but beautiful. Great voice… 🫠thank his mother. 😳😆

[@judithloeffler5747]

Fantastic voice, absolutely Love Roy!!🥰👍❤️

[@MrBigtires53]

one of the greatest singers of all time.,love his songs.

[@SwapnilChatterjee92]

The melody and the lyrics just blow me away !

[@frankclaes4508]

Me to and i wisper secrets to the wind... that Voice...no words!!!

[@drsimms02]

first day of school in 62, got sick and turned around and went home. I lay on my bed with my radio on and this song came on. he has been my favorite singer all this time. live on roy orbison!!!!!

[@4712star]

He was and is The World's Best Singer - For alle times!

[@maam7874]

takes me back to early 1960's. . great times easy world simple times house doors not locked regardless of day or time of day. safe !!! the only serious illness was measles flu

[@andysharpe7117]

What a voice... what a talent..what an amazing man,,, just incredible...

[@lonebiker1577]

The man is a legend rip Roy