A Top 10 hit in the summer of 1964, 'It's Over' was another of Orbison's highly dramatic performances. The rhythm of the song pushes forward relentlessly as Roy's voice builds with it.

"All the songs I wrote that were successful were written when I was in a contented state of mind," said Orbison of his more woeful ballads.

TL;DR: One of Elvis Presley’s songs became a top 5 hit for Roy Orbison. Tom Petty said a lyric from Elvis’ song “was pretty heavy stuff for a little kid like [him] to hear.” ...

By the time the track was released in the late-summer of 1964, Orbison – with his characteristically cool Ray-Bans, black threads and dyed black hair – had become one of the most successful singers on ...

Hear Roy Orbison sing "Oh, Pretty ... By the summer of 1964, the music ... had just had a Top Ten hit in the spring of 1964 with “It’s Over,” but spent three weeks at Number One with the ...

Joe Walsh may be currently unable to tour with the Eagles this summer, but he’s found himself a new bandmate: 4-year-old Roy Orbison III, grandson of the late Roy Orbison.. In the video above ...

Aug. 4—Escape into a legendary celebration of Roy Orbison hits. Lend an ear to exceptional new Roy-style songs found in dreams. David K. sings Roy's multi-octave range beautifully and with power.

Elvis turned down Only the Lonely, leaving Orbison distraught. However, he had no choice but to keep pitching the song elsewhere. He went on to offer it to The Everly Brothers, but they, too ...