Roy Orbison had one of the most smooth powerful voices. He could sing real high falsetto & also low. Elvis Presley loved Roy's voice. Roy had lots of hits in the 60's such as "Running Scared", "Pretty Woman", "In Dreams", "Love Hurts", "Blue Bayou" etc. In 1988, he co-founded the Traveling Wilburys (a rock supergroup) with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, & Jeff Lynne. They had a lot of great songs such as "Handle With Care" & "End Of The Line".
Thank you for your reaction to this beautiful song! The thing I like most about Roy Orbison is that after he died I heard that absolutely no one who had ever met the man had a bad thing to say about him. He was a true gentleman and a class act as well as being a phenomenal talent! Cheers,
I can vouch for that. My brother produced a one night show with him just outside of Boston in April of 1988. He was phenomenal (of course) and I got to spend about an hour with him after the show. He was very nice to everyone, enjoyed it when one of my friends told him he named his daughter Leah after the song. The unfortunate thing was the auditorium was less than half full. After the tickets had gone on sale the date of the final playoff game for the Stanley Cup was announced for the same day, and when the Bruins are in the playoffs it's almost impossible to get anyone in the Boston area anyplace where there isn't a TV! Roy still gave a tremendous performance, but he felt bad knowing my brother was going to lose money on the event. He told him after the show that he wanted to help him out, and he would play a concert for him the following year and instead of his usual fee and a share of ticket sales, all he wanted was airfare and a hotel room! He was actually insistent about and gave my brother his personal phone number. I was blown away by that. And when he met people after the show for photos he was so down to earth and friendly. No ego at all, and somewhat soft-spoken. Sadly, the concert never came about, as Roy sadly passed away with a heart attack that December. I only had one regret at that show. I hadn't realized that my brother had picked Roy up from his hotel for the show and was giving him a ride back after the show, or I would have asked to come along. It turned out that Roy invited him into the room, they talked a while and Roy played a couple of songs for him. My brother had told him that he played some guitar and Roy took out another guitar and gave it to him to use and they played a few oldies together before he left. I sure would have loved to have had a chance to jam with Roy, even if it was just for a few songs!
Roy was indeed an excellent musician! In 1988, the year he died, he became one-fifth of the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys alongside Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty. His final studio album, Mystery Girl, was released the month after his passing.
My favorite Roy song and one of my favorite all-time records is his "In Dreams". His version from this Black and White Night concert is especially moving. "But just before the dawn I awake to find you gone..."
Bethany, your sheer enthusiasm and delight, when you dissect the voices are a joy to behold! It also helps that you are real ‘eye candy’ yourself, and the camera loves you! ❤
His song writing was unique. His voice was too. I am 75 years old, was lucky enough to see him 5 times. The Beatles loved him. He opened shows for them in Europe. The problem was he would keep doing encores, sometimes 15-2o because his fans demanded them. The Beatles would then drag him off the stage. Would like you to review "Crying." Good post thank you.
He toured with the Beatles on the Helen Shapiro tour in 1963. Supposedly Roy wrote Pretty Woman in the back of that touring bus. Would have loved to have been a fly on the wall with John, Paul, and Roy discussing songwriting. When the tour started Roy closed the concerts. But during the tour Beatlemania was just starting. The Beatles manager asked if Roy would mind letting the Beatles close the concerts. Roy was very gracious and said yes. However John Lennon said he hated going after Roy because he had such a big voice that the crowd would go crazy for when he played. The other memory I have was the rumor that the Traveling Wilburys were going to go out on tour to promote their first album. It was devastating when Roy died. I know the other Wilburys, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, and Jeff Lynne were huge fans of Roy and were thrilled that he joined their group to sing together. What a loss…😢😢😢
As a child of the 60s I just got to say, Roy Orbison was one of the true greats! Hits you in the feels every time, and so cool about it. Always a pleasure to listen to.
I appreciate your love for some of the timeless musicians of our past. Roy was one of a kind. I haven't listened to him in years. This whole concert was phenomenal. He was joined on stage by 'back up and musical support' Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warnes, James Burton, and k.d. lang. Thanks for the reaction!
Oh man this music just floods me with memory's growing up as a little kid and this music always playing in my house. My father would play Roy Orbison, Righteous Brothers, Beach Boys, Roger Whittaker, all those great singers and bands from like the 60's & 70's , all day long on the weekends. Back when music was just clean and pure.
I feel that the heartbreak and tragic sorrow he experienced in real life is expressed in his voice. He must know what real pain is. My favourite is “Running Scared” which he sang the last line in full voice without any falsetto or Studio twitching. He knew that he would have to sing the song in Concerts with no retakes.
Hey Beth, I was fortunate to see Roy twice before he passed. One of those shows was his "comeback" concerts at the Beacon Theater in NYC. My seat was on the aisle and at one point I looked and saw EVERY toe tapping along to Roy. It was a magical night and one I will remember forever. Thank you for reacting to one of the pillars of rock n roll!
I'm so sad I only discovered Roy Orbison around 2010. I'm a Beatles fan and I discovered him through Traveling Willburys. He is just the definition of cool.
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Man, if you could ever react to, what I consider the greatest duet performance ever, that of Roy Orbison and k d lang singing “Crying”, I would freak out. Their vocals are so different yet they share some traits, it would seem (like twang?). PLEASE consider doing a reaction video to this duet. Please.
Roy, and this whole concert is fantastic. I believe the background singers are KD Lang, Jennifer Warnes and Bonnie Raitt. Story goes he’d asked them to perform at his show, but they chose to support him instead.
In addition, the core backing band was Elvis Presley's TCB Band: Jerry Scheff on upright bass, Ronnie Tutt on drums, James Burton on guitar and Glenn Hardin on piano.
6:33 "they just drip coolness". I just see a white blind man wearing glasses playing guitar and singing with a Beatlesque haircut. I don't see dripping coolness. He's not Prince! 🤣🤣🤣
I was so fortunate to stumble into one of his concerts in the mid-80s. So sad that it was the only time I saw him live. I was always impressed with what I considered the purity of his voice, especially how he combined it with vibrato! I was surprised you didn't mention his vibrato even once, when I think of it as one of his trademarks. I hope you do more of his performances.
He didn't get to play the bad guy when he was a kid so that's why he wears black. He forgot his glasses and wore sunglasses and kept the look. I forget which song he really hits the clouds but it's the complete opposite of Johnny Cash had in mind when he gave him some career advice. He also made the Beatles wet their panties when they appeared on a bill with him in England. On top of all that he got caught in one of Boss Hogg's "Speed Traps" on the Dukes of Hazzard. I love singing Cryin or Pretty Woman but don't have his growl
have you checked out the Traveling Wilburys?? - Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison. Some really amazing music. What a super group, truly. "End of the Line" on their second album (I believe) is a tribute to their recently deceased friend - Orbison.
When I was 10 years old in 1958 I went to Robbie's Record store and bought this song on a 45 RPM and still have it. It blew me away back then and still does 66 years later.
Perfect to do him on Father's Day. He was one of my dad's absolute favorites. The radio would always get cranked up whenever any Roy Orbison came on. This is my 5th Father's Day, since he passed. Everyone, don't fail in spending time with your dad and telling him what he means to you.
My dad had a group of friends who would "pick and grin" every now and then at what is now the University of North Texas in the 50s. They would play all night, taking a break only to get something to eat. One of his playing buddies invited Dad to travel with him to Wink, Texas and play in his band for the summer. My dad declined, saying, "You're never going to make any money in music. I'm going to work the wheat harvest." The playing buddy was Roy Orbison.
I had the pleasure seeing Roy two weeks before he passed in 1988, at the Casino in NH. He has such an octave range it was incredible. He never lost it, that incredible voice.
Bethany please watch this whole concert, if you have not, (an homage to Roy Orbison) "A Black and White Night". The gathered artists included, but not limited to, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, J.D. Souther, Elvis Costello and Elvis Presley's OGB back-up band. Probably the best collection of musicians from that era.
So excited to see Roy Orbison on the channel. Great analysis. Too many people sleep on the artists of yesteryear. Would love to hear you analyse Peggy Lee - Johnny Guitar and Louis Armstrong - Mack the Knife.
I can only think of one other singer that sings with such sound volume without opening their mouth very far. That singer is Emmylou Harris. Like Roy, she can fill the room with beautiful sound with practically pursed lips.
I saw an interview with someone about "Running Scared" where Roy just wasn't getting the last note (a high A as they described it) in falsetto, so he decided to just sing it straight and nailed it. So many people know his songs but as the covers that came later. The originals are so much better.
Thanks for doing Roy! He has long been one of my vocal idols - he just sounds so smooth throughout his entire range 😍 Speaking of range, I would like to have heard your thoughts on his vocal range - I’ve seen everything from 1.8 to 4 octaves (the latter being the more probable) 👏🏻
Elvis once said of his friend Roy Orbison, "Roy has the voice of an angel, and vocal range from High to low, that singers only dream of having. I would trade voices with him in a minute, if he would, and could do it." That's coming from a man with one of the greatest voices in the world himself. Roy had more than his share of tragedy over his life. He lost his first wife and young child in a fire at their home while Roy was out on the road, He had some other very sad things happen as well. Roy is now with his Lord Jesus Christ. God Bless him
why always stop and comment on video segments and why not wait until the end for comments. you should appreciate this unique voice and let yourself be lulled by his voice and his music
Love Roy! Such an angelic voice. His falsetto is so wonderful...there goes my heart... He is timeless. We are instantly transported back to the 60's and his contributions in the Traveling Wilbury's are a testament to his incredible, enduring heavenly talent. We miss you Roy🥰. Thank you Bethany. I haven't seen all of your reactions but would love you to play Handle with Care by the Traveling Wilbury's (if you haven't reacted to them) to hear this wonderful ensemble melt us like wax.
Got to see and hear Roy at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. He brought with him his entire orchestra with strings and chorus. It was phenomenal. Each song sounded like the original recording. It was a fantastic experience!
Hi Bethany. At the end of his career he joined up with Jeff Lynne (Traveling Wilburys). In an interview Jeff looks back on their cooperation (th-cam.com/video/nJ73zIMXpiE/w-d-xo.html)
Excellent job young lady and as Roy Orbison was unique in his cool factor and talent, not unlike Elvis in a way, you have a unique beauty and even your hair style fits right in with the cool factor of Elvis's and Roy's time period. Just beautiful. Subscribed.
Orbison,Sinatra,Elvis, they are the cool you described. They need no dancers, no autotune, no special effects. I was fortunate to see Roy and Elvis live in Concert.
Roy Orbison one of the greatest underrated vocalists of all time. He once was described as a hillbilly opra singer. My self I would give anything to have the ability to sing even half as much as Roy Orbison.
Talk about a voice you recognize in a split second, That's Roy Orbison
Well, zelensky too is quite unique 😂
Please play walk on and California blue , two of my favorites though not known much by other music lovers ..roy , a national treasure , as I see it
‘Effortless’ is the word that comes to mind when thinking about Roy Orbison. One of my all-time favourite artists! Nice one Beth❤
For me, it’s “haunting“. You just get cold goosebumps whenever you hear him sing.
Roy Orbison had one of the most smooth powerful voices. He could sing real high falsetto & also low. Elvis Presley loved Roy's voice. Roy had lots of hits in the 60's such as "Running Scared", "Pretty Woman", "In Dreams", "Love Hurts", "Blue Bayou" etc. In 1988, he co-founded the Traveling Wilburys (a rock supergroup) with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, & Jeff Lynne. They had a lot of great songs such as "Handle With Care" & "End Of The Line".
That high note at the end of Running Scared is absolutely _incredible_ - the greatest emotional climax in any pop song, ever.
Roy Orbison is simply The Voice. His singing takes you to the stratosphere.
Black and White Night is such a great album. How can you not love Roy Orbison?
Thank you for your reaction to this beautiful song! The thing I like most about Roy Orbison is that after he died I heard that absolutely no one who had ever met the man had a bad thing to say about him. He was a true gentleman and a class act as well as being a phenomenal talent! Cheers,
I can vouch for that. My brother produced a one night show with him just outside of Boston in April of 1988. He was phenomenal (of course) and I got to spend about an hour with him after the show. He was very nice to everyone, enjoyed it when one of my friends told him he named his daughter Leah after the song. The unfortunate thing was the auditorium was less than half full. After the tickets had gone on sale the date of the final playoff game for the Stanley Cup was announced for the same day, and when the Bruins are in the playoffs it's almost impossible to get anyone in the Boston area anyplace where there isn't a TV! Roy still gave a tremendous performance, but he felt bad knowing my brother was going to lose money on the event. He told him after the show that he wanted to help him out, and he would play a concert for him the following year and instead of his usual fee and a share of ticket sales, all he wanted was airfare and a hotel room! He was actually insistent about and gave my brother his personal phone number. I was blown away by that. And when he met people after the show for photos he was so down to earth and friendly. No ego at all, and somewhat soft-spoken. Sadly, the concert never came about, as Roy sadly passed away with a heart attack that December.
I only had one regret at that show. I hadn't realized that my brother had picked Roy up from his hotel for the show and was giving him a ride back after the show, or I would have asked to come along. It turned out that Roy invited him into the room, they talked a while and Roy played a couple of songs for him. My brother had told him that he played some guitar and Roy took out another guitar and gave it to him to use and they played a few oldies together before he left. I sure would have loved to have had a chance to jam with Roy, even if it was just for a few songs!
Roy was indeed an excellent musician! In 1988, the year he died, he became one-fifth of the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys alongside Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty. His final studio album, Mystery Girl, was released the month after his passing.
Please do a reaction to the Traveling Willberries.
So very much talent in one group, all stars!
Yes!!! The Traveling Wilburys are beyond great, they are LEGENDARY!
My favorite Roy song and one of my favorite all-time records is his "In Dreams". His version from this Black and White Night concert is especially moving. "But just before the dawn I awake to find you gone..."
Bethany, your sheer enthusiasm and delight, when you dissect the voices are a joy to behold! It also helps that you are real ‘eye candy’ yourself, and the camera loves you! ❤
Roys voice is eerie yet angelic.
There's no one like him, ever.
Elvis called him the greatest voice ever
Elvis never sang an Orbison tune, he felt he wasnt worthy
His song writing was unique. His voice was too. I am 75 years old, was lucky enough to see him 5 times. The Beatles loved him. He opened shows for them in Europe. The problem was he would keep doing encores, sometimes 15-2o because his fans demanded them. The Beatles would then drag him off the stage. Would like you to review "Crying." Good post thank you.
He toured with the Beatles on the Helen Shapiro tour in 1963. Supposedly Roy wrote Pretty Woman in the back of that touring bus. Would have loved to have been a fly on the wall with John, Paul, and Roy discussing songwriting.
When the tour started Roy closed the concerts. But during the tour Beatlemania was just starting. The Beatles manager asked if Roy would mind letting the Beatles close the concerts. Roy was very gracious and said yes. However John Lennon said he hated going after Roy because he had such a big voice that the crowd would go crazy for when he played.
The other memory I have was the rumor that the Traveling Wilburys were going to go out on tour to promote their first album. It was devastating when Roy died. I know the other Wilburys, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, and Jeff Lynne were huge fans of Roy and were thrilled that he joined their group to sing together. What a loss…😢😢😢
"In Dreams" is one you should review. It's about him. Thanks.
As a child of the 60s I just got to say, Roy Orbison was one of the true greats! Hits you in the feels every time, and so cool about it. Always a pleasure to listen to.
I appreciate your love for some of the timeless musicians of our past. Roy was one of a kind. I haven't listened to him in years. This whole concert was phenomenal. He was joined on stage by 'back up and musical support' Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warnes, James Burton, and k.d. lang. Thanks for the reaction!
And Bruce
Are you kidding me you left out Bruce Springsteen.
And Elvis Costello!
@@whereverilaymyhat6673 No Elvis Costello is listed.
@@Coolrockndadmaybe so, but he was in that show!
Only the Lonely & only the one and only voice of Roy Orbison!
Oh man this music just floods me with memory's growing up as a little kid and this music always playing in my house. My father would play Roy Orbison, Righteous Brothers, Beach Boys, Roger Whittaker, all those great singers and bands from like the 60's & 70's , all day long on the weekends. Back when music was just clean and pure.
Roy had a huge range and it was so smooth. He was a pleasure to listen to...taken away too soon.
I feel that the heartbreak and tragic sorrow he experienced in real life is expressed in his voice. He must know what real pain is. My favourite is “Running Scared” which he sang the last line in full voice without any falsetto or Studio twitching. He knew that he would have to sing the song in Concerts with no retakes.
Roy Orbison had a unique operatic voice. He was very shy, so always wore dark glasses.❤
Love your appreciation of the musical icons from another era and even more how much fun you are having when you get inspired by their music 👍
One of the truly great singers. Elvis never covered any of Roy's songs because he considered Roy had already achieved perfection.
Hey Beth, I was fortunate to see Roy twice before he passed. One of those shows was his "comeback" concerts at the Beacon Theater in NYC. My seat was on the aisle and at one point I looked and saw EVERY toe tapping along to Roy. It was a magical night and one I will remember forever. Thank you for reacting to one of the pillars of rock n roll!
Roy Orbison is so DREAMY🙂↔️🙂↔️☺️😊🤭🤭😍🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I'm so sad I only discovered Roy Orbison around 2010. I'm a Beatles fan and I discovered him through Traveling Willburys. He is just the definition of cool.
they were friends, they toured together in 1962\3
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Man, if you could ever react to, what I consider the greatest duet performance ever, that of Roy Orbison and k d lang singing “Crying”, I would freak out. Their vocals are so different yet they share some traits, it would seem (like twang?). PLEASE consider doing a reaction video to this duet. Please.
Roy, and this whole concert is fantastic. I believe the background singers are KD Lang, Jennifer Warnes and Bonnie Raitt. Story goes he’d asked them to perform at his show, but they chose to support him instead.
In addition, the core backing band was Elvis Presley's TCB Band: Jerry Scheff on upright bass, Ronnie Tutt on drums, James Burton on guitar and Glenn Hardin on piano.
He also has three excellent guys backing up his vocals here in J.D. Souther, Jackson Browne, and Steven Soles.
Along with Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello
Have you ever reacted to Sade? Would love to see your reaction to Is It a Crime at 1985 live aid. Thanks.
6:33 "they just drip coolness". I just see a white blind man wearing glasses playing guitar and singing with a Beatlesque haircut. I don't see dripping coolness. He's not Prince! 🤣🤣🤣
He wasn’t blind, and his voice was superior
@@craigaust3306 Don't change the topic. He doesn't drip coolness. Pretty much any uncool person can mimic his body language and project the same aura.
@@TheChristOfRockNRoll you are the one changing the subject. You said he was blind, but he was not.
It is all about the voice.
I was so fortunate to stumble into one of his concerts in the mid-80s. So sad that it was the only time I saw him live. I was always impressed with what I considered the purity of his voice, especially how he combined it with vibrato! I was surprised you didn't mention his vibrato even once, when I think of it as one of his trademarks. I hope you do more of his performances.
Fil from Wings of Pegasus goes into that subject.
Impossible to overstate how great a vocalist he was.
He didn't get to play the bad guy when he was a kid so that's why he wears black. He forgot his glasses and wore sunglasses and kept the look. I forget which song he really hits the clouds but it's the complete opposite of Johnny Cash had in mind when he gave him some career advice. He also made the Beatles wet their panties when they appeared on a bill with him in England. On top of all that he got caught in one of Boss Hogg's "Speed Traps" on the Dukes of Hazzard. I love singing Cryin or Pretty Woman but don't have his growl
This song makes me tear up because he sure had some sorrows in life
How about checking out Roy's contribution in the supergroup The Traveling Wilbury's.
have you checked out the Traveling Wilburys?? - Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison. Some really amazing music. What a super group, truly. "End of the Line" on their second album (I believe) is a tribute to their recently deceased friend - Orbison.
Roy Orbison was one of the most unique voices ever in music. When Elvis Presley endorses you as better than him you are an amazing singer.
When I was 10 years old in 1958 I went to Robbie's Record store and bought this song on a 45 RPM and still have it. It blew me away back then and still does 66 years later.
Perfect to do him on Father's Day. He was one of my dad's absolute favorites. The radio would always get cranked up whenever any Roy Orbison came on. This is my 5th Father's Day, since he passed. Everyone, don't fail in spending time with your dad and telling him what he means to you.
My dad had a group of friends who would "pick and grin" every now and then at what is now the University of North Texas in the 50s. They would play all night, taking a break only to get something to eat. One of his playing buddies invited Dad to travel with him to Wink, Texas and play in his band for the summer. My dad declined, saying, "You're never going to make any money in music. I'm going to work the wheat harvest." The playing buddy was Roy Orbison.
Amazing voice. Check out “She’s a mystery to me”. Bono wrote it for him.
Please do Roy Orbison's "Falling"....to me, this song completely showcases his power! No one has a reaction video to it either...:(
Excellent analysis of Roy's wondrous voice. Some of the things he did bordered on the impossible yet came out fantastic to our ears.
Roy Orbison’s voice is other worldly. Respected by all artists…Elvis. His on stage charisma was soooo cool. Nobody like him.
Could you please define "ping?" Thanks.
Fall of 1960, I had just turned 14 y/o, 9th grade. --------Love this !! Always did.-----MJL, 77 y/o
His singing here is better than the original studio recording, note the band all music legends
Amazingly true
I had the pleasure seeing Roy two weeks before he passed in 1988, at the Casino in NH. He has such an octave range it was incredible. He never lost it, that incredible voice.
Elvis's favorite singer and I think the greatest male voice in rock history. Sorry he's gone.
I remember a doco about the RO. A sound engineers told the story when he first did a sound check for Roy. The VU METER went off the scale.
Ha ha ha.
Bethany please watch this whole concert, if you have not, (an homage to Roy Orbison) "A Black and White Night". The gathered artists included, but not limited to,
Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, J.D. Souther, Elvis Costello and Elvis Presley's OGB back-up band. Probably the best collection of musicians from that era.
My favourite vocalist. Just such a beautiful tone and vibrato. Running Scared is my favourite though, such an uncommon song progression.
This man's voice! It just reaches into the heart & plucks at the heartstrings. Thanks for your reaction.
Interviewed after this concert, J.D. Souther called Roy the only "Rock a Billy, Opera" singer.. Thank you so much for this reaction.
So excited to see Roy Orbison on the channel. Great analysis. Too many people sleep on the artists of yesteryear. Would love to hear you analyse Peggy Lee - Johnny Guitar and Louis Armstrong - Mack the Knife.
10 to 1 Roy never had a lesson or vocal coach...just like Bobby Hatfield, God given talent.
yes a great song writer...and he played a very decent guitar while he sings. An amazing talent. RIP Roy !!!
Elvis and Bruce Springsteen’s favorite singer. Such a phenomenal talent.
I can only think of one other singer that sings with such sound volume without opening their mouth very far. That singer is Emmylou Harris. Like Roy, she can fill the room with beautiful sound with practically pursed lips.
I love your enthusiasm and knowledge! He is my all-time favorite singer. I don't feel anyone else moves me like he does. That ghostly voice!
I saw an interview with someone about "Running Scared" where Roy just wasn't getting the last note (a high A as they described it) in falsetto, so he decided to just sing it straight and nailed it. So many people know his songs but as the covers that came later. The originals are so much better.
So so happy you chose to analyze Roy Orbison! My favorite songs by Roy are “It’s Over”, “Crying”, and “In Dreams”.
k.d. lang does a great job with "Crying" as well.
Thanks for doing Roy! He has long been one of my vocal idols - he just sounds so smooth throughout his entire range 😍 Speaking of range, I would like to have heard your thoughts on his vocal range - I’ve seen everything from 1.8 to 4 octaves (the latter being the more probable) 👏🏻
The back-up singers are (R-L), Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Warrens and K.D. Lang. All awesome soloists!
Elvis once said of his friend Roy Orbison, "Roy has the voice of an angel, and vocal range from High to low, that singers only dream of having. I would trade voices with him in a minute, if he would, and could do it." That's coming from a man with one of the greatest voices in the world himself. Roy had more than his share of tragedy over his life. He lost his first wife and young child in a fire at their home while Roy was out on the road, He had some other very sad things happen as well. Roy is now with his Lord Jesus Christ.
God Bless him
All I can say, is I truly loved Roy. There will never be another like him. 100% unique and glorious a talent. RIP.
A simpler time and a happier time ❤
I can imitate Roy Orbison's voice but his falsetto in the song 'Running Scared' is superhuman, for me it is impossible uwu
Roy was an Opera singer that grew up with original rock and roll.
why always stop and comment on video segments and why not wait until the end for comments. you should appreciate this unique voice and let yourself be lulled by his voice and his music
react putri ariani american got talent please
This lady is adorable 😍
Yes she is.
There will never be another Roy Orbison.
Just stumbled upon your channel. After binging several videos, I can say, “What a delight to watch your joyful reaction to a wide array of musicians!”
Can you please oh please do Meatloaf?? May him and Jimmy RIP.
I'm mostly into rock and metal, but Roy is something special 🤌
you nailed it; he was the synthesis of all of those genres mixed with unbelievable vocal talent.
Bruce Springsteen in awe... looks like a kid in a candy store
Love Roy! Such an angelic voice. His falsetto is so wonderful...there goes my heart... He is timeless. We are instantly transported back to the 60's and his contributions in the Traveling Wilbury's are a testament to his incredible, enduring heavenly talent. We miss you Roy🥰. Thank you Bethany. I haven't seen all of your reactions but would love you to play Handle with Care by the Traveling Wilbury's (if you haven't reacted to them) to hear this wonderful ensemble melt us like wax.
Roy o wow he could vocal this vocalist knws her music wow thanks❤
Got to see and hear Roy at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. He brought with him his entire orchestra with strings and chorus. It was phenomenal. Each song sounded like the original recording. It was a fantastic experience!
unimitable, unique, masterful, beautiful voice
When I hear Roy Orbison I also think of the range of Gene Pitney from the same era and close to the same style.
Hi Bethany. At the end of his career he joined up with Jeff Lynne (Traveling Wilburys). In an interview Jeff looks back on their cooperation (th-cam.com/video/nJ73zIMXpiE/w-d-xo.html)
Maybe apocryphal but elvis said that the big 0 was the best.
Elvis said his favorite voice was Roy.
Exude @ 6:35
Excellent job young lady and as Roy Orbison was unique in his cool factor and talent, not unlike Elvis in a way, you have a unique beauty and even your hair style fits right in with the cool factor of Elvis's and Roy's time period. Just beautiful. Subscribed.
A great singer and a kind man who lived through such unspeakable tragedy when his sons were killed in a house fire near Nashville many years ago.
Orbison,Sinatra,Elvis, they are the cool you described. They need no dancers, no autotune, no special effects. I was fortunate to see Roy and Elvis live in Concert.
Roy Orbison one of the greatest underrated vocalists of all time. He once was described as a hillbilly opra singer. My self I would give anything to have the ability to sing even half as much as Roy Orbison.
How is the best male singer ever underrated?
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*Chris Isaak mastered this song as well.*
My favorite singer
Top class singer , one of the very best..
Thanks!
Elvis said Roy had the best vocals
Really love the music but also love watching her listen to it. She's lovely!!
Jackson Browne harmony
Mouth opening is not always simply a choice since we all have different shape cavities. I have huge "tori" in my mouth