Name: Original Mono Singles As & Bs
Brand: Roy Orbison

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JASCD1069

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Limited edition

Release date

2020-11-06

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604988106923

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Roy Orbison

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Classic

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Roy Orbison was a highly influential American singer-songwriter, born on April 23, 1936 in Vernon, Texas. He achieved remarkable success in the UK during the "beat boom" of 1963-5 and experienced a resurgence with the Traveling Wilburys shortly before his untimely death at the age of 52. Inducted into both the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989, Orbison's impact on music is undeniable.

With his unique voice and emotive songwriting, Roy Orbison captivated audiences worldwide. His contributions to rock and roll have left an indelible mark on the industry. Alongside his successful solo career, he collaborated with other legendary artists as part of the iconic supergroup, Traveling Wilburys.

Influenced by artists such as The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly, Orbison's musical style encompassed elements of rockabilly, pop, and country. His timeless hits like "Oh Pretty Woman" and "Crying" continue to resonate with listeners today. Despite his tragic passing outside Nashville in December 1988, Roy Orbison's legacy lives on through his music.

There have been countless Roy Orbison compilations over the years, but all too often overdubbed or stereo versions are used, which possess neither the presence nor the bite of his original mono 45rpm versions.

Indeed, the best way to listen to Roy is to hear those original singles in glorious, pristine mono, sounding exactly as they did when you bought them all those decades ago.

This compilation presents his first seventeen singles, released between 1956-62, on Je-Wel, Sun, RCA Victor and Monument, with one omission; the first, non-hit version of 'Ooby Dooby' (NB: his Sun re-recording, which is included, was his first hit).

Also included are his early million sellers 'Only The Lonely', 'Blue Angel', 'Runnin' Scared', 'Cryin'', and 'Dream Baby'.

This is an intriguing body of work, and it is interesting to compare his very early 45s with the ten peerless singles herein, which he cut for Monument.

1. Trying To Get To You (By The Teen Kings) 2. Ooby Dooby 3. Go! Go! Go! 4. Rockhouse 5. You're My Baby 6. Sweet And Easy To Love 7. Devil Doll 8. Chicken Hearted 9. I Like Love 10. Seems To Me 11. Sweet And Innocent 12. Almost Eighteen 13. Jolie 14. Paper Boy 15. With The Bug 16. Up Town 17. Pretty One 18. Only The Lonely 19. Here Comes That Song Again 20. Blue Angel 21. Today's Teardrops 22. I'm Hurtin' 23. I Can't Stop Lovin' You 24. Running Scared 25. Love Hurts 26. Crying 27. Candy Man 28. Dream Baby 29. The Actress 30. The Crowd 31. Mama 32. Leah 33. Working For The Man