My 100 Favorite Charted Pop Songs: Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel) / myLot

United States

October 31, 2024 11:02am CST

Holy cow, what a car bill! I’m not complaining (as I’ll explain later this evening in a separate discussion), though…still cheaper than buying a new one! Speaking of “holy cow,” how about the great voice of this gentleman back for another round! Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel) - Roy Orbison Yes, the parentheses were on the original 45 label, as if they knew that Motels song would be along 20 years later.

How do you pick from this guy’s songs? I had to limit myself or else there’d be a couple more here. That marvelous voice (especially with the line “you-oo-oo-gotta take”) and that timeless song. Enjoy it yet again. Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel) Written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson Recorded by Roy Orbison From Roy Orbison Sings Lonely and Blue, 1960 Peak chart position: #2 Today’s country song: “Pick Me Up on Your Way Down” Maybe tomorrow a new romance:

www.youtube.com

Your browser isn’t supported anymore. Update it to get the best YouTube experience and our latest features. Learn moreRemind me later

9 people like this

10 responses

Jim Bauer

@porwest (92624)

• United States

2 Nov

Cars, like houses, are NEVER truly EVER paid off. They will constantly beg for money. It just is what it is. As for the song, strong thumbs up on this one.

1 person likes this

Four Walls

@FourWalls (69033)

• United States

2 Nov

But the up side is they’re a lot cheaper once they are “paid off.” As I said, the repairs are about the equivalent of six months’ worth of car payments. Then I’m done with them (until the next time). With a new car you have those six months’ worth of payments, then 54-66 MORE. Plus the insurance goes up with a new car. Anyway, glad you enjoyed the song.

1 person likes this

Jim Bauer

@porwest (92624)

• United States

5 Nov

@FourWalls Once a vehicle is paid off I drive it until the wheels fall off. lol

1 person likes this

Judy Evans

@JudyEv (342176)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Nov

I couldn't pick out one of his either. They're all just so great.

1 person likes this

Four Walls

@FourWalls (69033)

• United States

1 Nov

Something like this and “In Dreams” stand out because of those “special” notes.

1 person likes this

Judy Evans

@JudyEv (342176)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Nov

@FourWalls I think he had something like a 4-octave range?

1 person likes this

Max Crisp

@Orson_Kart (6842)

• United Kingdom

2 Nov

Roy was the best, wasn’t he. Oh, Pretty Woman is probably my favourite, but I also love this one, and In Dreams, and Blue Bayou, and Penny Arcade. In fact all of them! What a voice.