Roy Orbison fans

March 17, 2007 7:17pm CST
Is there any big O fans here. I absolutly love this mans voice I have most albums. Elvis called him "the greatest singer in the world", whilst Bob Dylan said "There was nothing else on the radio like him. I'd listen and wait for another song..." My favs are Only the Lonley, Heartache, Cry Softly Lonley One, Amy, Penny Arcade. Anyone else a big fan? Anybody seen his film "The fastest guitar alive?"
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KaMlBob
@KaMlBob (786)
• United States
18 Mar 07
I grew up with Roy Orbinson (my mother has many of his albums)and I too love him, he has a powerful voice. I love the song, 'running scared', it is so intense.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112737)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Apr 21
I have never heard that one, I'll look it up.
Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 07
Hi there Ross yes I like him to but I only like certain of his Songs but my favourite one is Engelbert now he does have a great Voice. Hugs xxx
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112737)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Apr 21
The problem is Englebert doesn't sing songs that I like but he does have a good voice.
weemam
@weemam (13372)
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24 Mar 07
Hiya pal sorry I missed this one , my favorite as you know is "in dreams " xx
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112737)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Apr 21
I only just now heard this one. I always liked Only the Lonely the best.
kathy77
@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
18 Mar 07
Oh yes I loved Roy Orbison, he was one of the greatest singers in the world that it very true. I have many of his songs and have listen to him for over 40 years now but I cannot remember his film as I must never of seen it but I wished that I had.
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rossdcurran
@rossdcurran (151)
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18 Mar 07
I havent seen it either Kathy!
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Katlady2
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
19 Mar 07
Oh wow! I thought I was the only one left in the world that likes him! Only the Lonely is my absolute favorite of his songs. His voice is so unique and melodious. I can't say enough good things about him. He's awesome.
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rossdcurran
@rossdcurran (151)
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20 Mar 07
Nope I love him too xxx
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tallpaulno44a
@tallpaulno44a (1574)
• United States
18 Mar 07
Oh, yeah! Every time a Roy Orbison song comes ob the radio I crank it! I also like "Pretty Woman", "Leah" and hois Christmas song "Pretty Paper"
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rossdcurran
@rossdcurran (151)
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18 Mar 07
Thanks for the reponse Paul
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
31 Dec 12
I have been a fan of Roy Orbison since the early 1960s when I first encountered his records. I always preferred the earlier recordings such as "Only the Lonely" or "In Dreams" which seem to truly represent him. Not only did he produce some excellent records, but he had a tremendous ability to walk onto a stage and simply stand there and sing in total relaxation. I have a copy of the film that he made entitled "The Fastest Guitar Alive", but it is a rather odd film that does not do him justice. He is even difficult to recognise in the film, but it was something that I felt I had to watch.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112737)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Apr 21
I wish you could send us a limerick from heaven.
raydene
@raydene (9871)
• United States
31 Mar 07
Ross I fell in love with his music in the late 60's.Some of my friends said there were going to see him but I'm thinking"who is this guy" I was listening to Beatles,Dave Clark Five,Monkees,Bob Dylan etc...I went and what a show! I've seen him a number of times since...My fav was when he sang 'Pretty woman' I'm with you on this one Ross Hugs
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112737)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Apr 21
He had an awesome voice but I still like Steve Perry better for some reason.