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Sgt.Pepper
Wishing And Hoping
Germany
142 Posts |
 Posted - 30/01/2008 : 17:36:34
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Hello everyone!
Can you remember the great tunes of the famous singer and composer Roy Orbison?
What do you think? Do you like him and his music?
I think he was one of the best composers and of course one of the best singers.
He had a special voice which was very interesting and heartwarming.
Luv, Sgt. Pepper
Time has an own face.
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Brian
Something Special
United Kingdom
1876 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2008 : 18:56:48
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We've discussed him before...but that was many moons ago.
For me, he's one of the greatest, individual singers there ever was.
You could ALWAYS tell a Roy Orbison record from the first 5 seconds.
A unique singer who's sadly missed.
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Lindakron
Sweet Inspiration
Canada
2672 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2008 : 19:20:37
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When Roy Orbison died in 1988 it shocked me in the way that I imagine Elvis' death impacted people a decade earlier. I love Roy Orbison's diversity, or 'lack of label' in his sound. He seemed to transcend every aspect of the music world, from the way he recorded to the sounds he created, and even in the diversity of his friends in the music industry. He seemed to be in a category of his own.
As I mentioned elsewhere, Roy was just immortalized as a 'beetle' this past week:
Roy Orbison, the man who sang "Pretty Woman," has received an unusual posthumous honor. Calling it a "a token of admiration for Roy’s body of work," a scientist at Arizona State named a newly-described species of
Indian whirligig beetle Orectochilus orbisonorum after the famous singer.
The painting at right, featuring nine whirligigs, was presented to Orbison's widow, Barbara, during a Roy Orbison Tribute concert on January 25th in Tempe. According to the release, upon receipt of the painting and naming, Orbison said, “I have never seen an honor like that."
We, on the other hand, have. Thanks to Mental Floss, here are nine other species of creatures named after the rich and famous. Anyone know any other examples?
The new species will be completely described by Quentin Wheeler and colleagues in an upcoming issue of Zootaxa, a leading journal of taxonomy. It appears to be defined by its clear front surfaces, which allow some of its "guts" to be seen. There was no word on if or why this bug was particularly appropriate for the rock legend.
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treking
Wasn't Born To Follow
United Kingdom
5586 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2008 : 22:36:21
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Love the Big O. He wrote and recorded some great music and had a unique voice.
Trek
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13247 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2008 : 22:49:51
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Fab Singer, enigmatic personality, Wonder what he looked like without the shades?...
Best songs, in my opinion
In Dreams
Its Over
Pretty Woman
Cryin
...and now he's a Beetle!
Carole R xx
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TMAK
Wasn't Born To Follow
USA
5126 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2008 : 22:59:21
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The Big O was the Best. What a voice!
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Sgt.Pepper
Wishing And Hoping
Germany
142 Posts |
Posted - 31/01/2008 : 09:49:40
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I always loved that wonderful "Blue Bayou" next to his famous "Pretty Woman".
Do you remember his early record "Love hurts" that became famous with the Everly Brothers and at least with Nazareth? With that voice you will believe Roy taht love hurts! 
Until he died in 1988 he had to manage a lot of personal dramas. His first wife and I think two of his sons died because of a fire. What a tragic life!
Yes, and now he is a beetle... 
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marg
Sweet Inspiration
2686 Posts |
Posted - 31/01/2008 : 10:20:14
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Absolutely LOVE Roy Orbison.
I've got a 3CD set called "The Golden Decade 60-69" that I play quite often.
Fave songs:
In Dreams
Running Scared
Falling
Ride Away
Oh Pretty Woman
Borne On The Wind
... and of course,Crying.
Also liked his work with Bono/The Edge on "Mystery Girl" and of course "The Travelling Wilburys".
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Janie
Administrator
United Kingdom
5975 Posts |
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Rob
Something Special
United Kingdom
1101 Posts |
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treking
Wasn't Born To Follow
United Kingdom
5586 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2008 : 11:02:13
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Gentle --yes --but I'm reminded of Blue Velvet--which was not a gentle film!!
Trek
Also known as Carole. |
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Paul-Dusty-fan
Wishing And Hoping
United Kingdom
104 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2008 : 21:12:35
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Yes i loved his music.
Crying
Blue Bayoo
In Dreams
Pretty Woman
There are so many greats from him, it's a job to say which is my favourite. |
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andyp
Wishing And Hoping
Australia
139 Posts |
Posted - 28/02/2008 : 00:08:37
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When I was a teenager in the 60's,I had only enough money to buy one single with my pocket money. The choice was between "In Dreams" and "Mecca" by Gene Pitney. I chose Mecca but have since got "In Dreams" on CD.
Andyp
PS Absolutely love the duet of Crying with K D Lang |
Edited by - andyp on 28/02/2008 00:10:01 |
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TMAK
Wasn't Born To Follow
USA
5126 Posts |
Posted - 28/02/2008 : 00:39:14
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"Absolutely love the duet of Crying with K D Lang"
I SECOND that, andyp!
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reputation
Something Special
United Kingdom
1235 Posts |
Posted - 28/02/2008 : 08:35:26
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Roy was great and hia old albums are now on cd.
When you listen to Roy's music he recorded so many great songs, and his final recordings were some of the best ever. |
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Sara
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
9067 Posts |
Posted - 28/02/2008 : 15:24:46
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I love him, I love 'You Got It' too, as well as the other ones mentioned
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