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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Oh, Pretty Woman | |||
| 2. Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel) | |||
| 3. Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream) | |||
| 4. Ooby Dooby - Roy Orbison & Teen Kings | |||
| 5. Blue Angel | |||
| 6. Love Hurts | |||
| 7. Crying | |||
| 8. Running Scared | |||
| 9. Lana | |||
| 10. Uptown | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. You Got It | |||
| 2. I Drove All Night | |||
| 3. In Dreams | |||
| 4. Claudette | |||
| 5. Too Soon To Know | |||
| 6. A Love So Beautiful | |||
| 7. Unchained Melody | |||
| 8. Ride Away | |||
| 9. Crawling Back | |||
| 10. Best Friend | |||
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The only compilation among a gazillion to span Orbison's Sun, Monument, MGM, and Virgin successes is a welcome add to the Essential series that now, post-merger, features RCA & Arista artists as well as Sony's. Roy Orbison is one of my absolute favorites. He simply may be the best rock 'n' roll singer ever.
Amazon UK does well to specify the few re-recorded versions; while the originals should be here, the remakes are a legit part of Mr. Orbison's career. Roy's popularity was at a deeply undeserved lull circa 1987, when David Lynch used some Roy songs in his classic/eerie film "Blue Velvet." In the wake of renewed public interest*, Roy released an LP of remakes called "In Dreams" (Virgin, 1987). It was very well done, an exception proving the rule that rerecordings are rubbish. The Wilburys, the live "Black and White Night," and "Mystery Girl" followed and the pop world was much better off for it. Then, tragically, Roy died in December 1988, rendering perhaps Rock History's best comeback bittersweet. "You Got It"'s ensuing Top Ten ranking in early 1989 is one of my all-time favorite chart events.
If I could, I'd dock this a half a star for not including the original of the #1 single "Running Scared." (Note definition of "essential.") It's just over two minutes long. Somehow they could have made room. But since it's Roy Orbison, I rounded back up to five rather than four.
*It seems Bobby Vinton did not enjoy the same resurgence. The reader may draw his/her own conclusions as to why.
Amazon UK does well to specify the few re-recorded versions; while the originals should be here, the remakes are a legit part of Mr. Orbison's career. Roy's popularity was at a deeply undeserved lull circa 1987, when David Lynch used some Roy songs in his classic/eerie film "Blue Velvet." In the wake of renewed public interest*, Roy released an LP of remakes called "In Dreams" (Virgin, 1987). It was very well done, an exception proving the rule that rerecordings are rubbish. The Wilburys, the live "Black and White Night," and "Mystery Girl" followed and the pop world was much better off for it. Then, tragically, Roy died in December 1988, rendering perhaps Rock History's best comeback bittersweet. "You Got It"'s ensuing Top Ten ranking in early 1989 is one of my all-time favorite chart events.
If I could, I'd dock this a half a star for not including the original of the #1 single "Running Scared." (Note definition of "essential.") It's just over two minutes long. Somehow they could have made room. But since it's Roy Orbison, I rounded back up to five rather than four.
*It seems Bobby Vinton did not enjoy the same resurgence. The reader may draw his/her own conclusions as to why.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Essential Roy Orbison includes all the key songs by the super writer/performer and is well presented. I fully recommend it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By C. T. Bevan
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This compliation CD gives clear evidence of the brilliance and unique singing style of one of the icons of 20th C popular music. Outstanding entertainment, not to be missed.
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One of The Greats
Coverage of his early stuff and his later stuff. All good from a great performer, a real rock legend in his own right and his inclusion in the Traveling Wilburys underlines his... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Silver Surfer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mothers Day
This was for my mother who is very ill abroad and so we cannot visit. She is still young at heart and apparently this brought back some happy memories for her.
Published 2 months ago by K. Finch
4.0 out of 5 stars
Oh boy
What a great singer he was. I love listening to this CD. A good variety of his better known singles.
Published 2 months ago by Boo60
5.0 out of 5 stars
roy
bought this for my son as an intro to the MAN... he loves it...what else is there to say!!! brilliant
Published 3 months ago by cathy graham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great piece of music.
Roy Orbison is one of my favourite singers so no need to say anymore. Deffinately recommend this cd to any people who appreciate good music.
Published 3 months ago by Davie H
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant!
Has me dancing round the room! Excellent selection of songs; best choice for Roy Orbison fans. Downloaded with no problems.
Published 3 months ago by Sophie
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Essential Roy Orbison
The essentail Roy Orbison i bought for my wife, we both love listening to it, all his greatest hits are here.
Published 3 months ago by Christopher simon Whiteley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great buy and good value.
I bought this for the wife and she plays it all the time.
It is nice and easy to listen to and makes a change from watching the tv.
Would recomend to all age groups.
It is nice and easy to listen to and makes a change from watching the tv.
Would recomend to all age groups.
Published 3 months ago by Petetabs66
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Big O
This is one of the best Cd's I've bought. If you're a R O fan, there's very little not to like. I'd give it 10 stars if I could!
Published 5 months ago by S. M. Flett
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Brilliant
I love this album. Roy Orbison has a beautiful voice and an amazing range. Many of the tracks I had not heard before but I liked them all. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Melita
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