Remembering Roy Orbison
Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Roy Orbison passed away 20 years ago this December, so we are helping to remember him with a playlist of five videos, some of them with interviews attached. My favorite is this gem from Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night recorded in ‘87. He sings “Sweet Dreams Baby” with maybe one of the most talented backing bands ever assembled. Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, J.D. Souther, Steven Soles, K.D. Lang, Bonnie Raitt and Jennifer Warnes were all on stage with Orbison along with members of Elvis Presley’s TCB Band. If there is such a thing as a rock ‘n’ roll orchestra, this is it.
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RedMaZ says:
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night is a great concert. I watch it in it’s entirety at least twice a year. It’s obvious everyone is having such a great time. This is part of not just Rock & Roll, but of all music history. To top it all off (if that lineup wasn’t enough), one of my favorite guitar players of all time is there too.
Lisa says:
Also just released is Roy’s new box set, “The Soul of Rock and Roll”. This is an amazing compilation of Roy’s entire career with 107 tracks including much unreleased material. And as if all the music isn’t enough, there is a very detailed booklet inside that includes history, many pictures, a personal note from Barbara and many reviews and testimonials from legendary artists such as Bruce Springsteen.
Overall, this seems to be Roy’s year! He’s going to Rock and Roll through our Souls forever
Beltway Greg says:
The best of JD Souther. Thanks JD. He played the State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia on election night to a crowd that was far too small but Souther played with enthusiasm nevertheless. (He even hung out after the show and had a few drinks and signed merchandise.) Instead of going out to see the Eagles or purchasing the dull and overly extended “Long Road out of Sweden” save some money and see where the heart of the matter really resides. His new CD displays a great deal of growth as a songwriter. The only problem? No backing vocals from LInda Ronstadt. I guess the 70s had to end sometime.
Beltway Greg
He ought to hire Felder for an extended tour of sheds this summer.