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Love Hurts (1961) – Roy Orbison

Love Hurts was written and composed by the American songwriter Boudleaux Bryant. It was first recorded by the Everly Brothers in July 1960, but was never released as a single due to a falling out with the manager. Love Hurts was first released

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Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel) 1960 – Roy Orbison

“I’ve always been very content when I wrote all those songs. By this I’m saying that a lot of people think you have to live through something before you can write it, and that’s true in some cases, but I

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Oh, Pretty Woman (1964) – Roy Orbison

As I was waiting in line at my local supermarket I opened up a women’s fashion magazine called Marie Claire. They say they are ‘a magazine for modern women that is interested in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and is committed to

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She’s A Mystery To Me (1989) – Roy Orbison

In the late 1980s, Roy Orbison experienced a career resurgence with a string of solo hits, further cemented by his unforgettable contribution to the supergroup, The Traveling Wilburys. One such stand – out single is today’s featured track She’s a

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Running Scared (1961) – Roy Orbison

The operatic ballad Running Scared is the second song by Roy Orbison presented here in quick succession from his legendary record Crying. This monumental track went to number 1 on the Billboard charts and sold over one million copies in

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Crying (1961) – Roy Orbison

I listened to Roy Orbison’s music a lot in my youth. I believe I wore out the Essential Roy Orbison compilation record especially today’s featured track Crying. I imagine Crying is one of the most recognisable love ballads in contemporary

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