Many people do not know that Roy Orbison was actually very shy and gentle when the cameras were off. He had lived a sad life. But carried enough love to mentor a new artist like K.D. Lang.
Together, they stood on a stage and began to sing ‘Crying’. That night, they created something so special it eventually won a Grammy Award.
The sad part? It was the last song Roy ever recorded before he passed away in 1988.
Roy Orbison – Crying with K.D. Lang
People who watch this today still feel the same chills they felt decades ago. One viewer mentioned that they could not believe how the song came out because it sounded like they were living every word. Another person simply said it took their breath away and made them wish they were there in person.
That beautiful duet was just one part of a much bigger night of music.
Before they recorded that song in the studio, they were on a stage in Los Angeles for a very famous concert. Roy made sure Lang was right there by his side. It turned into a huge celebration of everything Roy had given to his fans over the years.
Roy Orbison – Oh, Pretty Woman (Black & White Night 30)
If you look closely, you can see K.D. Lang is smiling and singing along with other stars like Bruce Springsteen. It was a complete change from the sad feeling of “Crying.”
This was the moment where Roy proved he was still the king of rock and roll.
Roy Orbison was a man who led with his heart and his incredible voice. Even years after he left us, k.d. lang still talks about him with deep love. Follow Roy Orbison on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to keep Roy’s music playing.