Fifty years ago, a simple camera flash captured a private moment between the legend Roy Orbison and his wife, Barbara.
It is hard to believe that after five decades, the exact same tilt of the head and the same gentle lean would happen again by total accident.
This eerie coincidence happened while his son, Roy Jr. and Asa were filming the classic hit Love Is Strange.
The air in the room changed the moment the cameras started rolling for this special tribute. You can see a strange mix of joy and deep longing as the couple moves to the beat of the music.
A Side Note: We actually got chills seeing the side-by-side comparison. It is like looking at a mirror that spans two different lifetimes.
Roy Orbison Jr. & Åsa – Love Is Strange (Official Music Video)
People who watched this could not keep their feelings to themselves. One viewer said they immediately thought of the original Barbara and Roy picture the second they saw the new footage. Fans realize that the way Roy Jr. held his love was simply written in his DNA.
The couple speak about it in the real world brings the story down to earth. This journey moves from a quiet studio in Nashville to the loud lights of Las Vegas.
Roy Orbison Jr. and Asa on FOX5 Las Vegas
On the morning show, the couple showed a different kind of strength and a very clear sense of purpose. Roy Jr. talked about his role as a producer and how he works hard to keep the spirit of his father alive for new generations.
Roy Orbison ignited a flame of emotional storytelling that has burned for over half a century. Today his spirit remains a guiding light which proves that the powerful stories are the ones that touch our souls. Follow the official Roy Orbison pages on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to celebrate his incredible journey.