While the rest of the world waited until January 1989 to hear the studio version. Antwerp heard Roy Orbison’s song You Got It in November 1988. People do not know that Roy Orbison sang this on a stage in Belgium just seventeen days before he died.
This performance is a rare gift because it captures a man in the middle of a massive comeback. Roy wrote this hit with his friends Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne. This was a mix of his classic style with a polished sound. It is a happy love song that somehow feels like a quiet goodbye because he passed away on December 6, 1988.
Watch this rare moment of music history right now to see a master at work below:
Watch Roy Orbison’s Final Live Performance of “You Got It”
Fans who see this often say they feel a lump in their throat watching him smile. One viewer mentioned that Roy looked like he was finally getting the love he deserved after so many years. Another person noted that his voice sounded clear even at fifty-two years old.
Sometimes, the best music comes from the most simple places. He sat with his famous friends in a garage in LA to record the version we all hear on the radio today.
Inside the Sessions: How Roy Orbison Found His Magic Again
This second look shows how Roy could move from a deep growl to a high sound effortlessly. His friends in the Traveling Wilburys treated him like royalty as they knew there was nobody else like him.
Roy Orbison was a man of mystery who spoke through his songs. His journey had many ups and downs but he ended it on a high note with a Top 10 hit. You can find more of his beautiful music and stories by following Roy Orbison on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.