Imagine you are having the best week of your life and you have no idea that only 48 hours are left on your clock. On December 4, 1988, a man with jet-black hair and dark glasses sat down after a sold-out show in Ohio to talk about his big dreams.
Roy Orbison was 52 years old and felt like a kid again because his music was finally back on top of the charts. He leaned in and told the world that everything was moving fast. He finished his talk by saying that for him, life was all go, go, go. This was the final interview of Roy Orbison.
He was a quiet man who had been through a lot of sadness in his past. Now, he was part of a famous group called the Traveling Wilburys and people everywhere loved him again. He did not look like a man who was ready to take over the world.
Hall of Fame Inductee Roy Orbison’s Final Interview
People who watch this today feel a heavy weight in their chests. One person said that Roy deserved more time to enjoy his new success. Another viewer pointed out how sad it is to hear him say he would get to his new projects in the new year.
It is hard to watch those plans for the new year and not feel a little bit of heartbreak. Roy was talking about a big movie of his life and a giant tour across Europe. He was so excited to play his new songs from an album he called Mystery Girl.
That album was meant to be his grand return to the stage. He even filmed a special music video for his song called You Got It just as things were reaching a peak.
Roy Orbison – You Got It (Live 1988)
In this second performance, you can see exactly why everyone was so excited. It was a joyful moment for a man who found his way back to the spotlight.
Roy Orbison lived through many dark days. He showed that even when things get hard you can find a way to shine. His journey ended far too soon, but his music will live forever.
Follow Roy Orbison on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to keep his memory alive. It is a small way to say thank you to the man in the black glasses.