Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison’s Rare 1965 Secret

Paula Mejía

By the middle of 1965, Roy Orbison had already sold over 15 million records to fans across the globe. He ...

Roy Orbison’s Final Plans for a Future He Would Never See

Paula Mejía

Imagine you are having the best week of your life and you have no idea that only 48 hours are ...

Why the World’s Greatest Singers Could Not Match Roy Orbison

Paula Mejía

When John Mellencamp was just a young boy, he listened to a record that changed his life. He was so ...

Why Roy Orbison Was Shocked by David Lynch’s Use of “In Dreams”

Paula Mejía

Imagine riding in a yellow taxi through the middle of New York City and hearing a song that changes your ...

Dark Glasses and Golden Notes: Why Roy Orbison’s Music Still Reigns

Paula Mejía

It is a rare thing to find a singer who can hit the high notes that made Roy Orbison a ...

A Black Suit and a Broken Heart: Roy Orbison’s Greatest Song

Paula Mejía

Imagine performing on a stage while your heart is in pieces. In 1987 Roy Orbison stepped into the spotlight with ...

The Secret Recordings of Roy Orbison Finally Tell the Real Story

Paula Mejía

In 1987, a room full of stars gathered to play music with a man they all loved. It took thirty ...

The Airplane Mistake That Created Roy Orbison’s Mysterious Signature Look

Paula Mejía

Did you know that a simple mistake in 1963 created the most mysterious man in rock history? Most people assume ...

Why Elvis Regretted Saying No to Roy Orbison’s Masterpiece

Paula Mejía

Imagine turning down a song that later sold millions and defined a whole era of music. In 1960 Roy Orbison ...

Fighting the Fever: The Night Roy Orbison Sang for a Texas Hero

Paula Mejía

It is hard to believe that a song about Christmas wrapping paper started with a man crawling on the cold ...