Artist: Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison
Aliases
Roy Orbison and The Roses
Roy Orbison and the Candy Men
Real name
Roy Kelton Orbison
Born
April 23, 1936
Died
December 6, 1988
Country
United States
Member of
The Teen Kings
Traveling Wilburys

Performances

Originals

Title Performer Release date Covered by
1 Sweet and Easy to Love Roy Orbison and The Roses March 1957 (2 artists)
2 Today's Teardrops Roy Orbison With Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus 1960 (4 artists)
3 Workin' for the Man Roy Orbison With Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus August 1962 Damien Leith
4 Léah Roy Orbison With Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus August 1962 (2 artists)
5 Running Scared Roy Orbison With Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus March 1961 (17 artists)
6 Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel) Roy Orbison With Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus 1960 (19 artists)
7 Blue Angel Roy Orbison With Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus 1960 (3 artists)
8 You're My Baby Roy Orbison and Teen Kings September 1956 (6 artists)
9 Rockhouse Roy Orbison and Teen Kings September 1956 (3 artists)
10 Go! Go! Go! Roy Orbison and Teen Kings May 1, 1956 (14 artists)
11 She's a Mystery to Me Roy Orbison January 1989 (2 artists)
12 Oh, Pretty Woman Roy Orbison August 1964 (44 artists)
13 Old Love Song Roy Orbison 1976 Conny Vandenbos
14 Walk On Roy Orbison June 1968 The Simple Image
15 Almost Eighteen Roy Orbison January 1959 (2 artists)
16 Domino Roy Orbison 1973 The Cramps
17 Falling Roy Orbison May 1963 Ray Pilgrim
18 Mean Little Mama Roy Orbison 1961 The Rhythm Boys [1]
19 Crawling Back Roy Orbison October 1965 P.J. Proby
20 Here Comes the Rain Baby Roy Orbison September 1967 (4 artists)
21 Borne on the Wind Roy Orbison February 1964 Ray Pilgrim with Gerry Glenn & His Orchestra
22 Pistolero Roy Orbison June 1967 Bob Moore and His Orchestra
23 The Fastest Guitar Alive Roy Orbison June 1967 Bob Moore and His Orchestra
24 Good Time Party Roy Orbison June 1967 Bob Moore and His Orchestra
25 Pretty Paper Roy Orbison November 1963 (25 artists)
26 It's Over Roy Orbison April 1964 (9 artists)
27 In Dreams Roy Orbison February 1963 (13 artists)
28 Blue Bayou Roy Orbison July 1963 (30 artists)
29 Claudette Roy Orbison 1984 (7 artists)
30 You Got It Roy Orbison January 1989 (13 artists)
31 River Roy Orbison June 1967 Bob Moore and His Orchestra
32 Under Suspicion Roy Orbison 1976 (2 artists)
33 (All I Can Do Is) Dream You Roy Orbison January 1989 Sue Moreno
34 House Without Windows Roy Orbison July 1963 (4 artists)
35 Up Town Roy Orbison November 1959 Robert Gordon
36 A Love So Beautiful Roy Orbison January 1989 (4 artists)
37 California Blue Roy Orbison January 1989 (2 artists)
38 Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream) Roy Orbison - Bob Morre's Orch. and Chorus January 1962 (22 artists)
39 Candy Man Roy Orbison - Bob Morre's Orch. and Chorus 1961 (12 artists)
40 Crying Roy Orbison - Bob Morre's Orch. and Chorus 1961 (34 artists)

Covers

Title Performer Release date Originally by
1 Love Hurts Roy Orbison With Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus March 1961 The Everly Brothers
2 Oh, Pretty Woman Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash September 2007 Roy Orbison
3 This Train Is Bound for Glory Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison & Carl Perkins November 13, 2007 Florida Normal Industrial Institute Quartet
4 Big Train From Memphis Carl Perkins - Jerry Lee Lewis - Roy Orbison - Johnny Cash 1986 John Fogerty
5 I Will Rock & Roll With You Carl Perkins - Jerry Lee Lewis - Roy Orbison - Johnny Cash 1986 Johnny Cash
6 Waymore's Blues Carl Perkins - Jerry Lee Lewis - Roy Orbison - Johnny Cash 1986 Waylon Jennings
7 It Ain't No Big Thing (But It's Growing) Roy Orbison November 1972 Charlie Louvin
8 Distant Drums Roy Orbison May 1963 Jim Reeves
9 Remember the Good Roy Orbison 1972 Mickey Newbury
10 She Cheats on Me Roy Orbison 1970 Glenn Barber
11 I Drove All Night Roy Orbison 1991 Cyndi Lauper
12 When I Stop Dreaming Roy Orbison November 1969 The Louvin Brothers
13 Help Me Rhonda Roy Orbison November 1969 The Beach Boys
14 Casting My Spell Roy Orbison November 1969 The Johnson Brothers
15 Scarlet Ribbons Roy Orbison November 1969 Jo Stafford with Vocal Group and Paul Weston and His Orchestra
16 Land of 1,000 Dances Roy Orbison November 1969 Chris Kenner
17 Danny Boy Roy Orbison November 1972 Ernestine Schumann-Heink
18 I Fought the Law Roy Orbison November 1972 The Crickets
19 Try to Remember Roy Orbison May 1969 Jerry Orbach
20 What Now, My Love? Roy Orbison May 1969 Jane Morgan - Gilbert Bécaud
21 What'd I Say Roy Orbison February 1964 Ray Charles
22 Give Myself a Party Roy Orbison January 1967 Don Gibson
23 Big Hearted Me Roy Orbison January 1967 Don Gibson
24 Far Far Away Roy Orbison January 1967 Don Gibson
25 Too Soon to Know Roy Orbison August 1966 Don Gibson
26 Mean Woman Blues Roy Orbison August 1963 Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
27 Let the Good Times Roll Roy Orbison 1965 Shirley & Lee
28 (I'd Be) A Legend in My Time Roy Orbison 1961 Don Gibson
29 1956 Guitar Pull Medley: I Want You, I Need You, I Love You / I Was the One / That's All Right / Mary Lou / You're My Baby Roy Orbison September 30, 2008 Elvis Presley
- Elvis Presley
- Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
- Young Jessie With Maxwell Davis & Orch.
- Roy Orbison and Teen Kings
30 Unchained Melody Roy Orbison May 1969 Todd Duncan
31 Sweet Dreams Roy Orbison January 1967 Don Gibson
32 Memphis, Tennessee Roy Orbison September 18, 1972 Chuck Berry
33 Blue, Blue Day Roy Orbison January 1967 Don Gibson
34 I Wanna Live Roy Orbison September 24, 1973 Glen Campbell
35 I've Been Loving You Too Long Roy Orbison September 24, 1973 Otis Redding
36 Sweet Caroline Roy Orbison September 24, 1973 Neil Diamond
37 Words Roy Orbison September 24, 1973 The Bee Gees
38 You Don't Know Me Roy Orbison September 24, 1973 Eddy Arnold
39 Drift Away Roy Orbison September 24, 1973 John Henry Kurtz
40 Heartbreak Radio Roy Orbison October 20, 1992 Frankie Miller
41 Jambalaya (On the Bayou) Roy Orbison August 1970 Hank Williams - Chuck Guillory and His Rhythm Boys
42 The Morning After Roy Orbison September 24, 1973 Renee Armand
43 You Lay So Easy on My Mind Roy Orbison September 24, 1973 Bobby G. Rice
44 I Can't Stop Loving You Roy Orbison 1960 Don Gibson
45 22 Days Roy Orbison 1965 Gene Pitney
46 Beautiful Dreamer Roy Orbison July 1963
47 Dream Roy Orbison July 1963 Pied Pipers
48 No One Will Ever Know Roy Orbison July 1963 Roy Acuff and His Smoky Mountain Boys
49 Lonely Wine Roy Orbison July 1963 Les Baxter and His Orchestra
50 The Great Pretender Roy Orbison 1962 The Platters
51 I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry Roy Orbison August 1970 Hank Williams
52 There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight Roy Orbison August 1970 Hank Williams
53 I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You) Roy Orbison August 1970 Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys
54 A Mansion on the Hill Roy Orbison August 1970 Hank Williams
55 Cold, Cold Heart Roy Orbison August 1970 Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys
56 Your cheatin' Heart Roy Orbison August 1970 Hank Williams
57 (Last Night) I Heard You Crying in Your Sleep Roy Orbison August 1970 Hank Williams
58 Hey, Good Lookin' Roy Orbison August 1970 Hank Williams
59 You Win Again Roy Orbison August 1970 Hank Williams
60 Break My Mind Roy Orbison 1969 George Hamilton IV
61 It's Too Late Roy Orbison 1961 Chuck Willis
62 Kaw-Liga Roy Orbison August 1970 Hank Williams
63 All I Have to Do Is Dream Roy Orbison July 1963 The Everly Brothers
64 Bye Bye Love Roy Orbison 1961 The Everly Brothers
65 Cry Roy Orbison 1961 Ruth Casey with Graham Prince Ensemble
66 Lana Roy Orbison 1962 The Velvets Featuring Virgil Johnson
67 Money Roy Orbison November 1969 Barrett Strong
68 My Prayer Roy Orbison July 1963 Ambrose & His Orchestra - Orchester Georges Boulanger
69 Crying Roy Orbison/k.d. lang 1987 Roy Orbison - Bob Morre's Orch. and Chorus

Songs written by

Original songs

Title Written by Covered by
1 Up Town Roy Orbison, Joe Melson Robert Gordon
2 End of the Line Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne (3 artists)
3 Not Alone Any More Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne Bandit [1]
4 Tweeter and the Monkey Man Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne (2 artists)
5 Lookin' for Love Roy Orbison, Joe Melson (2 artists)
6 River Roy Orbison, Bill Dees Bob Moore and His Orchestra
7 In Dreams Roy Orbison (13 artists)
8 Cast Iron Arm Roy Orbison, Norman Petty, Jim Scott (2 artists)
9 A Love So Beautiful Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne (4 artists)
10 Crawling Back Roy Orbison, Bill Dees P.J. Proby
11 Oh, Pretty Woman Roy Orbison, Bill Dees (44 artists)
12 Workin' for the Man Roy Orbison Damien Leith
13 Go! Go! Go! Roy Orbison (14 artists)
14 It's Over Roy Orbison, Bill Dees (9 artists)
15 Falling Roy Orbison Ray Pilgrim
16 Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel) Roy Orbison, Joe Melson (19 artists)
17 Léah Roy Orbison (2 artists)
18 Lana Roy Orbison, Joe Melson (3 artists)
19 See Ruby Fall Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison The Scarlets
20 Borne on the Wind Roy Orbison, Bill Dees Ray Pilgrim with Gerry Glenn & His Orchestra
21 Almost Eighteen Roy Orbison (2 artists)
22 Running Scared Roy Orbison, Joe Melson (17 artists)
23 When the Blue Hour Comes Roy Orbison, Will Jennings, Rodney Crowell Joan Osborne
24 Crying Roy Orbison, Joe Melson (34 artists)
25 The Fastest Guitar Alive Roy Orbison, Bill Dees Bob Moore and His Orchestra
26 Handle with Care Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne (7 artists)
27 What Kind of Love Roy Orbison, Will Jennings, Rodney Crowell Mike Walker
28 Claudette Roy Orbison (7 artists)
29 Domino Roy Orbison The Cramps
30 Good Time Party Roy Orbison, Bill Dees Bob Moore and His Orchestra
31 Blue Bayou Roy Orbison, Joe Melson (30 artists)
32 Pistolero Roy Orbison, Bill Dees Bob Moore and His Orchestra
33 You Got It Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne (13 artists)
34 California Blue Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne (2 artists)
35 Blue Angel Roy Orbison, Joe Melson (3 artists)
36 Walk On Roy Orbison, Bill Dees The Simple Image

Releases

Audio album

Title Performer Release date Label
1 Class of '55 - Memphis Rock & Roll Homecoming Carl Perkins - Jerry Lee Lewis - Roy Orbison - Johnny Cash 1986 America Records [1]
2 Milestones Roy Orbison September 24, 1973 MGM
3 Hank Williams the Roy Orbison Way Roy Orbison August 1970 MGM
4 Roy Orbison's Many Moods Roy Orbison May 1969 MGM
5 Memphis Roy Orbison November 1972 MGM
6 Big O Roy Orbison November 1969 London Records
7 The Fastest Guitar Alive Roy Orbison June 1967 MGM
8 The Sun Years Roy Orbison 1984 Charly
9 The Soul of Rock and Roll Roy Orbison September 30, 2008 Legacy
10 Roy Orbison at the Rock House Roy Orbison 1961 Sun
11 King of Hearts Roy Orbison October 20, 1992 Virgin
12 Regeneration Roy Orbison 1976 Monument
13 Roy Orbison Sings Lonely and Blue Roy Orbison 1961 Monument
14 Orbisongs Roy Orbison 1965 Monument
15 In Dreams Roy Orbison July 1963 Monument
16 Mystery Girl Roy Orbison January 1989 Virgin
17 More of Roy Orbison's Greatest Hits Roy Orbison July 1964 Monument
18 Crying Roy Orbison 1962 Monument
19 Roy Orbison Sings Don Gibson Roy Orbison January 1967 MGM

Audio single

Title Performer Release date Label
1 Sweet and Easy to Love Roy Orbison and The Roses March 1957 Sun
2 Workin' for the Man Roy Orbison With Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus August 1962 Monument
3 Running Scared Roy Orbison With Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus March 1961 Monument
4 Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel) Roy Orbison With Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus 1960 Monument
5 Blue Angel Roy Orbison With Bob Moore's Orch. & Chorus 1960 Monument
6 Oh, Pretty Woman Roy Orbison and the Candy Men August 1964 Monument
7 Rockhouse Roy Orbison and Teen Kings September 1956 Sun
8 Ooby Dooby Roy Orbison and Teen Kings May 1, 1956 Sun
9 She Cheats on Me Roy Orbison 1970 MGM
10 Walk On Roy Orbison June 1968 MGM
11 Almost Eighteen Roy Orbison January 1959 RCA Victor
12 Beautiful Dreamer Roy Orbison November 1963 Monument
13 Crawling Back Roy Orbison October 1965 MGM
14 She Roy Orbison September 1967 MGM
15 Remember the Good Roy Orbison 1972 MGM
16 Borne on the Wind Roy Orbison February 1964 London Monument
17 Falling Roy Orbison May 1963 Monument
18 Too Soon to Know Roy Orbison August 1966 MGM
19 In Dreams Roy Orbison February 1963 Monument
20 Memphis, Tennessee Roy Orbison September 18, 1972 MGM
21 Up Town Roy Orbison November 1959 Monument
22 I'm Hurtin' Roy Orbison 1960 Monument
23 Blue Bayou Roy Orbison August 1963 Monument
24 It's Over Roy Orbison April 1964 Monument
25 Break My Mind Roy Orbison 1969 London Records
26 Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream) Roy Orbison - Bob Morre's Orch. and Chorus January 1962 Monument
27 Crying Roy Orbison - Bob Morre's Orch. and Chorus 1961 Monument

Performances also appear on

Title Performer Release date Label
1 Sun Rockabillys - Put Your Cat Clothes On various artists 1973 Sun [1]
2 Nintendo White Knuckle Scorin' various artists 1991 MCA
3 Hiding Out various artists 1987 Virgin Records America
4 The Best of the Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971 Johnny Cash September 2007 Legacy
5 The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 Johnny Cash November 13, 2007 Shout! Factory

Tributes

Title Performer Release date Label
1 Roy - A Tribute to Roy Orbison Damien Leith April 15, 2011 Sony BMG
2 Orbisongs - Tribute to a Man in Black Bandit [1] 2005 Onadisc

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