Roy Orbison B & W

[reelapeelin]

Back when me n' Willy went down to visit the Pubah in Sebastian last yeaer, Willy puts on some of his music while we're ridin' around tourin' all the tackle-shops we can get to...now I'lll admit I was never a BIG fan of roy's, but I could tell there's some pretty good stuff happenin' here...and then tonite on PBS, they're playin' the video version of the same thing; Roy Orbison Black N' White...got more goin' on than a Tenn hound dawgs got fleas...if yer toe don't go to tappin' watchin' this ya need to have yer pulse checked...:beer:

[willy]

Roy is the man, glad you paid attention there bud, its one of the musical worlds gems

[chumbucket]

I watch that every time it's aired. Roy was a great influence in the music industry to more artists than you can imagine. :clap:

[lumberslinger178]

Roy is considered a god in some states.....

[charlie_the_tuna]

i have watched it many times just to watch steve cropper.
the guy with the beard behind roy.
one of the greatest studio musicians on the planet.
great concert video.

[chumbucket]

Steve Cropper is an awesome blues guitar man.

[willy]

Though as individuals all in that ensemble had amazing careers and were blessed with incrediable talent, to have such a diverse group together in a genuine appreciation of one of the greatest voices to grace a stage was a very special moment in musical time.
If you notice how KD Lang, Bruce, Elvis, Bonnie Raite, Tom Waits, Steve Cropper and all the others would just stare in amazement at a man Roys age (a year before he passed) and the vocal range and quality he possessed.
They once asked Elvis Presely who he enjoyed listening to, who did he think had the best voice in rock and roll and he said that if he was able to sing like anyone else it would be Roy, that he had the greatest range he had ever heard.
Yeah, me and Elvis, we think a like:beer:

[randlemanboater]

I will have to watch out for that, I've always liked Roy even though I'm not old like Reel and Willy.:you:

[willy]

The DVD and the CD's are available at Borders and other music stores or on line.
I listen to him on 8 track and Ozzie listens to him on a Victrola:you:

[randlemanboater]

Old Guys Rock!!!

[chumbucket]

Always liked Roy over the years. In the late '80's he produced this Mystery Girl Album which turned out to be a very pleasant surprise in that he still had the fantastic vocal range. Give this one a listen willy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VpaNZ8iJZs

[chumbucket]

I used to sing this one to my daughter at bedtime and she loved it. Then as she got a little older and more defiant like her mother, I would tease her saying as she was halfway up the stairs to her bedroom, that the sandman was at the top of the stairs. She'd come bolting back down those stairs screaming and my wife would get pissed at me.:you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbbuv5knJ4o

[garagenc]

I saw it the other nite also, it was great. I also like his work with the Traveling Wilburys.

[chumbucket]

This thread got me thinking of this other broadcast that I watch every time it's aired.
Catch the Last Waltz if you can. Some good stuff with great artists on there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLjNjSpZxzg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxGcAm0EkTU

:clap:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il-WqilLCPM

[macojoe]

I think it was your singing that scared the crap out of her!! It would me!:oh:

[chumbucket]

Well, at least I only scare the girls with my singing.
You scare them on so many other levels. :nut:
Crawl back into your hole.:fight:

[willy]

The Band, Dillon, Van Morrison, the Dr., Emylou on the fiddle. Great stuff.
You know CB, I'm liking you more everyday:clap:

[chumbucket]

Careful. Don't let MJ hear you. :fight:

[willy]

Who Mr. Bitterman:you::you:

[chumbucket]

Mr Bitterman. Mr. Insanedriverman.:nut::you:

[chumbucket]

Here's a little more info willy.

http://theband.hiof.no/videos/last_waltz.html

[parishht]

Don't know if you guys know about this site,
it is like IMDB for music:

http://www.allmusic.com/