An unexpected encounter with an old love gave Roy Orbison the emotional spark for one of the most enduring recordings of his career. The singer known as “The Big O” released “Crying” in 1961, turning ...

Roy Orbison knew his strengths and limitations. His talent was his voice, liquid silver that he poured into the slowly curving contours of aching songs like no other balladeer in the 20th century. His ...

Some breakup songs are so powerful they persevere for decades. In 2024, Rolling Stone ranked the 500 best songs of all time, compiling a list of some of the greatest musical works ever created.

In 1963, The Beatles were on the same tour as the “Crying” singer. George and Orbison didn’t get close, but Orbison’s influence on him and The Beatles is undeniable. In 1988, George and Orbison became ...