Name: The Soul Of Rock and Roll
Brand: Roy Orbison

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

88697055372

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2008-10-20

Signed copies

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Supplier GB

Sony

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Standard:20

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4 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Roy Orbison

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Classic

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Roy Orbison was a highly influential American singer-songwriter, born on April 23, 1936 in Vernon, Texas. He achieved remarkable success in the UK during the "beat boom" of 1963-5 and experienced a resurgence with the Traveling Wilburys shortly before his untimely death at the age of 52. Inducted into both the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989, Orbison's impact on music is undeniable.

With his unique voice and emotive songwriting, Roy Orbison captivated audiences worldwide. His contributions to rock and roll have left an indelible mark on the industry. Alongside his successful solo career, he collaborated with other legendary artists as part of the iconic supergroup, Traveling Wilburys.

Influenced by artists such as The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly, Orbison's musical style encompassed elements of rockabilly, pop, and country. His timeless hits like "Oh Pretty Woman" and "Crying" continue to resonate with listeners today. Despite his tragic passing outside Nashville in December 1988, Roy Orbison's legacy lives on through his music.

here is, bar none, the most all-inclusive anthology ever assembled to honour the greatest singer ever considered to be a 'rock and roll artist.' but roy kelton orbison was so much more: behind his ever-present sunglasses and beneath his shock of raven-black hair, clad in black, he was rock's mystery man, the possessor of the most glorious voice ever to soar on such signature songs as 'only the lonely,' 'in dreams,' 'running scared,' 'crying' and 'oh, pretty woman,' to cite a mere handful of his top ten hits. as orbison's widow, barbara, who is also this collection's executive producer, points out in her loving annotation contained in this four-cd package: "for the first time, you will have a chance to hear roy's first recording to the last time he ever sang - dec 4, 1988, in akron, ohio. roy recorded for several different labels (including 15 covered in this 107-song collection - momument, mgm, virgin, sun etc) and toured the world many, many times - there are also numerous unreleased masters (12 in this package) and live performances included in this box set to make it truly special. it comes packaged in a white, linen-covered digi-box with 6 postcards.

The Soul Of Rock and Roll

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