We are saddened to hear of the passing of film director Mickey Moore. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Michael D. “Mickey” Moore was the director of Roy’s film “The Fastest Guitar Alive,” as well as ELVIS PRESLEY‘s “Blue Hawaii” and “Paradise, Hawaiian Style.”

Check out this link for Mickey’s extensive and impressive filmography.

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While we’re talking about the 1960’s Orbison juggernaut days with Monument Records, here’s an old favorite, written by Cindy Walker – “DREAM BABY!”

 

Here’s a late night treat for you, Roy fans…

Ben Harper stopped by our 74th birthday celebration a few years back and decided to treat us to a version of “LOVE HURTS.” He even cut the entire birthday cake!

Enjoy this great rendition of a great song, coming from another great voice of our time.

Also on this day in 1961, Roy recorded “LOVE HURTS.”

Written and composed by Boudleaux Bryant, this song was first recorded in 1960 by the Everly Brothers. After Roy’s hit version, its popularity would continue throughout the years with bands like Nazareth in 1975.

On this day in 1961, a young Roy Orbison stepped into the studio in Nashville, and unleashed two amazing songs. The first of these two – “RUNNING SCARED.”

It went on to be released in March of 1961, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching #9 on the UK charts.

Here’s “RUNNING SCARED” from the one and only Black and White Night concert with Roy’s all-star cast of friends.