Roy Orbison’s friend and writer of such hits as “PRETTY PAPER,” Willie Nelson is 83 today! Here’s a song written by Mickey Newbury that both Roy and Willie recorded. This is “SWEET MEMORIES” from Roy’s 2015 release, ONE OF THE LONELY ONES-
Happy Birthday Alan Alda!
Happy Birthday Alan Alda!
The actor celebrates his 80th birthday today! Here he is in the final scene of the film Moonshine War from 1970 that features Roy Orbison’s #MGMYears song “IT TAKES ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE” from the album ROY ORBISON SINGS-
Happy Birthday Elvis!
Happy Birthday Elvis!
Here’s a very young Roy Orbison doing a song that would be a huge hit for his friend The King, “TRYING TO GET TO YOU”-
Happy Birthday Hank Williams!
Happy Birthday Hank Williams!
The legend would be 92 this year. Roy Orbison respected Hank Williams so much that he recorded an entire album of his songs during the #MGMYears.
Happy Birthday B. B. King!
Happy Birthday B. B. King!
The blues icon would’ve been 90 today. Here’s B. B. King playing “THE THRILL IS GONE” at the 1990 Roy Orbison tribute concert to raise money for the homeless. We think it’s one of his finest performances.