ROY ORBISON SINGS from the #MGMYears was released in May of 1972. Side One “God Love You” (Roy Orbison, Joe Melson) “Beaujolais” (John Carter, Tim Gilbert) “If Only for a While” (Bill Dees, Larry Henley) “Rings of Gold” (Gene Thomas)…
“IF ONLY FOR A WHILE” by Roy Orbison Roy Orbison recorded “IF ONLY FOR A WHILE” on this date in 1969, however, it wouldn’t be heard until May of 1972 when the #MGMYears album ROY ORBISON SINGS was released.
The Fastest Guitar Alive, Roy Orbison’s feature film debut, premiered on this day in 1967! This film was supposed to be the first of several starring roles for Roy according to his contract with MGM, but alas this is only…
“CRY SOFTLY LONELY ONE” by Roy Orbison Written by Roy’s frequent #MGMYears cowriters Joe Melson & Don Gant. Alternate single version-
“Cry Softly Lonely One/Pistolero” Single The UK counterpart to MGM during Roy Orbison’s #MGMYears was London-Decca. Here is a photo of the 7″ single from London Records for “Cry Softly Lonely One” and “Pistolero.” These two could be considered a…
