BBC News reports that a recent online scientific experiment has proven that Roy Orbison’s “OH, PRETTY WOMAN” is the 6th catchiest song of the last 70 years!
Find out how the experiment works and who else made the list!
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BBC News reports that a recent online scientific experiment has proven that Roy Orbison’s “OH, PRETTY WOMAN” is the 6th catchiest song of the last 70 years!
Find out how the experiment works and who else made the list!
#OPW50
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On November 12, 1964 Roy Orbison’s “OH, PRETTY WOMAN” jumped back to #1 on the UK chart!
Ultimately the song went to #1 in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and the US in addition to the two stints at #1 in the United Kingdom.
Here’s Roy Orbison performing “OH, PRETTY WOMAN” on American Bandstand-
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Check out this fantastic cover of Roy Orbison’s smash hit “OH, PRETTY WOMAN” performed by John and Jacob!
Just last year, John and Jacob visited Still Working Music Group- the publishing company founded by Roy’s wife, Barbara Orbison- and co-wrote the catchy tune “Be My Girl” with Still Working Music writer Derrick Southerland. This song made such a splash that it was picked up by the hit ABC television show NASHVILLE.
We’re not sure if they selected it for their Under The Apple Tree Session because of the 50 year anniversary, but we’re okay with the coincidence! Here are John and Jacob with “OH, PRETTY WOMAN”-
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On this day in 1964, Roy Orbison’s “OH, PRETTY WOMAN” achieved certified gold status!
Here’s “OH, PRETTY WOMAN” from Roy Orbison & Friends: A Black & White Night-
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“OH, PRETTY WOMAN” by Roy Orbison
From the Diamond Awards, Antwerp, Belgium –
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