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Science Proves: “OH, PRETTY WOMAN” Catchy

November 13, 2014 by admin

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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“OH, PRETTY WOMAN” Back at #1 on the UK Charts!

November 12, 2014 by admin

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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New Roy Orbison Exhibit at the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville!

October 31, 2014 by admin

The NEW Roy Orbison “OH, PRETTY WOMAN” themed exhibit opened last night at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville!  Several of the people who were part of the recording of that iconic song were in attendance.

Here’s a sneak peek at the fantastic exhibit featuring items from deep within the Orbison vault.

Pictured: Wayne Moss (original session guitar player for “OH, PRETTY WOMAN”), Wesley Orbison, Fred Foster (Monument Records founder and producer of “OH, PRETTY WOMAN”), Roy Orbison Jr., Alex Orbison, and Joe Chambers (Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum founder)-

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“OH, PRETTY WOMAN” Certified Gold, 50 Years Ago Today!

October 30, 2014 by admin

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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Opening: Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum Exhibit

October 30, 2014 by admin

The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum will soon be celebrating the opening of the brand new Roy Orbison exhibit!

This exhibit will feature items from deep within the Orbison vault and celebrates the 50 year anniversary of “OH, PRETTY WOMAN.” Roy Orbison received the museum’s inaugural Iconic Riff Award this past January for that very song.

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Filed Under: Official News Tagged With: archives, exhibit, Iconic Riff, museum, Musicians Hall of Fame, new, opening, OPW50, Roy Orbison, vault

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