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‘Running Scared’ by Roy Orbison Became a Hit 65 Years Ago

Even Bob Dylan was a fan of the song.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1960, Roy Orbison Scored a Career-First With a Song That Was Turned Down by Both Elvis and the Everly Brothers

“Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)” was an international hit. It topped the UK Singles Chart and peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100. It also reached the top 10 in multiple countries around the globe.
American Songwriter

This Massive Linda Ronstadt Hit From 1977 Was First Recorded by Roy Orbison Over a Decade Prior

Think of a Linda Ronstadt song, and most people likely think of “Blue Bayou“. One of her biggest hits, Ronstadt released her signature song in 1977. But before Ronstadt released “Blue Bayou”, Roy ...