His impression of Roy Orbison is so good that it's almost scary. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-04-01] Reference
(Oh — and doesn’t kd lang look as though singing with Roy Orbison is like dying and going to heaven for her?. From Wordnik.com. [What’s your favorite | clusterflock] Reference
And, yes, Roy Orbison is mentioned. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-09-16] Reference
I find the audience shots in that Orbison clip so funny. From Wordnik.com. ["'Well, I said I would not tear up; already we're not exactly on the path,' Clinton said with emotion..."] Reference
Roy Orbison could do heavenly things with his voice, too. From Wordnik.com. [Adam Lambert sings "Ring of Fire."] Reference
Finally that Orbison tune popped up in an accessible place!. From Wordnik.com. [This was a Top Ten hit | clusterflock] Reference
There's also a Roy Orbison anecdote, but he died in December. From Wordnik.com. [Celebrating Elvis Presley’s Birthday With A Look At His Lasting Influence On Hollywood » MTV Movies Blog] Reference
Can you imagine anyone else but Roy Orbison singing In Dreams?. From Wordnik.com. [2009 October « The Graveyard] Reference
Orbison is Jim Orbison, mentioned above as a member of the TCPFA. From Wordnik.com. [UTW: How Good An Ol' Boy Are You? - BatesLine] Reference
They were busy lads (and, Jabsco, they toured with Orbison in '63). From Wordnik.com. [More nonpolitical fun] Reference
Raised in West Texas, Orbison formed his first musical group at age 13. From Wordnik.com. [Five People Born on April 23 | myFiveBest] Reference
Former President Clinton once likened Alamo to “Roy Orbison on speed.”. From Wordnik.com. [Tony Alamo agrees to extradition to Arizona] Reference
Roy Orbison lived more heartache in his life than any of us will ever know. From Wordnik.com. [unclebob Diary Entry] Reference
I'm making that Grrrrr sound that Roy Orbison makes in the song Pretty woman. From Wordnik.com. [Accessorize!] Reference
Look at the roster and think Joy Orbison is the long-lost son of Roy Orbison?. From Wordnik.com. [Rediscover How to Discover Music] Reference
WESTERVELT: Orbison wasn't afraid to sing about fear, anxiety, loss or insecurity. From Wordnik.com. [Roy Orbison: A Great Voice, A Lonely Sound] Reference
Their debut album in 1988 landed Orbison in the Top Ten for the first time since 1964. From Wordnik.com. [Five People Born on April 23 | myFiveBest] Reference
Roy Orbison was undoubtedly, the coolest sumbitch that ever walked the face of the earth. From Wordnik.com. [unclebob Diary Entry] Reference
Prof. WANG: Well, it's funny because, you know, it's not my personal favorite Orbison song. From Wordnik.com. [Music Archived for Eternity] Reference
By the way, the name of the Orbison song from which Golden Days gets its name: "It's Over.". From Wordnik.com. [Matt Suggs' Golden Ache ��� Eminem, Dre, Snoop Inhale That Teen Spirit] Reference
The "that" he refers to is the Roy Orbison Black and White night, which is a respectable choice. From Wordnik.com. [More nonpolitical fun] Reference
WESTERVELT: Orbison had a one-of-a-kind voice with a three-octave range plus occasional falsetto. From Wordnik.com. [Roy Orbison: A Great Voice, A Lonely Sound] Reference
But where Orbison sang about the pretty woman walking down the street whom he would like to meet. From Wordnik.com. [The Public Domain Enclosing the Commons of the Mind] Reference
Orbison was still alive for this video, and it was great to see him croon into the microphone again. From Wordnik.com. [reason no. 84650238640 why I love teh intertubes] Reference
(Soundbite of recording) Mr. LENNON: Was my attempt at writing a Roy Orbison song, will you believe it. From Wordnik.com. [All We Are Saying: Three Weeks With John Lennon] Reference
WESTERVELT: Orbison certainly wasn't afraid to express his pain if he got dumped or didn't get the girl. From Wordnik.com. [Roy Orbison: A Great Voice, A Lonely Sound] Reference
The Wilburys had just won a Grammy, and Orbison had just been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. From Wordnik.com. [Roy Orbison: A Great Voice, A Lonely Sound] Reference
I remember the day and the pink eiderdown bed and I'd heard Roy Orbison doing "Only the Lonely" or something. From Wordnik.com. [All We Are Saying: Three Weeks With John Lennon] Reference
But Orbison - with his thick corrective glasses, insurance salesman looks and stiff stage presence - stood out. From Wordnik.com. [Roy Orbison: A Great Voice, A Lonely Sound] Reference
Her husband, Camille (Willie Orbison), is sickly and clingy, and Therese (Lily Balsen) is trapped in a loveless marriage. From Wordnik.com. [Fern Siegel: Stage Door: Th��r��se Raquin] Reference
March 11, 2007 at 01: 04 PM sorry, I also just split the difference between Ray Charles and Roy Orbison in that last post!. From Wordnik.com. [The Real and the Surreal] Reference
In 1963, the Beatles went on a tour of the UK with Orbison, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Tony Marsh, and a handful of other Brit acts. From Wordnik.com. [PAUL IS UNDEAD] Reference
"Ooby Orbison" for the rest of his professional career. From Wordnik.com. [All articles at Blogcritics] Reference
Orbison, decidedly underwhelmed with what he viewed as more-of-the-same prospects. From Wordnik.com. [All articles at Blogcritics] Reference
Orbison also cited the crime's brutality and the fact that Wells was on probation. From Wordnik.com. [IndyStar.com Top Stories] Reference
Roy Orbison (#13) should have been top 10 and his current placement behind Paul McCartney. From Wordnik.com. [Remarkable] Reference
Orbison was a strong influence on both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, and toured with them. From Wordnik.com. [All articles at Blogcritics] Reference
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