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16 Biggest Hits

Roy Orbison · 1999

41 min · 16 tracks · country · rockabilly

A collection of emotive ballads and vibrant rockabilly tunes that showcase Orbison's soaring voice and poignant storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic storytelling journey
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • short bursts of emotional release
  • reflective moments during quiet evenings
  • heartfelt ballads for intimate settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of lengthy epics
  • prefer high-energy dance tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, '16 Biggest Hits' came during a resurgence of interest in Roy Orbison's music following his posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. This compilation served to reintroduce his classic hits to a new generation, highlighting the timeless appeal of his songwriting and vocal prowess.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Only the Lonely 2:26
  • 2 Blue Angel 2:51
  • 3 I'm Hurtin' 2:42
  • 4 Running Scared 2:12
  • 5 Crying 2:46
  • 6 Candy Man 2:45
  • 7 Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream) 2:33
  • 8 The Crowd 2:24
  • 9 Leah 2:40
  • 10 Working for the Man 2:27
  • 11 In Dreams 2:49
  • 12 Falling 2:23
  • 13 Mean Woman Blues 2:25
  • 14 Blue Bayou 2:31
  • 15 It's Over 2:48
  • 16 Oh, Pretty Woman 2:57

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