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All-Time Greatest Hits

Roy Orbison · 1977

52 min · 20 tracks · country · rockabilly

A nostalgic blend of heartfelt ballads and rockabilly rhythms showcasing Orbison's soaring vocals and emotional storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • steady pacing for evening relaxation
  • heartfelt ballads for quiet moments
  • soaring vocals evoke strong emotions
  • consistent melodic journey throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'All-Time Greatest Hits' was released in 1977, Roy Orbison had already established himself as a significant figure in music with several hits from the 1960s. This compilation came during a period when Orbison was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, particularly due to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just a year prior. The album served to remind audiences of his impactful catalog at a time when he was transitioning into a new phase of his career.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Only the Lonely 2:26
  • 2 Leah 2:43
  • 3 In Dreams 2:49
  • 4 Uptown 2:09
  • 5 It’s Over 2:49
  • 6 Crying 2:47
  • 7 Dream Baby 2:34
  • 8 Blue Angel 2:51
  • 9 Working for the Man 2:29
  • 10 Candy Man 2:48
  • 11 Running Scared 2:13
  • 12 Falling 2:23
  • 13 Love Hurts 2:30
  • 14 Shahdaroba 2:41
  • 15 I’m Hurtin’ 2:49
  • 16 Mean Woman Blues 2:29
  • 17 Pretty Paper 2:49
  • 18 The Crowd 2:21
  • 19 Blue Bayou 2:31
  • 20 Oh, Pretty Woman 2:59

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