Roy Orbison Sings Don Gibson cover

Roy Orbison Sings Don Gibson

Roy Orbison · 1967

28 min · 12 tracks · country · rockabilly

A heartfelt tribute, blending Orbison's soaring vocals with the poignant storytelling of Don Gibson's country compositions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling with warmth
  • short bursts of emotional reflection
  • soaring vocals for quiet moments
  • melancholic themes for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1967, Roy Orbison was transitioning from his early rockabilly success to a more mature sound. This album, his first full-length release of covers, showcases his artistic flexibility and deep appreciation for country music, following his commercial peak in the early 1960s. It marked a significant moment in exploring the intersection of rock and country genres.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 (I'll Be) A Legend in My Time 2:14
  • 2 (Yes) I'm Hurting 2:12
  • 3 The Same Street 2:14
  • 4 Far, Far Away 2:07
  • 5 Big Hearted Me 1:50
  • 6 Sweet Dreams 3:01
  • 7 Oh, Such a Stranger 3:15
  • 8 Blue, Blue Day 2:07
  • 9 What About Me 2:04
  • 10 Give Myself a Party 2:27
  • 11 Too Soon to Know 2:45
  • 12 Lonesome Number One 2:21

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