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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Isaak· Gene Pitney· The Righteous Brothers
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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