Released 20 years ago
The Essential Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison · 2006
123 min · 42 tracks · country · rockabilly
A rich tapestry of emotional ballads and upbeat rockabilly that showcases Orbison's haunting voice and compelling songwriting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamic pacing
- emotional ballads for reflection
- short tracks for quick listens
- uplifting vibes for gatherings
- haunting melodies for solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, cohesive albums
- seek high-energy dance music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Essential Roy Orbison' was released in 2006, Roy Orbison had experienced a significant resurgence in popularity thanks to his posthumous recognition and influence on artists like Bruce Springsteen and Jeff Lynne. This compilation album came out nearly a decade after his passing in 1988, serving as both a tribute to his legacy and an introduction for new listeners to his expansive catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Isaak· Gene Pitney· The Righteous Brothers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Oh, Pretty Woman 2:58
- 2 Only the Lonely 2:26
- 3 Dream Baby 2:34
- 4 Ooby Dooby 2:12
- 5 Blue Angel 2:53
- 6 Love Hurts 2:28
- 7 Crying 2:47
- 8 Running Scared 2:13
- 9 Lana 2:18
- 10 Uptown 2:08
- 11 Go! Go! Go! 2:08
- 12 Rock House 2:05
- 13 Candy Man 2:45
- 14 The Crowd 2:23
- 15 Working for the Man 2:27
- 16 Leah 2:41
- 17 Mean Woman Blues 2:26
- 18 Falling 2:23
- 19 Pretty Paper 2:46
- 20 Blue Bayou 2:31
- 21 It’s Over 2:47
Disc 2
- 1 You Got It 3:30
- 2 I Drove All Night 3:47
- 3 In Dreams (1987 version) 2:51
- 4 Claudette (1985 version) 2:34
- 5 Too Soon to Know 2:48
- 6 A Love So Beautiful 3:34
- 7 Unchained Melody 3:38
- 8 Ride Away 3:28
- 9 Crawling Back 3:14
- 10 Best Friend 2:38
- 11 Breakin’ Up Is Breakin’ My Heart 2:08
- 12 Heartache (1987 version) 3:14
- 13 That Lovin’ You Feelin’ Again 4:02
- 14 She’s a Mystery to Me 4:17
- 15 California Blue 3:57
- 16 The Only One 3:55
- 17 Walk On 2:53
- 18 The Comedians (live) 3:39
- 19 Wild Hearts Run Out of Time 3:33
- 20 Life Fades Away 3:43
- 21 Crying 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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