And the songs of Roy Orbison, with their unconventional structures, and yearning lyrics that Orbison delivered in a keening tenor that country singer Dwight Yoakam once described as sounding like ...

"All the songs I wrote that were successful were written when I was in a contented state of mind," said Orbison of his more woeful ballads.

Jeff Lynne wanted to rework the song Roy Orbison recorded on 'The Traveling Wilburys Vol.1' until it was perfect. He loved Orbison.

John Lennon took inspiration from an unknown Roy Orbison song and a Bing Crosby lyric to create a classic early Beatles hit.

Orbison's biggest songs, like "Oh, Pretty Woman" and "Crying," are indelible. Hear eight of our favorites, from the tearjerkers to the dance-floor... Roy Orbison would have turned 75 on April 23 ...

Roy Orbison's 'Mystery Girl' is being reissued with additional songs and a behind the scenes DVD.

John Stamos revealed that his popular "Full House" catchphrase was inspired by the Roy Orbison song, "Pretty Woman." Stamos played Jesse Katsopolis, aka Uncle Jesse, on the popular sitcom for ...

Fred Foster thought a young Roy Orbison—pale, scrawny and exceedingly reticent—was the antithesis of a rock star when the two met in early 1959. Orbison wasn't overly excited about meeting ...

Orbison's biggest songs, like "Oh, Pretty Woman" and "Crying," are indelible. Hear eight of our favorites, from the tearjerkers to the dance-floor numbers.