Only the Lonely

Name: Only the Lonely
Uploaded: 1960-01-01
Duration: 2 min 35 s
Description: Written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson, this 1960 single was reportedly turned down by Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers before Orbison recorded it himself. It established Orbison as a major recording artist with its blend of pop, country, and operatic vocal technique.

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1960 60s pop

Written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson, this 1960 single was reportedly turned down by Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers before Orbison recorded it himself. It established Orbison as a major recording artist with its blend of pop, country, and operatic vocal technique.