Roy Orbison › The Anthology

The remarkable canon of work recorded by Roy Orbison is tied not to any one decade, but virtually to the entire history of rock and roll. The musical legacy of Roy Orbison is best shown in his greatest performances from a career that created hits in five decades.

This program features Roy Orbison performing 13 of his greatest hits in their entirety. These rare films capture Roy Orbison at many different points in this incredible musical career. Also featured are many of Roy Orbison's fellow performers who comment on the influence that he had upon their careers, included Barry Gibb, Robert Plant, Bono, Dwight Yoakam, k.d. lang and many others.

Roy Orbison (1936-1988) will always be remembered for the string of classic hits that he recorded on Monument Records during the early years of rock and roll. Many of these songs from his Monument years are included in their original version in this video anthology, showcasing the inimitable talents of one of the true legends of rock.

13 tracks including: "Only The Lonely," "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Blue Bayou" and "Crying" (Duet with k.d. lang).

The tale of Roy Orbison is told in film clips from throughout his highly influential career. Roy performs 14 of his classics, interspersed with testimonials from fellow performers who have been inspired by him, including U2's Bono, country singer Dwight Yokum, and Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant.

This DVD features Roy Orbison performing 14 of his greatest hits in their entirety.

Anthology | Music (General) | Music Video | Pop / Rock | Rock And Roll | Tribute Concerts | Tributes

Genre:

• Pop / Rock

Movie Categories:

• Musical & Performing Arts: Pop Music