Some ideas are universal, and are just best said in music. And IMO, this is one I think we all can appreciate.
I know I certainly can. Been there, done that – literally.
Yeah, Cyndi Lauper and others – Pinmonkey and Celine Dion, to name two – have covered the tune, and have had hits with it. But it was written for Roy Orbison.
Orbison recorded it in 1987. Unfortunately, Orbison died of a heart attack the following year; his version wasn’t released until 3+ years after his death.
The other artists’ versions are good. But IMO, Orbison’s version is truly special – and is probably the least known of the batch.
And none of them had Orbison’s incredible voice.
RIP, “Big O”. We hardly knew ye when you passed early at 52.
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10 responses to “A Brief Sunday Diversion”
Cyndi Lauper was instrumental in bridging the gap between rock n’ roll and professional wrestling.
The Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection!
Remember buying Roy Orbison albums as a teen. Great singer, composer and arranger. Yea, I miss him.
Indeed, we hardly knew ye … alas …
Incredible voice.
Wonderful how Jennifer Connelly looks as amazing today as she did back then.
One word for Jennifer Connelly…HOT!!! Always has been in my book.
I liked that song, and that it shows a Moto Guzzi as the bike makes the video better. Roy Orbison came along just after I got out of high school, and was one of the last of those of the true Rock n Roll era. After he passed it was “Rock Music”.
Awesome voice and great tunes. Passed away the same year that he did that awesome album with the Traveling Wilbury’s. Wore that sucker out….
Two years later, Del Shannon killed himself. Long thought to be stepping in with the Wilbury’s.
Jorge Loved the Traveling Wilburys.
Excellent choice, Hondo! Done damn fine, amigo.