Rolling Stone

Flashback: Hear Roy Orbison’s Rare Alternate Take of ‘Blue Bayou’

Eighty-three years ago today, Roy Orbison was born in the North Texas town of Vernon. The singer with the darkly operatic voice would shine among the early architects of rock & roll, emphasizing a ...
American Songwriter

This Massive Linda Ronstadt Hit From 1977 Was First Recorded by Roy Orbison Over a Decade Prior

Think of a Linda Ronstadt song, and most people likely think of “Blue Bayou“. One of her biggest hits, Ronstadt released her signature song in 1977. But before Ronstadt released “Blue Bayou”, Roy ...