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"Beautiful Dreamer" by Currier and Ives. The song has been recorded by Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter & his Orchestra (March 22, 1940); [5] The Nutmegs; Steve Conway [6] with Jack Byfield & His Orchestra; Thomas Hampson with Jay Ungar (mandolin), David Alpher (piano), and Molly Mason (guitar); John Leyton (with revised lyrics by Ken Lewis and John Carter); Jerry Lee Lewis; [7] Slim ...
Orbison wrote or co-wrote four tracks this time out, but the song choices are impeccable." [2] Billboard in its Spotlight of the Week album reviews stated that the album "features a another standout group of tracks." [17] Variety said that "Orbison swings out nicely on the pop tunes presented, some of which are from the recent disclick songalog ...
Roy Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer-songwriter who found the most success in the early rock and roll era from 1956 [1] to 1964. He later enjoyed a resurgence in the late 1980s with chart success as a member of the Traveling Wilburys and with his Mystery Girl album, which included the posthumous hit single "You Got It". [2]
The record by Orbison was released in November 1963. The song peaked at number 10 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart, 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 27 on the Christmas Singles Chart. [ 2 ] The record was released in the UK in November 1964 and peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart .
Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his distinctive and powerful voice, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads.
In Dreams is a jukebox musical with a book by David West Read and featuring the songs of Roy Orbison.The musical uses the songs of Orbison to tell a modern-day story about Kenna, the former lead singer of a country rock band, who reconnects with her old friends at a family-run Mexican restaurant.
Roy Orbison's album Mystery Girl was released on January 31, 1989, a month after his death. Nine months later, his live album entitled A Black & White Night Live was released on October 23, 1989. The album King of Hearts was released on October 20, 1992, four years after his death.
In 1967, Dees co-wrote all the songs for the Orbison album and MGM motion picture The Fastest Guitar Alive. [3] Beyond his work with Orbison, Bill Dees wrote hundreds of songs, a number of which were recorded by performers such as Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Skeeter Davis, Glen Campbell, Billy Joe Royal, Frank Ifield, Mark Dinning, and Gene Pitney.