SOMEONE ASKED FOR A ROY?

Original Released on LP MGM SE 4379 (1966/09)

The Classic Roy Orbison is an erratic collection that perhaps reflects the crisis in Orbison's career. By 1966, the signs of commercial decline were apparent, particularly in the United States. Whilst managing a top ten hit in Britain with "Too Soon To Know", Orbison's MGM recordings had failed to reach the popularity of the Monument hits with which he is primarily identied. The quality of the MGM recordings are generally very good, and it was perhaps the changing nature of the music scene, rather than anything intrinsic to Orbison's performances, that ensured his declining sales. The Classic Orbison does not break new ground, following the standard Orbison template of beat ballads, mixed with uptemo rock and roll. (in Amazon)