Review: Roy Orbison - Roy Orbison - The Soul of Rock and Roll

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Artist: Roy OrbisonReview: Roy Orbison was a superhero of song. Unassuming in appearance,he became someone extraordinary when his weeping tenor took flight,rising from deep, dark places on anguished ballads like "Only theLonely" and "Crying." Orbison rebuilt the stark balladry of ElvisPresley's "Heartbreak Hotel" as a jukebox opera house, expandedrock's arrangement limitations, and opened a door to Phil Spectorand Freddie Mercury alike. This 107-track box captures Orbison'sFifties rockabilly beginnings on its first...

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