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Only The Lonely

Name: Only The Lonely
Description: This 1960 composition by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson became his breakthrough hit after being released as a single by Monument Records in May of that year. The track achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 2 on the US Billboard pop charts and number 1 in the United Kingdom, where it r

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This 1960 composition by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson became his breakthrough hit after being released as a single by Monument Records in May of that year. The track achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 2 on the US Billboard pop charts and number 1 in the United Kingdom, where it remained for two weeks. It established Orbison's distinctive musical style and was noted for its intense emotional quality. The recording featured prominent Nashville session musicians including pianist Floyd Cramer and bassist Bob Moore.

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Fred Foster