Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Roy Orbison gave music fans everywhere a night to remember with his 1988 television special “Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night.”
Orbison performed a fantastic set of songs for his audience, including the fan-favorite “Ooby Dooby.” He was accompanied by heavyweight musical guest stars like Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, and Elvis Costello.
With backup vocals provided by Bonnie Raitt, k.d. lang, and Jennifer Warnes, Orbison’s song captivated and fully enraptured his riveted audience as well as all of the television viewers from home.
The beat of “Ooby Dooby” is irresistible, and even those with two left feet will find their rhythm and lose themselves in the music. Roy’s smooth voice only adds to the experience.
His vocals betray his obvious talent even at the age of sixty-one. There is no denying that this man had an infectious love for music that he could not help sharing with the world.
We feel so fortunate that he recorded this unbelievable program, especially his inclusion of “Ooby Dooby,” and that it can be watched anytime from anywhere in the world on Youtube.
This performance is a beautiful tribute to a music legend and an unforgettable man! Roy Orbison had a real knack for making people fall in love with his fantastic music.
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