Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones
Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones
Biography of the singer and musician, casting new light on the triumphs and tragedies that beset his career, featuring performances and home movies, and providing an insight into Orbison's remote Texas childhood and his battles to get his voice heard. This film reveals how his rollercoaster life was often reflected in the dark lyrics of his songs, from success to rejection, and rediscovery in the 1980s with the Travelling Wilburys supergroup. Featuring interviews with Jeff Lynne, T Bone Burnett, Bobby Goldsboro and Marianne Faithfull
Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones airs on BBC Two Wales at 11:15 PM, Saturday 16 August. (Subtitles, repeat.)
Topics
Music ➝ Ballet ➝ Dance
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Jeff Lynne
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T Bone Burnett
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Bobby Goldsboro
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