Only the Lonely: Life and Artistic Legacy of Roy Orbison

Synopsis

A biography of Roy Orbison, the American singer-songwriter who died in December 1988. It covers his tragic personal life, his musical career and his return to prominence shortly before his death. Orbison had worldwide success with "Only the Lonely", and produced the classic ballads "Oh Pretty Woman" and "It's Over". This study of his life emphasises his modesty, his originality, his enigmatic stage persona and his influence on other musicians