Sixty-six years ago today, Roy Orbison scored his first No. 1 with a song that he originally wanted Elvis to record.

Roy Orbison was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his stratospheric vocals and his ability to blend rock and roll sounds with deep vulnerability. His voice is what stands out to most ...

In 1957, Buddy Holly also recorded two of Roy Orbison’s songs on his debut, The “Chirping” Crickets, “You’ve Got Love,” and “An Empty Cup (And a Broken Date).” The latter, a story of a jilted date, ...