A deep-dive into the BBC’s archives to celebrate the great Roy Orbison – full-time rock 'n’ roll legend, part-time Traveling Wilbury and the man Elvis famously described as ‘the best singer in the world’. The Big O’s story was in many ways a tragic one, full of family tragedies and heartbreak, and his extraordinary voice captured all those emotions and more, bringing a new dimension to popular music. This programme features some of the hits that had fans eraptured and fellow music superstars singing his praises, with performances from his many visits to the UK including Only the Lonely, Crying and Oh Pretty Woman.
Roy Orbison
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Jeff Lynne
Self (archive footage)
Elvis68%
This Is It73%
Octopussy64%
Rocketman73%
Whitney73%
Beastie Boys Story75%
Moonage Daydream74%
TINA77%
The Nest60%
One Chance66%
What's Love Got to Do with It70%
Love & Mercy70%
Danny Collins67%
That's Entertainment! III70%
All Eyez on Me67%
Hounddog64%
A Hard Day's Night73%
Searching for Sugar Man78%
The Moment62%
Miss Americana78%
