Roy Orbison special to air on PBS

[boogie woogie]

I saw a promo for this upcoming show last night and it included a brief clip of an interview with Plant. I'm not sure how long the interview with Plant is. It will be airing on PBS in the Washington DC area Friday, March 12, 10 PM.

Roy Orbison: In Dreams

program / series description:

Rock-pop legend Roy Orbison (1936-88), who produced a string of stirring hits in the early '60s and was a Traveling Wilbury in the '80s, is profiled via insights from such stars as Bono and Bruce Springsteen; home movies; and performances, including "Oh, Pretty Woman" from 1987's "A Black & White Night" concert and the outtake "Claudette" from the same concert; and "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" from 1972 in Australia. Also: remarks from Jeff Lynne; Carl Perkins; and Robert Plant.

[Deborah J]

Thanks boogie woogie! I will be setting the DVR for this. He did do a lot of great music.

[Aquamarine]

One of the purest rock and roll voices ever. One for fans of the high register, too. I've never seen Robert talk about him, and have always wondered what his opinion was (actually I always thought that surely he was a fan), so this will be interesting to see.

[ninelives]

I think they've aired this before - if it's the same one, well well worth watching.

[Reggie29]

One of the purest rock and roll voices ever. One for fans of the high register, too. I've never seen Robert talk about him, and have always wondered what his opinion was (actually I always thought that surely he was a fan), so this will be interesting to see.

In Dreams is a very good doco, I seen on TV about 5 years ago.

Robert rates him highly and talks about Roy's ability to build the intensity of his songs.

Though not mentioned in the show, in the mid - late '60's The Yardbirds with Jimmy were Roy's support on that Australian tour.

Ever wondered about the Communication Breakdown connection?

[boogie woogie]

In Dreams is a very good doco, I seen on TV about 5 years ago.

Robert rates him highly and talks about Roy's ability to build the intensity of his songs.

Though not mentioned in the show, in the mid - late '60's The Yardbirds with Jimmy were Roy's support on that Australian tour.

Ever wondered about the Communication Breakdown connection?

The Yardbirds with Jimmy supported Roy Orbison. That's great trivia stuff.

The PBS broadcast was an edited version of In Dreams during their pledge drive. I have not seen the entire DVD. I learned a lot about Roy Orbison. He was quite an interesting, unlikely pop star and uniquely talented. I didn't realize he had such an influence on British musicians.

They only showed one remark from Robert. I did not record the episode but from what I remember Robert mentioned having a paper route at age 12. He had already developed an affection for black American music from New Orleans, Chicago and Mississippi. He said (with a sly smile) that Roy Orbison's voice along with Elvis Presley help to form the framework for his adolescence.

[beetleron]

love roy............man i wish i went to that show

i believe his las show was here

[The Rover]

The Yardbirds with Jimmy supported Roy Orbison. That's great trivia stuff.

The PBS broadcast was an edited version of In Dreams during their pledge drive. I have not seen the entire DVD. I learned a lot about Roy Orbison. He was quite an interesting, unlikely pop star and uniquely talented. I didn't realize he had such an influence on British musicians.

They only showed one remark from Robert. I did not record the episode but from what I remember Robert mentioned having a paper route at age 12. He had already developed an affection for black American music from New Orleans, Chicago and Mississippi. He said (with a sly smile) that Roy Orbison's voice along with Elvis Presley help to form the framework for his adolescence.

I also had a paper route, and, I developed an affection for British Blues-based Hard Rock Music.

As Robert prepares to speak... he slides his tongue across his lips, in a way that made me feel violated... in a good way