The Powerful Voice

Release Date: 2019

Roy Orbison's The Powerful Voice from 2019 compiles nineteen tracks showcasing his distinctive operatic vocals and emotional intensity across ballads and rockabilly numbers. This unofficial release captures the full range of his trembling vibrato and dramatic delivery on classics like "Only The Lonely," "Crying," and "Love Hurts."

Standout Tracks

• Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel): The opening track delivers his signature lonely-heart drama with soaring vocals.
• Crying: His most emotionally devastating ballad with that unforgettable climbing vocal line.
• Love Hurts: A tender reading that highlights his ability to convey heartbreak through pure vocal power.

Mood: melancholic, dramatic, nostalgic, heartbroken

Tracklist

1. A1. Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel) (2:25)
2. A2. Crying (2:46)
3. A3. I Can't Stop Loving You (2:43)
4. A4. Love Hurts (2:27)
5. A5. It's Too Late (1:57)
6. A6. Seems To Me (2:16)
7. A7. Lana (2:26)
8. A8. Bye Bye Love (2:13)
9. A9. Ooby Dooby (2:10)
10. A10. Rockhouse (2:03)
11. B1. Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream (2:32)
12. B2. She Wears My Ring (2:29)
13. B3. Sweet And Innocent (2:18)
14. B4. Paper Boy (2:15)
15. B5. Cry (2:41)
16. B6. The Great Pretender (3:01)
17. B7. Mama (2:59)
18. B8. Leah (2:39)
19. B9. Working For The Man (2:25)