For The Lonely 18 Greatest Hits by Roy Orbison

For The Lonely 18 Greatest Hits

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For The Lonely 18 Greatest Hits

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Audio CD (October 25, 1990)

Number of Discs: 1

Label: Rhino / Wea

Catalog Number: 71493

Reader Reviews
When Rhino introduced this collection a few months before Roy's passing in 1988, It was recognized as an instant classic collection. I and my parents were floored when we first heard the CD. I've always known that Rhino does a fantastic job with oldies reissues like Dionne Warwick, Jerry Butler, the entire TK Records catalog, and the ENTIRE Atlantic Records catalog among others. Each song is done with care and been remastered from 3 track tapes(mono)and 4 track stereo tapes and mixed it directly to digital. Which means to us that the tracks you hear are at their sonic and accurate peak. I've never heard the background instruments that clearly before, even down to the xylophone on "Crying", not to mention the fact that Roy's voice was even more distinct and at his best. Even the liner notes are good enough to give you an insight to the man behind the shades. Although I wish that Rhino would give a better listing to which take was the 'hit' and if it was presented in stereo for the first time. Although there are at least one or two greater compilations out there if you want his MGM and RCA years, but it's kinda pricey. If you just want his hits, then you don't need to look any further than this disc. It has all his best from his Sun years through his Monument years. From "Ooby Dooby"(Sun 1956) to "Oh Pretty Woman"(Monument 1964), you'll hear why he was known as a 'Singer's singer'. He also influences a lot of artists to this day. I would highly recommend this disc because of the GREAT sound and the price is just right for a collection 15 years after its release, is STILL considered one of the finest around. Great job, Rhino!!

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