In Dreams Roy Orbisons Greatest Hits by Roy Orbison

In Dreams Roy Orbisons Greatest Hits

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In Dreams Roy Orbisons Greatest Hits

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Audio CD (October 21, 1997)

Original Release Date: 1987

Number of Discs: 1

Label: Orbison Records

Catalog Number: 1000

Reader Reviews
First got a hold of this back in the 80s in the midst of building a collection of rock and roll's founding fathers. Miffed upon learning these were re-recordings, I considered returning it. After a few hearings, though, I began to think I purchased a real gem. Roy's voice had matured by the time "In Dreams" was cut, but had lost none of its pitch or resonance. In fact, one could argue that he was in full bloom as a singer here. Put aside, for a moment, the original Orbison recordings. Of course nothing can replace them -- they're history. But taken in its own measure, "In Dreams" gives you faithful performances of Roy's greatest songs with excellent production quality. "In Dreams" contains neither schmaltz nor schlock nor the reverb-less Jeff Lynne sound that characterized Roy's work with the Travelling Wilburys. "Only the Lonely," "Leah," "Running Scared," and "Ooby Dooby" are still ghostly and still send shivers down the spine. If not authentic, it is quite true to the original source matter. Kudos to Roy (R.I.P.) for keeping faith with the strength of his original arrangements and sound. Highly recommended.

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