American Songwriter

On This Day in 1960, Roy Orbison Scored a Career-First With a Song That Was Turned Down by Both Elvis and the Everly Brothers

“Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)” was an international hit. It topped the UK Singles Chart and peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100. It also reached the top 10 in multiple countries around the globe.
LAist

Roy Orbison: A Great Voice, A Lonely Sound

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Listen 8:20 Roy Orbison was one of ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, Sonny James Topped the Country Music Charts With a Song Written by Roy Orbison and Rejected by Elvis

The Roy Orbison-penned hit "Only the Lonely" was one of 16 straight No. 1 singles for country music legend Sonny James.
BroadwayWorld

Theater Performer Philip Paul Kelly Shares New Single 'Only The Lonely'

Philip Paul Kelly has released a new single, Only the Lonely. With the release, Kelly brings his vocals to the Roy Orbison classic and the single's B-side, Come Close, a ballad written by composer ...