Uploaded by ILoveJenni47 on Jun 3, 2009
Released on the 1969 album, "Tears On My Pillow". Johnny's version of the Roy Orbison hit.
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Good to hear again..
2 years ago 4
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lovely pure and clear voice of Johnny, simply lovely
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Sorry Johnny, the Big O is the only one who can sing Only The Lonely.
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Great edition.
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As a tribute artist for the past 20 + years I have to say Johnny Tillotson made this, his song. As the big "O" did to his many covers. Great stuff!!
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yes the big O is so hard to copy, but J/T is good
Y/C
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@ILoveJenni47 certainly Roy Orbison did the definitive performance of this song, BUT to overlook, or dismiss the CHRIS ISAAK "Only The Lonely" is absurd, and an utter injustice. Roy would have applauded the Chris Isaak treatment of this classic, because Roy was that kind of guy. Chris always exceeds the expectations of mere song-addicts. That's what Chris does, plain and simple. He rises far above the "pretty boy", and "Lady-killer" labels, and delivers the goods.
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@Kittielips so just remember missie,
i'm out here watchin'ya!
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@Kittielips i find a place for the likes of roy,JT and brian hyland in my life.they all have so much talent.that said,i think i can relate to your choice,roy had only 1 #1 ---pretty woman.all the other stuff never did that well.sooooooooooo,what now?
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Roy Orbison's voice goes up 1.5 octave in the last part off the song. That's the reason that so many artists fail to do a decent cover because they don't have the vocal range. This is certaintly not a bad cover but it lacks the unique ending..
hartommitch 2 years ago 2
It's very hard to sing Roy Orbison songs capably. I'm glad Johnny succeded in a good version.
ILoveJenni47 2 years ago