Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman (Lyrics)

Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman is about a man who falls in love at first sight with a beautiful woman he sees walking down the street. He tries to get her attention and hopes that she will be his. The song is inspired by a real-life incident when Orbison’s wife Claudette went out to buy something and his songwriting partner Bill Dees joked that “pretty woman never needs any money”. The song was released in 1964 and became Orbison’s biggest hit, reaching number one on several charts around the world. The song is also famous for its distinctive guitar riff and Orbison’s vocal range and expression. The song was later used in the 1990 movie of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. The song is considered a classic of rock and roll and has been covered by many artists over the years. » Stream: Listen to our Spotify Playlist here: Roy Orbison • Social Networks
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