Roy Orbison also nicknamed as The Big O was an American singer who was best known for his dark emotional lyrics. He was well-know for his performances in which he would stand still and often wore dark clothes and sunglasses. In honour of his birthday (April 23, 1936), we have rounded up Roy Orbison’s top ten hits.

10. It’s Over – peaked # 9 in 1964

9. Blue Angel – peaked # 9 in 1960

8. You Got It – peaked # 9 in 1989 – his final hit – on charts at time of his death

7. In Dreams – peaked #7 in 1963 (re-recorded version in Lynch film ‘Blue Velvet’)

6. Mean Woman Blues – peaked #5 in 1963

5. Dream Baby – peaked #4 in 1962

4.Crying – peaked #2 in 1961

3. Only The Lonely – peaked #2 in 1960 (his first top 10 hit)

2. Running Scared – peaked #1 for 1 week in 1961

1. Oh, Pretty Woman – peaked #1 for 3 weeks in 1964

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