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I really like the In Dreams song from Blue Velvet soundtrack. Not sure what version they used but would like to know.

Per audaud.com:
In 1969, Orbison recorded One Of The Lonely Ones for Universal. The 12-song collection, allegedly recorded secretly, never saw the light of day. The mystery of this non-release was not solved. It has been identified as a lost treasure. Now in conjunction with the release of The MGM Years box set (that includes a 14 LP Vinyl Set and a 13-CD Box Set), One Of The Lonely Ones has finally (under the watchful eyes of Orbison’s family) been released on 12-4-2015. Now re-mastered on 180-gram stereo vinyl recording, the album has a modern technical format.L

Thanks so much Michael for the Anecdotes about Roy. I love the sound that Bill Porter got with him. The productions are so lush and natural sounding.

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Thanks

There are sound samples (about 3 songs) off the cd version of this box on Youtube and they are GREAT.

I would declare that some of his MGM-era songs - "Where Is Tomorrow", "Blue Rain Coming Down", "Truly Truly True" are as good as or better than anything from his Monument years.

hearing you describe Roy hitting "that note" at the Beacon Theatre.

Turns out I have the blue album! Will be listening - been a while.

That was your most impassioned presentation ever. Your love of Roy's music came through loud and clear. Personally I never "got" Roy however based on your video I may pickup some of the earlier Monument recordings.
Now I expect the same heartfelt presentation if they ever release the complete box of my favorite Hawkwind :)

One of the most impressive vinyl demos I ever heard was back in the very late 80s at a big HiFi show in a downtown Chicago hotel.
Sorry can't remember a darn thing about the gear but the sound of Roy's Black And White Night recording was impressive, a great sounding mastering. If you do vinyl it's a R2D4
On the way hope I immediately picked up the superior sounding CD.

I fully enjoyed your "impassioned" review of the great Roy Orbison and this box set. Hard to argue that he had one of the greatest male voices of all time. I will be ordering this. Thanks!