Roy Orbison turned himself into the king of the weepers. His 1964 hit "It's Over" fortified that position for him.

I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t “get” Tomodachi Life when it released on Nintendo 3DS in 2013. Despite its widespread positive response, I just didn’t see the appeal in a game that was ...

It might be Love Week at The A.V. Club, but the newest A.V. Undercover session captures the sounds of heartbreak. Gogol Bordello returned to the ranks of Undercover artists to offer their ...

“Sweet Dreams of Joy,” from the documentary “Viva Verdi!,” was indeed eligible under academy rules even if it was recorded nearly 10 years ago. Here’s how. By Esther Zuckerman This year the academy ...

This program originally aired on January 1, 2025. Roy Orbison stands as a singular figure in the history of rock and roll, a visionary artist whose influence spans generations. From his early days at ...

Roy Orbison's "Oh, Pretty Woman" came about effortlessly. At home one day, working on some songs with cowriter Bill Dees, Orbison's first wife, Claudette, passed through the room, announcing that she ...

After entering the room, take a step back and look at the chest at the foot of the bed. Notice the symbol on the lid is similar to the ones on the canopy above the bed. You can lay down for a better ...

From a myriad of fans to many of the most well-respected songwriters on earth, it’s widely considered that Roy Orbison boasts one of, if not, the most impressive, silky singing voices in history. As ...

The rock scene of the 1950s and early 1960s was full of artists who exuded traditional masculinity, but among them all, Roy Orbison rose through the ranks. In attitude, Orbison was shy and ...

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...