How a compliment inspired Roy Orbison's No. 1 hit 'Oh, Pretty Woman'

A compliment given to Orbison's wife by his co-writer over money turned out to be a highly profitable conversation for the writing duo.
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Paul McCartney Said Roy Orbison Wrote ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ on The Beatles’ Bus

Paul McCartney said Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” came together while The Beatles watched. However, one of the song’s co-writers had a story that completely contradicts Paul’s. Notably, the song ...
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How Roy Orbison’s ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ Inspired Devo’s ‘Whip It’

Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” became one of the most famous classic rock songs of the 1960s. Subsequently, it inspired Devo’s “Whip It,” one of the most famous new wave songs from the 1980s. In ...
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Mercy: Behind Roy Orbison's 'Pretty Woman'

One day, Roy Orbison's first wife walked down the street to the store. By the time she returned, the rock 'n' roll pioneer had already written his... Mercy: Behind Roy Orbison's 'Pretty Woman' Mercy: ...
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This 1960s Hit Was The Inspiration Behind The Classic Julia Roberts Film 'Pretty Woman'

Jazmin Kylene is a Miami-bred writer and editor with a decade-long career that spans all editorial genres, though she has a particular passion for music journalism. Upon graduating Florida Atlantic ...
BroadwayWorld

Pretty Woman (Non-Equity) National Tour Schedule & Production History

“If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News). Featured in the musical is Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s international smash hit song “Oh, Pretty Woman,” which inspired one of the most ...
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Six Covers of Roy Orbison’s Iconic ‘Pretty Woman’

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 ...