Rhapsody in Black: The Life and Music of Roy Orbison (LIVRE SUR LA MU)

Roy Orbison emerged as an artist alongside his Sun Records contemporaries in the early days of rock 'n' roll. He did not possess the good looks of Elvis Presley or the Everyman toughness of Johnny Cash, nor did he conduct wild-child stage antics like Jerry Lee Lewis. But he did possess a magnetic mystique that would captivate fans around the world and inspire countless musicians. A quiet man, who k,d. Lang would refer to as "Buddha " Orbison was more interested in building model airplanes, watching films, and reading books in his den than talking about himself or partying hard. Yet he was nothing shy of a superstar determined to succeed, driven by a relentless love for music that started in childhood, and blessed with some of the best pipes in the business. Standing still on stage, hidden behind his perpetual Ray-Bans, Orbison delivered his melodious songs with haunting emotional depth. His artful recordings, mysterious image, and angelic voice have left an indelible mark on popular music. In Rhapsody in Black, John Kruth tells the story of Roy Orbison in prose as musical as the artist's melodies and does not shy away from or trivialize the personal pain, alienation, and tragic events that shaped Orbison's singular personality and music. Featuring interviews with people who worked closely with Orbison, career-spanning photos, a select discography, and a new afterward for the paperback edition, Rhapsody in Black is both celebratory and touching. It delves into the behind-the-music details of Orbison's collaborations, recording sessions, tours, and business affairs, as well as his personal life his roots, his marriages and his children to present a telescopic view of his legacy. Includes two eight-page B&W and color photo inserts Chronicles The Life Of The Rock Musician Discussing The Personal Pain, Alienation, And Tragic Events That Shaped Orbison's Singular Personality And Music. The Rockabilly Rigoletto -- All Right . . . For A While -- A Cat Called Domino -- Dreamsongs Of The Gentle Emperor -- Of Crickets And Beatles -- The Pretty Woman And A House Without Windows -- Rolling With The Stones And Other Punches -- Love, Death, And B Movies -- Greetings From Jericho Parkway -- Down Thunder Road And Back -- Bulgarian Holiday -- California Blue -- In Bob's Garage -- Going Out On A High Note -- Beyond The End : A Widow's Walk. John Kruth. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Rhapsody in Black doesnt shy away from or trivialize the personal pain, alienation, and tragic events that shaped Orbisons singular personality and music. Roy Orbison wasnt merely a singer but a sonic alchemist who, in the end, transformed unfathomable human misery into transcendent melody and platinum records. Rhapsody In Black contains new interviews with over 20 people who worked closely with Orbison throughout his life Roy Orbison's singing has inspired everyone who has heard it, from Springsteen to k.d. lang, and laid the very foundation for goth. 'Rhapsody in Black' doesn't shy away from or trivialise the personal pain, alienation and tragic events that shaped Orbison's singular personality and music. Rhapsody in Black doesnѫt shy away from or trivialise the personal pain, alienation, and tragic events that shaped Orbisonѫs singular personality and music. It contains new interviews with over 20 people who worked closely with Orbison throughout his life