American Songwriter

The Story Behind Roy Orbison’s Repeat Hit “Oh, Pretty Woman”

Playing through some songs at home one day working with songwriter and collaborator Bill Dees, Roy Orbison noticed his wife Claudette Frady getting ready to go out to buy something in town. When ...
American Songwriter

Roy Orbison’s Last Big Hit in 1964 Was Inspired by The Beatles

In 1964, Roy Orbison released “Oh, Pretty Woman”. The song, written by Orbison and Bill Dees, is Orbison’s final big hit in the United States. A Grammy-winning single, “Oh, Pretty Woman”, remains one ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...