After Orbison finished writing the song, he went into a room in his house, sat on the bed, said a prayer, and cried tears of joy.

In 1989, composer Sammy Fain, who wrote some of the most enduring hits of the century, died in Los Angeles at age 87. Fain wrote "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing," "I’ll Be Seeing You," "That Old ...

Roy Orbison has a voice and a way with words which is well and truly one of the greatest in music. No matter what themes he sang about, they struck a chord with all who listened. Music does different ...

Songs of Forgotten Trees director Anuparna Roy has shared her thoughts on how the home audience will finally get to witness the film at DIFF 2025. After scripting History at Venice Film Festival, ...

There was no doubt that any of the Traveling Wilburys could write their fair share of classic tunes. Even if not all of them were necessarily making the next answer to their own masterpieces, it was ...

Spotify free-tier users can now play any song directly, not just shuffle through playlists. Premium subscribers are getting lossless audio, private messaging, and customizable playlist transitions.

Spotify is improving its experience for free users. The service will now let non-paid subscribers pick and play the song they want. These users will also be able to play a song shared by a friend or ...

Roy’s approach is melodic and understated, and mines drama from human corners where other storytellers might not think to look. Courtesy Celluloid Dreams A tale of two young female roommates hustling ...

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 ...

“Songs and Stories with Kelly Clarkson” features various artists sitting down with Kelly Clarkson to discuss their lives, their various sources of inspiration, and the stories that led to the writing ...