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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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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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 ...