The Song Roy Orbison Wrote In Just Minutes!

Some songs take months to create.

Others arrive almost instantly.

“Oh, Pretty Woman” belongs to the second category.

Legend says Roy Orbison was sitting at home when his wife walked by. As she left, Orbison jokingly commented on how beautiful she looked.

That simple moment sparked an idea.

Within a short time, he and songwriter Bill Dees had created what would become one of the biggest songs in music history.

The song’s famous opening guitar riff became instantly recognizable.

Listeners knew exactly what they were hearing within seconds.

Orbison’s extraordinary voice elevated the record even further.

The song topped charts around the world and became one of the defining hits of the 1960s.

Today, it remains one of the most recognizable songs ever recorded.

Listen to the full song here

Credits: 7Clouds