Orbisongs is a compilation LP released by Monument Records in 1965 after Roy Orbison had left the label and joined MGM. It features tracks such as the stereo version of "Oh, Pretty Woman", a different version of "Dance", and the unreleased "I Get So Sentimental." Cash Box described the single "(Say) You're My Girl" as an "easy-going, pledge of romantic devotion with an infectious repeating rhythmic riff." The album debuted on the Billboard Top LPs chart in the issue dated November 6, 1965, and remained on the chart for 11 weeks, peaking at number 136. It entered the UK album chart two years later on July 22, 1967, and spent its only week on the album chart there at number 40." It reached No. 74 on the Cashbox albums chart where it spent for 6 weeks. The album was released on compact disc by Monument Records in 1993 as tracks 13 through 24 on a pairing of two albums on one CD with tracks 1 through 12 consisting of Orbison third studio album from June 1963, In Dreams. Bear Family included also the album in the 2001 Orbison 1955-1965 box set.

Reception

Billboard gave the album a postive review", saying his rendition of "Let the Good Times Roll" is exceptional" Cashbox praised Orbison for "Bridging the gap from the big rock sound to the ballad" New Record Mirror said the album features "a somewhat motley slection".

Track listing

Charts

Album

Singles