Roy Orbison's Many Moods, also known as The Many Moods of Roy Orbison, is the thirteenth album recorded by Roy Orbison, and his seventh for MGM Records, released in May 1969. It included two singles, both of which were minor hits in the UK: "Heartache" at number 44, and "Walk On" at number 39. The album was released on compact disc for the first time by Edsel Records in 2004 as tracks 1 through 11 on a pairing of two albums on one CD with tracks 12 through 23 consisting of Orbison's 1970 album, The Big O. Many Moods was included in a box set entitled The MGM Years 1965-1973 - Roy Orbison, which contains 12 of his MGM studio albums, 1 compilation, and was released on December 4, 2015.

Reception

Bruce Eder of AllMusic said that the album "it holds up as well as it does. If there's a lack of driving rock -- "I Recommend Her" is as close as it gets -- it's more than made up for by the intense, almost operatic singing in which Orbison engages on most of the stuff here, with "What Now My Love" and its bolero-like buildup being the highlight, followed closely by "Walk On." And the closer, his rendition of "Try to Remember" from the off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks, has a lyricism and attendant appeal all its own." Billboard said that the album "showcases [Orbison's] unique talent in a variety of moods. He's sad and reflective" on "Heartache", then "switches moods completely with his exciting treatments of "More" and "Good Morning, Dear."

Track listing

This album was only released in North America. Engineered by Val Valentin Tracks 2, 4, 8 arranged by Jim Hall Tracks 5, 9 arranged by Emory Gordy, Jr.