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Roy Orbison's First UK No. 1
Roy Orbison's 1960 UK No. 1 hit was never planned but became a career milestone.
In brief
Roy Orbison's 1960 UK No. 1 hit was never planned but became a career milestone. Roy Orbison's 'Only the Lonely' became his first UK No. 1 hit in 1960 after he never intended to record it. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Roy Orbison's UK No. 1
On October 20 1960 Roy Orbison topped the UK Singles Chart with 'Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)'.
Song Never Planned
Orbison and Joe Melson wrote the song in 1958 but never intended to record it.
Career Impact
The song became his first UK No. 1 and a major hit across the United States.
What it means
Roy Orbison's 'Only the Lonely' became his first UK No. 1 hit in 1960 after he never intended to record it.
