It’s Over

song by Orbison

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"It's Over" is a 1964 ballad by American singer-songwriter Roy Orbison. Known for his powerful, operatic voice and songs of heartache, Orbison released this track during his successful period with Monument Records. The song exemplifies his distinctive style, characterized by lush orchestration and themes of yearning and despair, often building to a crescendo of emotion. It was one of several major hits for Orbison in the mid-1960s, including "Only the Lonely," "Crying," and "Oh, Pretty Woman," solidifying his place in rock music history.12

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…Lonely” (1960), “Crying” (1961), “It’s Over” (1964), and “Oh, Pretty Woman” (1964) were all hits, and Orbison was one of the few American rockers to maintain a place high on the pop charts during the British Invasion. After a series of personal tragedies and professional setbacks that derailed his…
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…Lonely” (1960), “Crying” (1961), “It’s Over” (1964), and “Oh, Pretty Woman” (1964) were all hits, and Orbison was one of the few American rockers to maintain a place high on the pop charts during the British Invasion. After a series of personal tragedies and professional setbacks that derailed his…
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