Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll

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Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll

From: Joyride Media
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Roy Orbison rocked, especially when he growled. Read the full description.

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Piece Description

ROY ORBISON - THE SOUL OF ROCK & ROLL New one-hour radio special documents the life and music of Roy Orbison through his songs, his own words, and comments by many musicians inspired by him - Barbara Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jeff Lynne, Tom Waits, Robin and Barry Gibb, Chet Atkins, T-Bone Burnett and many more.

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Produced by JOYRIDE MEDIA - same team behind many acclaimed Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson radio specials. The host is acclaimed rock music journalist Dave Marsh. Broadcast window begins October 2008. Programs are available at no cost all USA radio stations with FM, AM, or HD signals. Each hour includes breaks for local spots, no embedded national spot, no barter inventory.

A BLACK & WHITE NIGHT: An additional one-hour radio special also available on PRX. Takes you behind the scenes of Roy's iconic 1987 TV special backed by an all-star band that helped relaunch his career and continues to amaze both old and new fans every time it re-airs on public television. Please consider scheduling over Thanksgiving weekend or early December to coincide with the PBS HD premiere of the A BLACK & WHITE NIGHT television special, and the 20th anniversary of Roy's death (12/6/2008).

Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll
Timings & Cues

59 minute version

1. Segment 1 (21:00)
In: "It was so revolutionary to hear a voice like this..."
Out: "I'm Dave Marsh, and you're listening to Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll."

2. Break 1 (1:00) with music bed

3. Segment 2 (18:00)
In: "Welcome back to Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll. I'm Dave Marsh."
Out: "I'm Dave Marsh, and you're listening to Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll."

4. Break 2 (1:00) with music bed

5. Segment 3 (18:00)
In: "Welcome back to Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll. I'm Dave Marsh."
Out: "I'm Dave Marsh, and thanks for listening."

6. Promo (:30)

54 minute version

1. Billboard (1:00)
In: "It was so revolutionary to hear a voice like this..."
Out: "I'm Dave Marsh, and welcome to Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll."

2. Segment 1 (16:00)
In: "Welcome back to Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll. I'm Dave Marsh."
Out: "I'm Dave Marsh, and you're listening to Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll."

3. Break 1 (1:00) with music bed

4. Segment 2 (18:00)
In: "Welcome back to Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll. I'm Dave Marsh."
Out: "I'm Dave Marsh, and you're listening to Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll."

5. Break 2 (1:00) with music bed

6. Segment 3 (17:00)
In: "Welcome back to Roy Orbison: The Soul of Rock & Roll. I'm Dave Marsh."
Out: "I'm Dave Marsh, and thanks for listening."

7. Promo (:30)

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