After Remember June, his last fabulous album of originals tanked, Damien Leith is going back to what sells with the release of Roy. The disc is filled with covers of the music of the late, great Roy Orbison.
Roy will feature Damien’s gorgeous cover of “Crying,” which was one of the highlights of his Australian Idol journey, as well as other hits like “Pretty Woman,” “Dream Baby,” and “Only the Lonely.” The album must be something special as it’s got the seal of approval from Orbison’s estate. Roy’s widow Barbara has even served as the executive producer!
“Roy Orbison, his soulful voice and dignified artistry, has touched millions of people across all generations becoming the soul of rock n roll,” Damien said in a statement. “Today, I am very proud to pay tribute to a man whose work has had a direct and lasting influence on both my songwriting and my singing. Mercy!”
Roy will hit stores on April 15. It’s disappointing that Damien’s stunning original albums never sell as well as they should, but releasing this one so close to Mother’s Day is a very smart move. I’m predicting that Roy will give Damien the chart success he so richly deserves.
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Definitely an album I’ll be getting. I loved his last album ‘Remember June’ (I’m still hoping it’ll still be discovered by the masses…really)… I agree, it’s that good. And with this new one, Damien really has a magical voice that’ll make this more than just a covers album. After all, he had to earn Mrs O’s trust and WOW, he’s the only who did!
MAUREEN HEARD PHONE CONVERSATION IN PART ON jOHN lAWS SHOWAND ASKED ME TO CHECK, IT WAS THEN i DISCOVERED A FAVOURITE SINGER OF MINE dAMIEN WAS RELEASING THIS cOVERS ALBUM OF THE GREAT MAN…gOOD ON YA dAMIOEND i AM SURE THIS WILL GO WELL
I’ve heard snippets of the ‘Roy” album on http://www.damienleith.com and man, it’s fabulous! I hope it does brilliantly!
Loved “Remember June” too, his wonderful originals album. Folk who havn’t heard it should chase it up, it’s magic!