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    • Jun 6, 1960
    Monument releases Roy Orbison's "Only The Lonely"
    Jul 23, 1960
    Roy Orbison makes his first appearance on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand"
    Jul 23, 1960
    Roy Orbison sings "Only The Lonely" on ABC's "The Dick Clark Show." Anita Bryant performs "Paper Roses"
    May 18, 1963
    Roy Orbison begins a 21-date tour of England with The Beatles as his opening act. The Beatles become the headliners by the end of the tour
    Jan 15, 1964
    Roy Orbison begins his first tour of Australia, playing Festival Hall in Brisbane along with The Beach Boys, Paul & Paula and The Surfaris
    Apr 26, 1964
    Roy Orbison's 28th birthday party draws The Beatles among its guests
    Aug 1, 1964
    Roy Orbison records "Oh, Pretty Woman" in Fred Foster's Nashville recording studio
    Oct 11, 1964
    Roy Orbison performs "Oh, Pretty Woman" on "The Ed Sullivan Show." The episode's entertainment also includes Connie Francis and the Harlem Globetrotters
    Oct 14, 1964
    The Everly Brothers sing "Let It Be Me" and Roy Orbison adds "Oh, Pretty Woman" on the ABC show "Shindig!"
    Oct 30, 1964
    The Roy Orbison single "Oh, Pretty Woman" is certified gold by the RIAA
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