About the Song
Roy Orbison. The name itself conjures up a powerful voice, a dramatic flair, and songs that touch the soul. But before Roy Orbison became The Big O, a legend of rock and roll, he was a young singer just starting out. And that’s where our journey today takes us, back to 1956, to a time of poodle skirts, jukeboxes, and a song called “Go! Go! Go!”
This wasn’t the Roy Orbison we all know, the one who would belt out ballads like “Oh, Pretty Woman” or “Crying”. This was a young man, fresh out of Texas, with a whole lot of ambition and a song he’d co-written himself. “Go! Go! Go!” wasn’t a ballad, but a rockabilly number, a style that was all the rage back then. It was the sound of teenagers with restless feet and a yearning for adventure.
Think of those black and white movies where teenagers gather at soda shops, their laughter bouncing off the walls. The jukebox plays a lively tune, one that makes you want to tap your feet or even jump up and dance. That’s the kind of energy “Go! Go! Go!” brings. It’s a song that’s full of youthful exuberance, a call to hit the road, chase dreams, and maybe find a little romance along the way.
While “Go! Go! Go!” might not be one of Roy Orbison’s biggest hits, it holds a special place in his story. It was his first foray into songwriting, a stepping stone on the path that would lead him to become one of the greatest vocalists of his generation. It’s a reminder of his roots, of the early days when he was just a young man with a big voice and a song in his heart.
So, put on your dancing shoes, folks, and let’s take a trip back to 1956. Let’s crank up the volume and hear a young Roy Orbison sing his heart out with “Go! Go! Go!”. It might just surprise you.
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