Fancy Dan
Roy Orbison · Other Songs - Roy Orbison
Well Fancy Dan, he's a bright young man
He's a lover
Well Fancy Dan, he's ahead of the clan
He's a lover
Well the word's around that all the boys in town
Are gonna tear his playhouse down
But that don't bother young Dan, he's not a fighting man
He's the swingingest lover around
Well don't underestimate Fancy Dan
He's the leader of a local band
Don't you dare leave your baby alone
He's a modern Pied Piper on the saxophone
Well Fancy Dan, man oh man
He's a smoothie
Well Fancy Dan, don't you understand
He's groovy
Well the boys don't like him but the girlies do
And that's all a part of the plan
They're looking for a romance and they haven't a chance
In the arms of Fancy Dan
Well Fancy Dan, round and round he goes
Where he stops, nobody knows
You better not leave your baby alone
When he plays "come to me" on his saxophone
He's a lover
Well Fancy Dan, he's ahead of the clan
He's a lover
Well the word's around that all the boys in town
Are gonna tear his playhouse down
But that don't bother young Dan, he's not a fighting man
He's the swingingest lover around
Well don't underestimate Fancy Dan
He's the leader of a local band
Don't you dare leave your baby alone
He's a modern Pied Piper on the saxophone
Well Fancy Dan, man oh man
He's a smoothie
Well Fancy Dan, don't you understand
He's groovy
Well the boys don't like him but the girlies do
And that's all a part of the plan
They're looking for a romance and they haven't a chance
In the arms of Fancy Dan
Well Fancy Dan, round and round he goes
Where he stops, nobody knows
You better not leave your baby alone
When he plays "come to me" on his saxophone
Fancy Dan
Roy Orbison's "Fancy Dan" stands as a quintessential example of his mid-1960s rock and roll output, showcasing his signature blend of soulful vocals and driving instrumentation. While often overshadowed by his earlier hits, the track exemplifies the raw energy and melodic sensibility that defined his career during this period. The recording captures Orbison's ability to deliver emotional depth within the framework of standard rock structures, reflecting the broader musical landscape of the early sixties. As part of his extensive discography, the song remains a testament to his enduring influence on the genre, offering a glimpse into his artistic evolution beyond his most famous catalogues.