Paper Boy (Rca Version)
Roy Orbison · Other Songs - Roy Orbison
I walk down to the blue side of town
Where there's no happiness, no joy
Down at the end of a long dark street
I saw a little paper boy
Paper boy paper boy
I've got bad news for you
Paper boy paper boy
Me and my baby are through
She was my love my one and only
I feel so bad I'm oh so lonely
I'm looking for my love
I've got my own headlines for today
They've been the same since she went away
"One dark haired angel disappears
She's been missing for a million years"
Paper boy Paper boy
So long goodbye
Paper boy paper boy
Thanks for listening while I cry
I feel a little better now that someone knows
But I will go on looking forever, I suppose
I'm looking for my love
Extra extra read all about it
My baby's gone and I wanna shout it
I'm looking for my love
I'm looking for my love
I'm looking for my love....
Paper Boy (RCA Version)
Roy Orbison's 'Paper Boy' stands as a defining track of 1960s rock and roll, showcasing his signature vocal power and dramatic songwriting style. Released under RCA Records, this recording exemplifies the emotional intensity that characterized Orbison's discography during his peak years. The song features the artist's characteristic high-pitched wail and lush orchestration, blending elements of rockabilly with the emerging sound of rock and roll. As part of his broader catalog of hits, 'Paper Boy' captures the raw energy and romantic melancholy that made Orbison a pivotal figure in music history. The RCA version highlights the studio production techniques of the era, contributing to the song's enduring legacy as a classic example of mid-century rock performance.