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May 16, 1980Roy Orbison is guest host of "The Midnight Special," performing "Crying," "Blue Bayou," "Only The Lonely" and "Oh, Pretty Woman." The NBC broadcast also features Patti LaBelle and Billy PrestonMay 21, 1980Warner Bros. releases the soundtrack to "Roadie," as well as a single from the movie, Roy Orbison's duet with Emmylou Harris, "That Lovin' You Feelin' Again." The album also features Eddie Rabbitt's "Drivin' My Life Away"Jun 13, 1980The movie "Roadie" opens, with cameos by Roy Orbison, Asleep At The Wheel, Merle Kilgore, Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Hank Williams Jr. The soundtrack includes Eddie Rabbitt's "Drivin' My Life Away" and Blondie's version of "Ring Of Fire"Sep 5, 1980A statue honoring Buddy Holly is unveiled at the Lubbock Civic Center in Texas. A memorial concert features Waylon Jennings, Roy Orbison, Bo Diddley and Holly's former band, The CricketsFeb 25, 1981Emmylou Harris & Roy Orbison's "That Lovin' You Feelin' Again," from the movie "Roadie," wins Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group during the 23rd annual Grammy Awards in New YorkMar 27, 1981Caught in the fictitious speed trap on CBS-TV's "The Dukes Of Hazzard," Roy Orbison sings "Oh, Pretty Woman" for the cast, including John Schneider and Tom Wopat. The show opens with Waylon Jennings' theme song, "Good Ol' Boys"Jul 19, 1981Roy Orbison receives the key to the city of Odessa, TexasMay 10, 1983Columbia releases Lacy J. Dalton's remake of Roy Orbison's "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)"Jan 24, 1984Epic releases Charly McClain and Mickey Gilley's remake of the 1961 Roy Orbison pop hit "Candy Man"Apr 23, 1986Roy Orbison celebrates his 50th birthday by buying a home in Malibu, California
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