07/16/2026
On this day in music history — July 15, 1964 — Roy Orbison released “Oh, Pretty Woman” as a single. Inspired by a real-life moment involving his wife Claudette, the song went on to become one of the most iconic hits of the 1960s. From its legendary opening riff to Orbison’s unmistakable vocals, it remains a timeless classic and one of the defining songs of his career.