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Six covers of Roy Orbison’s iconic ‘Pretty Woman’

Roy Orbison‘s “Oh, Pretty Woman” came about effortlessly. At home one day, working on some songs with cowriter Bill Dees, ...
American Songwriter

The Story Behind Roy Orbison’s Repeat Hit “Oh, Pretty Woman”

Playing through some songs at home one day working with songwriter and collaborator Bill Dees, Roy Orbison noticed his wife Claudette Frady getting ready to go out to buy something in town. When ...
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11 Behind-the-Scenes Facts You Didn't Know About “Pretty Woman”, Including Julia Roberts’ One Condition Before Filming Started

Run a big bubble bath, dust off your Walkman and pop in "Kiss" by Prince: It's time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Pretty Woman, which hit the big screen on March 23, 1990. While many rom-coms ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Review: ‘Pretty Woman’ has a heart of gold. Hear it beat at Chrysler Hall.

From Bianca in “Othello” to Fantine in “Les Misérables” to Nancy in “Oliver Twist” — the “hooker with a heart of gold” is a beloved trope in literature, high and low. That’s why J.F. Lawton went to ...