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Oh, Pretty Woman

"Oh, Pretty Woman" is a rock and roll classic recorded by Roy Orbison and co-written with Bill Dees, released in August 1964 on Monument Records. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the UK Singles Chart, cementing Orbison's international status. For electric guitar players, the song is a rewarding study in iconic riff writing, its instantly recognizable opening figure is a foundational lesson in crafting simple, memorable phrases that drive an entire track.

  • The opening guitar riff is one of rock's most recognized, clean, driving, and built from a simple repeating figure ideal for beginners.
  • The song spent three weeks at number one on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart in 1964.
  • Co-written by Roy Orbison and Bill Dees, the track was released on Monument Records and became Orbison's second US number-one single.
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Roy Orbison's semi-hollow Gibson ES-335 delivered the warm, resonant clean tone that perfectly complemented his soaring vocals without competing for space. The PAF humbuckers provided full-bodied warmth and responsive dynamics that let his rhythm playing breathe naturally.

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Orbison's Fender Twin Reverb stayed pristine and clean with plenty of headroom, keeping his guitar articulate and transparent so his voice remained the focal point. The amp's natural sparkle and built-in spring reverb created the shimmering, spacious studio sound that defined his recordings.

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