Running Scared

Song Info:
"Running Scared" by Roy Orbison was released as a single on March 7, 1961. The song was written by Orbison and Joe Melson and was produced by Fred Foster. It was included in Orbison's album "Crying" and became a commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and the UK Singles Chart.

Artist Bio:
Roy Orbison, born on April 23, 1936, in Vernon, Texas, was an American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and emotional ballads. He rose to fame in the early 1960s with hits like "Only the Lonely" and "Oh, Pretty Woman." Orbison's music was characterized by his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, earning him the nickname "The Caruso of Rock." Throughout his career, he influenced many artists and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Orbison continued to perform and record music until his death on December 6, 1988.