Blue Bayou
1961 song by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson
Summary
"Blue Bayou" is a song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. It was originally sung and recorded by Orbison, who had an international hit with his version in 1963. It later became Linda Ronstadt's signature song, with which she scored a top 5 hit with her cover in 1977. Many others have since recorded the song.
Originally created by Ted Wilkes
3/30/2005, 1:12:04 AM
Modified
3/19/2026, 7:03:42 AM
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