Only the lonely

[mattyb75]

Can anyone confirm or deny that its the Everly Brothers doing the 'dum dum dum dummy do-ahs' backing Roy Orbison? I've always thought its them but to know one way or the other would be appreciated.

[Mikeyd2]

This might help (might not)......

His first record, "Uptown" was moderately successful. With the release of "Only The Lonely" and its immediate rise to the top of the charts (#2 in the US, #1 in the UK), he went on to become an international rock and roll star. His follow-up single, "Running Scared" became a US #1. Throughout his stay at Monument Records, his backup band was a group of outstanding studio musicians led by Bob Moore. The play of Orbison's voice against the dynamic yet uncluttered sound of the band gave Orbison's records a unique, identifiable sound.

[Brownlow]

I think that it is unlikely, because both Elvis and the Everlys rejected the song, which is why he recorded it.
They did have a hit with his song, 'Claudette', though.