trending Joe Melson, 91, Dies; Wrote ‘Only the Lonely’ and Other Hits With Roy Orbison 18 Jul 2026 Working together closely, the pair turned out more than 200 songs, including “Crying,” “Running Scared” and “Blue Bayou.” Share: Telegram WhatsApp X Facebook LinkedIn Copy link Tags: The New York Times · Most Shared Read the original on nytimes.com ↗