# Joe Melson, 91, Dies; Wrote ‘Only the Lonely’ and Other Hits With Roy Orbison

- Published: 2026-07-18T19:18:32Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T23:16:44Z
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- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/arts/music/joe-melson-dead.html
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Working together closely, the pair turned out more than 200 songs, including “Crying,” “Running Scared” and “Blue Bayou.”

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