Countdown: The Greatest Songs of 1961 Including Roy Orbison’s Vocal MasterpieceProfessor of Rock Coming up… I said I was done, but then I got overwhelming feedback to keep going, so let’s take it one by one. Today, we unravel the story of a classic sing-along #1 hit — “Big Bad John” by Ji...1 year agoCountdown: The Greatest Songs of 1961 Including Roy Orbison’s Vocal MasterpieceProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.FROM THE VAULT: When The Beatles Took on The Who with “Helter Skelter”Top 5 Haunting Female Vocal Performances of the ’70s: Donna Summer, Patti Smith & MoreFROM THE VAULT: 5 Overlooked 80s New Wave Gems That Deserve More RecognitionVan Halen’s Wild Studio Stories: Forgotten Lyrics, Accidental Genius, and MoreHow the Beach Boys Made One of the Greatest Songs Ever—And One of the WorstFROM THE VAULT: Queen’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody': How Freddie Mercury Leaked the Song That Became a #1 HitRock’s Greatest Rivalries: Band Feuds That Made HistoryHow Kiss Saved Their Career with “Forever” After 12 Years Without a Hit