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The Last Song with Joe Melson | Sydney News
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Legendary songwriter Joe Melson, the mastermind behind Roy Orbison’s timeless classics, has passed away—leaving behind a legacy of music and a profound bond with Australian artist Damien Leith. Over 14 years, they crafted 81 songs together in weekly Monday morning sessions, fueled by Melson’s remarkable memory and Leith’s fresh, heartfelt interpretations. Their final collaboration, just weeks before Melson’s death, was especially poignant—Leith sensed Melson’s fading strength, yet the two pushed through to begin a new song, a final gift of artistry. Melson, who discovered Orbison and co-wrote “Crying” and “Only The Lonely,” didn’t just write songs—he poured his soul into them, and Leith now carries that weight with every note he performs.
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