In 1985, three remarkable voices came together to create something rare and beautiful: the Gatlin Brothers, Roy Orbison, and Barry Gibb joined forces on “Indian Summer.” The song carried the warmth of its title—soft, golden, and tinged with longing. Orbison’s soaring, almost operatic delivery wrapped itself around the harmonies of the Gatlin Brothers, while Barry Gibb’s unmistakable tone added a touch of pop elegance. What made this performance unforgettable was the blend of generations and styles: country roots, rock ’n’ roll soul, and Bee Gees brilliance all meeting in one tender ballad. Listening to “Indian Summer” feels like standing in the fading sunlight of a late September day—beautiful, wistful, and impossible to forget.
About the Song When three remarkable voices—Roy Orbison, Barry Gibb, and Larry Gatlin (of the Gatlin Brothers)—come together on “Indian Summer,” the result is something rare: a convergence of beauty,…