Pretty Paper is a classic Christmas Pop and Country Ballad track with a melancholy feel, performed by the American singer-songwriter Roy Orbison. The song was released in 1963 as a standalone single. Roy Orbison (1936–1988) was an American singer and songwriter. He is famed for his powerful, highly nuanced Baritone voice, his impressive vocal range (three-octave range), and his signature look featuring black clothing and dark sunglasses. He was a pioneer of the Rockabilly and Operatic Pop styles