Ya I also learned about him through TW a decade ago listened to that 76 album for the first time and re discovered living thing: that was on rock radio for years never knew it was ELO//
I worshipped ELO when I was a teenager. They were a band that could have come from anywhere in the world. Now imagine my surprise when I discovered they came from my home town.
Dylan and Lynne are the only ones left...I don't think we will ever see a group like this again. I am glad I was alive during this time! Great music, and better times!
Tom’s genuine sadness talking about Roy is heartbreaking. We often put these great artists on a pedestal, forgetting that they are real people with real relationships. And now Tom is gone too.
I saw him at Hull this year,absolute class and judging by the extra dates being added to the 2018 tour we were guinea pigs for he's getting the appreciation deserved now.....if you can see him,do ...utter genius
i seenJeff Lynne many times when he was in Idle Race at our local night spot.he lived in Shard End Birmingham about half a mile from where i lived.many times going round our housing estate in there battered old van with Idle Race etched on the side.such great great times.what a bloidy music genius he is
Roy Orbison was gone when they made the End Of The Line video. ... How cool is it the way they put his guitar in a rocking chair and kept it rocking through the video? .... very sweet.
True love of the Man Roy Orbison, what great respect for him. Traveling Wilburys could have turned into one of or rather is one of the greatest bands of today. Now with 3 of them gone at least these great songs and videos still remain and will live on forever. ~~~ Ricky ~~~
True artist play great together. Say no more, wonderful music wonderful people, everyone a gem. God bless and thanks Roy Tom George. 👏 Keep on keeping on Jeff and Bob. 🙏
So last year I had Chemo and Radiation for cancer - so far so good - and one line in this song rings so true .. "Don't have to be ashamed of the car I drive, just glad to be here, happy to be alive ......
I was given maybe 10 years (maybe) when I got Lupus. That was 7/1985. Now I have congestive heart failure...let's see how this goes. But that line is so true. I let nothing bother me. Glad you are still breathing too. I've loved George since the 60's.
I've never cared about possessions either. My only hope is that when its my time, I'll have my kids and family around me. I want to be surrounded by the things I _really_ care about. Wishing you health and happiness!
Let's not forget the great session drummer, Jim Keltner, participating on at least the first one, maybe also the second. A legendary session drummer, making a name for himself in the 70s and 80s but actually starting off as member of the obscure Los Angeles 60s Popsike band M2 Squared!
God I miss Petty. He's the only 'stranger' I've shed tears over the news of their passing. Sometimes I feel I don't have the right to grieve because I didn't know him, but I can't help it. It's not fair, all he did was make people happy with his music. R.I.P. Tom.
Shed a few myself, "Damn the Torpedoes" was a major part of the soundtrack of my youth. It resonated for a young man growing up in the sticks, caught between country and western, rock and new wave. I still bang out "Yer So Bad" on my flat top every now and then and disturb the neighbors with what I refer to as "singing".
These men were a happenstance; a serendipitous super group without even trying to be one. Organic genius'. Tom was correct: there was no replacing Roy.
I don't think anyone could have replaced any of them, talented friends who got together to have fun, make music and I'm grateful for their talent, humility and albums, miss those that are gone
All of us who knew the Traveling Wilburys collectively and individually are privileged to have lived in this time period. There will never be so much talent in such a small group. They are timeless and I am so grateful to have lived during their time. Unique group talent!
It will never happen again. So much musical talent singing into one microphone. Starting with George Harrison, then Roy Orbison pops into view, then Bob Dylan and Tom Petty chime in together, can it get any better? Oh yes it can, finally Jeff Lynne appears. And I think Ringo Starr was there out of camera shot. Such stellar talent around one microphone.
As a song, Handle With Care is just amazing and has that solid Folk Rock groove to it with tasteful musicianship and heartfelt vocals. The entire Cloud Nine album by George was a top notch effort and got the ball REALLY rolling with the formation of Traveling Wilburyes and their two superb albums.
I think it's trendy to say that All Things Must Pass is your favourite George Harrison record, but for me it's definitely Cloud Nine. Just so much fun and so exquisitely produced.
Boy, the lyrics to this song are spot on ... the junk you have to go through just to provide for your family. This song nails it, along with other great nails ... And who turns down George Harrison?
The under appreciated less known Jeff Lynne ironically is biggest legend in this group. They are all legends, but Jeff (ELO) was on genius level. Him and Brian Wilson of the beach boys created some of the best tunes ever.
Sure I can, George was part of a team and he was an essential part of the beatles but not the genius....and bob was a genius at lyrics...but jeff is a genius at everything. not to take anything away from the others, but Jeff is so humble that most don't even know who he is, but know the others.
This music is from my youth. At the time, I was a Beatles/Motown fan and didn't care for rock. At 70 years old, I finally understand why people loved these bands, and appreciate these men's humanity and their love for one another. Many tears shed here.
I treasure how cavalier Tom is when talking about the involvement in this project with all cast members. He's so smooth with references to Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne . . . oh, and Roy Orbison. It's priceless.
Gosh, What a Legend Tom Petty is. I grew up loving his Music! Still do to this day. Such dreamy eyes he has. Rest In Peace, You Will Be Remembered. Thank you for Your Gifts to Us All.....
i never cease to be amazed at how these “mega stars” in the music world were so genuine. so respectful and kind to each other. they were overtly encouraging, supportive and engaging with one another. every interview i have ever seen i have been so impressed with the gentle souls that seemed to permeate the Traveling Wilbury’s. just some incredible musicians, no ego, enjoying the magical evolution that became the Wilbury’s. so sad that Roy, George and now Tom Petty have died. Seeing him 15+ times in concert, he had that warmth in everything he did. I can’t help but imagine what that angelic choir sounds like today ♥️😇 thanks for this upload/post. it totally warmed my heart with great memories. ♥️😉♥️😇
Well this is my take on The Wilburys....this band fell together much like the Heartbreakers did. In each case, the guys FIT together; in each case there was a huge amount of talent that came together; and in each case, music was made that the world fell in love with. Almost, in each case, like it was supposed to be that way. I wish to thank EACH and every member of both bands for their contributions .....
Lots of people say he wasn't a real Wilbury. OK but Buster Sidebury was a close cousin and he was a talented and innovative session drummer (see him playing the fridge in Rattled). Also he was chosen by the Wilburys.
@@zoznack Zoznack, Keltner was good enough to work with Ry Cooder, Bob Dylan, Gabor Szabor, George Harrison, Steve Miller, Harry Nilsson, John Lennon and any other established musicians.
Larry Linn Uhm, You seem to have misunderstand my post, which was a response to a poster who said that "everyone forgets...Jim Keltner." I said, "Not if they're drummers.", as in no, not everyone forgets (how good was) Jim Keltner.
How f'n awesome was it to be alive and walking the earth at the same time as these giants? It was fan-f'n-tastic!!!! Rest in Peace fellas and thank you for sharing your soul with us while you were here. You wrote our life's soundtrack.....and the songs remember when.
I feel so fortunate to be able to listen to the happen-chance connection of these musical geniuses having the time of their lives enjoying one another and the natural flow of mastery that resulted from their collaboration.
I was one when this interview came out. But the minute my Dad put on the Travel(l)ing Wilburys, I loved it! Handle with care, Not alone any more, End of the line; all absolutely fantastic. Roy's voice was just something else.
lol I always loved the transition from the beautiful melodic voices of Harrison and Orbison and then you get the hen scratching with Dylan and Petty but it works haha
Aah... Jim Keltner, maybe one day, some one will push this man to the limelight which he has managed to deftly avoid for umpteen years... So many stars have used his skills, and yet, he has managed to avoid the spotlights! Well, good luck to you, Jim, and thankyou for your supreme talents at so many events, singles and albums for so many Stars all over the World. Please, someone, nominate him for a specialist award and star on the Walk Of Fame, which he richly deserves. Before it is too late!!
I still tear up about how they came together and left their egos outside. They honoured Roy. And sadly now we only have 3. Keltner keeps to himself, Jeff has no ego at all and Bob is only a man of words in song. In the late 80s they were considered old rockers and look what they achieved as old rockers! They were brilliant and espoused a new generation of followers. We are lucky that in my generation we were blessed with the music their friendship created.
I'm 60 and never heard of the Wilbury's. Pretty cool that such a group of talented musicians got together to do music. Each is a head liner in their own right.
I was born deaf too, but I got better. Hopefully, you will also. Age is no excuse, I'm a year older than you, and I heard of them twice now. Peace bro.
Dhani Harrison (Son of my favorite Beatle George) will do the first part of Jeff Lynne's ELO 2019 Summer Tour in the US and Canada...I already have my tickets to see the best show in the world this year.
@Esther Ruby I'm not sure., it was amazing and Dhani was amazing as well! I was sitting next to Chris Issac "wicked game" singer and he was holding a dog... that was odd!
Love the Traveling Wilburys. I have both CDs (Volumes 1 and 3). Jeff Lynne was my favorite Wilbury (Homer Simpson asks Lisa who's her favorite Wilbury is it Jeff Lynne - that cracked me up). I loved Tom Petty's music too. I am sad he passed away. 😢
Roy, George, and Tom, you guys left such a lot of beautiful memories for lots of us....that's a good life! I hope my family remembers me half as good as you guys still make people happy.
Fellow Floridian TP, a great entertainer and an all around nice guy, followed his career closely. We're losing so fine musicians, seems to me this guy shouldn't be gone. Roy, George, Tom.. RIP
Roy Orbison was timeless as all greats are. His guitar playing, that incredible freaking voice and just the way he carried himself!! A true rock & roll star!!!?
Glad I stumbled onto this interview. I have been a huge Tom Petty fan since I saw him on his first US tour back in the early 1970's. I love the "End of the line" video but I have to admit I tear up a little when it gets to the empty chair representing Roy. It is worse now when I remember the great music from not only Roy, but also George and Tom. RIP Wilburys.
This time period in music was very special to me. Everyone of these guys were killing it!! Jeff had Armchair Theatre out, Georges had Cloud Nine, Roy had Mystery Girl, Bob had Oh Mercy out and Tom had Full Moon Fever and then they had this Wilbury’s album. Very special time for each of these peoples. They had an unspoken power structure really. If they had been like the rappers and had all formed a label together they would have been billionaires off of their material alone. I was a teenager when this happened and I had all of those tapes at the same time. Thanks for all the beautiful music guys!!
So called "supergroups" almost never work...but then there's the Traveling Wilburys….the "supergroup" of all supergroups! That's an astounding group of massive talent!!
The great thing about the Wilburys was that NOBODY 'told' them what type of music to write/produce. That itself must have been such a refreshing change and advantage to have as a band. Being totally honest, I have never been very knowledgable or great follower/fan of Toms' but here, its plain and easy to see, that he was much the same as Roy Orbison. Quite,dignified,humble and basically, a nice fella. RIP Tom.
I will always miss Tom Petty, I listen to his music everyday. He lost many band members, musicians, friends he was close to. His music I will cherish forever
An All Star band if ever was. Jeff Lynne is a genius and sad that they are not all still around to keep it going. Being a Big Big fan of Tom Petty and this band just goes to prove how great they all were and don't be surprised to see some more great music from Jeff Lynne. This is just another stepping stone for the greats of music that is pure and it will live on forever. RIP Tom Petty, George Harrison and Roy Orbison....
You know how you can spot Jeff Lynne's stamp on "Handle With Care?" The G+ (augmented) chord, when Roy sings, "I'm so *tired* ...". I don't know anyone who uses augmented chords so prominently, and in fact, it's exactly the same chord he used on "Livin' Thing," where he sings, "It's a terrible *thing* to lose.."
Drchainsaw77: Well spotted. When I heard it on Roy's part it sounded like a 'Roy' move to me, because he used the augmented chord to build tension in 'Crying' - released in the early sixties - so my guess is it's a bit of a nod from Jeff.
Jeff Lynn he is a big beatles fan.so am sure that Tom petty was too mabie Roy was too they where a fantastic superband I bet that they all got along fantastic man Roy had a fantastic he had a voice of an angel rip to george tom and Roy!!!we miss you guys up the irons!!!maiden manic🤘🎸🎸🎸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Traveling Wilburys. Such an abundance of talent and three two albums are filled with an embarrassment of riches. The first one is superb and to my ears anyway, their second one(Wilburys 3) is just as great!
It was a Great relief in the late 80's to see such Legends of Music actually having so much fun and could write and perform all those songs in just over a month and a half....Their presence will be missed...Carry on Jeff Lynne. The World needs you and your beautiful Music!
Jeff Lynne is a giant in the music industry and few people know about his superior genius behind many songs.
To think Jeff Lynne, the one I knew the least about as a kid, turned out to be my favorite and a musical genius after I discovered ELO.
Ya I also learned about him through TW a decade ago listened to that 76 album for the first time and re discovered living thing: that was on rock radio for years never knew it was ELO//
It's a living thing beedaleedaleedalee
What a terrible thing to lose//
Jeff Lynne had more music in his heart than any other rock/pop artist of the last 50 years. If that makes me a fanboi, then so be it.
He was part of The move aswell 1970 to 1972 with roy wood
I worshipped ELO when I was a teenager. They were a band that could have come from anywhere in the world. Now imagine my surprise when I discovered they came from my home town.
To think they are mostly all gone is heartbreaking. Thanks God they made this music.
still got jeff lynne and bob dylan :(
They are in rock and roll heaven waiting for the other two!
What a wonderful group, so thankful for the music!!
Their music reverberates through the universe for eternity.
Dylan and Lynne are the only ones left...I don't think we will ever see a group like this again. I am glad I was alive during this time! Great music, and better times!
Don't forget Jim "Sidebury" Keltner still drumming along
Tom’s genuine sadness talking about Roy is heartbreaking. We often put these great artists on a pedestal, forgetting that they are real people with real relationships. And now Tom is gone too.
jeff lynne is a totally under appreciated music genius
Its great to Jeff Lynne get the recognition the last several years, that he deserves,hes a legend.
I appreciate him and most people my age do.
+phishfearme2. I agree. Jeff Lynne is a great music genius. Love all his work
I saw him at Hull this year,absolute class and judging by the extra dates being added to the 2018 tour we were guinea pigs for he's getting the appreciation deserved now.....if you can see him,do
...utter genius
+twe enyss - couldn't agree MORE ! Saw him in LA at the Bowl 9-9-16 Best concert of my life !
Jeff Lynne is a musical genius and his talents suit the Wilburys and he is a music legend
i seenJeff Lynne many times when he was in Idle Race at our local night spot.he lived in Shard End Birmingham about half a mile from where i lived.many times going round our housing estate in there battered old van with Idle Race etched on the side.such great great times.what a bloidy music genius he is
Maybe the greatest gathering of legends❤️
Roy Orbison was gone when they made the End Of The Line video. ... How cool is it the way they put his guitar in a rocking chair and kept it rocking through the video? .... very sweet.
Yep, choked me right the hell up.
True love of the Man Roy Orbison, what great respect for him. Traveling Wilburys could have turned into one of or rather is one of the greatest bands of today. Now with 3 of them gone at least these great songs and videos still remain and will live on forever. ~~~ Ricky ~~~
Roy's in heaven giving God singing lessons.
True artist play great together. Say no more, wonderful music wonderful people, everyone a gem. God bless and thanks Roy Tom George. 👏 Keep on keeping on Jeff and Bob. 🙏
that is dope!
Roy's voice alone was a musical instrument unto itself. So unique.
An absolutely angelic voice
so true a unique sweet voice
Wow
Legendary people all of them
Everyone of these guys a true legend. I love it how they can make each other smile, even Dylan was smiling. Total respect for each other.
Egos left at the door!
The key to this band is that they didn't care except to have fun.
So last year I had Chemo and Radiation for cancer - so far so good - and one line in this song rings so true ..
"Don't have to be ashamed of the car I drive, just glad to be here, happy to be alive ......
Glad your alive my friend. Possession mean nothing.
All that matters is happiness Love Life.
I was given maybe 10 years (maybe) when I got Lupus. That was 7/1985. Now I have congestive heart failure...let's see how this goes. But that line is so true. I let nothing bother me. Glad you are still breathing too. I've loved George since the 60's.
Hang in there guys 👍. We need your messages .
God Bless lost my dad to that kind of cancer
I've never cared about possessions either. My only hope is that when its my time, I'll have my kids and family around me. I want to be surrounded by the things I _really_ care about. Wishing you health and happiness!
Let's not forget the great session drummer, Jim Keltner, participating on at least the first one, maybe also the second. A legendary session drummer, making a name for himself in the 70s and 80s but actually starting off as member of the obscure Los Angeles 60s Popsike band M2 Squared!
Aces!
One of my favourite drummers ever. Understated but unique to every song.
I especially enjoy his backing on Ry Cooder’s work!
"This isn't a b-side."
- Winner, Understatement of the Year, 1988
understatement of the decade
God I miss Petty. He's the only 'stranger' I've shed tears over the news of their passing. Sometimes I feel I don't have the right to grieve because I didn't know him, but I can't help it. It's not fair, all he did was make people happy with his music. R.I.P. Tom.
I second that emotion...
Clint Beck if you dug good music my friend guarantee he is not upset at all. She'd those tears, truthfully I dropped a few myself......
No matter what age, where you are, who you are at the time, Tom's music travels with you. Very few can hold that title. Salute to Petty.
A stranger is just a friend we ain't met yet
Shed a few myself, "Damn the Torpedoes" was a major part of the soundtrack of my youth. It resonated for a young man growing up in the sticks, caught between country and western, rock and new wave. I still bang out "Yer So Bad" on my flat top every now and then and disturb the neighbors with what I refer to as "singing".
These men were a happenstance; a serendipitous super group without even trying to be one. Organic genius'. Tom was correct: there was no replacing Roy.
ALL RESPECT to Roy Orbison...just watch Black and White Night....you'll see how DISTINCTIVE his voice and talent were!
@@valnaples I have and that production is a masterpiece in all regards, music, mood, visuals-amazing!
KD Lang would do a pretty nice job of it
I don't think anyone could have replaced any of them, talented friends who got together to have fun, make music and I'm grateful for their talent, humility and albums, miss those that are gone
Love you Tom ....Roy Orbison has a unique almost opera like tone in his voice . It's BEAUTIFUL ❤️
All of us who knew the Traveling Wilburys collectively and individually are privileged to have lived in this time period. There will never be so much talent in such a small group. They are timeless and I am so grateful to have lived during their time. Unique group talent!
Jeff Lynne is a music god. The 5 Music Legends FORMING the best supergroup with just friendship and no egos.
Hell yes man !!!
There's ALWAYS ego with talents that huge!!!!!! Don't be fooled. But Jeff Lynne IS a musical genius 🎶!!!!!!
Best Band EVER!!!! 🎶🎵🎶....it's all about time and space... when these guys got together, it was MAGIC 💥💥💥
Jeff Lynne The King Midas of music! Everything he touches or gets involved in turns to gold!
Yes and for that I am grateful beyond words 😊
It will never happen again. So much musical talent singing into one microphone. Starting with George Harrison, then Roy Orbison pops into view, then Bob Dylan and Tom Petty chime in together, can it get any better? Oh yes it can, finally Jeff Lynne appears. And I think Ringo Starr was there out of camera shot. Such stellar talent around one microphone.
Jim Keltner, not Ringo, but still incredible talent all around
God I loved Tom and his music! Jeff Lynne is underrated!
Electric like orchestra genius. Mr. Blue Sky. All of it. Thank u so much! I said light.
Tom Petty was so very talented. I miss him. He loved the fans.
I can NEVER get enough of these guys!🙏❤️
And Mike Campbell is greatly under appreciated. His guitar skills are insanely gifted.
Love Roy's talent. I thank this band for giving him back to us. Fun times!
He says, We wrote some songs" like I might say, "We made some sandwiches."
We wrote some songs, I brought the weed and the rest just happened lol
Yeah but they weren't very good songs really.
@@LesBarber Petty looks like he's been on that weed or maybe some drink.
@@markgowans That could be a Combination of Weed and Cocktails lol
As a song, Handle With Care is just amazing and has that solid Folk Rock groove to it with tasteful musicianship and heartfelt vocals. The entire Cloud Nine album by George was a top notch effort and got the ball REALLY rolling with the formation of Traveling Wilburyes and their two superb albums.
I think it's trendy to say that All Things Must Pass is your favourite George Harrison record, but for me it's definitely Cloud Nine. Just so much fun and so exquisitely produced.
Roy Orbison was blessed with that voice.
No ego's, ❤❤
I loved that part.
A true "Super Group"
It had to be a great time.
I miss them all....
JEFF LYNNE's voice is so beautiful
No egos. All about fun and friendship. Just the way it should be.
The way he holds himself as an artist and human is a gift
Boy, the lyrics to this song are spot on ... the junk you have to go through just to provide for your family. This song nails it, along with other great nails ... And who turns down George Harrison?
Tom Petty seemed like a really laid back down to earth kind of dude. Would have been a cool guy to party with.
End of the Line is a very spiritual song. Figures George wrote it.
So sad when Tom Petty passed away. His music lives on.
I love you Tom! and love how you gave tribute to Roy!
I can't count how many times I was depressed and after playing End of the line I felt a lot better, the whole album is therapy for me.
The under appreciated less known Jeff Lynne ironically is biggest legend in this group. They are all legends, but Jeff (ELO) was on genius level. Him and Brian Wilson of the beach boys created some of the best tunes ever.
Jeff did some great things but calling him the biggest legend in this group is crazy
I agree but I would put ABBA's Benny Andersson and Bjourn Ulvaeus and Freddy Mercury and Brian May of Queen up there with him.
You can't say that when a Beatle and Bob Dylan were in the band.
Sure I can, George was part of a team and he was an essential part of the beatles but not the genius....and bob was a genius at lyrics...but jeff is a genius at everything. not to take anything away from the others, but Jeff is so humble that most don't even know who he is, but know the others.
@@kurtmorris454 don't forget Andy Gibb
So sad three of the five are now gone. Such a class act.
Three of the six! Don't dismiss Jim!
There were 6 Wilburys
I am so glad Bob Dylan is still with us.
...and Jim Horn and Ray Cooper
...and Gary Moore
Wonderful interview with Tom. Never has a supergroup been so aptly named. So much talent together. I doubt we will see the likes again
"Will. Bury"...
All things must pass, huh...
But the Resurrection is there too - for anyone who wants it+❤
This music is from my youth. At the time, I was a Beatles/Motown fan and didn't care for rock.
At 70 years old, I finally understand why people loved these bands, and appreciate these men's humanity and their love for one another. Many tears shed here.
I treasure how cavalier Tom is when talking about the involvement in this project with all cast members. He's so smooth with references to Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne . . . oh, and Roy Orbison. It's priceless.
Gosh, What a Legend Tom Petty is. I grew up loving his Music! Still do to this day. Such dreamy eyes he has. Rest In Peace, You Will Be Remembered.
Thank you for Your Gifts to Us All.....
i never cease to be amazed at how these “mega stars” in the music world were so genuine. so respectful and kind to each other. they were overtly encouraging, supportive and engaging with one another. every interview i have ever seen i have been so impressed with the gentle souls that seemed to permeate the Traveling Wilbury’s. just some incredible musicians, no ego, enjoying the magical evolution that became the Wilbury’s. so sad that Roy, George and now Tom Petty have died. Seeing him 15+ times in concert, he had that warmth in everything he did. I can’t help but imagine what that angelic choir sounds like today ♥️😇
thanks for this upload/post. it totally warmed my heart with great memories. ♥️😉♥️😇
Deborah Lindberg The Willburys were just a bunch of friends getting together for a jam session that turned into an album.
I agree, they are mega stars and yet they are don't see it that way.They are respectful because that's who they are, good people. Such humility ! 💗
Well this is my take on The Wilburys....this band fell together much like the Heartbreakers did. In each case, the guys FIT together; in each case there was a huge amount of talent that came together; and in each case, music was made that the world fell in love with. Almost, in each case, like it was supposed to be that way.
I wish to thank EACH and every member of both bands for their contributions .....
They weren’t just “mega stars,” they were music geniuses. They respected each other’s talent.
How did he con the USA so brilliantly? Same with Elvis Costello.
Too bad they couldn't have done more music together, too many have passed before their time. Jeff is a legend that will never get his due.
No matter your music tastes, you cannot ignore their contributions to music
Everyone forgets Jim Keltner and the drummer is pivotal
True.
crackpot148 Not if one is a drummer;-)
Lots of people say he wasn't a real Wilbury. OK but Buster Sidebury was a close cousin and he was a talented and innovative session drummer (see him playing the fridge in Rattled). Also he was chosen by the Wilburys.
@@zoznack Zoznack, Keltner was good enough to work with Ry Cooder, Bob Dylan, Gabor Szabor, George Harrison, Steve Miller, Harry Nilsson, John Lennon and any other established musicians.
Larry Linn Uhm, You seem to have misunderstand my post, which was a response to a poster who said that "everyone forgets...Jim Keltner." I said, "Not if they're drummers.", as in no, not everyone forgets (how good was) Jim Keltner.
How f'n awesome was it to be alive and walking the earth at the same time as these giants? It was fan-f'n-tastic!!!! Rest in Peace fellas and thank you for sharing your soul with us while you were here. You wrote our life's soundtrack.....and the songs remember when.
Love how they included Roy, rocking away in a chair with his guitar
I feel so fortunate to be able to listen to the happen-chance connection of these musical geniuses having the time of their lives enjoying one another and the natural flow of mastery that resulted from their collaboration.
just finished watching George talk abour the formation of the Traveling Wilburys and now I'm watching Tom.. so fascinating
I was one when this interview came out. But the minute my Dad put on the Travel(l)ing Wilburys, I loved it! Handle with care, Not alone any more, End of the line; all absolutely fantastic. Roy's voice was just something else.
lol I always loved the transition from the beautiful melodic voices of Harrison and Orbison and then you get the hen scratching with Dylan and Petty but it works haha
I thought it was just me! The nasal twins, I call them!
It works because they aren't competing egos or worried about record sales. They're just jamming and having a good time.
Jeff Lynn produced "Free As A Bird" for the Beatles.
And Real Love.
And sang backing vocals on it I think
damn, didn't know that
@@ajahnpadawan8812 No, I don;t think he did.
@@Mozart1220 He did.
Aah... Jim Keltner, maybe one day, some one will push this man to the limelight which he has managed to deftly avoid for umpteen years... So many stars have used his skills, and yet, he has managed to avoid the spotlights! Well, good luck to you, Jim, and thankyou for your supreme talents at so many events, singles and albums for so many Stars all over the World. Please, someone, nominate him for a specialist award and star on the Walk Of Fame, which he richly deserves. Before it is too late!!
I still tear up about how they came together and left their egos outside. They honoured Roy. And sadly now we only have 3. Keltner keeps to himself, Jeff has no ego at all and Bob is only a man of words in song. In the late 80s they were considered old rockers and look what they achieved as old rockers! They were brilliant and espoused a new generation of followers. We are lucky that in my generation we were blessed with the music their friendship created.
Rest in peace Tom. Your music will always sound in our hearts. Also rest in peace all the victims in Las Vegas. Tears from Catalonia.
It makes one realize that nothing lasts forever, and we don't know how long we have on this earth. RIP George Tom Roy.
I'm 60 and never heard of the Wilbury's. Pretty cool that such a group of talented musicians got together to do music. Each is a head liner in their own right.
I was born deaf too, but I got better. Hopefully, you will also. Age is no excuse, I'm a year older than you, and I heard of them twice now. Peace bro.
I was 10-11 years old when I was listening to them. That was around 30 years ago
He left us way too soon one of the best
Thank God they made Volume 3 for us. We were lucky twice.
Dhani Harrison (Son of my favorite Beatle George) will do the first part of Jeff Lynne's ELO 2019 Summer Tour in the US and Canada...I already have my tickets to see the best show in the world this year.
I saw them in Nashville, GREAT GREAT SHOW
@Esther Ruby I'm not sure., it was amazing and Dhani was amazing as well! I was sitting next to Chris Issac "wicked game" singer and he was holding a dog... that was odd!
Love the Traveling Wilburys. I have both CDs (Volumes 1 and 3). Jeff Lynne was my favorite Wilbury (Homer Simpson asks Lisa who's her favorite Wilbury is it Jeff Lynne - that cracked me up). I loved Tom Petty's music too. I am sad he passed away. 😢
What a beautiful photo of you!
These guys were all great in not so different ways
Linda Tate Agree
Roy, George, and Tom, you guys left such a lot of beautiful memories for lots of us....that's a good life! I hope my family remembers me half as good as you guys still make people happy.
Fellow Floridian TP, a great entertainer and an all around nice guy, followed his career closely. We're losing so fine musicians, seems to me this guy shouldn't be gone. Roy, George, Tom.. RIP
Did you ever see 5 top-drawer musicians have so much fun in their lives? RIP, Roy, George and Tom.
Roy Orbison was timeless as all greats are. His guitar playing, that incredible freaking voice and just the way he carried himself!! A true rock & roll star!!!?
Indeed
Roy carried himself with hope and grace through his many horrific trials of life on this earth...
Roy Orbison what a voice !!!
Jeff Lynne - Hall of Fame
So glad these dudes helped us with their talent. Can't believe Tom Pettys gone. Life goes on with or without you.... They'll always be alive!
Glad I stumbled onto this interview. I have been a huge Tom Petty fan since I saw him on his first US tour back in the early 1970's. I love the "End of the line" video but I have to admit I tear up a little when it gets to the empty chair representing Roy. It is worse now when I remember the great music from not only Roy, but also George and Tom. RIP Wilburys.
This time period in music was very special to me. Everyone of these guys were killing it!! Jeff had Armchair Theatre out, Georges had Cloud Nine, Roy had Mystery Girl, Bob had Oh Mercy out and Tom had Full Moon Fever and then they had this Wilbury’s album. Very special time for each of these peoples. They had an unspoken power structure really. If they had been like the rappers and had all formed a label together they would have been billionaires off of their material alone. I was a teenager when this happened and I had all of those tapes at the same time. Thanks for all the beautiful music guys!!
This was not the music business for them! This was for fun for them! Egos left at the door! Better music!
I liked Tom's sweet comments about Roy. May they all rest in peace.
Love The Wilbur’s. With each loss, I admire and miss them more. Miss the period too. Oh well . . . . . .
Stringman1950: Sorry for the typo. “Wilburys”.
I enjoyed listening to Tom recalling it all so eloquently.
Combined 200 years between them of classic musical talent. A guaranteed recipe for success.
So called "supergroups" almost never work...but then there's the Traveling Wilburys….the "supergroup" of all supergroups! That's an astounding group of massive talent!!
I am glad that I was around to know all these musicians, and to hear them together. Obviously fortuitously born at the right time!
The great thing about the Wilburys was that NOBODY 'told' them what type of music to write/produce. That itself must have been such a refreshing change and advantage to have as a band. Being totally honest, I have never been very knowledgable or great follower/fan of Toms' but here, its plain and easy to see, that he was much the same as Roy Orbison. Quite,dignified,humble and basically, a nice fella. RIP Tom.
I will always miss Tom Petty, I listen to his music everyday. He lost many band members, musicians, friends he was close to. His music I will cherish forever
Love Tom Petty! RIp- I'll never forget getting the Damn the Torpedoes album in 1979 at age 11-- changed my life at the time! Thanks Tom
What a band how can u not love these albums
I'm 48 I think he's quite cute and very humble, I don't think he knows he is so loved by so many people, I just wanna hug him x
Jeff Lynne the most talented Music God and the most humble man in Pop, Rock Music. Tom was the coolest according to his friend Jeff Lynne.
Tom you George, Jeff, Dylan, Orbison, all right.
I have the privelage of seeing jeff Lynne in Tacoma Washington. Discovery album
An All Star band if ever was. Jeff Lynne is a genius and sad that they are not all still around to keep it going. Being a Big Big fan of Tom Petty and this band just goes to prove how great they all were and don't be surprised to see some more great music from Jeff Lynne. This is just another stepping stone for the greats of music that is pure and it will live on forever. RIP Tom Petty, George Harrison and Roy Orbison....
thank you, I'm 55 I love tom , bob, George etc...
You know how you can spot Jeff Lynne's stamp on "Handle With Care?" The G+ (augmented) chord, when Roy sings, "I'm so *tired* ...". I don't know anyone who uses augmented chords so prominently, and in fact, it's exactly the same chord he used on "Livin' Thing," where he sings, "It's a terrible *thing* to lose.."
Have you read Paul Zollo? He is a brilliant musicologist who would have spotted that. Tx for that
Well , i didnt understand absolutely nothing but sounds interesting as you said it.....and i play guitar , fuck.
Or Harrison on "But it TAKES so long, my Lord"...
Ahh but don't forget that's a George stamp too. He always gets a naughty chord in his songs.
Drchainsaw77: Well spotted. When I heard it on Roy's part it sounded like a 'Roy' move to me, because he used the augmented chord to build tension in 'Crying' - released in the early sixties - so my guess is it's a bit of a nod from Jeff.
You give me so much pleasure, I love everything you all bring to these songs. So talented. Thanks
Jeff Lynn he is a big beatles fan.so am sure
that Tom petty was too mabie Roy was too they where a fantastic superband I bet that they all got along fantastic man Roy had a fantastic he had a voice of an angel rip to george tom and Roy!!!we miss you guys up the irons!!!maiden manic🤘🎸🎸🎸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
For me Traveling Wilburys was one of the all time ultimate bands. 💚💚💚 all these guys always.
What a song 'The End Of The Line' was and still is. A music classic.
Seriously, many of these talents went under-appreciated. Each had a time in the sun, but when the sun set so did appreciation.
Traveling Wilburys. Such an abundance of talent and three two albums are filled with an embarrassment of riches. The first one is superb and to my ears anyway, their second one(Wilburys 3) is just as great!
It was a Great relief in the late 80's to see such Legends of Music actually having so much fun and could write and perform all those songs in just over a month and a half....Their presence will be missed...Carry on Jeff Lynne. The World needs you and your beautiful Music!
Hey Wilbury's.... A profound thanx.
Jeff Lynne had a special voice no one had, Dave Mason is in that category too.
have to agree on both counts....Dave Mason forgotten....I play all ELO stuff...perfect sound, no shouting, no gimmicks,,
He still does at age 71. The Jeff Lynne ELO 2019 tour was fantastic.
I wonder if Jeff Lynne and Tom Jones are related.... they have the sing until 100 gene. LOL
Talent like this is irreplaceable.