As George tells it, he and Jeff were having lunch in LA, Jeff invited Roy to join them, George gets a call from the record company, they need a B side fir a single release. All the studios are full, then George remembers Bob has one in his garage, calls Bob, just happens to get him, now they have a studio, Roy tags along, George needs to stop by Tom's to get his guitar, Tom thinks "this could be fun" and tags along as well, George calls Jim Keltner and asks him to join them at Bob's. They get there, Bob asks "so what's the song" George starts writing on the spot, sees a box in the corner with a sticker that says Handle With Care. They send the song in, record company says, uh no too good, we want an album. George gets everyone together and they rent Dave Stewart's (Eurythmics) house for a month and record Vol. 1
@@StevenQ74 Thank you Steven. I have heard so much nonsense on this subject and it is great to see the real story at the top of the page. Have a grand day.
@@StevenQ74 true, in fact Jeff produced albums for, at the time, the 3 living Beatles, then used a demo tape of John's that Yoko had given him and created Free As A Bird with George, Paul, and Ringo I still love George's story as to how the band formed though
The line "over-exposed" etc - if anyone has been it's a Beatle! I love the way Roy comes in. The words he sings and the way he sings them gives the song warmth and affection. It adds to the "handle me with care" words. That's how I've always felt it anyway lol This is THE supergroup. All shining, but also fans of everyone else. Love this.
Thanks, guy.. so many great songs by this "super group" (different songs feature each member)... give it up for the uncredited Jim Keltner on drums.. apparently he was offered a "Wilbury" position, but declined out of humble-ness... appreciate your reaction... (p.s. also, Jeff Lynne deserves extra credit for his writing and muscianship... check out ELO when you have time & inclination)
I’m 70 and definitely a boomer. Also an addict. Basically, I missed the 80’s … I just discovered The Traveling Willbury’s myself. What’s special about you is that you come to this music with an open heart.
George Harrison told a story that every member of the band would stop whatever they were doing to listen to Roy Orbison sing. They would even come in during times they didn't need to just to listen to him record. Imagine having a voice that made that group of musicians stop what they were doing.
I saw an interview with Tom Petty and he was talking about the Wilbury's. "Jeff was mastering the recording of one of the songs and he was shaking his head. I walked in and said 'what's up?', he said 'Can you go tell Bob that he was out of key and has to record his part again?', I said 'I am NOT going to tell Bob he did ANYTHING wrong.' just about then George walked in and I said 'Hey George, can you go tell Bob that he was out of key and has to record his part again?' George said 'Yeah, ok.' George went over to Bob and said ' Hey Bob, you were outta key, gotta record you again' and Bob said 'Oh OK.' George was the only one who could tell Bob he did something wrong and not be murdered. Only a Beatle could get away with that."
One thing you missed in "End of the Line" is that Roy had passed away before filming, so he was represented by the guitar in the rocking chair. This video was the first release where he is still alive.
Bob Dylan once remarked in an interview (paraphrasing): Do you know why there are 100s of Elvis impersonators in Vegas, but not a single Roy Orbison? Because nobody can sing like Roy. Dylan had an almost god-like admiration of Orbinson. It's easy to see why.
There was one. His name was Roy Small from New Hampshire. You can learn about his life from Chaos and Kindness, also from New Hampshire. ❤ Roy Small was awesome ❤
I spent thirty years working as Roy Orbison, thanks. It was always great getting to meet his fans. If you're interested there are videos on UA-cam on a channel called "Fauxorb".
These five musicians are Gods on the Mic... One of the best Combos ever... Timeless good music that's for sure 🤘😝 My favorite song is Tweeter and the Monkeyman 😜👍
They'd all reached stages in their careers when they didn't have to compete with each other. So, they could cooperate & collaborate. And, they can also have FUN while doing it. You could see there that no one had an ego pushing to get to the front.
The name Traveling Wilburys came from the studio. If someone made a mistake recording they’d just say “ _we’ll bury_ that in post production”. It’s my favorite thing about them. 😂
Many of these guys are now gone. Roy lost his wife when she was 25 in a motorcycle wreck. Then a couple of years later he was on tour when his home burned. He lost his two oldest sons in the fire. He went into a deep depression, and this is the band bringing him back. They were recording an album when he died of a heart attack at 52. The guitar in the chair is in his memory and the voice was pre-recorded. They are on a train passing through life. ✌🙏 RIP and thanks for the memories.
This came out within a couple years of me first falling hard (ok, obsessing over) for The Beatles. So, naturally, I thought this song was incredible. I didn’t even know anyone except George. When End of the Line came out? I was able to admit that this song was good, but End of the Line was a LEGIT great song! This one took a little more of a backseat for me. These days, I still say this isn’t as good a song as End of the Line. I think it gets a bias boost from people because of who’s involved in it. But it’s better than I gave it credit for in the 90s and 2000s. Love watching you reacting with fresh ears, to help bring back my appreciation! 😊
Just a bunch of talented guys hanging out and having fun doing what comes natural for them. Glad we have a couple albums to remember them by...... Would have been a great time to be a fly on the wall to hear all the banter and stories I'm sure they all shared.
Absolutely!! These guys are all legendary in their own right, and fit together perfectly. To be quietly sitting in the corner during this albums creation.....OMG I can only imagine. End of the Line was great, and the tribute to Roy in the Video, tells you all you need to know about this amazing group of artists.
George Harrison....a founding member of the music group that forever changed music, culture, and an era (The Beatles)...the first musician to incorporate musical instruments from other cultures into modern rock music....the first Ex Beatle to have a #1 album (All things must pass) as well as the first #1 song (My Sweet Lord 1970), as well as the last Ex Beatle to top the charts in the US (1988 I've got my mind set on you)...the first musician to put together a successful star studded charity event for famine relief (1971 Concert for Bangladesh)....1st musician to form and record music as a supergroup (The Traveling Wilburys)...and one of the VERY few artists (along with Ringo) who could ask any well known musician for a favor and they would come running to help. Can't find a better legacy than that...
It’s hard to tell in the video, but at the end when Bob’s leaning over, it’s because he has his harmonica on a neck support, and yes he’s amazing on the harmonica.
Just a bunch of friends getting together. Everyone of them had reach the pinnacle of their legendary status and refused to have a hiarchy status within the band even though they knew it was a powerhouse of a lineup. Absolute friendship, humility, and egos were checked at the door. It comes out in the music how much fun they were having with each other and each other's company. Only Jeff and Bob are still among us.
George asked those guys to help him on an album, they wrote one song, intended to be a bonus track, but it was too good just to be a bonus track, so they decided to get together and make an album. During recording there would be the occasional mistake, and Jeff Lynne would tell George don't worry we "we'll bury" it in the recording. They started calling mistakes Wilburys and soon decided to use it for the name.
Great song by a very talented super group. Jeff Lynne produced George Harrison solo album around the same time. When We Were Fab was a great and interesting tribute to The Beatles
Solo George Harrison… • Got My Mind Set On You • When We Was Fab (about the Beatles who were called the Fab4) • What Is Life; • Blow Away • Give Me Love; • My Sweet Lord
George wrote this one Pegasus! About Roy's Iron Cross. The following explanation comes from "Answer" **************************************************** It is an iron cross, a traditional NOT NAZI German military decoration. He lost his original one, so his wife got him the one we most often see him with. No one really knows why he wore it. 2nd Answerer says: Mr. Roy Orbison wore the cross for several reasons. The most obvious reason was his love for motorcycles. Roy was an avid motorcycle fan. It is a symbol widely used in the chopper world by chopper builders and riders. You will often see it associated with Harley-Davison motorcycles. Roy also wore the cross because he was a Bible-based Christian. Specifically, he was a Baptist. His life was marred with tragedy and rejection because he felt that he was considered unattractive. In an interview, Roy acknowledged how he leaned on Christ to get him through those tough times. Barbara, his second wife, resembles his first wife Claudette. She had died in a tragic motorcycle accident. This was another reason he wore it. He had a difficult time getting though that and the symbol used for a motorcycle and the cross aspect (Christianity), helped him cope with the loss. Claudette, his first wife, and Roy loved riding their motorcycles. ************************************************** I hope this helps you, my friend.
They didn't have a title for this song and in the corner of the recording studio they spotted a box with "Handle with care" written on it, the rest is history.
Roy has a greate song call " Only The Lonely". That's why in this song he sings about being lonely. This is about how they were treated because they were all famous.
The next Traveling Wilburys song should be "Tweeter and the Monkey Man"s s it sounds like a Dylan song and only a Dylan song. That said, George Harrison said "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" was really [written by] Tom Petty and Bob [Dylan]. Well, Jeff [Lynne] and I were there too, but they were just sitting there around in the kitchen, and he was for some reason talking about all this stuff that didn't make much sense, you know, and we got a tape cassette and put it on and then transcribed everything they were saying." The result, my favorite TW song :)
This is such a good project, almost kinda unbelievable that they came together to do this. I recently picked up a re-released audiophile recording of this album. Was listening to it last night actually. Pleasantly surprised to see it on your channel today.
You need to check out some of George's solo catalog! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND "Beware of Darkness", "Isn't it a Pity", "Let it Down", & tons more!!! George was a musical GENIUS!!
That Dylan Harmonica, that Harrison slide guitar, That Tom Petty type of chorus, That Orbison sweetness in his voice and Lynn tempo styled song production, like in ELO Don't Bring me down. Those recognizable details blended are great. Yes ,The Templar Cross, Masonic at its best!!
Those are round. He's wearing a Teutonic Cross, which are a solid color and from the German medieval era. Later a little before the German Nazi era, a white outline was used for the cross and it was called the Iron Cross. Nazi Germany used the Iron cross on a lot of uniforms and they often also put Nazi symbols in the center. But again, the Teutonic Cross isn't exactly the same as an Iron cross although some people interchange the names of the two...due to the outlines of the cross being the same.
@@angharaddenby3389 Both can look the same, but traditionally Maltese Crosses had more point, due to a V shape at the end of each most. The Teutonic crosses are usually a simple design, and plain as far as features...no secondary colors or filigree stuff going on with it. But yeah, it could be a Maltese Cross too, one of the simpler designs. I Googled what kind of cross Roy wore...but it's confusing. It states: Roy, wore the Maltese Cross(Iron Cross). Ok...It's NOT an Iron cross, those have 2 colors, but it's based upon the Teutonic Cross. And there are Maltese Cross that are solid color and look almost exactly like the Teutonic crosses. So I think that cross could be called either a simplified Maltese Cross or a Teutonic. BTW...the only reason why I know about some crosses is that I had a niece who in high school did report on the various crosses and other symbols used way back when in European history on knights and banners. But that's been 10 year or so ago and I'm going off of memory there. :P
Love the Traveling Wilburys!- Thank you for playing them. I've been listing to them a lot lately. But I also heard a song the other day Ithink you as a rapper would be interested in listening too... Going Down by the Monkees. Give it a listen.
Roy was a biker. Bikers began wearing the Iron Cross in the 60s. It was originally a military decoration from the Kingdom of Prussia deriving from the Black Cross of the Teutonic Knights from the medieval era. It was subsequently used by the German State, including the period under AH, but is not a N*zi symbol unless it incorporates the swastika. The Iron Cross is still used in the German military today. Bikers probably adopted it for shock value and it has a history of use in Heavy Metal for the same reason.
They were writing songs - as I understand it, they saw a box that had the sticker on it and started riffing and throwing out rhymes,they got into it and one of most best most charming songs ever
They all play harmonica but I think it's Bob in this one. Gotta love the Harmonica! These guys are all such huge Legends!! Love them! RIP Roy, Tom, and George.
The insanity of a group such as this was exactly what made it so great. Their collaboration must have been incredibly enjoyable for these guys at the time. They were making great music as a result of what, for them, was essentially a series of jam sessions. I was very sad to see their efforts concluding after Roy's passing and releasing only two albums.
George was very underrated during his Beatle years but he has always been a favourite for me. Great memories, road trip from Vancouver to California this CD on repeat ❤❤
Five guys, six (!) R&R Hall of Fame. (George has 2 -- One for The Beatles and one as an individual.) And for a really fun, upbeat song -- The Wilbury Twist.
One of my favorite super groups!! Another supergroup u still have yet to do on ur channel is Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young!! Please dive down their rabbithole!!
Every time I hear a TWB song I don’t want it to end. I was selling CDs when this was released. It was a monster seller based on the singles and air play but people found they loved the album end-to-end. I had a high school kid come in one night the first week I was open and say: my dad told meGeorge Harrison was in another band beforeTWB. Is that true and do you have it?” I thought WTH have I gotten myself into? But the kid bought TWB and a Beatles album and remained a customer for many years.
You are learning quick! Good job Black Pegasus keep it up my friend. ----------------------------------- A gentle reminder if I may, "The WHO live in Shepperton Studios 1978" including Pete Townsend - guitar, Rodger Daltrey - lead vocals, harmonica, tambourine & swinging microphone, John Entwisle - top ten bassist and Keith Moon - drummer. Shepperton's ten cuts were the band's last performance with Keith Moon before The Rock 'n' Roll lifestyle caught up to him! It was a rehearsal for "The Kids Are Alright" album. The team was a bit rusty after a two-year layoff but still kicked some serious butt IMO! Enjoy the World's Greatest Rock Band live with the original members.
Mother's Finest - Baby Love !!!! Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime !!!! The Clash - The Guns of Brixton !!!! Ted Nugent - Writing on the Wall !!!! The Knife - Silent Shout !!!! The Vibrators - Keep it Clean !!!! Babylon Zoo - Spaceman !!!! Ace of Base - All that She Wants !!!! Brother Dege - Too Old to Die Young !!!! Eddy Grant - Living on the Frontline !!!! Praying Mantis - Dream On !!!! The Kinks - (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman !!!! Kingdom Come - Mad Queen !!!! Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right !!!! Molly Hatchet - Fall of the Peacemaker !!!! Ana Johnson - We Are !!!! Blackfoot - Fox Chase !!!! Steelheart - We All Die Young !!!! The Bevis Frond - Superseded (from the WDR Rockpalast 2004 gig) !!!! Point Blank - Uncle Ned !!!! Mahogany Rush - Requiem for a Sinner !!!! Bob Marley & The Wailers - Natural Mystic !!!! The Mission - Tower of Strength !!!!
There is a documentary about how they got together & wrote the songs it’s a great watch ❤ x it’s around 36 minutes called the true history of the travelling Wilburys x
they all actual play the harp...being a fan of all the Wilburys individually, my guess has always been Bob or Tom. I had forgotten about the baby pics of them all, too...what a way to remember them all with such a neat idea. Dude, you always get it...
@Black Pegasus, A very overlooked Beatles related song that I'm sure you would love is Ringo Star's "Photograph". And many believed George Harrison was probably the best singer and songwriter of the Beatles, but many have other opinions.
As George tells it, he and Jeff were having lunch in LA, Jeff invited Roy to join them, George gets a call from the record company, they need a B side fir a single release. All the studios are full, then George remembers Bob has one in his garage, calls Bob, just happens to get him, now they have a studio, Roy tags along, George needs to stop by Tom's to get his guitar, Tom thinks "this could be fun" and tags along as well, George calls Jim Keltner and asks him to join them at Bob's. They get there, Bob asks "so what's the song" George starts writing on the spot, sees a box in the corner with a sticker that says Handle With Care. They send the song in, record company says, uh no too good, we want an album. George gets everyone together and they rent Dave Stewart's (Eurythmics) house for a month and record Vol. 1
They basicly got together becauae Jeff Lynne produced albums for George, Tom and Roy
@@StevenQ74 Thank you Steven. I have heard so much nonsense on this subject and it is great to see the real story at the top of the page. Have a grand day.
@@StevenQ74 true, in fact Jeff produced albums for, at the time, the 3 living Beatles, then used a demo tape of John's that Yoko had given him and created Free As A Bird with George, Paul, and Ringo
I still love George's story as to how the band formed though
What a great story thank you for posting it.
The line "over-exposed" etc - if anyone has been it's a Beatle! I love the way Roy comes in. The words he sings and the way he sings them gives the song warmth and affection. It adds to the "handle me with care" words. That's how I've always felt it anyway lol
This is THE supergroup. All shining, but also fans of everyone else. Love this.
Thanks, guy.. so many great songs by this "super group" (different songs feature each member)... give it up for the uncredited Jim Keltner on drums.. apparently he was offered a "Wilbury" position, but declined out of humble-ness... appreciate your reaction... (p.s. also, Jeff Lynne deserves extra credit for his writing and muscianship... check out ELO when you have time & inclination)
I’m 70 and definitely a boomer.
Also an addict. Basically, I missed the 80’s … I just discovered The Traveling Willbury’s myself.
What’s special about you is that you come to this music with an open heart.
Three out of five of the Wilbury's are gone... let's handle the remaining two with the utmost care...❤️🎶🎤
If there was love button, I would click it for this comment 🙂
Helll YEAH
Jeff Lynne and ELO just performed in Nashville this past week.
@@denroy3 Still sharing his gift with us...rock on Jeff...❤️🎶🎤
George Harrison told a story that every member of the band would stop whatever they were doing to listen to Roy Orbison sing. They would even come in during times they didn't need to just to listen to him record. Imagine having a voice that made that group of musicians stop what they were doing.
The story goes that every day they were recording Tom Petty would ask Roy for an autograph.
He had such a heartbreaking life. List his 2 boys in a house fire - so many more.
Petty said the other 4 would walk around saying to themselves can you believe we are in a group with Roy freaking Orbison
I saw an interview with Tom Petty and he was talking about the Wilbury's. "Jeff was mastering the recording of one of the songs and he was shaking his head. I walked in and said 'what's up?', he said 'Can you go tell Bob that he was out of key and has to record his part again?', I said 'I am NOT going to tell Bob he did ANYTHING wrong.' just about then George walked in and I said 'Hey George, can you go tell Bob that he was out of key and has to record his part again?' George said 'Yeah, ok.' George went over to Bob and said ' Hey Bob, you were outta key, gotta record you again' and Bob said 'Oh OK.' George was the only one who could tell Bob he did something wrong and not be murdered. Only a Beatle could get away with that."
One thing you missed in "End of the Line" is that Roy had passed away before filming, so he was represented by the guitar in the rocking chair. This video was the first release where he is still alive.
hope he sees this !
Bob Dylan once remarked in an interview (paraphrasing): Do you know why there are 100s of Elvis impersonators in Vegas, but not a single Roy Orbison? Because nobody can sing like Roy.
Dylan had an almost god-like admiration of Orbinson.
It's easy to see why.
and Roy didn't have the body or the charisma, which the kids adored.
They had 2 albums that are both fantastic. You need to listen to "Tweeter and the Monkeyman". Mostly Bob Dylan singing it.
There was one. His name was Roy Small from New Hampshire. You can learn about his life from Chaos and Kindness, also from New Hampshire. ❤ Roy Small was awesome ❤
I spent thirty years working as Roy Orbison, thanks. It was always great getting to meet his fans.
If you're interested there are videos on UA-cam on a channel called "Fauxorb".
These five musicians are Gods on the Mic...
One of the best Combos ever...
Timeless good music that's for sure 🤘😝
My favorite song is Tweeter and the Monkeyman 😜👍
They'd all reached stages in their careers when they didn't have to compete with each other. So, they could cooperate & collaborate. And, they can also have FUN while doing it. You could see there that no one had an ego pushing to get to the front.
A bunch of old pros with nothing to prove
The name Traveling Wilburys came from the studio. If someone made a mistake recording they’d just say “ _we’ll bury_ that in post production”. It’s my favorite thing about them. 😂
re. "Not sold on the hook" - - this is one of those classics which don't give it all away on the first hearing.
Many of these guys are now gone. Roy lost his wife when she was 25 in a motorcycle wreck. Then a couple of years later he was on tour when his home burned. He lost his two oldest sons in the fire. He went into a deep depression, and this is the band bringing him back. They were recording an album when he died of a heart attack at 52. The guitar in the chair is in his memory and the voice was pre-recorded. They are on a train passing through life. ✌🙏 RIP and thanks for the memories.
Thanks for the memories! I love George’s voice! He did not get enough front time with the Beatles!❤️🔥✌🏻🫶🏻
This came out within a couple years of me first falling hard (ok, obsessing over) for The Beatles. So, naturally, I thought this song was incredible. I didn’t even know anyone except George. When End of the Line came out? I was able to admit that this song was good, but End of the Line was a LEGIT great song! This one took a little more of a backseat for me. These days, I still say this isn’t as good a song as End of the Line. I think it gets a bias boost from people because of who’s involved in it. But it’s better than I gave it credit for in the 90s and 2000s. Love watching you reacting with fresh ears, to help bring back my appreciation! 😊
I forgot how much I enjoy this song. Thanks for the reaction.
The Highwaymen are a similar group in that is the cream of the country singers at the time. Both groups are awesome and make me pause.
These guys just absolutely ooze coolness and talent! What fun they were having!!
Just a bunch of talented guys hanging out and having fun doing what comes natural for them. Glad we have a couple albums to remember them by...... Would have been a great time to be a fly on the wall to hear all the banter and stories I'm sure they all shared.
Absolutely!! These guys are all legendary in their own right, and fit together perfectly. To be quietly sitting in the corner during this albums creation.....OMG I can only imagine. End of the Line was great, and the tribute to Roy in the Video, tells you all you need to know about this amazing group of artists.
I’m 45, my dad LOVES all these guys and I grew up listening to The Traveling Wilburys album, great memories.
George Harrison....a founding member of the music group that forever changed music, culture, and an era (The Beatles)...the first musician to incorporate musical instruments from other cultures into modern rock music....the first Ex Beatle to have a #1 album (All things must pass) as well as the first #1 song (My Sweet Lord 1970), as well as the last Ex Beatle to top the charts in the US (1988 I've got my mind set on you)...the first musician to put together a successful star studded charity event for famine relief (1971 Concert for Bangladesh)....1st musician to form and record music as a supergroup (The Traveling Wilburys)...and one of the VERY few artists (along with Ringo) who could ask any well known musician for a favor and they would come running to help. Can't find a better legacy than that...
It’s hard to tell in the video, but at the end when Bob’s leaning over, it’s because he has his harmonica on a neck support, and yes he’s amazing on the harmonica.
Just a bunch of friends getting together. Everyone of them had reach the pinnacle of their legendary status and refused to have a hiarchy status within the band even though they knew it was a powerhouse of a lineup. Absolute friendship, humility, and egos were checked at the door. It comes out in the music how much fun they were having with each other and each other's company. Only Jeff and Bob are still among us.
I love they are showing pictures of each memer as a child
I forgot this classic. Banger before it’s time. 😊
BP needs to watch any of the documentaries about the Traveling Wilburys....it really is fascinating how it all began.
George asked those guys to help him on an album, they wrote one song, intended to be a bonus track, but it was too good just to be a bonus track, so they decided to get together and make an album. During recording there would be the occasional mistake, and Jeff Lynne would tell George don't worry we "we'll bury" it in the recording. They started calling mistakes Wilburys and soon decided to use it for the name.
Yep, that’s what I heard.
Roys big cheesey smile out the end shows how much he enjoyed this so so much🤘❤️
So glad we have these songs and videos of these all time great entertainers. Bob and Jeff only ones left now.
The talent that was put together it’s like Mt. Everest!
I was listening to them when I was still buying CD's thru the mail from Columbia Records. Oh, and other song was End Of The Line.
Congrats on finally knowing George's name.
Almost spit out my drink. 😂 I literally said to myself... about time he remembered George's name. 😂
Great song by a very talented super group. Jeff Lynne produced George Harrison solo album around the same time. When We Were Fab was a great and interesting tribute to The Beatles
Solo George Harrison…
• Got My Mind Set On You
• When We Was Fab (about the Beatles who were called the Fab4)
• What Is Life; • Blow Away
• Give Me Love; • My Sweet Lord
This was such a wonderful super group, so sad 3 of them are gone now. RIP Roy, George and Tom.
Such an incredible group and album! The TALENT is out of this world. Such an incredible song.
George wrote this one Pegasus! About Roy's Iron Cross. The following explanation comes from "Answer"
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It is an iron cross, a traditional NOT NAZI German military decoration. He lost his original one, so his wife got him the one we most often see him with. No one really knows why he wore it.
2nd Answerer says:
Mr. Roy Orbison wore the cross for several reasons. The most obvious reason was his love for motorcycles. Roy was an avid motorcycle fan. It is a symbol widely used in the chopper world by chopper builders and riders. You will often see it associated with Harley-Davison motorcycles.
Roy also wore the cross because he was a Bible-based Christian. Specifically, he was a Baptist. His life was marred with tragedy and rejection because he felt that he was considered unattractive. In an interview, Roy acknowledged how he leaned on Christ to get him through those tough times. Barbara, his second wife, resembles his first wife Claudette. She had died in a tragic motorcycle accident. This was another reason he wore it. He had a difficult time getting though that and the symbol used for a motorcycle and the cross aspect (Christianity), helped him cope with the loss. Claudette, his first wife, and Roy loved riding their motorcycles.
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I hope this helps you, my friend.
That style of cross is called a Maltese Cross.
SNL did a skit on Tom Petty and Bob Dylan talking to each other. It’s hilarious. Their voices are so similar.
I still remember that one from when it aired!
I grew up on the Traveling Wilburys. Love, love, love!
P.S, Yes, 100% Bob Dylan was playing the harmonica!
'Last Night' and 'She's My Baby' are great songs from these guys.
They didn't have a title for this song and in the corner of the recording studio they spotted a box with "Handle with care" written on it, the rest is history.
My favorite TW song!
My favorite Beatle!
Ohhh when Roy comes in he’s the BEST!! 😎
Roy has a greate song call " Only The Lonely". That's why in this song he sings about being lonely. This is about how they were treated because they were all famous.
The next Traveling Wilburys song should be "Tweeter and the Monkey Man"s s it sounds like a Dylan song and only a Dylan song. That said, George Harrison said "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" was really [written by] Tom Petty and Bob [Dylan]. Well, Jeff [Lynne] and I were there too, but they were just sitting there around in the kitchen, and he was for some reason talking about all this stuff that didn't make much sense, you know, and we got a tape cassette and put it on and then transcribed everything they were saying." The result, my favorite TW song :)
This is such a good project, almost kinda unbelievable that they came together to do this. I recently picked up a re-released audiophile recording of this album. Was listening to it last night actually. Pleasantly surprised to see it on your channel today.
You need to check out some of George's solo catalog! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND "Beware of Darkness", "Isn't it a Pity", "Let it Down", & tons more!!! George was a musical GENIUS!!
``Tweeter and the Monkey Man'' with Dylan in lead is a great, fun song by the Traveling Wilburys. Their cooperative band is one of the best.
my second favorite Wilburys song!
also, I think you should add George's My Sweet Lord on the list of songs to react to.
What a Song!!!
The track you already reacted to is END OF THE LINE. By the time they did the video Roy had already past away. 😢
Arguably the greatest super group ever!
Thanks for bringing this one back! 40!
That Dylan Harmonica, that Harrison slide guitar, That Tom Petty type of chorus, That Orbison sweetness in his voice and Lynn tempo styled song production, like in ELO Don't Bring me down. Those recognizable details blended are great. Yes ,The Templar Cross, Masonic at its best!!
That thing Roy Orbison wears is St. Benedict's medallion.
Those are round. He's wearing a Teutonic Cross, which are a solid color and from the German medieval era.
Later a little before the German Nazi era, a white outline was used for the cross and it was called the Iron Cross. Nazi Germany used the Iron cross on a lot of uniforms and they often also put Nazi symbols in the center. But again, the Teutonic Cross isn't exactly the same as an Iron cross although some people interchange the names of the two...due to the outlines of the cross being the same.
@@StormyPeak searched it, and it seems to be one of many Masonic crosses as well.
@@StormyPeak Looks more like a Maltese Cross to me
@@angharaddenby3389 Both can look the same, but traditionally Maltese Crosses had more point, due to a V shape at the end of each most.
The Teutonic crosses are usually a simple design, and plain as far as features...no secondary colors or filigree stuff going on with it.
But yeah, it could be a Maltese Cross too, one of the simpler designs.
I Googled what kind of cross Roy wore...but it's confusing. It states:
Roy, wore the Maltese Cross(Iron Cross).
Ok...It's NOT an Iron cross, those have 2 colors, but it's based upon the Teutonic Cross. And there are Maltese Cross that are solid color and look almost exactly like the Teutonic crosses. So I think that cross could be called either a simplified Maltese Cross or a Teutonic.
BTW...the only reason why I know about some crosses is that I had a niece who in high school did report on the various crosses and other symbols used way back when in European history on knights and banners.
But that's been 10 year or so ago and I'm going off of memory there. :P
My favourites Congratulations, and Tweeter and the Monkey Man :)
Love the Traveling Wilburys!- Thank you for playing them. I've been listing to them a lot lately. But I also heard a song the other day Ithink you as a rapper would be interested in listening too... Going Down by the Monkees. Give it a listen.
That is the only Monkee I can't sing along with. Mickey sings too fast! lol
LoL, I know! But some good rhyming.
@@LauraG-tr3ef Indeed good rhyming but how does he sing it so darn fast? I even had the lyrics and couldn't keep up.
Natural talent He was always the "Fast Talker" on the show the Car Salesman type.
Roy was a biker. Bikers began wearing the Iron Cross in the 60s. It was originally a military decoration from the Kingdom of Prussia deriving from the Black Cross of the Teutonic Knights from the medieval era. It was subsequently used by the German State, including the period under AH, but is not a N*zi symbol unless it incorporates the swastika. The Iron Cross is still used in the German military today. Bikers probably adopted it for shock value and it has a history of use in Heavy Metal for the same reason.
Truly a super group... who didn't even use there real names. George, Tom, Bob, Roy, and Jeff. Wow
They were writing songs - as I understand it, they saw a box that had the sticker on it and started riffing and throwing out rhymes,they got into it and one of most best most charming songs ever
End of the line is a great song also. This is the true meaning of a supergroup.
I love this song , incredible lyrics, the greats !
Greatest Super Group!!!
great music choices-its so fun to hang with you-
Old lady here enjoying the music of a great period of time! Glad to see you enjoy it too!!
In one word: A great song!
This is why you know in that guitar gently weeps video no one was upset with Prince. They loved it
They all play harmonica but I think it's Bob in this one. Gotta love the Harmonica! These guys are all such huge Legends!! Love them! RIP Roy, Tom, and George.
If you want to hear more Bob Dylan, check out Subterranean Homesick Blues, one of my favs by him.
If you like these guys, you will absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE
The Damn Yankees!
Another super group!
The insanity of a group such as this was exactly what made it so great. Their collaboration must have been incredibly enjoyable for these guys at the time. They were making great music as a result of what, for them, was essentially a series of jam sessions. I was very sad to see their efforts concluding after Roy's passing and releasing only two albums.
We have already lost 3 of them.. RIP Roy, George and Tom...❤😢
Per Wikipedia, it was in fact Bob Dylan on the harmonica.
George was very underrated during his Beatle years but he has always been a favourite for me. Great memories, road trip from Vancouver to California this CD on repeat ❤❤
It was easily there biggest hit. Top 5
Look closely when the harmonica comes in, you see Bob bent over more because he’s playing it. He has his signature harmonica holder around his neck.
Fantabulous. Thank you Sir
Great song ❤
A great group and a great song.❤️✌🏻🎶
Shout out to the drummer!
Another great one. Keep 'm coming! Pretty sure Tom and Roy could handle that harmonica just as well.
Five guys, six (!) R&R Hall of Fame. (George has 2 -- One for The Beatles and one as an individual.) And for a really fun, upbeat song -- The Wilbury Twist.
There's something about Roy's voice that makes you smile as soon as you hear it.
One of my favorite super groups!! Another supergroup u still have yet to do on ur channel is Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young!! Please dive down their rabbithole!!
they came up with pseudonyms for each guy..George became Nelson Wilbury..Dylan was Lucky Wilbury ..etc.
Every time I hear a TWB song I don’t want it to end. I was selling CDs when this was released. It was a monster seller based on the singles and air play but people found they loved the album end-to-end. I had a high school kid come in one night the first week I was open and say: my dad told meGeorge Harrison was in another band beforeTWB. Is that true and do you have it?” I thought WTH have I gotten myself into? But the kid bought TWB and a Beatles album and remained a customer for many years.
You are learning quick! Good job Black Pegasus keep it up my friend. ----------------------------------- A gentle reminder if I may, "The WHO live in Shepperton Studios 1978" including Pete Townsend - guitar, Rodger Daltrey - lead vocals, harmonica, tambourine & swinging microphone, John Entwisle - top ten bassist and Keith Moon - drummer. Shepperton's ten cuts were the band's last performance with Keith Moon before The Rock 'n' Roll lifestyle caught up to him! It was a rehearsal for "The Kids Are Alright" album. The team was a bit rusty after a two-year layoff but still kicked some serious butt IMO! Enjoy the World's Greatest Rock Band live with the original members.
Some of are finest artist calibrating unfortunately we have lost some....keep pumping out great content BP 👌🏽
Mother's Finest - Baby Love !!!!
Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime !!!!
The Clash - The Guns of Brixton !!!!
Ted Nugent - Writing on the Wall !!!!
The Knife - Silent Shout !!!!
The Vibrators - Keep it Clean !!!!
Babylon Zoo - Spaceman !!!!
Ace of Base - All that She Wants !!!!
Brother Dege - Too Old to Die Young !!!!
Eddy Grant - Living on the Frontline !!!!
Praying Mantis - Dream On !!!!
The Kinks - (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman !!!!
Kingdom Come - Mad Queen !!!!
Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right !!!!
Molly Hatchet - Fall of the Peacemaker !!!!
Ana Johnson - We Are !!!!
Blackfoot - Fox Chase !!!!
Steelheart - We All Die Young !!!!
The Bevis Frond - Superseded (from the WDR Rockpalast 2004 gig) !!!!
Point Blank - Uncle Ned !!!!
Mahogany Rush - Requiem for a Sinner !!!!
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Natural Mystic !!!!
The Mission - Tower of Strength !!!!
There is a documentary about how they got together & wrote the songs it’s a great watch ❤ x it’s around 36 minutes called the true history of the travelling Wilburys x
greatest super group ever
they all actual play the harp...being a fan of all the Wilburys individually, my guess has always been Bob or Tom. I had forgotten about the baby pics of them all, too...what a way to remember them all with such a neat idea. Dude, you always get it...
You can tell by looking at the guys that they’re have a good time together!
Also check out End of the Line, Last Night, and Heading for the Light.
All those Years ago-A song George did for Lennon after he was murdered. My Sweet Lord, For you Blue....George is awesome!
@Black Pegasus, A very overlooked Beatles related song that I'm sure you would love is Ringo Star's "Photograph". And many believed George Harrison was probably the best singer and songwriter of the Beatles, but many have other opinions.
Love George. NOBODY thought he was a better writer/vocalist than
Lennon or MacCarthy..
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST FAV SONGS ON MY PLAYLIST! GEORGE IS ALSO MY FAV BEATLE AND THESE GUYS ALL TOGETHER MAKING THIS GREAT MUSIC!
The Travelling Wiburys - Not Alone Anymore. It's sung by Roy Orbison and it's a wonderful track
5 superstars zero egos
I have been waiting for this one!!
To see George singing by himself and a kinda crazy video, watch the official music video for "Got My Mind Set On You".