Volume 3 - Travelling Wilburys

And then there were four (992 words)
by JOHNDMR - written on 29/12/01, updated on 29/12/01 (Very useful, 387 readings)
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After the success of the first Wilburys album in 1988, expectations for its successor were high. However Roy Orbison’s death had left a massive void, and rumour had it that another of the seminal rockers was poised to take his place. At around the same time, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty had also been producing and playing on the first new album for years by Del Shannon, which was almost completed when Del sadly took his own life early in 1990. Nevertheless the four others – Spike Wilbury (George Harrison), Clayton (Jeff Lynne), Boo (Bob Dylan) and Muddy (Tom Petty) reunited for a second album later that year. The spirit was much as before – a set of ...

Volume 1 - Travelling Wilburys

Have Wilbury Will Travel  (1030 words)
by Newfloridian - written on 06/09/03, updated on 06/09/03 (Very useful, 328 readings)
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during recording sessions. The 'Traveling' was added at Bob Dylan?s suggestion. The album cover is a spoof - recounting a history of a mythical people who developed the art of Travelling and playing music. CHART INFORMATION Realeased in October 1988, the album itself peaked at No.16 in the UK and No.3 in the US. Two singles were taken from the album. 'Handle With Care' coupled with 'Margarita' reached No.21 in Britain and No.45 in America. 'End of the Line' backed by 'Congratulations' saw No.52 and No.63 respectively in 1989. [Chart information has been gleaned from "The Great Rock Discography" - Sixth Edition ...

Volume 1 - Travelling Wilburys

Let thy Wilbury done (1210 words)
by JOHNDMR - written on 01/12/01, updated on 01/12/01 (Very useful, 254 readings)
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in turn. “Well it’s all right, riding around in the breeze – it’s all right – if you live the life you please.” Oh yes, the Wilburys were called Nelson (a.k.a. George), Otis (Jeff), Charlie T. Jnr (Tom), Lucky (Bob) and Lefty (Roy). Though their real names appear nowhere on the packaging, the pictures make it obvious who’s who. This joke is carried even further by a daft story on the inner sleeve/CD booklet chronicling the history of the Wilbury tribe from time immemorial, long before they started traveling, courtesy of Hugh Jampton. That’s Monty Pythoner Michael Palin to the rest of us, based on an idea by George. ...