Traveling Wilburys - Traveling Wilburys (2 CD / 1 DVD)
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Free Music Review: Even better than you would expect from these guys
Hit: 5 Stars
Music lovers would rightfully expect some pretty awesome songs to be written and performed by a group consisting of George Harrison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Bob Dylan, but, I dare say, no one could have anticipated the treasure that these superstar musicians created. No, not even George, Tom, Jeff, Roy, and Bob themselves had an inkling that they would achieve what they did.
The story of how these recording industry giants came together to form the "Traveling Wilburys" is as amazing as the music they produced. These guys were all friends, and when George Harrison needed to come up with a song for the flip side of a new single of his that was about to be released called "This Is Love," he acted more or less on a whim and asked his friends to collaborate with him to come up with a song that could be used for that purpose. What they came up with was the song "Handle With Care," and it was way too good to be a "B" side.
This was the birth of "The Traveling Wiburys." Their story, as told by the Wilburys themselves, is included on a DVD in this set, and it is just about as entertaining as the music.
Because of the success with their first song, and because of the fun they had in recording it, George asked the others if they would like to make an album. They agreed, and in only ten days in May of 1988 they came up with the ten songs of their first album.
The spontaneity of their collaboration is plainly felt as one listens to their music. It was magic from Day One.
My two favorite songs are "Handle With Care" and "End of the Line." I love the videos, too, especially the "End of the Line" video.
I cannot recommend this 2 CD, 1 DVD set strongly enough! It is unimaginable to me that anyone who likes the music of each of these performers individually would not absolutely love the songs of the Wilburys.
This one is a "must have!"
Tom
P.S.
It is sad that George Harrison and Roy Orbison have passed away. May God rest your souls, George and Roy. Thank you for the great music you left us.
Free Music Review: A reminder of what great music can do for the Mind, Body & Soul...
Hit: 5 Stars
It's hard to write a review about this new collection, since much of what I'd like to say has been echoed in nearly *every* review thus far. That being said, this is a simply brilliant release, one that truly reminds us just how uplifting music can be, and more importantly, how great music *never* gets old. Nearing the 20-year mark, these songs sound as fresh and poignant as they did back in 88/90 respectively, and with each repeated listen, I love them more and more.
What really makes this collection a smash is the inclusion of just about everything the Wilburys did. From the two bonus tracks on Vlm1 (Maxine, absolutely brilliant Harrison, and Like A Ship, a Dylan-meets-Lynne with an incredibly 'Beatle-y' middle-8) to the additional tracks on Vlm3, it's such an overwhelmingly positive vibe, that you just can't stop listening. I've literally moved these CDs from Car to Home Stereo, back to the Car, and just can't get enough. And, if you don't nearly shed a tear watching the (short, but unbelievably effective) DVD documentary on the making of the Wilburys, well, then watch it again. It's heart-warming, it makes you long for Harrison and Orbison, and it really emphasizes the greatness and the legacy that these two (along with the other surviving members) have left behind.
And, on the remastering front: awesome. Loud, punchy, (especially the kick drums and bass---not overdone, but you really feel Jim 'Sidebury' Keltner!) with vocals literally jumping out at you. And, despite the fact that these are technically 80s recordings (okay, 1990 as well), they don't sound it, simply because (as you'll learn in the DVD), Lynne and Harrison really kept the production to using 'natural' sounds, ie, no echoey-reverbed-gated Drums, no cheesy, digital delayed vocals and guitars; basically, pure sound, as it existed in the room, played together. Again, brilliant.
So, what else can one say about the Traveling Wilburys?? It may be the 'End of the Line'...but that's what 'repeat' on your CD player is for. Buy it. Listen to it, and re-experience the feeling of divine musical magic.
Free Music Review: The Compleat Traveling Wilburys
Hit: 5 Stars
The two original albums,released respectively in 1988 and '90 have been long out of print. This package contains all previously released albums and videos with bonus tracks which were previously unreleased. This all-star line-up consisted of Jeff Lynne,who founded and originally led The Electric Light Orchestra,the late ex-Beatle George Harrison,the late Roy Orbison,Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. Volume One was the 1988 album which opens with the hit HANDLE WITH CARE(lead vocal by Harrison and bridge by Orbison). That one is a nice country-flavored ballad. Dylan takes the lead on DIRTY WORLD,CONGRATULATIONS,MARGARITA and TWEETER AND THE MONKEY MAN. Lynne leads on RATTLED. Petty takes the lead on LAST NIGHT with Orbison again singing the bridge. Orbison's sole lead is heard on NOT ALONE ANYMORE. Harrison leads on HEADING FOR THE LIGHT. On another Top 20 hit,END OF THE LINE,only Dylan does not sing. Since this original release,Texas-born Orbison suffered a fatal heart attack on December 6,1988 at age 52. He had just completed his final all-original album MYSTERY GIRL,released in early 1989. Liverpool,England-born Harrison succumbed to lung cancer on November 29,2001 at age 58. Volume Two was the video counterpart to Volume One(the DVD contained herein). Volume Three was recorded with the ensemble downgraded to a quartet(after Orbison's passing). NOBODY'S CHILD was released only as a single in '90. Del Shannon,famous for his 1962 hit RUNAWAY,was supposed to fill the void left by Orbison's passing but Shannon himself had died by means of suicide. You can also check my review for THE TRAVELING WILBURYS VOL. 1 by itself for other information.Free Music Review: HANDLE WITH CARE - THIS SET IS A REAL GEM
Hit: 5 Stars
The Traveling Wilburys were one of the few supergroups that lived up to their promise, mostly because they didn't try to. Things started off simply enough when George Harrison, needing a B-side for a 1988 single, called on friend Jeff Lynne who happened to know that Bob Dylan had a studio nearby in L.A.. George's guitar was at Tom Petty's house and by that point they decided to do the group thing.
The group was complete with the addition of Roy Orbison, acclaimed by many as "The Most Beautiful Voice in Rock n' Roll." Unfortunately, Orbison passed away shortly after the first album was released, but the Wilburys succeeded due to the genial camaraderie that is reverberates through both discs. What could have been a train wreck of ego, instead resulted in these guys having a blast, trading lead vocals and harmonies that shimmer with the affection and respect the members clearly held for each other.
Harrison and Lynne's beautiful production make these records both listenable and memorable, particularly "Handle with Care," "End of the Line," and a breathtaking Orbison performance on "Not Alone Anymore". The CD's went out of print for about a decade until Olivia Harrison completed George's wishes to re-master and re-release the material, adding two rare tracks per disc as well as a DVD of music videos and a band documentary. The Deluxe package also includes a hard cover book of rare photos and a sticker.
This is a comprehensive overview of a twice-in-a-lifetime project that, especially after Harrison's and Orbison's passing, will never be repeated.
Free Music Review: A Long Overdue Re-Issue
Hit: 5 Stars
First, the problems:
Several of the videos have been altered. While I can understand why Milli Vanilli were removed from the original version of the "Wilbury Twist" video (although, if anything, their presence in such an anti-music video music video would only carry added weight), the version of "Inside Out," which is missing George Harrison's great rock star theatrics, makes no sense.
Second, Jeff Lynne's production sounds just as sugary as it did back in 1988/1990 (but not as over-produced as Tom Petty's ice cream headache-inducing "Full Moon Fever"). I wish there were acoustic-based "alternate" versions of these songs sitting around somewhere just waiting to be released, because they'd inevitably sound cleaner, crisper, and, well...better.
Lastly and leastly, none of the extra tracks are any where near as good as the albums (well, the "Runaway" cover is decent). Without these, both albums could have been put on a single disc, making the set a bit more affordable.
Nonetheless:
I LOVE these albums. Songs like "Heading for the Light," "Congratulations," "End of the Line," "Inside Out," "You Took My Breath Away," and "Wilbury Twist" are classics, perfect pop craftsmanship. They feature some of George Harrison's and Bob Dylan's warmest performances, and (of course) the ghost of Roy Orbison haunts the set - rarely do music legends go out in such a beautifully understated way.
Is it just me, or is the second album actually better than the first?