Traveling Wilburys

Episode 140: Traveling Wilburys

The Traveling Wilburys (sometimes shortened to the Wilburys) were an English–American supergroup consisting of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty, accompanied by drummer Jim Keltner.

Met in 1988 in a recording studio. Harrison had a new album out called Cloud 9. Co-written and produced Jeff Lynn. Harrison needed a B-side song. At the time it was customary to bring in buzz to a single by doing a B side. As luck would have it, Dylan and Orbison stopped by. Dylan owned the studio. Petty joined because Harrison loved the sound of his guitar. Left to their own devices, they played off of each other. The song that was born: Handle with care. It would prove to be too catchy as a b-side song. The record company knew that they had something. They did not know it at the time, but the five men were about to become a part of something big: the supergroup.

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One of Australia’s wineries has released ACDC wine. “Dry red” “Back in black shiraz” “You shook me all night long moscato.” Have a drink on me!
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Handle with care proved to be too strong a song to be considered a b-side. The company wanted more of this strange combination. Over the space of ten days, they recorded an album’s worth of songs. Before they could release this odd mixture, they needed a name. George suggested Wilbury. He coined it while recorded ‘Cloud nine’. The quote name from a quote ‘another throwaway Wilbury’. The ‘theme’ of the group was that of half brothers. The album went triple platinum.
Classic rock news Part two
Jani Lane passed away in Woodland Hills, CA. Found in the comfort inn. The autopsy is inconclusive. Toxicology reports are expected in a few weeks. Famous for ‘Cherry Pie’, ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’, ‘Heaven’, ‘Down boys’. He appeared on Celebrity Fit Club.
Lynard Skynard: Johnny Van Zant hospitalized due to complications from an operation. The area was infected with cellulitis. Has a bad infection. Doctor’s orders to remain out of work.

Paul Stanley a dad for the fourth time. Baby girl named Emily Grace. Apparently, Emily Grace was the name that Abi and her husband wanted for their future baby girl. Abi mad! She has now put ‘Natalie’ on reserve.

American Idol will return with the same three judges Lopez, Jackson and Tyler. “Where is this Aerosmith album?” Is Joe Perry right?

The triple album was platinum-that meant high demand-that meant a second album called Wilburys Volume 3. Sadly, Roy Orbison died not long after. His vocals can be heard in the album in ‘End of the line’.
Post Orbison: things never came together. There was a feeling that a tour would spoil the joke. Jeff Lynne is a much in demand record producer. He joined Petty in 2003. Bob just celebrated his 70th.

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