Travelling Wilburys - Handle With Care (BRITS REACTION) Who Knew?

[@TheDarkhorse1947]

One of the best, ever. Everyone forgets about the great drummer Jim Keltner.

[@DamaramuHQ]

AKA "Buster Sidebury". Keltner's a fantastic drummer!

[@dreams2xs]

Keltner was asked to become an "official" Wilbury. He declined. They gave him a Wilbury name anyway.

[@jamiem4941]

Icons every one of them! Great song. Just think of the talent that was present there. Their song “End of the Line” pulls on the heart strings as it is dedicated to Roy Orbison who had passed away. Great request!

[@JudeAussie]

That unmistakable voice of Roy Orbison. First 45 inch single I ever owned was ‘Penny Arcade’ RIP Roy! 😔❤️ Loved the Travelling Wilburys. Nice reaction, guys! 👍❤️🇦🇺 10/10

[@dagmar.6954]

The Traveling Wilburys is a rock supergroup from 1988 made up of Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, & Jeff Lynne. (Jim Keltner joined them & is one of the greatest session drummers). They had a lot of great songs such as "End Of The Line", "Heading For The Light", "Inside Out", "Tweeter & The Monkey Man", "Dirty World", "Last Night", "She's My Baby", "Rattled", "Nobody's Child", "Congratulations" etc. Sadly only 2 guys are now left from this group (Bob Dylan & Jeff Lynne).

[@chrismaverick9828]

Every account of the group, including from themselves, was that egos were virtually non-existent. The way they came together, "who is one person you'd like to play with" created a natural backstop to ego as they had all worked with big names for years and knew how they all were. Orbison was the real one that they all looked up to, stopping whatever they were doing to listen to his recording sessions, basking in his incredible voice. They were all in it for the music. By far the greatest lineup of a group one could imagine.

[@marciaramirez3791]

An original written by all the guys as they recorded the album. The idea for it was a shipping box with the words "Handle With Care" written on it sitting in the studio. All but Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne have passed away. Musical legends all.

[@katjohnson6315]

The songs are original to them. They collaborated on each one. Read that the chorus came from a huge shipping box stamped’HANDLE WITH CARE’ Genius plus inspiration!

[@melissabill1640]

Who knew? All of us around back when it came out. 🤣

[@BritPopsReact]

@melissabill1640 We sure did, but bless BP1, he is a "young un"🤣

[@MichaelW969]

2 British legends, 3 American legends, THE best supergroup of all time, it's not even close. Peace to Roy, George, and Tom, all gone way too soon.

[@ahjaanhugh]

I think of them as a group of friends. Jeff offered to help George out on a side B of an EP over dinner, Roy ask to tag along, they had to stop by Tom's to pick up a guitar and they ended up a Dylan's because he had a studio in his house. The rest is history because the record executives said the song was too good to be a side B.

[@brianmccullough5764]

They had a whole back story. They were the five sons of Charlie Wilbury by five different mothers. 😁 Volume I gives them each a solo vocal, and there are extraordinary diets, like Last Night with Petty and Orbison.

[@firefighterchick]

Thanks guys!😊 They had to be the superist of Super Groups. They were some of best on either side of the pond. I wasn't sure if you two had heard them before. If one of you had my guess was going to be BP2. I wasn't sure which one to request because pretty much all of them on both albums were great. It revitalized Roy Orbison's career which was sadly so short-lived. It seems like there was very little egos which these phenom artists. They look like in all the videos like they had a great time performing together. Different songs were published to each of the ones who had their own record label but the writing credits were shared among them. In different songs each one took the lead as well.

[@jamiem4941]

Great choice! Love these guys! After them I guess The Highwaymen caught my attention.

[@firefighterchick]

@@jamiem4941 The Highwayman were phenomenal as well.

[@Hawk-ODA212]

You done good FireFighter Chick. I love this group.

[@firefighterchick]

@Hawk-ODA212 you and I both another thing in common. 😊

[@stevedietrich8936]

Good recommendation Chick. Could listen to the Wilbury's all day long. Iconic voices.

[@cherylweston9205]

I had forgotten about the Traveling Willburys!! I used to listen to them all the time… back before Spotify. Thanks @firefighterchick !!! Going to go add to my playlist right now. Great reaction, as always. ❤️

[@BritPopsReact]

@cherylweston9205 Brilliant, that is why we love doing this channel, to jog the memory on great artists and song we may have forgotten about. Thanks for watching Cheryl

[@oldarpanet]

IIRC one of the Wilburys was being interviewed and when asked about they're being a "supergroup" replied something along the line of "Odd to think of five rhythm guitarists as a "supergroup."

[@cathytemple8991]

Such amazing individual talent to all come together.❤

[@UncleBuckRodgers]

Love them!

[@mizpahshearer1659]

I think it's quite magical how their individual styles and sounds fit together so perfectly. When George sings it sounds like a George song. When Tom sings it sounds like a Tom song etc. If you get what I mean? Love them all together and individually.❤

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty!!!! How have I never heard of the band? Thx FFC.

[@firefighterchick]

You're welcome ☺️

[@barryanderson3910]

There's an advantage to never having heard a good song, album, or even group. You now have something fresh and great to listen to - and that's difficult (though not impossible )to find today.

[@firefighterchick]

@@barryanderson3910 agree 💯. I think you'll just about love both albums. It's bittersweet though since Roy died so soon after and now Tom and George too. In the video of the song End of the Line he had already passed. He sings in the song but in the video it's just a chair with his guitar and his photo.

[@barryanderson3910]

@@firefighterchickIn my case, I knew of the group back then (when I was younger), but never listened to them. Of course, I didn't have access to everything via the internet back then, either. I probably was reminded of the group via a reaction video several years ago, and have since taken my time, listening to their stuff little by little over time, so I can enjoy it. The internet, KZbin, and reaction videos - all of these help me find and enjoy stuff I've missed in my life. Younger folks will never understand how limited that access was to these things back in the day.

[@prettybullet7728]

Excellent request.

[@firefighterchick]

🙂

[@Hawk-ODA212]

Excellent suggestion, FireFighter Chick. I started listening to them when they first came out. So much talent Brough together in this group. Great review guys. Thanks for introducing this to those who never knew they existed.

[@firefighterchick]

😊

[@d2ndborn]

I bought both albums when they came out

[@victoriabarr255]

Still have mine.

[@japcar84]

For me, the beat and instruments give off 100% Tom Petty vibes, and then everyone chimes in with their signature voices. I really enjoyed this one. Great suggestion FFC!

[@firefighterchick]

😊

[@lhpl]

Instant goosebumps.

[@margaret2romeo]

Love this song!!!

[@jennyburns787]

There is a documentary on the making of.. Tom was to solo after Roy and was like, oh great - will anyone sound good going after Roy! They all were like Roy was a monster to follow, so the duet of Tom and Bob came in! LOL. Enjoyed reaction. ❤

[@royferguson2297]

Super group is right two brilliant Albums check out She's My Baby lead guitar Gary Moore.

[@michaelwhelan2376]

Otis Wilbury (Lynne), Lefty Wilbury (Orbison), Charlie T. Wilbury Jr. (Petty), Lucky Wilbury (Dylan), Nelson Wilbury (George Harrison). The band members adopted tongue-in-cheek pseudonyms as half-brothers from the fictional Wilbury family of travelling musicians. Vol. 1 was a critical and commercial success, helping to revitalise Dylan's and Petty's careers. In 1990, the album won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group. BP1 they were HUGE here in the states. And the Album went platinum in the UK and US as well. Only thing that stopped them was the death of Orbison. Hope you both are well and have a great weekend. Enjoy your reaction as always!

[@BritPopsReact]

@michaelwhelan2376 Thanks as always for the support. We are doing fine thanks for asking. Cheers

[@michaellockhart554]

And don't forget Buster Sidebury (Jim Keltner)

[@jeanettemccormack1041]

Great info. Thanks so much😊❤😊

[@GinMae]

Thanks, guys... the Wilburys were awesome.. this one features George & Roy.. but they really are all generous artists... I hope you listen to more by them... the ultimate "super-group" IMHO.. (the song where Roy is most featured is "Not alone anymore) appreciate your listen... (p.s. credit to drummer Jim Keltner.. who was offered a credit/position as a "Wilbury" but declined.. still, he is integral to the group)

[@withrespectmostly4405]

Hi guys, trying to keep up! Love these guys

[@BritPopsReact]

@withrespectmostly4405 You are doing a great job with keeping up. Have fun

[@mojobag01]

Fun Fact: Jim Keltner (drums - still with us) has been on more hits than all of them put together.

[@jimwilcox2964]

Older "supergroup" the 1956 Million Dollar Quartet. Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash. Recorded at Sun Records in Memphis. Carl was recording a album, Lewis was on Piano. Cash was just there listening, Elvis just happened to stop by. They started jamming together . Sam Phillips the head of Sun started recording at some point and wound up with over a hour of stuff

[@royferguson2297]

They wrote the song after seeing a box with Handle with Care written on it.

[@quaresma9003]

Hey my Friends, react to JOURNEY "Don't stop believin" live in Houston 1981. Iconic song & Amazing live performance with great vocals & guitare solo. Thanks

[@tmrozzer]

Next END OF THE LINE video please

[@jimwilcox2964]

Recorded before Roy passed but the video was done after.

[@michaelwhelan2376]

Let's get these guys to the 100K subs!!! Share this with everyone you know!

[@BritPopsReact]

@michaelwhelan2376 Cheers Michael, always lovely to hear from you. Hope you can pop into the next Live Show. Sunday 28th 7:30 UK Time

[@PatRyan-my8ep]

Great group Jeff Lynne genius thanks guys try and of the line next ❤

[@RegenerativeHomes]

Jeff Lynne produced and performed on solo albums for each member with the Wilbury sound. Mystery Girl for Orbison, Full Moon Fever for Petty, Armchair Theater for himself. Return of Dark Horse for Harrison explored this sound previous to Vol. 1. Dylan's solo album was used for Vol. 3 due to contract obligation to finish the album. After Orbison's death, Del Shannon meant to fill his shoes but he died as well. Lynne had completed Del Shannon's solo album Rock On! Note, Del Shannon and his signature song was referenced in both Vol 1 and Full Moon Fever. The Wilbury's produced singles of Del Shannon songs as tributes. Vol. 2 was the Wilbury album with Del Shannon that was never recorded. These other albums are of interest to Wilbury fans because they feature the Wilbury sound. All of them were friends and contributed to each other's albums as writers or performers, so various albums have Wilbury collaborations with that rockabilly type sound.

[@chrisredlich7075]

Only great songs could have come from this band,

[@hardtackbeans9790]

I don't generally like the Frankengroups. But I do like this collaboration/group.

[@GotWag]

Super Group - The Traveling Wilburys..........and of course the *other* Super Group - The Highwaymen!! (Cash, Waylon, Willie and Kris). All Legends!!

[@michaelnemo7629]

It is said that their actual SECOND ALBUM was unofficially FULL MOON FEVER by Tom Petty. ;)

[@chrisnel5505]

the clear diction of only the Beatles evident still with George

[@SteveSelter]

Petty said he, Dylan, Lynne and George were all just walking around and saying they couldn't believe they were in a band with Roy freaking Orbison because the absolute regard tgey held him in as a vocalist. If he hadn't had a heat attack and passed away they would have lasted a lot longer

[@johnniekight1879]

Del Shannon was asked to replace Roy. They even laid down tracks for "Runaway" but Del who suffered from depression unfortunately committed suicide.

[@firefighterchick]

As far as I've read in interviews with the rest of the band they never intended to replace Roy Orbison. The press at the time speculated that they might ask Del Shannon or Roger McGuinn but they planned on just being a quartet girl on the second album.

[@LouRall-e2r]

10/10

[@bendailey6070]

I always wondered who was walking away at 6:17

[@royferguson2297]

Check out She's my Baby with Gary Moore on lead Guitar.

[@guyray1504]

Most of the time a supergroup breakes up because of " EGO" but that wasn't the case here.

[@dougca7086]

React to the Righteous Brothers Rock and Roll Heaven

[@stevecrisell108]

Everybody.

[@williamcapp448]

Jeff Lynne from Electric Light Orchestra seems to be the least recogn.

[@musicluvr70]

As for The Traveling Wilbury's revitalizing Petty and Dylan's careers, I always thought Bob Dylan was a great songwriter, but I never cared for his singing. I would have placed any of the others above him as far as singing ability.

[@Hexon66]

Easily the most charismatic, expressive and soulful voice of the group. But then again, there are some people (thankfully I don't know any of them) who'd rate the voices of Mariah Carey and Adele over the likes of Billie Holiday and Janis Joplin.

[@katjohnson6315]

Disagree! It’s a TEN!