Jeff Lynne from E.L.O. on supergroup Traveling Wilburys | Top 2000

Jeff Lynne from E.L.O. tells about how Travelling Wilburys was created. A short documentary by Top 2000 a gogo (Dutch Public TV) from 2012.

[@alexodom1212]

5 men, all in the hall of fame for their individual talents forming a supergroup. Rest in peace Roy, George and Tom.

[@thelolguy007]

It’s a terrible fact that the world at large won’t recognise the genius of Jeff Lynne until he is no longer with us

[@frazzleface753]

A lot of it is down to Jeff's shyness and humble nature. He doesn't value his contribution to music in the way that his fans do. He can't really understand that his music is adored and highly valued for its genius, beauty and influence. He had to be coaxed into believing that people still wanted to listen to him play live. In interviews he just seems like a nice bloke you might meet down the pub who somehow found an outlet for an amazing musical talent, but still, it hasn't really changed him as a person.

[@Fordham1969]

Well as long as you know facts about the future, any stock tips?

[@radiofreeearth]

Not true, many of us recognize his genius. And, his ability to recognize genius.

[@rb89509]

@@frazzleface753 Well, the courts won't be as busy. Lynne won't have any ex-band members to sue anymore.

[@ExMachina70]

You can even say this will happen all over the world.

[@Wahey]

Give Jeff Lynne his own TV series where he can just talk about music from home and cheer us all up during the pandemic. The nicest person in pop music. Been a fan since 1976 and I have every single track (I think) that he recorded.

[@classicrockfan8034]

Well said! Let's hope for a Jeff Lynne's ELO Tour in 2022 with Dhani Harrison for the first part.

[@pratiti51]

I so wish this happens. A talk show of Jeff Lynne

[@jerrybrownell3633]

Their drummer also deserves to be mentioned. Jim Keltner was widely regarded as one of the all time great session musicians as he appeared on hundreds of recordings and backed many artists.

[@JohnCee754]

The greatest Sideberry there is! His drumming on the whole album was great!

[@drummingriffin]

Sideberry.....I love that ;)

[@jillshinault9442]

His alias was Buster Sidebury. I’m not sure if the other musicians who contributed got Sidebury names. Ray Cooper, Jim Horn and Ian Wallace.

[@PhilUKNet]

Including Steely Dan - Jim was the drummer on Josie from Aja, their best album. No people were more pedantic in the studio than Becker and Fagen.

[@bertilknudsen]

@diver dave Oh man … check out the stuff he's done with Ry Cooder.

[@leokimvideo]

Thanks Jeff, not many living can tell this important story.

[@janes.1559]

George did have it all filmed and Olivia Harrison released the doc, for charity... thats where a lot of this comes from. So they all, already, told the story.

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

To many of his peers Jeff Lynne is the very best ever...Most versatile musician, singer, songwriter, producer and most humble man in pop or Rock.

[@poiuyt975]

I'm not so sure about the 'humble' part ;)

[@poiuyt975]

@aranphor You don't say! 😋 I didn't mean the comment itself. Jeff Lynn might have many virtues and I do love ELO, but he definitely isn't humble.

[@scarletpimpernelagain9124]

Mateusz Cetnar How the fuck do you know?

[@nowitsabadtime]

Jeff seems like a great guy and is obviously very talented, but musically I give the honor to Beach Boy Brian Wilson, he is a true living genius.

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

Mateusz Cetnar It’s because you don’t know the man it’s because you have not seen the documentary by the BBC Mr. blue sky the story of Jeff Lynne it’s because you have never heard interviews from the ex-Beatles and from so many legends talking about Jeff Lynne then you would know how kind of a person he is and how humble he is about the music industry and life.

[@debradunn109]

I love each and everyone of them. RIP Roy George and Tom. There’s only Jeff and Bob left. They definitely were a supergroup of musical geniuses.

[@m.a.c.8366]

sadly that Bob is so recluse and Jeff isn't out front with affairs either , though gotta know that they will respect perfectly their mates and legacy's...

[@pr9062]

I bet there was no ego issues in that room...just mutual respect.

[@JoLeeR25]

That's what Jeff and George all of them said at one time or another. They had the most fun doing this it was one of the best times of their lives because no one was Center Stage

[@georgiethumbs2438]

Rob Orbison was from another world. Here's this guy with this high wispy voice yet when he sang, holy shit, just unbelievable.

[@davidh1958]

Jeff Lynne is super talented. What fantastic songs in just 10 days. The Traveling Wilburys... truly a Super Group!

[@hardricreamo]

They wrote 10 great songs in 10 days. Some bands can't write 10 great songs in 10 years.

[@sjaxemaster11]

Richard Morea yeah guns n roses ! Except add about 7 more years to it

[@allen6924]

Well most groups don't have 5 great songwriters, so I could see that group being able to accomplish what they did.

[@ari1234a]

Its not really that surprising if You look at the personnel whos doing it. Dylan, Lynne and Petty prolly the most natural songwriters of them, Harrison learned the craft from Lennon-McCartney and Orbison is known to write a good tune or few too. Also these guys could write a tune in 6 hours if you told them to do so, You lock one of them to a room and say dont come out before a tune is ready and they would do so, its the talent that is talking here. There are these videos on KZbin where Elton John is given these lyrics and he writes a tune on the spot.

[@thomasprice1760]

😁✌

[@jamesryan5436]

They were one of the finest groups of all time

[@gary1961]

There was so much talent in that room it's a wonder the fricking roof didn't blow off!!!!!

[@TomHodges995959]

Jeff Lynn is an incredible artists and so humble. George really thought highly of him and vis-versa...

[@JeffLynnesELO2024Tour]

Jeff Lynne is a musical Genius!

[@weallsobad7320]

Jeff Lynne's ELO World Tour 2018 . I loved ELO while I was growing up. I had no idea that 1 person was the magic behind ELO.

[@paulogiomo6455]

I'm stoked for Jeff Lynne and ELO arriving in Vancouver for the 2019 North American and Canadian tour .👍 Keep on Rock in ✌Out

[@ioet2007]

Here,here.

[@JK-js2td]

ELO had a sound that captured me in my elementary school years. I loved hearing Lynne's magic in arranging and recording the strings. While there were string sections in other 70s recording of the era...nothing quite sounded like the electric strings of ELO...and nothing ever has. I saw the Jeff Lynne's ELO tour in Aug 2018 in Toronto and it was an amazing show....40 years in the making as i had wanted to see the Out of the Blue tour but my Dad wasnt interested in taking me.

[@moondawg3693]

Everyone in this group is a genius.

[@chriscornelius2518]

Roy Orbison had one of the most angelic voices.

[@Fcutdlady]

kevin3591 that may or may not be true but you can't deny his voice is amazing. There is a video on you tube for his song mystery girl. It's an amazing song.

[@markzappasodi]

kevin3591 : You're a child aren't you? Or, very childish and immature.

[@snads8415]

kevin3591 Who gives a flying fuck what he looked he looked liked? He had a brilliant voice and that's all that matters. Are you a bit camp Kevin?

[@el7jake]

In another KZbin video on the group, Tom Petty says that Roy Orbison had the best voice in pop music. I love singing along with him and trying to imitate that slight vibrato that he had.

[@gunnarviator9197]

kevin3591 I see a lot of hateful trolls online, but I’m baffled that one targets Roy Orbison fans. And a particularly morbid troll at that.. how did you choose this avocation as your life’s ultimate purpose? P.S. I wish I could see your face.Confident Good looking folks don’t need validation by saying vile shit online.

[@crackerjack9320]

Legends! RIP Petty, Roy, George....keep rocking Dylan and Lynne!

[@ardalla535]

What's amazing is how ego did not ruin the effort. "Listen, I wrote these lyrics and these are the ones we are going to use. Got it?" No one said, to hell with this, and walked out. Can you imagine Dylan writing a few lines and playing it and the others saying, nope Bob, not going to work; my lines are better?

[@derekcomer4858]

Jeff has such a soothing voice, love hearing him talk about this wondrous occurrence 🙏

[@donaldaaron5548]

I can't remember the last time I watched something twice. Maybe I'd rewind the last bit but not watch the whole thing. I watched this twice. Love Jeff Lynne. ELO was the first group that I got into as a boy. I grew up with them. Out of the Blue was my first album.

[@LeroyKinkade]

I've just realised, that I have always loved Jeff Lynne.

[@mattf49006]

never again will this happen ...i'm glad i was around

[@m.a.c.8366]

so true Matt Foster... perhaps a perfect alignment of great powers.... glad I was here as well...

[@scoop0122]

Jeff Lynne is such a humble genius

[@OzTwanger]

Harrison's guitar work with the Wilburys is absolutely magical

[@beverlywest9779]

Just discovered THE WILBURYS. I love them, funny songs, catchy songs, legends. Can't believe I didn't know.

[@fabionogueira1262]

Jeff Lynne is such a nice guy

[@techgeek3366]

Out of all this Roy Orbison's voice stands out to me. But Jeff Lynne is a genius.

[@erepsekahs]

It was all brilliance. For me it demonstrates that these people who had all separately climbed to the top were indeed worthy of the praise which had in the past been heaped upon them because collectively they sat down and wrote more genius stuff just for fun. Pure Genius. Thank You. It is an honor to witness it.

[@tivolidream9655]

The voice Orbsion is so fantastically haunting, always gives me goosebumps!

[@dennysmith7862]

George's dry wit... hilarious... lovely gentle gentleman...E.L.O. are magical... as are all of them here...

[@thejigantics2641]

Yep, love Jeff, very underrated. George Harrison’s vocals never bettered in my view, than on this album

[@jameswilson3554]

Jeff Lynn.. my favorite vocalist and composer of all times. Wonderful group. God bless.

[@GereDJ2]

Thanks Jeff for this and The TWs. What a great group. I actually have it on factory cassette just as CD technology was pushing them out. I really like the idea of these guys getting together on their own, no lawyers, no record company A&R, just them deciding everything. They did it simply because they like each other and the music. This near never happens and is certainly a refreshing departure for all. The album still sounds great today!

[@epipick]

My all time favourite album, never tire of it.

[@clumsydragon]

Absolutely agree with you. Their sound is so natural and organic. Nothing seems forced and the results are legendary. Would love to see Jeff and Bob collaborate and put out some more music along these lines. Who knows, there may be a few songs that didn't quite make the album that might shine up. Peace.

[@juliestrom412]

Mr. Blue Sky is one of my all time favorites. Electronic and musical genius.

[@gregoryyoung8819]

The story of "Mr. Blue Sky" was that Jeff Lynne rented a cabin for a week to go write songs. He planned on sitting out on the deck under the stars playing guitar and writing songs. Well...it rained for six days and six nights. On the day he was leaving, the rain stopped, the sky cleared and the day became beautiful.

[@StephenS-2024]

Some of us get ya Jeff. Legend. Plain and simple. ( and anyone who might wonder why this guy is among such other greats should understand that he's the guy behind the curtain turning knobs and throwing switches and levers. )

[@enginekid]

Great group of guys. Jeff Lynne is amazing

[@williamblair9597]

Everybody showed up and laid it down, no bullshit, no games, and left their ego at the door. One in a million to say the least.

[@jdizzlefoshizzlealldizzle]

Finest group of musical geniuses ever assembled. To be a fly on the wall...

[@siuealangi9624]

Legends all of them. Thank you so much for sharing your talents.

[@johngowan815]

Jeff Lynne’s is the magic man to any music.give him a greater and watch him make some awesome music.

[@joleerinehardt2676]

Love Roy, Thank you Jeff for giving him the time of his life .

[@MarcGoudreau]

I think what we saw with the Wilburys' was a new genre of music, a collection of people steeped in musical experience reflecting on the industry, their life and the value of music as some sort of serendipitous inspiration that just happens. Brilliant !!!

[@keithmartin1627]

WRONG. They were just a group of friends jamming. We just happened to get the benefit from that simple pleasure.

[@kriswoodward7623]

So thankful these masters of music recorded together, they were awesome, I’m sure if Roy Orbison hadn’t passed away they would have played a gig live. What a group, what a privilege to be sitting here in 2021 listening to this timeless album in a era where the music is the poorest mankind has ever produced!!

[@bonfireballads]

Hard to believe there are only two living Wilbury's.

[@robinedgil9209]

What a group of professionals. Blessed to see this performance, my hats off to each one of these performers!!!!

[@MusicLover10538]

Long live Jeff Lynne! Please Tour in 2022!

[@HockeyVictory66]

Over 100 million albums sold between the 6 of them. All legends and masters of music.

[@classicrockfan8034]

Much more than that...I would say close to 300 million albums but we get your point lots of talent in one room. I will research the number of albums...5 of them...Jeff Lynne, George, Tom, Roy and Bob.

[@mcadam5702]

@@classicrockfan8034 your talking at least half a billion.

[@classicrockfan8034]

@@mcadam5702 Quite possible. Incredible.

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

I blow the dust off of this every couple of years and just feel the joy.

[@murraywestenskow2896]

I love George's voice - I almost wish he wasn't a Beatle(s) so he could have fronted his own band through the years, and we'd have hundred's of songs featuring his voice.

[@sheilaphillips2083]

Absolutely magical 🧙‍♀️

[@donnagaffney6467]

YES!!

[@kevinsbott]

Simply a magical piece of musical history. Most of them have already left this world, so great that this was captured and is still with us to appreciate.

[@speedviolin]

When there was musicians (humans that can play in instruments) playing real music, no auto-tune, no cut, no transfer just pure music.

[@reedsfromleeds6347]

Jeff Lynne is without doubt one of the best song writers and composers of the generation, me and my wife saw ELO at the K com stadium in Hull a few years ago it was one of the best nights of my life, the guys a genius

[@macsnafu]

What a combination of musicians! I still can't get over it.

[@johnmontague69]

So much talent in one group.

[@rachelee73]

Life savers in stormy seas I'm glad they got together as many others 🌈🌈🌅🌅🌅🎢👏🌠

[@thomasblue6064]

So much talent coming together to inspire each other . It's easy to see they where having fun. And it wasn't about money or egos.

[@mervynsullivan]

I never knew the background to the Traveling Wilburys. How amazing!!!!

[@jeffmaxwell3020]

the greatest band ever put together

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

George Harrison was my favorite Beatle, and to have all those famous people play with him, I just fanboi'd like mad. Then Roy died and the whole thing came apart.

[@jamescarter3196]

Actually after Roy died they made another album and it was very good. He's great and his voice was missed but he wasn't the only great musician in the group.

[@Rareplymouth]

I saw Roy Orbison in Kansas City at a free concert when I was about 12. My stepmom was a huge fan. My dad put all us kids in the car and we sat outside. I can't remember where in KC. But I remember enjoying watching him sing pretty woman. It's one of those moments that makes life wonderful when you look back at 50. Just talked to my dad and it was crown center in Kansas city Missouri. He was reminiscing about enjoying the traveling wilburys himself of course he's Jeff Lynne's age so he really did enjoy all these musicians. He still plays their music on his guitar retired in Hawaii. I'm gonna have to go visit him soon. I've never been to Hawaii let alone the big island. I call listening to these legends my therapy when I get stressed. Lol

[@epipick]

I'm Jeff's age and I play guitar (including Wiburys numbers) and I've never been to Hawaii but one day, maybe!

[@ruthlessreid9172]

Jeff and Bob are the only ones still with us in 2020.

[@classicrockfan8034]

Still Touring and making records...Amazing.

[@jkdurden]

Keltner…their drummer is still kicking too….and working.

[@MrRick693]

Everyone always knew who the coolest Beatle was.

[@CritterFritter]

I read once that “Wilbury” was a contraction of the words “Will” and “Bury.” As in what to do with one’s mistakes. One of the gang said, “We will bury them!” Hope I got that correct. Lovely story. Cheers!

[@poodlegirl55]

The rocking chair with Roy's pic in it always kills me.

[@londonroulette]

REAL musicians!!!

[@benallmark9671]

That was one of the best decisios ( musically)these folks every made. We fans sure are greatful.

[@miltonhowe2556]

It is hard to believe that we have lost all of them but Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Milton Howe and Jim Keltner

[@johnwhite9825]

What a heartening, wonderful video ...

[@JW-yr1qs]

🎶"Horace Wimp this is your life...Go out and find yourself wife...Make a stand and be a man!...And you will have a great life plan."🎶

[@R---66---R]

@J W Verydisco maybe???

[@JoLeeR25]

I love Roy Orbison I love to hear him laugh. It's amazing that most of these folks are gone now only Jeff and Bob remain

[@georgewilliams1470]

At least Roy got to go out on top of the game! One of the most underrated singers and a true gentleman.

[@epipick]

Roy underrated? I don't think so, even Elvis acknowledged Roy's talent.

[@JoLeeR25]

Yes he did he went out on top

[@deborahroberts9582]

5 wonderful men greatest ever band.

[@ginkgothestink-o6949]

Some very talented people

[@TheNeeenha]

I'm so tired of being lonely, I still have some love to give Wont you show me that you really care Handle me with care What can I say it says it all.. must be one of my favorite song lyrics of all time Brings a tear to my eye and warmth to my heart

[@ryann8680]

especially when you realize the horrible tragedies in Roy's life...the best voice ever

[@JoLeeR25]

I love Roy Orbison

[@JoLeeR25]

@@ryann8680 Roy always said that you can pick anybody out on the street and they've had tragedies in their life. Don't Define him by the bad in his life he had a wonderful full life

[@jerrilehane7815]

Jeff must be a lot of fun to work with.I fed him some songs 1987,but I'm a songwriter and just that,while he's that and a great producer,showman,hit-maker.I live in the shadows.Superfan!

[@nigelyorkshiremanwadeley6263]

Jeff Lynne. My hero. Hands down the best producer going around.

[@123xconnieb]

If George Harrison phones you and asks you to be in his band who in their right mind would say no.

[@CritterFritter]

123xconnieb - If George Harrison called me today to sing in his band, I would be somewhat worried as to what was going to happen to me in the next 24 hours lol!

[@johnwilliamson3228]

123xconnieb. I would be terrified, I'd be thinking am I good enough, this is George Harrison ex Beatle.

[@juliestrom412]

Good one

[@tommydacomicguy741]

Roy's voice is straight from the ether. Pure as can be.

[@danljohnson54]

There is nothing more I can say other than I will never forget the music of all of you and will never forget you love y’all

[@soundhobo]

You just can’t see the likes of this happening again. No egos, just great music 🎵

[@Mark021611]

I like all the guys here and I like their music or many of their songs. However, I often wonder if Jeff realizes his own genius. His early music sounded to me more discoish. Nevertheless, great songs he produced. However, later, the mixture of classical orchestra and rock and roll, that was genius. I don't think anyone else is ever done it. You can't possibly get tired of those songs. To me it is an honor to have him in my time and enjoy his music since the 70's.

[@technerdbird]

the way i see it they had 6 members.. george jeff tom bob roy and jim keltner

[@tsunemi4869]

Well, they didn't. Jim Keltner only helped them make the drums for final recordings, and never took part in writing or arranging.

[@m.a.c.8366]

yes...nothing good happens without drums to keep all else in the tune

[@jamescarter3196]

@@tsunemi4869 Did you notice how it said they did everything in ten days and would write something early and record it late? "Final recordings" doesn't mean anything when all the recordings are potentially 'final'. It sounds like you're not aware of who Keltner is or why they chose him, but it's because he does very solid work that makes everybody else sound better. Your opinion is just sad and uninformed and unimportant, if you think you can just replace Jim Keltner with whoever's available and it would still be just as good. He's one of the best, even if you don't recognize it.

[@billmitchell3329]

George brought in his exposure to John and Paul. Those songs had to be written fast just like back in the old days! Amazing talent was assembled in one place. Thanks for the legacy, men!

[@ktpinnacle]

Well, Jeff. You can do it quick when you have five musical geniuses with no egos. We're awfully glad you guys did.

[@chrismwpcs]

If you can compose a song with a cardboard box as inspiration you have musical gods working magic.

[@xizang3815]

Only once in an Eon of time will the greatest Stars all line up and create the greatest works of art this side of Heaven. Thank you, God.

[@TheVatonaught]

Classic music...glad this happened I still love listening.

[@billc6087]

I'm so glad they did what they did.

[@christineayres7094]

Roy Orbison he was like a Modern Day Elvis Awe inspiring presence that man had

[@NathanChisholm041]

Roys been around nearly as long!

[@epipick]

Elvis really rated Roy.

[@lynnwright8752]

Jeff Lynne is just brillant. All of them have a ton of talent.

[@phyllischarpentier4585]

Total perfection! Magical! Love them.

[@davegawronik1654]

Absolutely loved this band from day #1 and to this very second . R.I.P. George, Roy and Tom….

[@portecrayon4083]

Some of the most impressive musical talent in one place at one time. It was great how they complimented each other’s abilities.

[@tyronewhitehead3123]

One Fab group I’m playing their music today when I came across this loving this To the Traveling willburys thanks for the fab music handle with care story of the box brilliant 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@epipick]

Congrats on the OBE, long overdue.

[@georgewhitehead8185]

It is so sad that Roy Orbison passed away before he could sing on all of the songs. Among that group, they all pretty much picked Roy as their favorite, and even as "the best singer." Like I said, it was a pity that Roy passed away before singing on all of the songs...and then we lost both George Harrison and Tom Petty...All great talents.

[@inanutshellnmore8927]

These are all Great! thank you so much

[@josepht2180]

Jeff Lynne is the best all around music talent.

[@williampaul8556]

It was just fun music...... and we love it. Thank you guys! Still loving it. I'm goin to the end of the line. THIS is what love is and what life is.

[@mr.l4461]

A Beatle (George Harrison✝️), a poet (Bob Dylan), A young rebel (Tom Petty✝️), a producer/leader (Jeff Lynne) and finally a hero and veteran in music (Roy Orbinson✝️). Who knew they would become a great collaboration…they greatest of greats ❤️