The 4 Legends in Rock's Ultimate Supergroup OPENLY FANBOYED Over The 5th Member! | Professor of Rock

Legendary Producer and artist Jeff Lynne from Electric Light Orchestra, who was only a few years removed from writing and performing 8 top 10 hits with ELO, was producing George Harrison’s 1987 comeback album Cloud Nine. The comeback would be big with 2 huge hits.. including I Got My Mind Set on You and When We Was Fab. The two of them decided to put together a supergroup. They both agreed to find one person they admired and then make a record. However, in the process, they ended up bringing in 3 legends for a total of 5. Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Harrison and Lynne. The Traveling Wilbury’s were born. They created one of the greatest records of the 80s, Handle Me With Care. up next we tell their story… How 4 of these legends were so mesmerized by their bandmate they all stopped everything they were doing whenever he would record his part and the tragedy that followed their debut album. The story is NEXT on Professor of Rock.
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Over the Rock Era, there have been several ‘supergroups;’ superstar artists that teamed up with other superstars to put their collective talent together and create an All-World band. Cream, Blind Faith, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Bad Company, ASIA, the Highwaymen, Temple of the Dog, and Them Crooked Vultures are the ones that leap to mind.
The supergroup that was arguably the most STACKED coterie EVER assembled…. was the Traveling Wilburys. It was an unbelievable convergence of rock royalty: Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison. The most difficult prospect for getting all of that incredible talent on one cohesive course would be managing their egos.
Let’s face it… rock stars have gigantic egos It pretty much comes with the territory... so checking your amour propre at the studio door would be imperative in order to achieve some kind of camaraderie. What made the Traveling Wilburys come together for such a historic union, was because the 5 luminaries truly got along so well. Each artist genuinely cared for their fellow bandmates- even referring to them as brothers.
George Harrison was the ringleader that made it all happen. He was the connective tissue to all 4 of his bandmates, having met each of them prior to forming the Traveling Wilburys. The notion to create such a group started with a light-hearted conversation between Harrison & Lynne when the two were working together on George’s album Cloud Nine in 1987.
It was a couple of months into the recording sessions for Cloud Nine when Harrison presented the idea of the two of them forming a band together. Right off the bat, they had fun with the idea. It was decided that both of them could choose only one artist to invite to join the band- presumably any artist

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: Who is your pick for the most beautiful, soothing voice of all time?

[@christineml1476]

Nat King Cole

[@Code.Name.V]

Otis Redding Ella Fitzgerald

[@catherine6653]

John Denver. Sarah McLachlan Enya

[@SD9Driver]

Sam Cooke.

[@greghansell5115]

gerry rafferty

[@q-ball7757]

My dad's friend invited Roy to a house after his concert in Duluth, MN back in the day. He showed up and played all night. The neighbor called the police because he was too loud. The cops showed up and stayed and listened. He played the rest of the night. True story! Perfect legend and gentlemen!

[@littlecatfeet9064]

Fantastic story! Lovely to hear about a legend who WAS a gentleman.

[@ProfessorofRock]

What a cool story! Roy was a good dude. From all of the stories I've heard anyway. What's your favorite song by him?

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen!

[@jennyjenny4501]

What a wonderful memory of Roy being Roy! Thank you for sharing!

[@q-ball7757]

@@ProfessorofRock Blue Bayou and Cryin, you? He has perfect pitch!

[@scottbender9056]

Even after all these years, Roy’s empty chair in the video for End of the Line still hits me.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Punch to the gut. R.I.P. Roy 😢

[@TheShadowKarl]

Me too.

[@bobpond6381]

First thing I thought of when I saw the thumbnail.

[@Dagrqv]

It is not quite empty, his guitar is in the chair.

[@Astro_touches_children]

A great, heartfelt tribute

[@davewilson4528]

I remember an interview of Roy. He was asked "How would you like to be remembered?" His answer: "I'd just like to be remembered." Always a humble man. Never to be forgotten.

[@BrianMcKnight68]

I remember The Wilburys being interviewed (on MTV, I think) as the first record was hitting…. the interviewer acknowledged all the talent, and the fact that they were all, essentially, lead singers. He asked “So, who’s the lead singer of THIS band?”. Without hesitation, George, Tom, Jeff, and Bob all said “Roy!!”. As usual, Roy just smiled and said something along the lines of “Mercy, they’re just being nice. I’m lucky to be in this band.” Those guys were all legends, but they knew Roy was rock and roll ROYALTY. It was so nice to see him get this long-overdue validation while he was still alive.

[@bobdavis4848]

That sounds like them and that sounds like him! Thanks for sharing!

[@lin9821]

I wonder if this is out there somewhere-brilliant x

[@CabinFever52]

@@lin9821 , yes, is available on youtube.

[@ThePMcDonald]

Not just all lead singers but ALL rhythm guitarists ...

[@juanita6479]

Any option to share the link or name of the interview, I have seen many of this group but don't remember what you mention, and especially I am very sure because I never saw Bob participate in any of those, in fact they were asked once why Bob was never interviewed about the SuperGroup, and all answer also in unison 'because he's lucky' 😄

[@trinaq]

Rest in peace to Roy Orbinson, Tom Petty and George Harrison, legends who will never be forgotten, and whose music will forever live on. 🎶😇

[@ProfessorofRock]

No kidding. So sad we've lost 3 of the 5.

[@mknewlan67]

@@ProfessorofRockI’ve read that both Elvis and Bruce Springsteen’s favorite singer was Roy Orbison. He sounded so huge with what looked like minimal effort. He is truly the voice of rock n roll.

[@josi4251]

The jam sessions in heaven must be absolutely amazing.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Indeed. Three of rock’s supergods.

[@abrahammorrison6374]

I don't play music on February 3 due to the Day the Music Died, but I extended it to all singers from the 1950s-1980s, excluding rap music, but including punk, grunge, heavy metal, etc., who have passed away like John Lennon, Chuck Berry, Stompin' Tom Connors, Gordon Lightfoot, Tina Turner, etc.

[@AwlDeigh]

Friend of mine was his cousin. We met him backstage in the 80’s, we told him that Pretty Woman was really the story of how we met in in 1965. At the concert he dedicated the song to us! Got our names and had the spotlight put on us. Now married 55 years and that song and memory brings us tears of joy and sorrow at the same time. Will never forget him

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Moving anecdote. Thanks for sharing.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Bittersweet. Thanks for sharing.

[@b-radtank]

Did she look like Roy

[@JackSparrow-yb3lq]

Too awesome😂

[@MusicLover10538]

Jeff Lynne revived the careers of so many legends. He is the most humble and genuine music genius of the last 2 centuries ❤❤❤

[@DanielByers-qf9qi]

Yes, such as Brian Wilson: "Let It Shine" (1988). When I first heard Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'", I was certain that Beach Boys/Carl Wilson were/was doing background harmonies; no, Jeff Lynne was responsible. Lynne is a musical genius. (Petty was a major Beach Boys fan, and did collaborate with Carl Wilson shortly before Carl died.)

[@stephanlandshuter5237]

When Jeff Lynne was working with his heroes he was humble, yes. But if you ask his former bandmates, whom he rather viewed as employees, the picture is not so nice anymore. Jeff got away with the big money while for the other guys only breadcrumbs were left. Anyway, I love his music, but he is not an angel.

[@user-yl5fu2it7j]

Except for Bev Bevan, the rest WERE employees. He and Bev owned the name and the band. Even Richard Tandy was a hired hand . Music (and thus, a band) is business and should be treated as such or they will end up in the gutter (think Badfinger, for instance). @@stephanlandshuter5237

[@kierstenridgway4634]

200 years?

[@stephanlandshuter5237]

@@kierstenridgway4634 Jeff Lynne rolls over Beethoven!😀

[@stevethrone3155]

Imagine being in the greatest rock and roll band AND the greatest super group. How many lifetimes would it take to do that. George did it in one. Awesome…

[@danielatherton1631]

So which rock and roll band was George in?

[@djmixon1]

You are a special one, aren’t you. Google it.

[@RodRoz707]

Beatles brother

[@kirbyculp3449]

He also financed Monty Python's Life of Brian.

[@user-mt1nz1dm1b]

Well knowing George's beliefs he might just do it again.

[@jillwklausen]

Jeff Lynne is an iconic talent. Putting this group together was an act of brilliance. It just doesn't get any better. RIP to those who've departed this realm. Thanks for telling their story, Adam. Have an excellent day.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Jeff Lynne is a genius. So underrated. Thanks Jill!

[@robertowen8536]

Jeff and Bob are still alive 😊

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

At least we still have Mr. Lynne with us.

[@Semajsenrab72]

🎉

[@Semajsenrab72]

ELO were a staple of my musical upbringing, my dad listened to Chicago, America, ELO, 10CC, I listened to Queen, My brother listened to Prince so a pretty varied selection. ELO could be played in most dance clubs with songs as they are, last train to London, etc.

[@paulwagner688]

There's one more Wilbury still with us. Buster Sidebury, AKA the Legend Himself, Jim Keltner. The session drummer everyone wanted

[@leonardhevia5452]

Bob Dylan is the other Wilbury.

[@jnielsen1956]

And, Ringo

[@Nate_Higgins]

I actually clicked on this video because I was hoping it would be about Keltner. He's the man.

[@rosemarywaldron497]

​​@@leonardhevia5452 I'm pretty sure that the gentleman commenting above you was meaning it in the context of besides the 2 remaining Wilburys' who are still living , don't forget about an "honorary Wilbury," Jim Keltner, who was affectionately called "Buster Sideburn!" 😘 Jim Keltner is of course an incredibly talented session drummer! 🥁🎶 The person I feel was just giving a shout-out to Jim, in addition to the last living members of The Traveling Wilburys, Jeff Lynne, and Bob Dylan!

[@raremage]

Roy’s untimely passing still hits me in the gut sometimes. I always loved what the other four did to celebrate him in the video for “End of the Line.”

[@piscesman54]

What must've fascinated George about this band is that he finally got his chance to be in a band where they were all equal as members and all of them had huge respect for what the others brought to the table. Therefore, there was no arguing and bickering, and egos getting in the way of the goal, which was to make great music. It's one of those cases where the whole is much more than the sum of the parts. Goes to show what can be achieved when there is unity and harmony, respect and true affection.

[@jnielsen1956]

And, the results were astonishing!!

[@elgenetiamzon1062]

He did say in an interview once that if he were to be in a band again, it would be with people he liked/got along well with and respected.

[@charleshuguley9323]

Two things that probably contributed to the exceptional and happy comradery of the group were probably its limited duration and the fact that it didn't tour, leading to a stress free collaboration. So many bands disintegrate under the pressure of being too closely involved for too long and the exhaustion of long tours.

[@josephmango4628]

So true. Not to mention the irony, George was John and Paul's equal as a songwriter/musician. It's sad that they didn't realize it until the Beatles broke up. His songs on Abbey Road were great and are now the most played.

[@briseboy]

Camaraderie, my dude. French probably from Italian for sharing a room. There is NO other spelling.

[@pacebrison1453]

This album always brings happy tears to my eyes. My dad was a huge huge Roy Orbison fan. He was a child of the depression, so he was never a follower of the other four artists. It made me happy when he discovered the Traveling Wilburys through his love of Roy Orbison’s music. He then allowed himself to open up to Misters Dylan, Harrison, Petty, and Lynne. My dad died 24 years ago. I always think of him whenever I hear the Wilburys.

[@badgerpa9]

Peace to your father he had great taste.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

R.I.P. to your dad. Roy was one of the greats of the 50s and 60s.

[@dianebuzek723]

❤

[@Denozo88]

My dad was a huge Hard Rock fan but when songs from this album came on the radio he would play it through. I lost my dad almost 4 years ago but I still look fondly on him putting that record on and turning it up.

[@jimrebr]

My parents were depression babies, hey were teenagers in the early 1950’s, they both loved Rock and Roll, my dad taught me how to do the Twist and how to Waltz, when I was 5, my parents were/are so wonderful. My mom passed away 3-19-2024, my dad is in Hospice, I always wanted my parents to move to my small town, so I could take care of them, but my parents couldn’t move or travel the last 5 years.💔💔💔💔💔

[@gregoryhuffman3071]

Shout out to Jim Keltner on drums! An absolute legend in his own right.

[@tomst.antoine7742]

Yes, The great Jimmy Keltner....

[@gregoryhuffman3071]

@Mr_Professor_Of_Rock1__ He's the drummer on Dylan's "Knocking on Heaven's door." Steely Dan's "Josie" and the classic "Dreamweaver.". He was the studio drummer on Floyd's Momentary Lapse of Reason album. He's also played on albums from Crowded House, She & Him, Oasis and Michael Bublé. He's played with every Beatle besides Paul. Oh, and an album with Orbison.

[@keithbuckley3220]

I agree - he never gets enough credit for his talent!

[@debisaacs5788]

The legendary Buster Sidebury ❤

[@lucasproctor7464]

A few years ago I saw Jeff Lynne's ELO in concert. They played this song, with George's son, Dhani (also the opening band) on his dad's parts. Absolutely amazing concert. As mentioned many times in the comments, Jeff Lynne is one of the true rock gods who does not get his due.

[@lancelange9377]

that tour was amazing!!

[@djmixon1]

Then the R&R HoF induction with Prince… HOT DANG!

[@timemans3962]

I too,saw Jeff in 2019.

[@tishknight]

George really blossomed with the Wilburys and proved to the world he was the equal of John and Paul.Having 4 of the best talents ever in rock music made it easy for him and the relaxed way they sang and played showed through.Fabulous.

[@TheEudaemonicPlague]

Ridiculous. He proved that long before...you just didn't notice.

[@tishknight]

@@TheEudaemonicPlague ok,clever clogs.

[@jwgreene69]

George blossomed years and years before that. His songwriting with the Beatles was superlative, and All Things Must Pass is an amazing album. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Wilburys, but George had nothing to prove.

[@kimberlynolin2100]

​@@jwgreene69Couldn't agree more. He wrote While My Guitar Gently Weeps many years before. Absolutely beautiful. Clearly, he was gifted.

[@williamfoote2888]

That was one of the proximal reasons why the Beatles broke up. George was as, or perhaps more, productive as John and Paul as early as 1968. Certainly well more productive than John. And Paul and John disrespected him. George was right. It was a pity.

[@catherine6653]

End Of The Line is such a great single. My favorite line in this song, "Well, it's all right, remember to live and let live Well, it's all right, the best you can do is forgive." My favorite Willbery... All of them! 😊

[@ProfessorofRock]

All of them! Love it. Thanks Catherine.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Well, it’s all right! Period. That’s my favorite line of the song. 😃

[@maxaroni15]

My favorite from them as well, especially George Harrison’s excellent guitar intro👍

[@stephenbrown4211]

Greatest Supergroup ever. There will never be another gathering of such iconic musicians.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’m with you!

[@willcambeul6172]

What stands them apart is? No egos.

[@MopBucket1014]

Also they enjoyed each other’s company and really were impressed with each other’s music

[@Denozo88]

@@willcambeul6172 They joined to make music they enjoyed and hoped would do well. They weren't in it expressly for the money.

[@starlightatdusk4896]

Jeff Lynne is an absolute legend. I grew up on ELO. My folks played their LPs constantly. By far my favourite Wilbury. In my opinion, one of the most underrated songwriters and singers ever. He was just inducted to the Songwriters' HoF a month or two ago. An absolute scandal that he wasn't in there earlier. To this day I can listen to a TW song or one of the Tom Petty songs he produced, hear a particular chord or harmony, and say 'Jeff Lynne put that one in there'. My dad was a big Beatles fan too. Grew up listening to Tom Petty on radio and MTV as well. Mom loved Roy Orbison too. The only Wilbury I never really listened to was Dylan. A couple of years ago I got to see Jeff Lynne's ELO in concert. One of the absolute highlights of my life, musically. Dhani Harrison, George's son, opened. Near the end of Jeff Lynne's set, Dhani came back on stage and they did Handle With Care. I guess that's the closest we ever got to a Traveling Wilburys tour!

[@MusicLover10538]

Absolutely!!!

[@shaktilovesyouall]

Jeff Lynne is my absolute favorite too! He is truly amazing. I as well went to see Jeff Lynne’s ELO a couple years back with Dhani Harrison, and it was absolutely wonderful. Truly the best concert ever.

[@jackkanoff6265]

Did you really say Jeff was underrated as a singer/songwriter? Every song he wrote, sang, or produced was a huge hit.

[@MusicLover10538]

You are right!@@jackkanoff6265

[@stephanlandshuter5237]

Finally saw Jeff Lynne live on stage twice in 2016 and 2019. Goosebumps all over when I saw him singing in the flesh right in front of me. One of these "is it real?" moments.

[@mikedolberry3043]

I was always very inspired by their respect for Roy. They even wrote “Not Alone Anymore” for his talents.

[@MrBmoore9]

I recently saw a show on the Wilburys I didn't know George put the band together great show on AXS

[@aleisterblacke]

The Wilburies are a great example of 1+1+1+1+1 equals a billion. Alone, each was a phenominal artist. Combined, they were beyond the realm of time and space.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

One in a BILLION.

[@UberLummox]

Or LESS than one. Not a tolerable song in the bunch. Pop poop.

[@aleisterblacke]

@@UberLummox you go stick with your k-pop. The rest of us know real music when we hear it.

[@UberLummox]

@@aleisterblacke Haha K pop? Heard it mentioned, but don't even know what it is, son! Take a deep breath Chico, not everyone likes adult "rock". Roy Orbison should be ashamed of that fking group.

[@Adamdidit]

@@aleisterblacke You really think the person humbugging the Wilberies as "pop poop" is......a kpop fan? Really?

[@txtamaman]

My dad and uncle lived next door to Roy when they were all young kids and my uncle taught him to play rhythm guitar..Roy's parents already had him in vocal classes at that point. Said he was an amazing kid and said he never changed

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

How lucky they were!

[@johnmaynardable]

It was unbelievable that these 5 artists would get together as a band. Loved them all individually and together.

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

Best supergroup of all time IMO. RIP Roy, Tom & George 😢

[@jennyjenny4501]

Roy Orbison’s voice gives me chills every time I hear him sing. He was the true star of The Traveling Wilburys.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Same! So great!

[@tehfiredog]

"I wanted to sing like Roy Orbison. Now, everyone knows that no one sings like Roy Orbison."

[@johnwest7993]

And the others all knew it. To a rock singer, Roy was a god. He was a professional the professionals looked up to. He never threw a fit. He never tore up a hotel room. He never exhibited any pretense. He just sang beautifully.

[@cowpuddles4851]

I think the band was weirdly well-balanced. Each voice stands out and is highly recognizable, yet they harmonize so well together regardless. It’s strange but beautiful.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

SO unique that nobody comes close to Orbison. NOBODY.

[@elgenetiamzon1062]

They were a group of friends jamming together who all just happened to be rock legends. The stars aligned perfectly for just a short time and allowed these legends to come together and bless us with their collaborative efforts.

[@debbie4503]

I totally agree

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

And thank God they did.

[@M5guitar1]

Roy's "In Dreams" is the ultimate song for me. He put his entire soul into that one.

[@terrylong6457]

I loved all of them in their individual careers , but as the Traveling Wilburys I really got the chance to enjoy them all over again. What an incredible group. Won't see another like them.

[@stevestalock3200]

Many of their songs are in my regular play list. Orbison's guitar in the rocking chair in End of the Line gets me every time.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Soooo GOOD. How are ya Steve. Always great to see you on here. Don't be a stranger!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s so mesmerizing!

[@unperson5713]

Tom Petty was unique. He released new music and it instantly became "Classic Rock".

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He was a true classic rock artist.

[@OnewAll_]

Absolutely. Every Petty release came stamped "Instant Classic" the first time you heard it. Did for me anyway. Full Moon Fever just one example.

[@chrismaverick9828]

Some artists have that ability. Listening to one of my favorite groups 'Poets of the Fall' and various analysis of them, I would say that for most people it has to do with the sincerity that the singer can put into the vocals. Petty ALWAYS sounded direct, honest, and true when singing to the listener. That really hits in ways that are severely lacking if the artist slacks or otherwise doesn't feel it.

[@JackSparrow-yb3lq]

You should see if you can find a video of the concert that Tom Petty did with Bob Dylan.

[@toonswap8511]

I remember the first time seeing the video for End Of The Line circa 1989. I was so moved when I saw Roy's guitar rocking on a chair and a flickering light over his photo. Still gives me shivers to this day.

[@Ineden774]

This is a super special segment. Thank you, Professor, those who have chimed in and, of course, The Traveling Wilburys!

[@keruetz]

If this group had toured it would have been epic. Could you imagine? They could each perform their own stuff for a half hour each and then the group together for an hour or so? Would have been fantastic.

[@ProfessorofRock]

I would've been first in line!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I would have seen a show!

[@pgray5223]

Each song they did sounded like they are having fun together. I love to listen to the guitars...the talent! And the drumming by Jim Keltner is awesome.

[@ProfessorofRock]

So true. Good call!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s fun to listen to for sure.

[@shaneburst5661]

It really is, glad someone threw that out there!!!...

[@Prof_Jeff]

There is a great "behind the scenes" video on the group where Keltner is going through the refrigerator of one of the band members rapping items with his drumsticks searching for interesting sounds. 😎

[@Denozo88]

It doesn't seem like it was a chore to work on the songs.

[@chriscarlson3700]

I love that five music legends from across the decades could come together and have a hit album in the late 80s, the heart of the MTV era, when image was everything. Great music speaks for itself.

[@4OHz]

Handle With Care is a song that you can play over and over again and not get people too pissed off at you for playing a song over and over again

[@roberttanenbaum3313]

The band has Roy Orbison, the greatest vocalist plus Bob Dylan, the greatest lyricist combined with three top-notch collaborative musicians. Truly amazing.

[@ProfessorofRock]

No kidding.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It does not get any better than that!

[@badplay156]

They are all up there in talent and all were excellent songwriters. I think I remember hearing that at one point 6 of the top ten songx were written by Roy Orbison

[@joshuaharris4607]

@@ProfessorofRock. I am drawing a blank but perhaps you could help me out. What supergroup was buck owens in during the 80’s

[@artmchugh5644]

​@@joshuaharris4607the buckaroos ????😊😊😊😊

[@Sweet--Richard.4981]

I was at an outdoor festival in Austin to see Eric Johnson, passed by another stage that Roy was performing on and I heard him belt out one of his patented high notes. 5 second memory that is embedded in my mind forever. Eric, as usual, was fantastic.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Wow. Very cool Thanks for sharing!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Eric came close to the Orbison summit!

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

That would have been a great team up.

[@lincolnlandpicker]

Orbison had the BEST voice ever. George is my favorite member. George was under-rated as a guitar player and innovator. Being 79 yrs old, I loved them all.

[@franciet99]

I remember when they were coming out. Everyone was so shocked and loved everything they did. Loved watching them on MTV!

[@flavellinator]

I love how they all contributed vocally to this raw, awesome song... The stars aligned for sure! Additionally, Orbison's "You Got It" certainly had that early 60s sound..

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure. Love that song. A great comeback!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

One of the greatest songs of all time.

[@maxaroni15]

One of the best endings to a song: “Baaaaby…You Got It!”🎶

[@Rossturnerphoto]

I didn’t realize until this episode that it was a posthumous it for Roy. I’ve always grouped it in my head with all of his other classic hits. It certainly does have that classic sound.

[@trinaq]

Yes, I love Travelling Wilburys, their sound was totally mesmerising. In addition to "Handle, " I adored "End of the Line", one of my favourite tunes of all time.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Totally agree! Thanks Trina!

[@debbie4503]

Those are my 2 favorites as well.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love End of the Line.

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Both songs are in my rotation at karaoke.

[@csh43166]

Roy Orbison's voice = pure magic!! "End of the Line" is a favorite of mine. RIP to those of these great gentlemen who have moved on...

[@markvicferrer]

I was a kid & knew of Orbison, Harrison, Petty & Dylan. Then my dad showed me them singing together & it blew my mind that these guys were in a band together.

[@littlecatfeet9064]

This was such a great moment in time. Five great musicians sharing the spotlight, performing so organically for an album that’s all killer, no filler. I wore Vol. 1 out on a couple of long road trips and everyone sang along despite our different musical tastes otherwise. They brought people together. I can’t pick a favourite but Roy Orbison’s voice was so emotional and pure, it gave me goosebumps.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s like they all paused and listened in awe at Orbison’s soaring voice.

[@josephwolosz2522]

Tweeter and the Monkey Man must have been written by Bob Dylan. All the songwriting capability by each musician is astounding. Great album start to finish. Totally shredded my cassette tape version! That's how much I played it.

[@Lori-gi7is]

Tweeter is one of my top 7 songs of all time! My parents loved this band...and back when MTV was legitimate, they had the best concerts ever!!! My folks, my 4 year old daughter and I watched the Wilburys concert every time it came on. Perfection!!!! 🥰

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s THAT GOOD.

[@pgray5223]

I am in my 70s and still play that song a lot.

[@donaldpaluga]

YA THINK?

[@pvank1799]

And the wall came down, ba doom!

[@mustang4life]

Even a century from now, there will still NEVER be such an iconic blend of such Famous Musicians who made the call to team up & bestow to this world such amazing tracks. 🍻🙏🏼🤘🏼🙏🏼🍻

[@teresasullivan4588]

How can I possibly pick a favorite Wilbury!!! They’re all so great!!! Legends; every one of them!!!💗💜❤️💕☮️☮️☮️🌹🌷🌸💐🥰😍🤩

[@whitneyandrew5883]

I love the entire Vol 1 album. My favorite song just might be “Margarita”. I love Tom Petty’s line from the song: “She wrote a long letter on a short piece of paper.” The way he delivers it. One moment of perfection in a brilliant song on an amazing album.

[@dranet47]

LOVED this band!!! it was a perfect combination of talents. So sad that we've lost three of them already.

[@ProfessorofRock]

No kidding. I was so devastated when Petty passed a few years back.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Only Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne are still with us.

[@dranet47]

@@ProfessorofRock So was I.

[@dranet47]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Yeah, and Bob Dylan is in his 80s. All the good ones are going away. The one I'll be most devastated over will be Elton John.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@dranet47 Elton just had his farewell concert. He’s retiring to spend the rest of his life with his family. Best wishes to him.

[@tnrodgers]

The egos stood humbly by as each member realized a HOF status and were honored to join. They happily celebrated each other in the music. This rare formula worked because they didn’t have to prove he selves to anyone, so everything they made was fun. The Wilburys were a treat to listen to. Thanks Adam.

[@AZBroncomaniac]

Probably my favorite album for many years. The dynamic of the group is epic. I can watch the videos over and over. My favorite Wilbury would have to be Lefty. Never get tired of Orbison's amazing voice.

[@musclecarmitch908]

Jeff Lynn is a genius! I've always been a huge fan of ELO but Jeff brought back some greats for a reemergence in music for a second round! Roy Orbison, Dave Edmund's, Bob Dylan and George Harrison! And I loved his work with Tom Petty! And the Traveling Wilbury's Supergroup is awesome! Thanks for keeping the music alive Professor!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Thanks Jeff. Truly.

[@TheEudaemonicPlague]

I'm sorry....I'm unaware of his connection to Dave Edmunds. I'm a huge fan of Dave Edmunds, though I'm aware I'm missing a lot of his recordings...some are a bit hard to find for me. At what point did Jeff Lynne help Dave Edmunds?

[@musclecarmitch908]

​@@TheEudaemonicPlagueThe "Riff Raff" Dave Edmund's album, which included the song "Slipping Away" was produced by Jeff Lynn.

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

I have always been so happy some artists came out in the age of radio because the superficiality of our musical society today may not have allowed some of the greats of the day. Roy Orbison is one of those people and what a tragedy it would have been had we never even able to hear that angelic voice. All these artists are just on another level.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Do you have a favorite Roy Orbison song?

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

@@ProfessorofRock Of course it goes w/o saying that 'Crying' has to be one of my favorite but if I'm going to be honest, the version I love most of that song is his duet with k.d. Lang off the Hiding Out soundtrack. Great movie too. Seems like so many that I love, other musicians love to as everyone of the ones I really like have been covered. Blue Bayou - Linda Rondstat version Pretty Woman - Van Halen Claudette - Dwight Yoakam which comes off of his Under the Covers album which is so amazingly good I Drove All Night - makes me so sad as it's one of his last recordings. Also, I think Cyndi Lauper did the best cover of his songs. Also, my Mom was a HUGE Elvis Presley fan (whose Mom wasn't 😄) and thanks to him covering so many of Roy's music, that's how I got introduced to Roy, who was a better singer than Elvis could never imagine being as big as Elvis, but again, like I stated in my original posts, Elvis looked better ergo he became the bigger star. I could go on and on naming songs I love by Roy but this is already super long so I'll just all with some I like just a bit better than others 😁 What are your favorites?

[@MetalMama-Mimi523]

Also, I just wanted to say, I am so stoked at how your channel is really starting to take off. I cannot wait until you hit that million mark. Also, I've tried signing up for your Patreon for years but it always tells me my account is taken but if I try to ask for a password reset then it tells me there is no such account. I've emailed numerous times via the contact page but never get a response. I'd love to help sponsor your show as I believe this is truly the best music content on any media platform (& I promise, I'm not kissing butt) and everyone I turn on to your page says you and I are like the same person when it comes to musical knowledge & I take that as a HUGE compliment cause I think you far outweigh me in knowledge. I have to admit, I had a bit of an upper hand on you as I got to manage record stores from '86 to 2000 and I also got to work backstage at our local concert venue, so that's kinda like cheating hahahha. Also, like you, when I say I love all music, I honestly do mean that. When unpacking albums & cds back in the day, I would look at every one of them to see if I knew at least 1 song by that band, and if I didn't, I'd play their stuff until I found at least 1 song I liked. Thanks for replying to several of my comments over the years. I always get stoked when I see your name in my notifications.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Just a pinch of autotune would ruin his voice drastically.

[@ConwayBob]

Thanks, Professor, for this excellent video! The Travelling Wilburys are far and away my favorite supergroup of all time. I cried when Roy Orbison died. Same when we lost George and Tom. What an incredibly rich collection of great talents these guys were. Now there's only Jeff and Bob still living, but oh my, that AMAZING band they were in with Roy, George, and Tom left us some BEAUTIFUL tracks while they were together. Even after they lost Roy, he was still a palpable presence in their music in Volume 3.

[@otaku1524]

This is an Atomic Bomb in a bottle. The fact that everyone else was hanging out listening to Roy Orbison record his parts. I think Bob Dylan preferred being Lefty Wilbury rather than Bob Dylan tbh. And having a member of Monty Python write your liner notes was a big plus. What a wonderful CD!

[@RN-so2it]

When you are great, you don’t have to force it. They were just magical. Thanks for your continuous education of the masses.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching. Magic indeed!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Exactly. It came naturally.

[@dmpath]

I love the story of this super group. Although they were all greats, I put Roy Orbison in a class of his own. There has never been anyone even close to his brilliance. So original in every respect.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Orbison is top tier.

[@georgestevens1502]

Roy was a rock and roll "OG" who helped create the path the others could follow. No wonder they viewed him as special.

[@cuervojones4889]

Handle with Care is one of my absolute favorite songs. So much truth in every single line. Honestly, when you listen to this album, you can just tell how much fun they were having recording it.

[@jerr7670]

"You're Not Alone Anymore" is just a great song. Roy's singing is just amazing.

[@89goldtop]

I never understood why this song was never released as a single.

[@robertharing7031]

Oh my goodness what memories of such a wonderful time to be alive and young enough to do anything you want to do. The only one I ever got to see was Petty and that was awesome I believe all of us would’ve loved to seen the TWs

[@ProfessorofRock]

I miss those years! Thanks Robert.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Or seeing each individual one in concert would have been nice as well.

[@duromusabc]

Tom Petty , Roy Orbison , George Harrison , ELO lead singer Jeff Lynne, and Bob Dylan - legends ! What a band lineup indeed ! Legends of rock standards! Can’t get any better than this unique band collaboration!

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure. a perfect Supergroup!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Greatest supergroup of the rock era no doubt.

[@duromusabc]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 equal to Crosby , Stills , Nash and Young !

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@duromusabc CSNY were great too..

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Damn Yankees and The Highwaymen were great too

[@jesusjnava1959]

I remember that video on MTV. I was blown away with the super group, I remember my dad named all the members.

[@tanyafromjefferson5484]

I was at my grandmothers one afternoon and my brother and his girlfriend were there too. As they were leaving they were playing “You Got It”. My dad’s said, you like Roy Orbison?! Two generations connected right then. I still love the song!

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Such a serendipitous merging of talent, I don't know if a convergence like that could happen again. Thanks for shining a light on them, it was a great trip down memory lane Professor!

[@TheEWFX29]

There isn't the wealth of musical talent out there to be able to.

[@wishingb5859]

This supergroup has a few of my favorite songs. I could listen to Handle Me With Care and End of the Line over and over again and Roy Orbison's grin in the video melts my heart every time. I think that Tom Petty's voice blends so well with Bob Dylan that I feel like he made Bob's voice sound amazing.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Roy is the best! I agree with your entire comment. Love it!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They all worked together to create such wonderful music.

[@keithosmond5730]

Petty and Dylan toured together for months in 1986. Petty and the Heartbreakers were Dylan's backing band. So they had lots of practice, pre-Wilburys, singing together.

[@wishingb5859]

@@keithosmond5730 Thanks! Their voices were magic together.

[@blowupbob1]

It's "Handle with care". Not, Handle Me With Care.

[@MusicLover10538]

Jeff Lynne produced everything and wrote many tunes on both albums.

[@ag358]

Co produced by Gh and Jl

[@norezenable]

I've already left a comment but changing subject, Professor, your memories of your dad are really touching. As a father myself, I hope my son will have such memories of me when I am gone. Your mentions of your dad make me want to be a better father and build more and better memories with my son. I don't have them myself of my father or stepfather, and not due to lack of them caring or otherwise being good parents, but for lack of knowing to do so. You're not just promoting good music.

[@erikwaters6678]

One of my all time favorites since the day it came out. Ive heard Handle With Care 100s of times, and I still get a rush of emotion hearing those extended Roy Orbison vocals where his voice just carries a split second after all the others. Just a true masterpiece of an album.

[@carolmartin4413]

I always had this sense that the Traveling Wilburys were created in heaven..sent here for a short time..then picked off one at a time to go back. Loved every one of these guys...saw 3 in concert.. miss them, their sound tremendously.

[@katherineskrzynecki3347]

One of the BEST COLLABORATIONS EVER!! THE BEST 3 gone already 🙏😢😭

[@Aprilfool3333]

My Mom and Grandma bought the cassette the day it came out. We listened to it nonstop. I had turned my Grandma on to MTV, and we never missed the Top 20 Video countdown. My grandma was a musician and a stage actress when she was younger. The three of us loved the Traveling Wilberrys album.

[@karenokeson2705]

I had "rediscovered" this incredible supergroup when I looked up Roy Orbison to check on his vocal range a few years ago. I fell in love w them all over again. Their music was incredible! It's so tragic they only had all five members for one album. I celebrate that album and all the music on the third album. I mourn for the loss of the friends and all they would have gifted to us if they had had more time. 💙🎶

[@suem7515]

This album brought my dad and I closer together. We had drifted apart after losing my mother to cancer, me moving out of home, my dad remarrying and then I married all within the space of the previous 5 years. We had always connected through music (my mother used to roll her eyes as Dad and I sang everything and anything on road trips) and it was our love for these greats getting together that brought us together again. He admitted he couldn’t place Jeff Lynne until I reminded him of ELO (I played Out of the Blue to death at the time) but he knew he loved the music. Roy Orbison was his favourite. He passed away 16 years ago but whenever I hear any song from the two albums I smile and think of him.

[@arlenejoan6209]

Thanks, Professor. The most incredible group. I loved to watch their eyes and smiles as they sang. They seemed awestruck with themselves.

[@ericmaillet5000]

Great music by some of the best that have ever done it. I love George Harrison's story, it took a while for him to learn to spread his wings but when he did it was magic.

[@jivanbansi9640]

The best singer, the best lyricist, a top English singer songwriter, a top American singer songwriter, and a Beatle.

[@tedd8055]

I absolutely loved this group of music legends. When their first album was released I played it over and over. I was mesmerized by it. When Roy passed my heart just broke.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

Harrison was always an amazing songwriter yet with the Beatles he was overlooked by Paul& John. Something is still my fave. This lp is pure magic. The Band was pure genius-legends. All ages loved & still love the Traveling Wilburys

[@shawnn7502]

Agreed, and I'm a huge Paul fan, but if Something isn't the Beatles best song, then it is at least in the top 3. Went to Paul McCartney concert a couple years ago. Great concert but the highlight of the night was Paul playing Something in memorial to George. Absolutely epic.

[@Withcare11]

I disagree that George was overlooked. He was working with the most successful duo in history. They knew his value. Not as much as they valued each other, but certainly not oberlooked., at least not all the time. Interviews always showed they liked Georges music, and his material got a lot of studio time. I think if you were to see how many takes they did of songs overall in the studio, lots were of George Songs. I can't remember the exact number, but didn't they do like 100 takes just of not guilty, that's as many as the first album!. The same is true of All Things Must Pass. They spent hours, days trying to get it to work. Yet it has been claimed they didn't care.

[@love4joj881]

@@Withcare11 But he was overlooked. His whole story was told in a issue of Rolling Stone magazine after his death.

[@RC32Smiths01]

What an absolute surreal lineup, sometimes it's absolutely bizarre to think this actually happened!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Truly. They were incredible. Who's your favorite Wilbury?

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@ProfessorofRock Maybe George, but they are just all great! All are legends in their own right. Cheers

[@Polyphemus47]

Yes! Like a hallucination we'd conjure up when high on Rock 'n Roll.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

But I’m so blessed that it did happen.

[@quaid667]

I think George was so wowed by Jeff's talent, he got really creative knowing some magic could happen. They really were great together.

[@mpersad]

What a wonderful video. Having been born in the UK, in the 60s, it was a joy to have Roy Orbison, The Beatles, Dylan and ELO on the radio and TV. I didn't know much about Tom Petty, but he was an absolute fit for The TWs. Goodness. We were so lucky to have been alive when those amazing artists were at their peak. Great video, thank you for keeping the faith!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s like these legends rose back from the grave.

[@thomaslong8401]

I was fortunate to be back stage at Jeff Lynne’s concert in Grand Rapids MI. July 23, 2019. His wife showed me photos on her phone of them visiting Del Shannon’s grave site just outside Grand Rapids. Wanted to pay homage. Said it was very emotional and everyone had a tear.

[@MobilMobil-kv5ke]

Fun Fact: By the time they produced the music video for “End of the Line “ Roy Orbison had already passed. They acknowledged him with an empty rocking chair with his guitar in it. You can see it in the quick clip in this episode.

[@norezenable]

Ah ya beat me to it.

[@vancewesterberg4509]

Putting the TW's together and the music they made was genuis!!

[@ProfessorofRock]

So great! thanks for watching!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The sum was equal to its parts.

[@kikijp6411]

Omg I knew who you were going to speak of before I even played the video! Every song holds such a special place in me, and can always bring a smile to my face when I hear them. So happy you did a video on them, what an amazing group of artists 🥰💚💚💚💚💚

[@intensifiednonchalance6770]

I loved all of them. It's hard to pick a favorite, but Roy's songs & voice blew me away. Together in the Wilburies, they were phenomenal.

[@Bluenose352]

George was always my favorite. From The Beatles to his solo hits, he was amazing

[@love4joj881]

👍👍 I've always loved George Harrison. It's sad the way he is ignored quite a bit. And dumb haters hating him for nothing and always putting him down.

[@Tawroset]

George was my favorite Beatle.😍

[@mikeodonnell1324]

Side note George was always my favorite Beetle. Something is one of the best love songs of all time

[@rob1tnt]

Been waiting for this. No other album takes me back like The Traveling Wilburys. I'm 36 and have endless memories of falling asleep in the back of my parents car to this album...that and forcing my parents to play Last Night on repeat. That was my favorite track as a kid.

[@bofhzip]

the rocking chair with the guitar in teh video clip od End of the line always sends a chill down my spine and peculiar mixture of sad loss and pride of such a touching tribute to their lost comrade and special talent.

[@findmusic8797]

Discovering Roy Orbison in the late 80's thanks to this group was a true revelation. I never knew he recorded so many great songs. I could list 50 of them easily, but here are a few gems I think are not as well known: my favorite Big O song, Sleepy Hollow... right behind that, House Without Windows... both are gorgeous and haunting... then comes the flood, Raindrops, Come Back To Me, Let's Make A Memory, I'll Say It's My Fault, Pretty Paper, Paper Boy, Summersong... and from his last album, In The Real World, A Love So Beautiful, California Blue, She's A Mystery To Me, Windsurfer...and his last single, Drove All Night. I didn't even name the obvious hits, there are at least 20 of those. And I've got at least two dozen favorites from each of the other members, but that'll be a different comment.

[@pite9]

I'm a huge fan of Harrison, Lynne and Orbison, but I couldn't really pick my favorite. Orbison's voice. Lynne's songwriting and arranging. Harrison's guitar.

[@IansModRite]

RIP to Roy, George and Tom. Legends that changed music and have transcended their time

[@Jesse-cx4si]

I lost my šħįť when their album dropped back in the day. I LITERALLY listened to it again LAST NIGHT. 👌

[@rogerdeahl9629]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 TRAVELING WILBURY'S !!!! Always love to hear the stories about hiw the 4 were just star struck listening to Roy Orbison! Jeff Lynne really deserves much credit for producing much of the wonderful classic rock of the 80s. Sad Roy died soon afterward. Would have loved to have heard a second album with Roy. Thanks for this Professor! Have a great Friday. 😊

[@ProfessorofRock]

Have a great weekend my friend! Any big plans?

[@rogerdeahl9629]

@ProfessorofRock Just recovering from 3 days of ungodly heat! Chilling with my pup. 🐶

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I wouldn’t blame them! I’d stop and listen too.

[@stinkypinkeee5085]

Bridging the generation gap, and getting to spend some time with Roy Orbison...even as a jaded Metal Kid, hearing Mr. Orbison coming through the radio always earned a turn of the volume knob, to 11! Love these guys, of course! (Edited for accidental pressing of "send")

[@ProfessorofRock]

Love your comment. Wha't your favorite song by him?

[@stinkypinkeee5085]

@@ProfessorofRock "Pretty Woman" is Proto Metal, as Van Halen proved, and "Only The Lonely" is an audial slice of cheesecake, but being an 80's kid, The Traveling Wilburys has to be the tops for me, with today's subject being top of the list...

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Had you met him in person?

[@toddlabreck]

I love Handle Me Wth Care. The lyrics are great, both catchy and deep. It's relatively easy to play the chords on guitar. It's such a fun, upbeat song.

[@frankmisaege3520]

Legends singing together...just doesn't get better than that. Checked their egos at the door & just joined together. Superb.

[@mt0115]

My favourite combination of talent, loved what they did. What could have been if this group could have done two or three more albums. Music lost so much when Orbison, Petty and Harrison collectively passed on..😎🍺🇨🇦

[@ProfessorofRock]

I know. I was devastated all three times.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I would have liked to see a 90s reincarnation of the Wilburys for a few more albums.