The Traveling Wilburys - End Of The Line | REACTION

[@bethcrumpton476]

When Tom sings "I'm just glad to be here, happy to be alive", and when they sing "We're going to the end of the line" after Roy's verse, I can barely hold it together.

[@patticrichton1135]

Oh I am SO glad I am not the ONLY one that feels like that, and I actually I DO lose it. So sad, that Tom, George and Roy are gone now, with only Jeff and Bob left.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

@@patticrichton1135 I miss Tom and George a lot!

[@cubfanmike]

Amen

[@RobinT-treehugger]

Yes, Roy passed before they made the video so they put his guitar in the rocking chair and a photo of him on the table. The first time I saw the video I literally burst into tears when I saw it.

[@christinegelabert1651]

@SalvoG Yes Roy had passed by the time the video was shot. There's ALSO a photo of him on the shelf if you look closely. It's a beautiful song but still always a tough listen because now there's three amazing musicians who are there but aren't with us anymore ya know? There is only one musician left out of The Traveling Wilburys, just Jeff Lynne. #NYGenXBIKERLady

[@patticrichton1135]

SO did I, RobinT-treehugger. I LOVED Roy Orbison. I had tickets to see him in concert when I lived in Canada, and he died just before he was to do that concert. I was heartbroken that he passed, and that I missed an opportunity to see him perform live. Gone to soon. Beautiful, humble man. I thought it was so wonderful putting his guitar in the rocking chair, and his photo on that box, when his voice is heard.

[@EchoesDaBear]

@@christinegelabert1651 when did Bob Dylan pass? He's still with us too! RIP to Roy, George & Tom.

[@scm0717]

I did too. Beautiful tribute.

[@dagmar.6954]

The Traveling Wilburys is a rock supergroup from 1988, made up of Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, & Jeff Lynne. Roy had passed away when this video was made & they did a nice tribute to him with the guitar in the rocking chair. They had a lot of great songs such as "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).

[@B.R.0101]

Am I the only one who enjoy Poor House song??

[@michaelnorman3393]

Drummer Jim Keltner still with us also 🙂

[@OgreProgrammer]

"Tweeter and The Monkey Man" and "Congratulations" are my other favs from this album.

[@stillstanding8286]

Nobody asked, but that’s the legendary Jim Keltner on the drums in the video. He’s played with just about everybody over the years

[@jpmnewyork]

Yes, he didn't feel he deserved to be considered a full member of a band of superstars, but he was absolutely integral to the sound. So glad he's in the video.

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

I was credited on the albums as "Buster Sidebury". Lol.

[@sylviayoung1901]

@@j.kevvideoproductions.6463 Hey you are as Legendary as any to be on this album. Hat's off to you my man!

[@hatleyhoward7193]

Harrison is absolutely the most underrated out of the Beatles. This supergroup though, giving him his due.

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

...sigh... Tom, George and Roy - you went to The End of the Line too soon. You are all missed. ❤💔❤️

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

These guys were incredible!! Any song from them is excellent. You're correct about Roy and the guitar. there was also a few moments when they showed a photo of Roy in the room with them. Singing a song about the end of life and recording a vid with having one of your members/friends recently die must have been extremely emotional for them. At that time, there was probably close to 200 years of musical experience in the studio. It was a very exciting time to be around when it happened. For me, at least.

[@juanita6479]

George in fact did write many songs during the last years with the Beatles but his quote in the group was only two songs per album, that's why his first solo album was a triple one, he wanted to record as many songs as he could, and that album is really colossal, great if you dig into it, the profound message on most of his songs makes you think in many things. About Roy when you said you listen but not see him, is because he just passed away before the video was recorded, that's why his guitar is in the rocking chair as he sings, that was a beautiful tribute from his bandmates and I always get chills when his part begins.

[@michaellockhart554]

As was mentioned, 6 of the best, Buster Sidebury (Jim Keltner) was/is one of the most sought after session drummers of all time, even drummed for Ringo as well as George and John

[@MadMaxine1979]

Love these guys too... Also have their vinyl from my parents back in the day!

[@Dirtbag_Deluxe]

Roy literally went to the end of the line. Great song!

[@GinMae]

thanks, Salvo - give it up for drummer Jim Keltner.. he was offered the opportunity for "credit" and declined.. .he is awesome... this is a "super group" indeed! (everyone packed up their egos and created a great collaboration) I hope you react to more....

[@donnamoskowitz4978]

Most people comment that this is so sad but really do you see the smiles as they are celebrating Roys' life! Great reaction! Roy would have wanted it this way!🤠🤠🤠

[@chitownlee]

This song makes me sad. Roy had such a tragic life and then dies so young...

[@mikemccabe6258]

One of the wonderful outcomes of this era was the camaraderie......musicians and bands played together often.....in concert....on TV...on each other’s albums....it was a brotherhood.

[@adwenb]

Volume 1 and volume 3. Harrison’s idea of no #2 to mess with people.

[@randomtruths3400]

The amazing thing about this album is it revived the somewhat flagging careers of Tom, Bob, and Roy; cemented Jeff as the go-to producer and collaborator of the era; and proved that George was every bit the musical leader that Paul and John were.

[@suemontague3151]

And this what you get when you put all the best musicians together #sheerbrilliance

[@vincentjoyce5100]

You need to do a deep dive into Tom Petty, one of the great American songwriters. My favorite Roy Orbison is Mean Woman Blues.

[@teresacartwright5406]

I love this song (and "Handle Me With Care"). This song is made even more poignant with the passing of Roy Orbison (in 1988), Tom Petty (in 2017) & George Harrison (in 2001), all of whom have reached 'the end of the line'. Roy Orbison had passed by the time they filmed the video. Thanks for playing this & your comments.

[@melissayost4888]

George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison & Jeff Lynn. How could they not be f incredible!

[@grudzz7049]

I lost a great friend a couple of years ago...a real one..we used to play and sing this together.. i did a pretty good roy orbison....damn..i miss him..

[@dennisswainston411]

RIP, Roy, Tom and George...

[@Miles2Go143]

Roy died December 6, 1988. His guitar was in the chair to pay homage to him.

[@brianmccullough5764]

You'd enjoy "Last Night". There's no video, per se, but it's vocals are done by Roy and Tom Petty. Just great!

[@maryhuhnke4706]

These lyrics are self defined and we should live by them. ❤

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

Jeff Lynn is essentially The Beatles biggest fan. George Harrison was a huge Bob Dylan fan. And they are all Roy Orbison fans. Basically, the group is the ultimate mutual admiration society. And they all could put their egos aside and harmonize. Yes, George was under-recognized as a Beatle. Despite the fact that all members contributed significantly on many of The Beatles' songs, they were generally credited as Lennon-McCartney.

[@patticrichton1135]

But when George wrote the song, he was given credit for it, they didn't put "Lennon-McCartney" if it was a song that George had written.

[@EdwardGregoryNYC]

thanks for the clarification. @@patticrichton1135

[@jameswarkentin2798]

Roy had a couple hits on the radio in the late 80's that got him back in the public eye. When the group fell together and recorded, they would all stand in awe as Roy recorded his parts, still at the top of his game. He got to see the success of their first hit, but passed away before they made the video for the second release.

[@chronomatt6990]

You are correct about Roy. Luckily, he was aware of Vol 1’s success before passing. Jeff Lynne tells of a phone call with Roy where he showed big excitement for the group’s hugely positive reception.

[@OgreProgrammer]

"They're so good!" Yes. Absolute genius song(s).

[@Blue-qr7qe]

You are correct in that assumption. R.O. had passed between the song's recording and the making of the video. Thoughtful touch of respect; his guitar in the moving rocking chair, his picture in a frame. Purple Haze was a Jimi Hendrix song that every garage band in America played. When Petty sang that maybe she'd think of him "down the road a ways - maybe when somebody plays Purple Haze.", i could see a young admirer at one of his early bandpractices. I'd be willing to bet that happened.

[@yvonnewakefield7748]

@SalvoG thanks so much for your reaction (and to the patreon who requested)! I've never given 'The Travelling Wilburys' a proper listen (although I have heard them on radio back in the day). What a gift to have so many gifted musicians, who I admire, creating and performing together! More, please SalvoG?!!

[@AP-gb3eh]

They were pals who loved playing and creating music. Simple as that so they put aside egos ,companies demands and just had fun playing with respected musicians. Beautiful ☮️

[@James-dh6ld]

Just good friends making low pressure, have some fun, enjoy yourself music. Very pure. Roy took off after " Black x White Nights" after he had a gorgeous , Classic Roy(whose name escapes me) song that made High Top-10, then the Wilburys,then a Heart Attack. ...Off to Heaven, at the top, singing with Angels. Roy inspired every guy in that group. He was a Superstar they'd grown up with

[@Rick-or2kq]

"When someone plays, Purple Haze", a reference to a time when Peace and love were the cry of a then young generation and one of its guitar heroes.

[@cynergy4]

There is a picture of Roy as well. George has always been, and will always be my fave Beatle. He was totally held back by Lennon/McCartney. He was usually only allowed one song per album until the later years when they could no longer suppress his talent. He was the youngest Beatle and was often treated like a kid by the others. Petty is a big hero of mine as well, his passing is still a huge shock to me. Love Dylan too. They were so good together as the Wilburys. RIP Roy, George and Tom.

[@B.R.0101]

I listen all the albums by George Harrison, except for the first one, but I don't think he was held back by Lennon/McCartney, I mean, Bob Dylan was in owe with Paul McCartney and he also said that anybody would struggled with the couple Lennon/McCartney, who wouldn't. If you see, both While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Something needed a bold kick to turn into an electric, complete and fantastic song, he wasn't so able to arrange songs as Lennon/McCartney were... The Beatles were perfect because anyone did what could do at its best...

[@love4joj881]

​@@B.R.0101 🙄

[@jodij6280]

Roy died on December 6th, 1988.

[@jamessullivan5860]

Just clean good feeling rock n roll.

[@maryhampton8686]

So glad you did the Traveling Wilburys!

[@Melo45oficial]

This song makes you see yourself riding in your mind

[@maryhulen7277]

Yes, Roy recorded the song and sadly passed before the video was recorded. They honored him with the guitar in the rocking chair and a frame with his portrait.

[@celine4evauk]

Sadly Roy died before this video was filmed. He was due to fly back to London to film 2 more Wilburys videos but sadly didn't make it. Only 52, so sad. I'm just thankful he made the album, and his Mystery Girl album! Shame he never saw the success of both albums.

[@delin62]

Roy had sadly passed in 1988 from a heart attack at age 52. To be reminded of his God given voice, check out the song "Not Alone Anymore" on the Wilburys' first album. You won't be disappointed!

[@robinbeers6689]

So much talent in one room.

[@cdfdesantis699]

There's a nanosecond shot of a photo of Roy in the video, & the rocking chair is "theoretically" rocking on its own; implying that indeed, Roy's spirit is there with them. Thanks for your reaction.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

@ 5:14 I just love the slight echo effect that was added when Mr. Orbison's voice begins to play. :)

[@pttp5509]

I think you’d love A Thing Called Love by Bonnie Raitt from the same year - check it out! She’s folk/ blues and you won’t run out of choices

[@spawn4582]

The Traveling Wilburys songs worth checking out are "She's My Baby", "Wilbury Twist", "Inside Out", I like these guys when they're together.

[@debbiethomasson2709]

The empty chair represents Roy Orbison

[@amyk9175]

My suggestion for listening on your own is Not Alone Anymore . This Wilbury’s song didn’t get radio play but features Orbison very heavily and you can really pick up on Lynne’s production style.

[@michaelconnor1542]

I choke up, every time it gets to Roy's part and seeing the chair rock with "ghost" of their friend.

[@TitanSummers]

Yes you are the first reactor that I've seen notice that.

[@lancerx1759]

Roy Orbison the OG Man in Black !!

[@davidtullis2810]

And now only Jeff and Bob are still with us

[@buddasquirrel]

Love, love, love the Traveling Wilburys! Thanks for the reaction.

[@kimberly3131]

Such feel good HAPPY music! They make me smile.

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

Hey Hon.... This video was filmed after Roy had passed away, but apparently he had recorded that part of the song before his passing.

[@helllied6989]

There is a video somewhere on KZbin showing the making of the group

[@johnthegreek5836]

This album is fantastic

[@destination22ful]

Great reaction. Roy was from Vernon, Texas and is sorely missed. RIP Roy.

[@carolputney5250]

Jeff Lynne (Traveling Wilburys) is also lead vocals for ELO (Electric Light Orchestra).

[@miconis123]

I love how they filmed Roy's verse

[@colmitch]

They want to "rock" with Roy one last time. Great reactions with honest emotions!

[@daveking9393]

Yes this was just a fantastic put together by these guys I wish they could have gone on much longer than it did really glad you had the time to take a look and listen Thanks for sharing

[@AdamConus]

Regarding Harrison, when you're in a band with Paul McCartney and John Lennon, it's tough to get your songs recorded.

[@shemanic1]

one of those albums you listen to over & over. Great observation & reaction too.

[@user-rt5vn1xn4s]

One of my favorites!!! It is out of your usual songs, but I would love to hear your reaction to the Ohio State University Marching Band doing their halftime show Blockbuster Movies!!! I do not think you will regret it!

[@stpnwlf9]

I grew up in the 60s with a brother 10 years my senior. His record collection (bolstered by an uncle who worked in radio) included the greatest artists of that decade so I grew up knowing Roy Orbison was one of the greatest voices history. When he died suddenly near the end of 1988, I actually cried. It hit me harder than a lot of celebrity deaths.

[@Terri6868]

Suggest Inside Out & Wilburys Twist 🔥

[@CubsFan2023]

Salvo, you might like Jeff Lynne's band, Electric Light Orchestra. As an introduction, I'd recommend either "Don't Bring Me Down" or their cover of "Roll Over, Beethoven".

[@scm0717]

Yes. You're right about Roy Orbison. When you hear his voice, there's a picture of him in the video. Very sad, but I'm SO GLAD that Roy was re-introduced to we "young-uns" and we can listen to that beautiful voice.

[@LovesAmerica]

Watch the making of the group.... it is on here.... I have watched it over and over. It is so good.

[@mccpcorn2000]

Travelling Wilburys really was lightning in a bottle. Such a diverse set of voices, yet somehow they are greater than the sum of their parts - and those parts in isolation are pretty damned mighty.

[@godot-whatyouvebeenwaitingfor]

All the smart kids in one group...

[@steve9199]

Jeff Lynne (2nd verse) and Bob Dylan are all that's left.

[@mattleppard1964]

Loved this since my dad bought the cassette my first year of uni in 88

[@jollyrodgers7272]

These guys were just TOO COOL 4 SKOOL ! Those voices, and that guitar work, it's all just incomparable. Jeff and Bob are the only two left this side of Eternity. Roy passed away after the recording but before the video was shot.

[@cletushouse906]

In the credits on their albums, nobody’s actual name is there.

[@gwydion56]

Nothing better than this, IMHO. I understand your willingness to hear it on endless repeat.

[@janawalczuk833]

George was the baby Beatle, underrated and not treated well. He had so much fun with the Wilburys. I hope you can listed to all their music….true collaboration, which they all loved

[@suziQue]

I got Chills.. love it

[@browniewin4121]

Such wonderful talent and so sad many are no longer here.

[@theivory1]

Their second and final album was titled volume three. Those guys were on the level if ever there was any.

[@kimcutts6153]

This song was released ust before the untimely dearh of The Great Roy Orbison. Thats why his guitar is on the (His) rocking chair. A SUPERGROUP in the true meaning of the word SUPERGROUP!!!! And now of course, theres only Jeff Lynn & Bob Dylon still with us. ❤❤💔💔💔🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙 Great reaction btw

[@jnagarya519]

You'd have to go through "The Beatles" discography in order of release to get why Harrison didn't have many songs on their LPs. John and Paul had been writing for years before Harrison wrote his first song on their second LP.

[@rhaegarrubey4488]

Love this song! Sad Roy couldn’t be in the video and that Bob didn’t get to sing solo like everyone else.

[@moogie1954]

I know you've reacted to "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (A George Harrison song) before, but give a listen to Santana's version... the video is really good too!

[@ericksoderquist8612]

It reminds me of my family. They are all gone…😢

[@lisakaz35]

Yep. There's a photo of Roy of that chair with his guitar.

[@courtneywallace871]

Roy and Smokey Robinson have the two silkiest voices ever.

[@martinbynion1589]

Far too little credit is given in comments on this group to Jim Keltner, the ultimate drummers' drummer.

[@pommie5093]

This is my favorite of theirs. Such a nice groove.

[@lorilxn1597]

They put Roys guitar in the rocker after he had died. Jeff Lynne from ELO is in there 2. I believe they only had 2 albums 😢

[@anthonyferris8912]

Mainly written by Harrison and assigned to his publishing company.

[@jeffreyrobertson8516]

next song from this album you should do-Tweeter and the Monkey Man- Dylan on lead vocal

[@Blue-qr7qe]

YES !!!

[@mamaflush9945]

Hey SalvoG, I thought I would suggest another song by TTW, if interested. *"Not Lone Anymore - Traveling Wilburys - Full Extended Video & Audio Version"* Roy Orbison wrote this song I suggested you listen too, and with the commercial success of the "Wilburys" and the recognition afforded Orbison following his death in December 1988; it marked his full return from the downturned direction his career had endured since the mid-1960's. I love his tenor vocals and I think this is one of his greatest works. I think you might enjoy it too.

[@eprohoda]

Hiya!, incredible job~

[@Calmontheoutside]

Weird. Just last night I was listening to an interview with Harrison talking about how these guys came together. 😊

[@ernestpacheco8148]

Come on SalvoG been waiting on some ELO ! Been a while.; )))