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99Artist: The Traveling WilburysAlbum: The Traveling Wilburys CollectionLabel: Concord RecordsRelease Date: 06/03/2016

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The Traveling WilburysThe Traveling Wilburys Collection (Deluxe Limited Edition)Album Reviews | October 18th, 2016

Who doesn’t love the TravelingWilburys? Believe it or not, when Ifirst heard them back in the ’80s, Ididn’t. At the time, my teenagecynicism prevented me fromlatching onto their joyous, rollickingsound. Fortunately, I’ve outgrownthat. Not only do I now love thetunes, but as a musician, I’ve cometo appreciate the dynamic craft andsuperior songwriting from thisdream team of mega-musicians.Plus, it’s a great story.

How did this group come to pass?Mo Ostin’s introduction in this newDeluxe Edition explains howWarner Bros. Records’ InternationalDepartment asked GeorgeHarrison to come up with a B-side for “This Is Love,” a single from his Cloud Ninealbum.

“This was mid-1988. Cloud Nine was just out. George, along with co-writer Jeff Lynneand their friends Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison, had been hanging out inDylan’s studios. I suppose George figured that as long as his pals were on hand, whynot use them to knock off this flipside?”

Just like that they put together the now classic “Handle With Care,” which spurred therecord execs to ask for more.

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“George took over. The five frontmen decided not to use their own names… They firstnamed their fivesome the Trembling Wilburys. Jeff suggested “Traveling” instead. Thegroup was born… but it was George who created this Wilbury environment where fivestars could enjoy an ego free collaboration. Everybody sang, everybody wrote,everybody produced- and had great fun doing it.”

Harrison, well known as a Beatle and solo artist, was also extremely gifted at bringingpeople together. “Think about Concert For Bangladesh, only George Harrison couldhave pulled that off.” There was mutual admiration all around, and that energy is whatgive these fantastic tracks their everlasting appeal.

So what’s different about this collection? It contains all the hits in one nice packagefrom Volumes 1 and 2, Bonus Tracks “Maxine,” “Like A Ship,” “Nobody’s Child” and“Runaway,” as well as a DVD disc featuring all the videos and an informativedocumentary called The True Story Of The Traveling Wilburys. Of course “true” is to betaken with a grain of salt, as much of the band’s mystique is wrapped up in farcicalhumor, evident in the original liner notes which explain the origins of the group.

“They have their roots deep in the obscure civilization of Asiatic Pygmies (calledTravelians), whose musical intrigue was well renowned at that time.”

Don’t forget “The Four Lads From Liverpool” found their comedic foil in Monty Python,and that Harrison provided financing for The Life of Brian through his companyHandmade Films when EMI pulled funding. George was known for his deep spirituality,but also for having a great sense of humor. Fun is what these sessions were all about.

Though Jeff Lynne’s lush production squarely places their work in the ’80s, the simplesong structures and good vibrations make for timeless tunes. The irresistible chorus of“End Of The Line” reverberates through space and time like a mantra of cosmicpositivity.

“Well it’s all right, riding around in the breezeWell it’s all right, if you live the life you pleaseWell it’s all right, even if the sun don’t shineWell it’s all right, we’re going to the end of the line”

And it is. Eternally, highly recommended!

-Mike Cobb

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