Traveling Wilburys

The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 2 - Vol. 4
$15.98
Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever is NOT a Traveling Wilbury album. There actually was a Traveling Wilburys Vol. 2 that was just alternate versions of the songs on Volume 1. It is exceedingly rare. Full Moon Fever is a Tom Petty album only, although Jeff Lynne co-wrote and I think produced the album, but I don't think the rest of the Wilburys worked on this album at all. I'm not sure who started the rumor that Full Moon Fever was a Wilburys album or why, but just be aware you can get that album in its own right much cheaper, and if you are a true Wilbury's die-hard, your quest is not over when you get that album. I have only ever seen one copy of Volume 2 in my life, when it was brand new and it was going for somewhere between [...] bucks, and I was a broke college kid, but I still sort of regret not buying it. The Volume 4 part of this album may be legit. I would be very interested to hear a version of Cheer Down (which was a George Harrison solo song) to hear if it is just the original Harrison song, or if the Wilburys are actually backing him on it. That would be a good indicator of whether this purported Volume 4 is really a "Wilburys" album, or just a re-packaging of the individual work of the Wilburys band members as well. I'm sure everything on this collection is quality work (Full Moon Fever is my favorite single Tom Petty album, and even the individual projects of the Wilburys are going to be great stuff), hence the high rating, but I do seriously question the legitimacy of some of it being called "Traveling Wilburys" music.

The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 3
$18.98
I just picked this album up today, after having liked the Wilburys since '88 with their first album. I really like this one, probably just as much as Vol. 1. If you're a fan of them or any of the members, you'll probably love it. Great folk rock stuff.

All the songs are good, stand out tracks being "Inside Out", "New Blue Moon," "You Took My Breath Away" (which Carrie Fisher was thanked for in the liner notes.) There's also a great cover of Del Shannon's "Runaway" on here. These are all very catchy.

Throughout the album, there's lots of great acoustic guitar work, and Dylan's signature harmonica playing.

The Wilburys were a great band. If you've never heard them but are a Dylan, Petty, Harrison/Beatles fan and/or just into folk rock, I highly recommend checking them out. No other band has compared to the mix of such legends.

Traveling Wilburys (2 CD / 1 DVD)
$29.98
I used to listen to anything that just plain sounded good and that was it. When I got introduced to the Wilbury's I was very impressed with the group. As Tom Petty said, "it's George's band, it's always George's band". This treat contains 2 cd's and a dvd, and they are impressive. It was good to see Roy Orbison laughing and George, Jeff, and Tom laughing, made me laugh as well. I like to think that Roy died a happy man. The Wilbury's went platinum right before his death. His other bandmates were his pallbearers. Now I have placed Roy as my favorite singer. You see after I heard teh Wilbury's, my change in music occured. I was buying cd after cd of Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne or the Electric Light Orchestra, and George Harrison. All 3 of whom I've become huge fans of. I bought a couple Tom Petty albums. I can honestly say that if it wasn't for the Wilbury's, I wouldn't of been very interested in music. I guess I consider the supergroup, my acorn or roots.

Come to think of it as another person here mentioned, there was a 6th member, Jim Keltner. From what I heard of him, he's always been a friend of the other guys.

The price was reasonable, the time I got this music couldn't of been better. I recall that I was having bad days, and I regained good spirits, especially after Roy singing 'not alone any more'.

There is one negative aspect I feel the need to point out: Bob Dylan was never present at the outside area when the others hung out, I guess he joined the group just for the sake of gaining popularity. I also noticed in the picture with the 5 present, when Roy and George sitting down, he's in the middle, or should I say trying to be the center of attention. He never laughed when the others laughed when Roy sung the words 'trembling wilbury'. Sorry, just feel the need to tell what I observed.

Moreover, if you are a huge fan of the Wilbury's then this treat is a must have. Even if you are a huge fan of one of the bandmates, or 2, or 3, you will be pleased.

Lastly, I will say this about each of them:

Roy Orbison, thank you very much for your performances, your music I'll continue to cherish. R.I.P and hope your present world has become a better place of eternal rest and happiness.

Jeff Lynne, your my next favorite member, your talents and arrangements and voice with this group and with ELO have been remarkable. They have always kept my head up. Thank you.

George Harrison, the supergroup I realize was your dream from start to finish. You've possessed a happy gift to so many that you were known by many for your creation of music and known by few for your kindheartedness. R.I.P George and I hope whereever you are, it's become a better place.

Tom Petty, I noticed you've paid tributes to the Wilbury's numerous times and to the other bandmates. Your voice contributed to the overall group sound as well, and thanks.

Jim Keltner, although it is so that you've been in the shadows of such a supergroup, however, I like to think that the drums were the backbone to the music. Your one of the guys who got the Wilbury's going. Thanks Jim.

Volume 1
$18.98
Really enjoy this CD featuring five famous musicians George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan singing new songs as a group. Love it!