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The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 3 | 
 enlarge | Artist: The Traveling Wilburys
Label: Rhino Records
Category: Music
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 7941
Format: Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 255100
UPC: 081227997397
EAN: 0081227997397
ASIN: B0016OMFO8
Release Date: June 3, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | She's My Baby | | • | Inside Out | | • | If You Belonged to Me | | • | The Devil's Been Busy | | • | 7 Deadly Sins | | • | Poor House | | • | Where Were You Last Night? | | • | Cool Dry Place | | • | New Blue Moon | | • | You Took My Breath Away | | • | Wilbury Twist | | • | Nobody's Child - The Traveling Wilburys, Coben, Cy | | • | Runaway - The Traveling Wilburys, Shannon, Del |
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Product Description
With a line-up featuring legendary artists Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty, the Traveling Wilburys
were a one-of-a-kind musical phenomenon. The all-star configuration came about when they convened at a Southern California
studio in 1988 to record a b-side for a Harrison s single. They had such a rockin good time cutting Handle With Care that they
decided to release it under the Wilburys moniker, and to continue the collaboration with an album s worth of songs. Their
camaraderie is heard in every groove on Rhino s remastered reissue of their now-historic, GRAMMY -winning debut VOLUME 1.
They followed it up in 1990 with a second full-length, VOLUME 3 the disc was minus Orbison, who passed away in 88, but still
full of the spirit that made their musical brotherhood the stuff of legend. After being out of print for more than a decade, Rhino
reintroduced the classic discs boasting previously unreleased bonus tracks in 2007 as part of a special 2CD/DVD set The
Traveling Wilburys Collection. The expanded VOLUME 1 and VOLUME 3 are now available as individual titles
Album Description
Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the 1990 sophomore album from the legendary super group of musical "brothers": George Harrison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan. Features two bonus tracks: 'Nobody's Child' and 'Runaway'. Rhino. 2008.
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| Customer Reviews:
 CD is defective August 9, 2008
C. P. Manley (Wisconsin)
CD is the original "Traveling Wilburys Volume 3" with the addition of two bonus tracks. However,
bonus track 13, "Runaway" has a "dropout", a silent gap, in both channels of the song. This occurs
at about twelve seconds into the song. I contacted the manufacturer, Rhino, who acknowledged the defect
but said there were no plans to replace the defective discs. They did however offer a refund if I sent the disc to them.
 From 5 To 4 June 4, 2008
Michael Kerner (Brooklyn, New York U.S.A.)
When it came down to 1988, it was a banner year for the Traveling Wilburys bringing in a lot of joy and excitement into a mainstream audience with the teaming of Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne of Eletric Light Orchestra, George Harrison, and Bob Dylan. With Traveling Wilburys which showed and delivered a lot of promise into a classic Rock vibe that delivered to audiences young and old. Sadly, Roy passed away shortly after Volume 1 was released and there was a lot of pressure for the classic group to make another record, without Roy in their lives. But, the group which became a foursome actually did, and after over 10 years out of print, it finally has a new ligth for record buyers everywhere.
The 2008 re-release of the Traving Wilburys second and final album, awkwardly titled Volume 3 has finally been released. The album which was featured in last years' Traveling Wilburys Anthology which did very well for listeners of all ages, has now been re-released as a single disc album to a whole new generation. While Volume 3 doesn't appeal as well as 1988's Volume 1, the songs have all been restored and brilliantly reintroduced to a new generation of record buyers and MP3 players. The album does have some great songs which include Inside Out, the upbeat Wilbury Twist, and the little-known classic She's My Baby. The re-release also includes B-Sides including the 60's Rock-inspired track Runaway as well as Nobody's Child. While the album has been restored well, the feeling of the album just doesn't appeal as vividly as did Volume 1, because the group wasn't complete without Roy Orbison. Still, the foursome managed to put out a strong guilty pleasure for those who've loved the first Traveling Wilburys album.
All in all, if you've already purchased last years' Traveling Wilburys Anthology, there is really no need to buy Volume 3. On top of that, Volume 3 doesn't haven't the strength that Volume 1 had delivered, and it also was very sad the group has disbanded after Volume 3 came out. Still if you're a fan of guilty pleasure music, I suggest you get a good hard listen to this album and hear that magical Wilbury excitement all over again.
Album Cover: B
Songs: C 1/2-
Price: C
Remastering: B-
Overall: C
 Wilburys Just Want to have Fun! December 22, 2007
TheWildOne (Sugar Moutain (with the barkers and the colored balloons))
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
[Note 1: This review has been a long time coming due to the distractions of day-to-day life; I had written a review of Vol. 1, it was "a kid's review" (Nov.26, 2007), intending to follow it up with a review of this album as soon I could. I have not had both chance and inclination at the same time until now.]
[Note 2: I wish to let it be known at this point that I do not own indvidual copies of either of the two Wilburys albums; instead, I am in possesion of the July boxed set re-release, standard edition, featuring both Wilburys albums as well as a DVD of Wilbury music videos and interviews. It is based on this that I make my conclusions regarding the Wilburys and their collaborative ouput.]
The Review:
A visit to the Amazon customer reviews page for the Traveling Wilburys' second album, jokingly titled "Vol. 3", can be depressing. It would seem that the general opinion is that this second offering, from the four Wilburys who remained with us at the time, is far inferior to Vol. 1; it is also worth noting that as of this writing there are only twenty reviews (mine included) for this product. When there are twenty reviews of a product, and most lean on the at least semi-critical side--and some are downright scathing,regardless of the two star ratings they may bear-- this is likely to discourage the potential buyer, who may or may not have any Wilbury-related experience, from making that purchase.
Regardless of what some may have you believe, no person who enjoys qaulity pop music and, especially, who loves the work of any or all of these artists should be discouraged from getting a hold of this album. You'll at least want it for your collection, and maybe you'll find it to be an overlooked delight, as I have.
Released in 1990, The Traveling Wilburys Vol 3, features the talents of ex-Beatle George Harrison (may his "sweet Lord" rest his soul), ex-ELO frontman Jeff Lynne, (not literal) Heartbreaker Tom Petty, and Mr. Bob Dylan, who is and has done pretty much anything and everything in his lifetime. The "fifth" Wilbury (that's a Beatles in-joke, for the uninitiated), R&R crooner Roy Orbison had tragically died of heart attack in December of 1988, months after the recording and release of the Wilburys' first album, but that didn't stop the other four lads from getting together and having some more fun, Wilbury style. Personally, I hold the uncommmon opinion that track by track (and, I suppose, as one cohesive unit), Vol 3 is the stronger of the two. The reasons for this are multi-fold: for starters, my affection for the works of such artists as Neil Young and Mr. Harrison himself should betray my appreciation of lyrical depth, but when music is fun-- effectively fun (and especially when it involves several favored artists)-- that's just as good too! This sense of fun, prevalent as it is on Vol 3, is, I believe, the essence of the Wilburys.
Secondly, and also crucial in my opinion to the Wilburys' uniqueness, is that instead of some songs seeming like they're definately by George, or obviously Dylan-centric, these songs bear a genuine sense of collaboration and commradery. It also lends the album a more neutral sound-- not as if dominated by one band member in particular, but as though all are working cooperatively, which, honestly, is probably the only way they could come up with material appropriate for a "just for kicks" album like this one. I mean-- these are great songwriters, but still you need strong unity and chemistry to make it a quality piece and, ultimately, to make it fun. Finally, those songs that do show the mark of one member or another (and even these numbers showcase the talents of the various Wilburys, as the vocals are juggled between them), are intimately better than the "individualized" material on Vol 1. Yes-- I hear the concerned reader murmuring to himself, "but 'Handle with Care', and 'End of the Line' were hits for a good reason: they were the best Wilbury songs"; I might be inclinded to agree with at least the first half this commonly held opinion, but regardless of that, those were obviously group efforts and as for the genius of "Tweeter and the Monkeyman", it wasn't just Bob-- there was undeniably some Tom Petty influence there...
Track by Track:
1. She's My Baby. This a "fab" start to the album. In counterbalance to the negative reviews, I would call this a highlight of the album. Tight, rocking like nothing you've heard before, funny, over-the-top, well-performed by all members, and, wow, Gary Moore is one heck of guitarist(he did the lead parts on this track)! 5/5, no doubt.
2. Inside Out. How do you follow up She's my Baby? With a fun song, comprised of great melody, instrumentation, production, and lyrics blending fun with a serious social message. Honestly, I love it when musical artists can be fun (and funny), and get a great message across( that' one of the many things George himself was good at), and this great little number is the perfect example of this. The unbelievably fun and catchy main verses descend to a counter-melody, where George Harrison does what he did best, and adds a good message to the tune! Another 5/5
3. If You Belonged to Me. Not as strong as its predecessors (but then, what could be?), but nonetheless catchy Dylan folk music, boosted by Harrison's strumming of the mandolin, as heard beneath a healthy coating of Bob's harmonica. It really picks up lyrically in the last verse, so-so other than that, but musically catchy. Luckily, what follows blows EVERYTHING that came before clear out of the water and far onto dry land. 3.5/5
4. Devil's Been Busy. You'll remember what I said about the songs that were clearly of one member's creation; that they were superior to what was obviously such on Vol 1? Well, this is a perfect example of that. There is no doubt in this listener's mind that Devil's been Busy was George's to begin with;it has commentary on important social issues, primarily the environment,justice, moral right, etc, AND (get this) sitar, credited in the booklet to Harrison. Lyrically, melodically, in terms of arrangement and instrumentation (the vocals are traded thus: Petty-Harrison-Dylan-sitar interlude-Dylan-Lynne, pure genius), in terms of production, the height of the Wilburys' achievment. There is a subtle sense of fun, and the sitar and main melody cook and sizzle, but the lyrical depth wins me over on this one. 7/5, if I might stretch past the boundries of the 5-star rating scale momentarily.
5. Seven Deadly Sins. Rock 'n' roll; fun, clever and silly lyrically; melodically and in terms of arrangement (especially that sax part), obvously a throw back to the music of the late '50s and early '60s.
Now, to condense a little, I will go through the remaining highlights at a quick pace: 'Where Were You Last Night?', grows on and wins you over, same for Petty's eccentric, 'Cool Dry Place'. 'Poor House' is rockabilly fun, something I can certainly enjoy, but not one of the best. 'You Took my Breath Away', reaks of sincerity,and Petty's voice works for the song, but it meanders lyrically (and this is not always great lyrical meandering all of the time; still melody is beautiful; 'Cool Dry...' is definately Petty's strongest here.
Finally, 'New Blue Moon', a great piece, and 'Wilbury Twist', which outclasses 'End of the Line' musically, lyrically, and in the area of giving fun closure, rounds out the powerhouse of Vol 3 (She's My Baby, Inside Out, Devil's Been Busy, Cool Dry Place, 7 Deadly Sins, New Blue Moon, Poor House, and Wilbury Twist.
All in all: fun R&R, greatness in every way imaginable, and without question my favorite Wilburys album. I feel it's better than number 1, whatever anybody else says.
Long live, well, the guys from this band that are still living!
Signed,
The Wild One.
Dylan dominates September 30, 2007
D. Kennedy (western shore, people's republic of maryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Dylan-penned tunes stick in your head for days afterward. You have to put on a CD or the local alternative station when driving, or you 'll find yourself replaying "If you belonged to me" in your mind. Uh-oh, it's happening again.
It is a shame Orbison passed away before they recorded this, his soaring voice really was one of many highlights of the Vol 1 record.
I've always thought the other shame with both records is couldn't they have gotten Mark Knopfler in stead of Tom Petty? TP is so out-classed by the others {full disclosure: I've never "gotten" TP; maybe that's my failing}.
Any way, with the number of brothers down to 4, TP gets more time than he got on Vol 1, and IMHO that's too bad. His stuff is generally lackluster; when hard up against Harrison or Dylan or even Lynne, the paucity of his output really comes through. His greatest gift seems to be his ability to get into the inner circle of much better talents, and bask in the reflected glow.
I think about Knopfler being there instead, and I sigh. Remember Dylan & Mark teamed up on Infidels way back when, and you can still hear the great synergy all these years later. A missed opportunity.
 A Weak Sequel To Vol 1 September 17, 2006
David Cooper (Vancouver, Canada)
12 out of 21 found this review helpful
There was a reason why this was the last Wilburys album, it lacked the charm, spontaneity, great voice of Roy Orbison, and good songwriting of the first. They purposely set out to write non-serious music and what resulted was a mess. There is nothing on this album anywhere as good as Handle With Care, by far the best Wilburys song and for some reason George Harrison takes a back seat and turns over the reigns to Dylan & Petty and it was a mistake. Harrison was my favourite Wilbury and his voice is sadly missing from this album.
The album opens with the horrid She's My Baby. It has Jeff Lynne's handprints all over it. It is way over-produced, too ELO sounding and even Moore's guitar work can't save it. The single flopped for good reason. It is terrible and sounds so dated now and even then. Inside Out is better and it has the wonderful Harrison bridge, but the chorus is bit repetitive.
The best songs on this album are Where Were You Last Night, New Blue Moon and The Devil's Been Busy, but none of these songs are as good as most of Vol 1.
The worst are Cool Dry Place - a average Petty number, Wilbury Twist - the contrived attempt to be funny that loses appeal quickly, & the previously mentioned She's My Baby.
Roy Orbison was sorely missed here. He had the best voice in the group and he added a dimension that they just couldn't replace. But despite his absence, they still had great talent in the group and delivered a set of forgetable songs. If these guys put a little effort into writing some decent music, instead of trying to be non-serious, then this could have been a much better album. It is nowhere as good as Vol 1 and most people agreed and lost interest in the group, especially when the singles were much weaker than Handle With Care & End of the Line.
I liked this album when it first came out, but like a lot of albums when the newness wears out it just collects dust on the shelf.
Save your money and wait for the reissue which will have some outtakes. Or buy Vol 1, the much better of the 2 albums.
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