They enjoyed working together so much that they decided to create an album together. Co-written by all the group members, the songwriting and recording were accomplished over a ten-day period at Dave Stewart's house, as Dylan was due to go out on tour. Their first studio album, Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 1 was released on October 18, 1988. The band members were credited under various pseudonyms, all sons of a fictional Charles Truscott Wilbury, Sr. The album was immediately dubbed as one of the top 100 albums of all time by Rolling Stone, and was a critical and commercial success, spawning several successful singles and eventually reaching triple-platinum sales status in the US. Additionally, it was nominated for several awards and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group in 1989.
The death of Orbison on December 6, 1988 prevented further full collaborations, and the band continued without him. In 1990, they released a second studio album titled Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 3. The intentional misnumbering is attributed to Harrison's sense of humor; additionally, the pseudonyms for all members were changed. The album met with less success than its predecessor, and the group eventually disbanded in 1990, their final released recording being the song "Nobody's Child", the title track of a benefit album released to benefit Romanian orphans.
In 2007, a compilation of both albums was released, entitled The Traveling Wilburys Collection. As well as both of the original albums, the release included bonus tracks and music videos; additionally, previously uncredited session drummer Jim Keltner, who appeared in some of the group's music videos, was listed as a member of the group, as was Dhani Harrison, the son of George who had assisted in some parts of the overdubbing of the previously unreleased material.
Wilbury Twist
Traveling Wilburys Lyrics
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Put your foot in the air (foot in the air)
Then you hop around the room (hop around the room)
In your underwear (in your underwear)
There ain't never been nothin' quite like this
Come on, baby, it's the Wilbury Twist
Lift your other foot up (other foot up)
Get back up (get back up)
Put your teeth in a glass (teeth in a glass)
There ain't never been nothin' quite like this
It's a magical thing called the Wilbury Twist
Everybody's trying to do the Wilbury Twist
China, Belgium, France, Japan
Thailand, Poland, Pakistan
Everybody's trying to do the Wilbury Twist
Roll up your rug (roll up your rug)
Dust your broom (dust your broom)
Ball the jack (ball the jack)
Howl at the moon (at the moon)
Ain't never been nothing quite like this
Everybody's talking about the Wilbury Twist
Everybody's trying to do the Wilbury Twist
Puerto Rico, U.S.A
England, Cameroon, Norway
Everybody's trying to do the Wilbury Twist
Turn your lights down low (your lights down low)
Put your blindfold on (your blindfold on)
You'll never know (you'll never know)
When your friends have gone (when your friends have gone)
It could be years before you're missed
Everybody's trying to do the Wilbury Twist
It's a different dance (different dance)
For you all to do (for you all to do)
Spin your body (very versatile)
Like a screw (spin your body like a screw)
Better not forget it on your shopping list
You can stop and buy one
It's the Wilbury Twist
Ain't never been nothing quite like this
Better come and get it, it's the Wilbury twist
I guess by now you've got the gist
Everybody's crazy about the Wilbury twist
Oh
The Traveling Wilburys' song "Wilbury Twist" famously describes a mysterious dance that has captivated people all around the world. The lyrics describe a series of specific actions that the dancers need to follow in order to perform the Wilbury Twist. These actions are characterized by their absurdity, such as putting one's foot in the air and hopping around the room in one's underwear. The song also includes references to various countries, suggesting that the Wilbury Twist has been embraced by people of all cultures and backgrounds.
One interesting interpretation of the song is that it is a celebration of creativity and individuality. The Wilbury Twist is described as a "magical thing," suggesting that it is something that cannot be easily defined or replicated. The various actions that make up the dance are also highly unconventional and seemingly random, suggesting that the dance is a product of pure creativity and spontaneity.
Line by Line Meaning
You put your hand on your head
Place one hand on top of your head
Put your foot in the air
Lift one foot off the ground
Then you hop around the room
Jump and move around the room
In your underwear
Wear only your undergarments
There ain't never been nothin' quite like this
This is a unique experience
Come on, baby, it's the Wilbury Twist
This is the dance called the Wilbury Twist
Lift your other foot up
Raise your other foot off the ground
Fall on your ass
Lose your balance and sit on the ground
Get back up
Stand back up
Put your teeth in a glass
Take out your dentures and place them in a glass
It's a magical thing called the Wilbury Twist
The Wilbury Twist is a special dance
Everybody's trying to do the Wilbury Twist
People all around the world are attempting the dance
China, Belgium, France, Japan
Multiple countries are involved in this dance sensation
Thailand, Poland, Pakistan
More countries where people are performing the Wilbury Twist
Roll up your rug
Pick up your floor covering
Dust your broom
Clean your broom
Ball the jack
Move quickly and efficiently
Howl at the moon
Make a loud noise like a wolf howling at the moon
Everybody's talking about the Wilbury Twist
This dance is the topic of discussion everywhere
Puerto Rico, U.S.A
Countries where people are doing the Wilbury Twist
England, Cameroon, Norway
Even more countries participating in the dance craze
Turn your lights down low
Dim the lights in the room
Put your blindfold on
Cover your eyes with a cloth
You'll never know
You won't realize
When your friends have gone
When your friends have left
It could be years before you're missed
No one might notice your absence for a long time
It's a different dance
This is a unique dance
For you all to do
For everyone to try
Spin your body
Twist your body quickly
Like a screw
Similar to twisting a screw
Better not forget it on your shopping list
Remember to add the Wilbury Twist to your list of things to do
You can stop and buy one
You can participate in the dance
Ain't never been nothing quite like this
There's no other experience similar to this
Better come and get it, it's the Wilbury twist
Don't miss out on the Wilbury Twist
I guess by now you've got the gist
You should now understand the general concept
Everybody's crazy about the Wilbury twist
Everyone is excited about the Wilbury Twist dance
Oh
An exclamation used to express excitement or surprise
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynn, Tom Petty, George Harrison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gregorallnight371
So very very cool!! Yeah,this is better than most
all other stuff on radio these days,which is just
lots of fake instruments,protools,etc..really so
much manufactured crap...this is just good ole
pure rock n roll by true talents that write,sing and
actually play their own great upbeat songs..good
music to tap your foot n dance yer boogie to...so
very well done video,thanks for posting...and may
George,Tom,Roy and cool John Candy rest in peace
and forever have joy...they gave to so many..
@Haaaayley
Nobody ever talks about the Traveling Wilburys. Five incredible musicians in one band, having fun and writing brilliant music.. very underrated band, love them.
@ronaevans6832
What I would give to be able to watch this live today
@annstorella9708
@rona evans Me too!!
@dastacionis6616
I'll be 69 tomorrow I love all of them they are awesome
@celticgodsoriginal
I talk to myself a lot about the Wilburys does that count,? 😉🤠😎🎸🥁🎷🙀
@annstorella9708
@Donald Callum Absolutely 😃😃
@SpecialAgentTone
My favorite part of this video is how often George Harrison, for some reason, is holding back a massive grin. You can tell he was having such a great time, same for everyone in this video.
@jacquismith3277
Absolutely. Beats the pants off the beginning of the Get Back documentary!!!
@michaelpeter4460
sure things friend, how are you doing?
@firestarter000001
He is one of the nice guys:). I think it was same in the Beatles, only in the Beatles his nice attitiude was still covered by Ringo Starr absolute lightbulb of a person.