MSN posted an interesting story today. Most people I know have never heard of the Traveling Wilburys, and their music has been all but forgotten for many years. This is stuff my dad used to play a lot; I remember it best from road-trip vacations, and sitting in front of the stereo. I also remember really liking the sound of the music, and especially the lyrics, but not being able to appreciate the voices, especially that of Roy Orbison.
Listening to the Traveling Wilburys brings back only good memories. Composed of five great musical minds, I'm actually shocked it isn't more popular. Take or leave any of them, one can still admit that the music is unique and the lyrics witty.
(Yes, yes, I know some of you will argue that Tom Petty isn't a great musical mind, but I would beg to differ that just because he sounds nasally doesn't mean he can't write a good song.)
7 comments:
Petty is an excellent song writer and guitar player. He's just a terrible singer.
I'm glad you knew I was talking to you ;)
I've never heard of them, but if they are as good as Bob Dylan I might have to check them out. I've loved Dylan since 7th grade. Maybe 8th. I've grown to love the terrible voice. Haha.
You would have to to love him. You can't even understand what he is saying these days...
Lol. I don't like his recent stuff really. I listen to all of the original albums because he's now a shadow of what he once was.
Kind of like Paul McCartney after the Beatles disbanded. I like neither Wings nor anything else he's done since then.
Who could...?
Good point. Haha.
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