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Wilbury Wednesdays: Episode 5 - The Album
Hi—
This week we follow what happens after “Handle With Care.” We look at the value of a casual, home-studio vibe and how it helps to create a masterpiece. We look at what all this camaraderie does to some cranky old rock stars and we try to answer some pressing questions:
Why is George writing such great melodies again?
Why does he sound so happy?
Why does Bob Dylan suddenly sound funnier and looser than he had in years?
Does Bob Dylan’s music suffer when he forgets that he’s funny?
Why does Jeff Lynn deserve a verse on a song with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty and Roy Orbison?
Why does a simple throwaway song work so well and feel so rich in this environment?
Do Tom Petty and Bob Dylan enjoy making fun of Bruce Springsteen?
Why does this unlikely and spontaneous supergroup work better than any other supergroup in history?
This is just a really happy record. You can hear five musicians who genuinely admire one another, having a delightful time making music together.
I think that’s why people still love it. They feel the love. I certainly do. And this record only cost me $2.99.
Hope you enjoy.
—walt
