End of the Line
The Traveling Wilburys
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11 facts about this song
Band Formation"End of the Line" was released by the supergroup, The Traveling Wilburys, which was formed by George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. These were all massive names in music on their own, making the Wilburys a bit of a powerhouse lineup.
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Impromptu CollaborationThe supergroup's plan to collaborate was actually impromptu. George Harrison and co-writer Jeff Lynne started the idea for the band when they were writing songs at Bob Dylan's studio.
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Chart RankingAfter its release in 1988, the "End of the Line" song peaked at number 63 in the UK Singles Chart and number 2 in the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Tribute to Roy OrbisonIn the official music video for "End of the Line," a chair is shown with a guitar and Orbison's photo as a tribute to him. Orbison had sadly passed away two months before the release of the album.
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Album SuccessThe song is a part of the Traveling Wilburys' debut album, "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1," which went triple platinum in the United States and hit number 3 on the Billboard album charts.
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Non-Traditional RecordingIt was recorded in the house of Eurythmics' Dave Stewart. The band didn't record in traditional professional studios. Instead, they preferred to work in a more relaxed domestic setting.
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Song ThemeThe song’s title "End of the Line" is suggestive of the inevitability of death, yet the track has a positive tone overall, perhaps reflecting the philosophy that life should be enjoyed despite its ultimate endpoint.
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Later UsesThe song has had other media exposure, including in the final scene of the 2012 film, "The Silver Linings Playbook" as well as in the end credits of the 2017 documentary, "George Harrison: Living in the Material World."
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Unique InstrumentalGeorge Harrison plays the ukulele in "End of the Line," which was one of Harrison's favorite instruments.
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HarmoniesOne interesting aspect of "End of the Line" is how the group shares lead vocal duties. The first two verses are sung by George Harrison, followed by Tom Petty and then Jeff Lynne. However, joining together for the choruses gives the song an amazing layered harmony. This created a unique sound that many fans loved.
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Album CoverThe album cover for "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1" was shot in Los Angeles by photographer Neal Preston. It featured all five members of the band and a large sideways guitar, which added an interesting element to the album artwork.
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