Inside Out
The Traveling Wilburys
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Look out your wind'a That grass ain't green It's kinda yellow See what I mean? Look up your chimney The sky ain't blue It's kinda yellow You know it's true It's so hard to figure what it's all about When your outside's in (inside out) And your downside's up (upside down) Yeah, your upside's right (right-side up) Yeah, don't it make you wanna twist and shout When you're inside out Look down your drain pipe What color do you see? It's got to be yellow Don't try to fool me And don't it make you wanna twist and shout When your outside's in (inside out) And your downside's up (upside down) Yeah, your upside's right (right-side up) Yeah, don't it make you wanna twist and shout When you're inside out Be careful where you're walking You might step in something rough Be careful when you're talking And saying all that stuff Take care when you are breathing Something's funny in the air There' somethings their not saying 'Bout what's happening out there It's inside out Look into the future With your mystic crystal ball See if it ain't yellow See if it's there at all Ain't no shadow of a doubt Don't it make you wanna twist and shout When your outside's in (inside out) And your downside's up (upside down) Yeah, your upside's right (right-side up) Yeah, don't it make you wanna twist and shout When you're inside out Inside out Right-side up Yeah, don't it make you wanna twist and shout When you're inside out Inside out Inside out
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Written by: George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty
Lyrics © Gone Gator Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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20 facts about this song
Band Formation"Inside Out" is a song by supergroup The Traveling Wilburys, which comprised of famed musicians like George Harrison from The Beatles, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Jeff Lynne.
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Album ReleaseThe song is part of the band's second album, "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3," released in 1990.
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Posthumous Release"Inside Out" was released after the death of one of the band members, Roy Orbison. The band members decided to continue making music as a tribute to their lost member.
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Original TitleInterestingly, despite being the band's second album, it was titled "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3" as a humorous reaction to several bootlegged copies of their unreleased first album dubbed as "Volume 2" by fans.
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Genre Classification"Inside Out" falls under the Rock genre and is influenced by the Folk-Rock roots of it’s band members especially Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and George Harrison.
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SongwritingThe song, like all others on the album, was written collectively by all members of the band which was a collaborative effort integrating their individual styles.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the album reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200 in 1990 in the U.S., "Inside Out" did not chart as a standalone single.
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Video ReleaseA music video was released for "Inside Out," just as it was for all other songs on the album. It features the band members and emphasizes the absence of Orbison.
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Critical ReceptionThe album "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3," received generally favorable reviews from critics. However, some critics believed it didn’t live up to the success of their debut album.
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Unique Sound"Inside Out," like many songs by The Traveling Wilburys, is known for its unique sound that is the result of combining the styles of several well-known musicians. The sound is a blend of rock, folk-rock, and pop, offering fans something truly unique in the music landscape.
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Band FormationThe Traveling Wilburys, the creators of the song "Inside Out," were a British-American supergroup comprising musical icons George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. The band, formed in 1988, was a unique amalgamation of various musical styles which are evident in their song "Inside Out."
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Album ReleaseThe song "Inside Out" appeared on the album "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3,", the band's second and final studio album. However, in a humorous twist, the band named this album "Vol. 3" despite it being the second album, further enhancing their image of eccentricity.
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Song Creation"Inside Out" is credited to all the five Wilburys. Like all the other songs on "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3," each member of the band contributed in some way to its composition. This fact reveals the strong collaborative process that characterized the band's work.
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Post-Orbison Era"Inside Out," along with the other tracks on "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3," was created after the death of band member Roy Orbison. The album, thus, offers a different sound from the band's earlier work, reflecting the absence of Orbison's distinctive voice.
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Influence and LegacyThe Traveling Wilburys are considered a unique musical entity, given their mix of iconic talent. Although "Inside Out" was not released as a single, it showcases the group's ability to meld their diverse artistic styles into a cohesive unit.
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Experimental StyleThe song "Inside Out" features an experimental and adventurous arrangement, typical of The Traveling Wilburys' style. It is characterized by various instruments, like guitars, bass, keyboards, and drums flowing together harmoniously to create a folk-rock sound with a hint of country.
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Critic ResponseAlthough "Inside Out" and the whole "Vol. 3" album received mixed reviews from critics, it affirmed the supergroup's ability to craft meaningful and catchy songs beyond their individual successful careers.
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Shared VocalsUnlike many traditional bands, the Traveling Wilburys did not have a consistent lead singer. In "Inside Out," both George Harrison and Bob Dylan can be heard singing lead vocals.
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Album Success"Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3," which includes "Inside Out," peaked at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart and number 11 on the US Billboard 200. This illustrates the commercial success of the album, despite the supergroup's short-lived career.
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Tribute to OrbisonIn the music video of "Inside Out," the band left a framed picture of Roy Orbison on a chair as a tribute to him. This touch adds to the sentimental value of the song, considering Orbison's impact on the band.
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