Handle With Care
The Traveling Wilburys
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10 facts about this song
Band FormationThe Traveling Wilburys was a British-American supergroup consisting of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. "Handle With Care" was the first song they created together.
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InspirationThe song "Handle With Care" was supposedly composed during a convivial gathering at Bob Dylan's home. The song title was inspired by a phrase marked on a cardboard box.
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Hit Song"Handle With Care" was released in October 1988 and became a significant hit. It reached No. 2 on the Album Rock Tracks chart and No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Album"Handle With Care" is the opening track on The Traveling Wilburys' debut album, "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1". The album was commercially successful and critically acclaimed, winning the 1990 Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group.
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Orbison's InfluenceDespite passing away two months after the release of the album, Roy Orbison's legendary vocal talent is particularly evident in "Handle With Care". He provided the main vocals for the song's chorus.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Handle With Care" features all five members of The Traveling Wilburys. It was filmed in an old warehouse and portrays each member playing different roles, such as Roy Orbison in his trademark sunglasses.
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LegacyEven though they were together for a short time, The Traveling Wilburys left a significant impact on music with hits like "Handle With Care". The song continues to be popular and is frequently played on classic rock radio stations.
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Cover VersionsThe song has received numerous cover versions by various artists, including Jenny Lewis with The Watson Twins, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and the supergroup Alberta Cross, among others.
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SongwritingAll five members of the group are credited as the songwriters of "Handle With Care". This reflects the collaborative spirit of The Traveling Wilburys.
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Album ArtThe cover of "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1" features a picture of the band members with a guitar-shaped spaceship, signifying the group's casual, fun-loving attitude symbolized in songs like "Handle With Care".
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