Wilbury Twist
The Traveling Wilburys
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Put your hand on your head Put your foot in the air Then you hop around the room In your underwear Ain't ever been nothin quite like this Come on baby do the wilbury twist Lift your other foot up and fall on your ass Get back up Put your teeth in a glass Ain't ever been nothin quite like this It's a magical thing called the wilbury twist Roll up your rug Dust your broom Ball the jack Howl at the moon Aint ever been nothing quite like this Everybody's trying to do the wilbury twist Turn your lights down low Put your blindfold on You'll never know Where your friends have gone Could be years before you're missed Everybody's trying to do the wilbury twist It's a different dance For you to do Spin your body Like a screw Better not forget it on your shopping list You can stop and buy one It's the wilbury twist.
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Written by: Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynn, Tom Petty, George Harrison
Lyrics © Gone Gator Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band FormationThe Traveling Wilburys was a supergroup comprising of five members - George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne. They formed in 1988 and quickly became known for their unique style blending elements of rock, folk, and country.
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Album Inclusion"Wilbury Twist" is a song from the band's second and final studio album, "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3," which was released in 1990.
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Song CompositionLike all Traveling Wilbury hits, "Wilbury Twist" was collectively written by all band members. The song credits read Harrison, Lynne, Petty, and Dylan. This collaboration of some of the greatest musicians of the era truly set the Wilburys apart.
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Roy Orbison's Absence"Wilbury Twist" and the rest of the Volume 3 was recorded following the death of Roy Orbison. Despite Orbison's absence, his influence is still felt in the music and he is acknowledged on the album cover.
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Title MysteryInterestingly, despite its title "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3," it was the second album from the group. This misnomer aligns with the band's characteristic sense of humour. There is no Volume 2 – it was a joke, playing on the notion that the band had released a hidden album.
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Genre Blend"Wilbury Twist," like many of the songs by the band, is a fusion of rock, pop, and folk, capturing the unique harmonies and musical styles of each individual band member.
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Chart PerformanceDespite mixed reviews, "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3," including the song "Wilbury Twist," reached number 14 in the UK Albums Chart and number 11 in the US Billboard 200.
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Limited DurabilityThe band disbanded after the release of "Traveling Wilburys Vol. 3," and thus, "Wilbury Twist" is one of the last songs they ever released.
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LegacyEven though "Wilbury Twist" may not be the most famous song from the Traveling Wilburys, it demonstrates the band's playful spirit, their musicianship, and their synergy as a group, making it a captivating piece of their legacy.
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ReissueIn 2007, "Wilbury Twist" was reissued as part of "The Traveling Wilburys Collection," which included both of the group's studio albums and their previously unreleased tracks.
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