Traveling Wilburys - Handle With Care Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the members of the Traveling Wilburys?

   The Traveling Wilburys were a supergroup consisting of George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty.

2. When was 'Handle With Care' released?

   'Handle With Care' was released in October 1988 as the debut single of the Traveling Wilburys and the opening track of their album 'Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1.'

3. How did 'Handle With Care' come to be written and recorded?

   The song originated from a request by Warner Bros. Records for a B-side track for George Harrison's 'This Is Love.' During a quick recording session in Bob Dylan's garage studio, the song was created. The label deemed it too good for a B-side, leading to the formation of the supergroup and a full album.

4. What inspired the title 'Handle With Care'?

   George Harrison saw a box labeled 'Handle With Care' in Bob Dylan's garage, which inspired the song title and its central theme.

5. Did the song receive any music video, and was Roy Orbison featured?

   Yes, a music video directed by David Leland was made for 'Handle With Care,' featuring the group performing around a microphone. It was the only Traveling Wilburys video made while Roy Orbison was still alive.

6. How was the song 'Handle With Care' received commercially?

   The song reached number 45 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 21 on the UK Singles Chart, number 3 in Australia, and number 4 in New Zealand. It was the highest charting Wilburys' single in the UK and the US.