End Of The Line
Lyrics:
[Chorus 1: George Harrison]
Well it’s all right, riding around in the breeze
Well it’s all right, if you live the life you please
Well it’s all right, doing the best you can
Well it’s all right, as long as you lend a hand
[Verse 1: Tom Petty]
You can sit around and wait for the phone to ring
Waiting for someone to tell you everything
Sit around and wonder what tomorrow will bring
Maybe a diamond ring
[Chorus 2: Jeff Lynne]
Well it’s all right, even if they say you’re wrong
Well it’s all right, sometimes you gotta be strong
Well it’s all right, as long as you got somewhere to lay
Well it’s all right, everyday is Judgement Day
[Verse 2: Tom Petty]
Maybe somewhere down the road away
You’ll think of me, and wonder where I am these days
Maybe somewhere down the road when somebody plays
Purple haze
[Chorus 3: Roy Orbison]
Well it’s all right, even when push comes to shove
Well it’s all right, if you got someone to love
Well it’s all right, everything’ll work out fine
Well it’s all right, we’re going to the end of the line
[Verse 3: Tom Petty]
Don’t have to be ashamed of the car I drive
I’m just glad to be here, happy to be alive
It don’t matter if you’re by my side
I’m satisfied
[Chorus 4: George Harrison]
Well it’s all right, even if you’re old and grey
Well it’s all right, you still got something to say
[Jeff Lynne]
Well it’s all right, remember to live and let live
Well it’s all right, the best you can do is forgive
Well it’s all right, riding around in the breeze
Well it’s all right, if you live the life you please
[George Harrison]
Well it’s all right, even if the sun don’t shine
Well it’s all right, we’re going to the end of the line
“End of the Line” is the last track from the Traveling Wilburys‘ first album, Volume 1, released in 1988. It was also issued as the band’s second single, in January 1989. The song’s riding-on-the-rails rhythm suggests its theme and the on-the-move nature of the group. It features all the Wilburys (excluding Bob Dylan, who was on tour at the time) as lead singers; George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison sing the choruses in turn, while Tom Petty sings the verses. The song was mainly written by Harrison and was assigned to his publishing company.[2] In keeping with the collaborative concept behind the Wilburys project, however, all five members received a songwriting credit.[3]
In the United States, the single peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The music video for “End of the Line” was directed by Willy Smax. It was filmed in Los Angeles after Orbison’s death in December 1988, and features Dylan’s participation.[4] To honour the loss of Orbison, a shot of a guitar sitting in a rocking chair next to a photo of him was used when his vocals are heard.[5]
“End of the Line” appeared in the George Harrison-produced cult comedy, Checking Out.
A version sung by Dennis Waterman was used as the theme tune for the pilot of the BBC production, New Tricks. The song has also been included in TV spots for the 2004 film The Terminal, as well as the trailer for the 2007 hit comedy Knocked Up.
7″ single, Cassette single
A “End of the Line” (LP Version) – 3:30
B “Congratulations” (LP Version) – 3:30
12″ single, 3″ CD single
A “End of the Line” (Extended Version) – 5:34
B “Congratulations” (LP Version) – 3:29
Personnel
George Harrison – lead vocals (1st, 4th, and 7th choruses), acoustic and electric guitars, slide guitar, backing vocals Tom Petty – lead vocals (verses), acoustic guitar, backing vocals Jeff Lynne – lead vocals (2nd, 5th, and 6th choruses), acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitar, backing vocals Roy Orbison – lead vocals (3rd chorus), acoustic guitar, backing vocals Jim Keltner – drums
Music video by The Traveling Wilburys performing End Of The Line. (C) 2007 T. Wilbury Limited. Exclusively Licensed to Concord Music Group, Inc.http://vevo.ly/xEMlQF
