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Traveling Wilburys, “End of the Line” from Volume One (1989): One Track Mind

The Traveling Wilburys’ debut, released in October 1988, featured a should’ve-been-hit that summed up this all-star amalgam’s enduring charm.

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With Mystery Girl, Roy Orbison was born anew, if only for a moment

Roy Orbison’s ‘Mystery Girl,’ released on Feb. 7, 1989, became a celebration, a valedictory, a mash note and a desperately sad farewell — all in one.

Nick DeRiso's Mid-Year Best of 2014 (Reissues and Live): Toto, the Who, Roy Orbison, Stick Men, Jon Anderson, Mike Bloomfield

Nick DeRiso’s Mid-Year Best of 2014 (Reissues and Live): Toto, the Who, Roy Orbison, Stick Men, Jon Anderson, Mike Bloomfield

These 10 reissues and live sets provided us with important new perspectives.

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Roy Orbison – The Last Concert: 25th Anniversary Edition (2013)

On December 4, 1988, Roy Orbison was celebrating a huge year. His album with supergroup the Traveling Wilburys had sold extremely well; he finished recording his first album of original material in several years, Mystery Girl You May Also Like: With Mystery Girl, Roy Orbison was born anew, if onlyRead More

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, "I Wish I Were Blind" (1992)

Sparks Fly On E Street: Bruce Springsteen, “I Wish I Were Blind” (1992)