George Harrison regarded The Traveling Wilburys’ second album, *Vol. 3*, as stronger than the band’s celebrated debut. Although critics often view it as a less successful follow-up, Harrison valued its more confident, rough-edged rock sound and the musicians’ greater comfort working together.

The article describes the group’s origins as an unexpected collaboration between Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. Orbison’s death during promotion of the first album deeply affected the band, but they continued with *Vol. 3*, which included lesser-known tracks such as ‘New Blue Moon’ and ‘Poor House’; Harrison said the additional experience had helped them achieve a better balance.