The article argues that Jeff Lynne’s lead vocal on the Traveling Wilburys’ ‘Rattled’ was a natural fit and gave him a rare moment in the foreground within the supergroup. It presents Lynne as an under-recognised but important contributor, both as a songwriter and as the producer-like figure helping shape the band’s sound.

Although all members contributed to ‘Rattled’, Lynne said he chose to sing it because he had not yet taken a lead vocal on the record. The song’s simple, old-school rock-and-roll style suited the rockabilly-influenced voice he also used on heavier ELO material, while reflecting the Wilburys’ relaxed, fun-first approach; the article also credits him with helping improve Roy Orbison’s ‘Not Alone Any More’ through arrangement changes and backing vocals.