Tom Petty

jkmaletic · #1 10-03-2017, 08:03 AM

Definitely gone too soon. Always had such a great time at all of his shows. He was always so kind and gracious to his audience. Just genuine. I saw Stevie perform with him at one of the shows and I have to say it's one of the times that I had seen her at her happiest when she was on stage with him. My prayers and love go out today to Tom's family, friends, band mates, fans and Stevie. He was one of the greats, and will always be. 💙

Jamie

kenzo · #2 10-03-2017, 08:15 AM

https://youtu.be/ZfS6Nl962Qg

My favorite "lesser-known" Tom Petty song is Walls (Circus) - from a movie soundtrack, background vocals arranged and performed by Lindsey Buckingham.

gldstwmn · #3 10-03-2017, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kenzo

https://youtu.be/ZfS6Nl962Qg

My favorite "lesser-known" Tom Petty song is Walls (Circus) - from a movie soundtrack, background vocals arranged and performed by Lindsey Buckingham.

Walls is one of my personal favorites and a great Tom Petty song. The vocals rock. It's a fun song to sing.

**jbrownsjr** · #4 10-03-2017, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Walls is one of my personal favorites and a great Tom Petty song. The vocals rock. It's a fun song to sing.

Great tune!

**jbrownsjr** · #5 10-03-2017, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Walls is one of my personal favorites and a great Tom Petty song. The vocals rock. It's a fun song to sing.

This is my favorite. Loved the video, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKDYErlu5Kc

Buster · #6 10-03-2017, 05:55 PM

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This is my favorite. Loved the video, too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKDYErlu5Kc

Without a doubt, his best song. I have never been devastated by a musician/celebrity death like this. Tom Petty & HB my first rock concert, 1981. Saw him numerous other times, including Mudcrutch, the tour with Bob Dylan, 4 times in 2006 with Stevie among others. The 2006 tour will always stand out with that elegantly paced set list and bringing out the best performance in Stevie in years (esp. her insane tambo banging at end of DCAHNM).

This morning I gathered in my mind a quick list of the well-known TP songs - I challenge to name any performer with a more solid list (Breakdown, Refugee, Don't Do Me Like That, Here Comes My Girl, Even the Losers, The Waiting, Woman in Love, You Got Lucky, Deliver Me, DCAHNM, Jammin' Me, Free Fallin', Won't Back Down, Running Down a Dream, You Wreck Me, You Don't Know How It Feels, Learning to Fly, Mary Jane's Last Dance, Stop Draggin My Heart Around, I'm sure I'm missing some).

What a loss.

tango87 · #7 10-03-2017, 08:50 AM

What sad, sad news. Such a talented man.

jkmaletic · #8 10-03-2017, 09:03 AM

Death is tragic, period - for the deceased and for the surviving loved ones. It's "about" the deceased and everyone that loved them. Let's spread some love here, folks. 💜💛💚💙

estranged4life · #9 10-03-2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jkmaletic

Death is tragic, period - for the deceased and for the surviving loved ones. It's "about" the deceased and everyone that loved them.

"been there and done that" WAY too much in the month of October.

svnwndrs · #10 10-03-2017, 01:32 PM

I’m honestly in disbelief. There have been way too many great artists who have passed within the past 2 years. I mean, WTH is going on!? RIP Mr. Petty. Another one my favorite recording artists gone...

TheWildHeart67 · #11 10-03-2017, 01:34 PM

I'm watching his performance of "Mary Jane's last dance" from 9-25-17. Sounded great. Sad

michelej1 · #12 10-03-2017, 01:44 PM

Tony Dimitriades put out the word. With Tony's connection to the Mac, I'm sure they were among the first to know. Tom was technically "alive" for quite awhile, even though he was brain dead. I think they were giving family and friends time to get there to say their goodbyes.

Michele

Dragon · #13 10-03-2017, 02:11 PM

Tom's passing is sudden and tragic. Prayers and condolences to his family and to the Heartbreakers: Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Ron Blair, Scott Thurston, and Steve Ferrone.

Notable members of the Heartbreakers have collaborated with Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles:

Mike Campbell: co-wrote and performed on Don Henley and Stevie Nicks studio releases
Benmont Tench: co-wrote with Don Henley; performed on Don Henley and Stevie Nicks studio releases
Steve Ferrone: performed on Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks studio releases; toured with Christine McVie in 1984
Stan Lynch: produced for and performed with Don Henley and the Eagles