Stevie/Tom Petty live

[WelshWitchPMD]

I got to see Tom Petty in Boston in August 1981. I went because Stevie was going to be a special guest. I sat with their backs to me, but I did not mind it. It was an awesome show and Stevie had on a short black dress with a red belt around it. Very cool.

[nae]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Brad
[B]I recently downloaded the video for Insider. I've never seen it before or knew that it existed. It's set up in like a studio a la Stop Draggin'. In fact, it might have been filmed at the same time, that's how similar the two are. But, I'm not sure when Hard Promises was released, so it might not have been at the same time. Anyone have more information on this?

Yes, I believe they were both fimed the same day

N.

[Livia]

I agree - Insider and Needles and Pins are great examples of some of Stevie's best vocal performances....

And, I was at both Vegas shows too! I had 7th row the first night and 3rd row the second night, got some GREAT pics that night too!!




Livia

[PenguinHead]

Another rare Stevie and Tom live performance: Tom made a guest appearance at Madison Square Garden in NY during her Wild Heart Tour. They performed an acoustic version of "I Will Run To You." I think that was the only time the song was performed live. Of course, he stayed to sing "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" too.
Also, I also have a (crappy sounding) recording of Stevie at a Tom Petty concert singing "Wild Thing" with him. She sounds so great belting out "WILD THING!" Too bad the quality of the recording isn't better. Anyone have any knowledge of this?

[golddustchic]

Originally posted by PenguinHead
Also, I also have a (crappy sounding) recording of Stevie at a Tom Petty concert singing "Wild Thing" with him. She sounds so great belting out "WILD THING!" Too bad the quality of the recording isn't better. Anyone have any knowledge of this?

Yeah...I have that song on my computer. I love it The sound quality isn't good on the version I have either but Stevie does sound great singing "wild thing" Again...her vocals simply soar on this song.

[David]

Originally posted by PenguinHead
Another rare Stevie and Tom live performance: Tom made a guest appearance at Madison Square Garden in NY during her Wild Heart Tour. They performed an acoustic version of "I Will Run To You." I think that was the only time the song was performed live. Of course, he stayed to sing "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" too.
Also, I also have a (crappy sounding) recording of Stevie at a Tom Petty concert singing "Wild Thing" with him. She sounds so great belting out "WILD THING!" Too bad the quality of the recording isn't better. Anyone have any knowledge of this?

We should try to compile a list of all the times Stevie & Tom have sung together onstage.

They appeared together a lot in 1981, including Los Angeles Forum (where "Needles & Pins" & "Insider" were recorded for Tom's live album), Irvine Meadows (September 18), San Francisco Cow Palace (June 26), Boston (August, Pattie?)

Final Sydney Australia show with Dylan & Petty (Feb 25, 1986--but some Dylan fans say she also performed with them on Feb 12 at the same venue. Other Dylan fans say Stevie played guitar & sang "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" on Feb 11)

Stevie show at Radio City (September 13, 1983)
Tom Petty concert in Tempe (July 30, 1985)
Mulholland Tomorrow concert in L.A. (September 17, 1985)
Sanctuary concert in Phoenix (September 19, 1985)
Silent Night at the White House (December 14, 2000)
Concert for Artists' Rights at the L.A. Forum (Feb 2002)

According to Bob Dylan fans, two of the Sydney 1986 shows on the Dylan/Petty tour were recorded for Westwood One. Anybody ever hear a radio broadcast of the show? It's supposed to have many of the songs with Stevie (Knockin' on Heaven's Door, Like a Rolling Stone, Blowin' in the Wind).

There's also supposed to be a jam with Dylan & Petty & Stevie at the Park Royal Hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, Feb 6, 1986. They sing "Trying to Get to You."

Plus, there are "Band of the Hand" recording sessions on tape from Feb 9-10, 1986, at the Festival Studios in Sydney. Apparently, this part wasn't included in the movie.

Finally, Stevie sang "I Shall Be Released" at the Bob Dylan concert at the Phoenix Symphony Hall on November 9, 1995. Did Petty sing, too?

I don't know where that tape of "Wild Thing" comes from that we all have. Maybe the Petty fans know.

[EnchantedStorms]

I have an mp3 that I downloaded off of Kazaa of Blowin' in the Wind that says it's from 2-11-86. It's not of great quality, but you can clearly hear Stevie singing. I'd love to be able to hear the whole show.

And what about The Apartment Song? That song cracks me up! I love it.

~Angela~

[MASMAC]

I absolutely love INSIDER!
I also like NEEDLES AND PINS.

THE APARTMENT SONG is cool too, very catchy! If any of you guys haven't heard it, check it out!