When I 1st saw this vid quite a while back I wondered why he did have shades on, and I forget exactly what happened, but before the show an aerosol can (or something like that) exploded back stage and it got all in Tom's eyes which almost cancelled the show. In the documentary I saw they said that being as big of an opportunity it was for TP and the band he just washed his eyes out as best he could with water, put the shades on and hit the stage. From everything I've watched and read TP was a pretty tough and determined guy, especially in the late 70s and early 80's. Another example of this is how he shattered his right hand to powder slamming it on a concrete wall in 82'/83
Great songwriter, great band. I saw them around this time in Phoenix AZ at a really nice venue that was built for the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. I couldn't believe they let a bunch of Rock&Roll rubes in there :). What an impressive career Tom Petty had. CRAZY number of hits over the years. And, he stood up to the industry and won!
This was the classic line-up with Ron Blair on bass and Stan Lynch on drums. Stan performed those great harmony background vocals. I saw them in 79 with Eddie Money. It was right as Damn the Torpedoes came out
Living in Columbus Ohio was great. Being a college town we got to see all the best and new bands. Back in the day you could buy a good ticket for 10.00 bucks. Paid 12.00 to see Zeppelin and thought that was an outrageous price.
I saw these guys back in '76 or '77 opening for J. Geils (I think) in Poughkeepsie, NY and all my friend could talk about was what a great bass player Ron Blair was. Ton had a great band!
I have liked TP and the Heart Breakers since their first album. For some reason though since Tom passed away I've been madder'n hell at him and can't figure out why.
Mike, Tom- WOW !, Ya'll remember when they used to ask, " What is the American equivalent of the Rolling Stones?" Look no further... no further indeed.
I know the song from silence of the lamps and a few days ago i played it on guitar hero its a fucking great song and now i know how sings it :-) Peace Take it easy baby
2800 views, what a fucking insult to classic rock in its finest form from its finest year. think about what petty and the hearbreakers and springsteen and everyone else were doing in 1978. what a year to go to concerts!
That's pulls offs and picking between the g and b strings. It's a lot more effective musically, imo, than just tapping it. Jimmy page definitely did that a lot too.
Thank God for Mike Campbell! Awesome player.
Yes 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Tom always looked badass rocking a Flying V; rest easy you legend 👍🎶
Tom Petty was a natural. A badass rock star right from the start.
Man that band is tight. Great players and a well written song.
Greatest bassline ever.
Yeah, it totally drives the song, doesn’t it?
🎸🎸🎵🎶
No comment ! Lol
@@georgegemmell6231 tend to agree!
Greatest band ever
Used to get shivers listening to how perfect his songs were. Miss him terribly.
RIP Tom... Thanks for ALL the tunes & smiles
Thank god Mike Campbell and Tom Petty got together…. it was like 1 + 1 = 10!!!!!
First song I ever heard them play .I'd never heard of them before Late night TV way back. Thought to myself, these guys are going to be BIG
First song I heard them play also. Tom Petty 1950-2017 R.I.P. Thanks for your comment Bill
Just a great performance
What a band. Killer live performance
Greatest American Rock Band !
One of the best, maybe THE best rock band America produced.
Love this song so much you can check the story behind this song and its everything.. nothing beats this one
If you are referring to the song being about a suicide, Petty himself has confirmed that that's not true.
This is a priceless treasure...
heartbreakers were a well oiled machine and tom was it's motor.
Love Stan. Way underrated, band was never the same after he was let go. Still good, but never the same.
The bass in this version sounds amazing.
Ron Blair knows how to party.
Bit clipped for my taste. I like it when he lets the notes resonate more
Thank you Tom!!! ❤️🤍💙
For Everything!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Is Mike Campbell THE most underrated guitarist ever? Got to be close! What a great player!
Vortigan07 no but that solo was really cool.
He is a fantastic music producer as well. Produced 4 songs with my music hero, Roy Orbison.
He's too great. That solo is genius.
Yes, one of the greatest guitarists. I think of him as going for quality of notes more than quantity 😁
Wonderful song writer too . Boys of Summer anyone ?
I don't think there's ever been a better song to open a show..
Bought this as a single (45) at the time. Loved TP from that moment on. Miss him.
Tom Petty is a rock star for life! He had shades on indoors at clubs before any rappers, lol, and brother is still keepin' it real 30 yrs on!
When I 1st saw this vid quite a while back I wondered why he did have shades on, and I forget exactly what happened, but before the show an aerosol can (or something like that) exploded back stage and it got all in Tom's eyes which almost cancelled the show. In the documentary I saw they said that being as big of an opportunity it was for TP and the band he just washed his eyes out as best he could with water, put the shades on and hit the stage. From everything I've watched and read TP was a pretty tough and determined guy, especially in the late 70s and early 80's. Another example of this is how he shattered his right hand to powder slamming it on a concrete wall in 82'/83
Great songwriter, great band. I saw them around this time in Phoenix AZ at a really nice venue that was built for the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. I couldn't believe they let a bunch of Rock&Roll rubes in there :). What an impressive career Tom Petty had. CRAZY number of hits over the years. And, he stood up to the industry and won!
God I love Tom
RIP- so missed.. too song.. Loved you Buried Treasure Show
A true timeless classic...
Hey, are you about a size 14?? Hahahaha
What a band...
True American rockers this era in music was so groundbreaking
The band was rockin'!
What a gem 💎
this !!! this!! is rock kids !! no computer BS
Thank you Tom, thank you Heartbreakers. All the best from Bavaria.
Rest well Tom, glad I got to see you play
Agreed I as well witnessed the GREAT TOM PETTY!!
This was the classic line-up with Ron Blair on bass and Stan Lynch on drums. Stan performed those great harmony background vocals. I saw them in 79 with Eddie Money. It was right as Damn the Torpedoes came out
"silence of the lambs"
Living in Columbus Ohio was great. Being a college town we got to see all the best and new bands. Back in the day you could buy a good ticket for 10.00 bucks. Paid 12.00 to see Zeppelin and thought that was an outrageous price.
When Howie arrived, his voice sent the Heartbreaker’s sound in to full bloom.
EU NASCI NA EPOCA ERRADA !!!!!! ANOS 70 / 80 OS MELHORES
I saw these guys back in '76 or '77 opening for J. Geils (I think) in Poughkeepsie, NY and all my friend could talk about was what a great bass player Ron Blair was. Ton had a great band!
RIP Country Rock Legend
Just ❤ this song...makes me feel alive..
This was played at my 8th grade graduation dance June 1977, The girls went crazy.
RIP Tom Petty, a legend. His music will live on forever
I have liked TP and the Heart Breakers since their first album. For some reason though since Tom passed away I've been madder'n hell at him and can't figure out why.
He left us no live recordings of Magnolia. There's that.
Those were the days....
Merci beaucoup.
i love song 43 years wooouuu.. man
Raw, rough, ready and melodic.
RIP Tom, miss you much.
That bass tone sounds great.
My Sister is an American Girl and every girl before and after her that wound up here.
I still miss Tom Petty.
Mike, Tom- WOW !, Ya'll remember when they used to ask, " What is the American equivalent of the Rolling Stones?" Look no further... no further indeed.
RIP Tom!!
Good ' n' tight.
Mike Campbell! just mede every song "work".
fast times at ridgemont high ! 👍
Supercool guitar outro!
Carrie loves this ❤️ and so do I
1:43-1:52
Man, that's so good.
RIP.
RIP tom
Listening in February 2024 ❤
Grande tom 👋😇🌹
Perfect!
Thank you so much for sharing. Great!!!
Tom Petty is an American Tresure! WooF!
I fucking love Tom Petty and Im only 17, I wish I wouldve been around back then.
1251alexRR how is it being 27 ?
How is it being 30?
Mike Campbell🔥
Brillant - strokes based their entire catalogue on this but not even close
Rip
And right away the cameraman has to zoom in right on the performers nose . I DO NOT GET IT . THERES AN ENTIRE BAND , HELLO
Old grey whistle rules
The heartbreaker sound also changed because Stan's voice was no longer right there with Tom's when you first heard the vocals.
Kiiickk Asssss.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
One word: Mike!
I dedicate this song to RBG!
Telecaster for the win
the USA at its peak
this video reminds me so much of the strokes.
Looks like they are using Vox Super Beatle amps here.
Does anyone know when he played in a small-ish auditorium style place in Tucson, circa ?? 78?
Lynyrd Skynyrd was on the same show a few years earlier
I know the song from silence of the lamps and a few days ago i played it on guitar hero its a fucking great song and now i know how sings it :-)
Peace Take it easy baby
Are you about a size 14?
im 17 also
Last Night by the Strokes . SAME INTRO
2800 views, what a fucking insult to classic rock in its finest form from its finest year. think about what petty and the hearbreakers and springsteen and everyone else were doing in 1978. what a year to go to concerts!
Stan Lynch added a ton on vox
The Bass is way too high
Fast times at ridgmont high.......;)
I love biue eyes Aries weman to
for a guitar-oriented song... the bass is too prominent in the mix. this song should be jangly with D
Is Mike Campbell doing a little finger tapping in that solo? Maybe Eddie Van Halen didn't invent that.....?
didnt eddie say he was inspired by jimmy page?
That's pulls offs and picking between the g and b strings. It's a lot more effective musically, imo, than just tapping it. Jimmy page definitely did that a lot too.
Pick and finger, hybrid picking, pretty quick too
Has the United States ever produced a better rock band?
No
Is Tom Petty funny looking?
Hey, are you about a size 14??? Hahahaha
That bass is way too fuckin' loud