'Here Comes My Girl'; 'You Got Lucky'; 'Even the Losers'; 'Don't do Me Like That'; 'Listen to Her Heart'... all worth a listen, and that just scratches the surface.
"Here Comes My Girl" is top-tier Petty as is all of the "Damn the Torpedoes" album from which "Refugee" is from. A whole album reaction is definitely warranted.
Tom Petty loved Elvis Presley growing up. He met him as a child and studied him very closely for years. He decided that he loved the rhythm guitar and realized that it was the most important part of the band. That is why his music is so restrained. He loves making the rhythm guitar the basis of the song.
"Here Comes My Girl" should be next, in my opinion. If you liked his singing in "Refugee" and "Breakdown," you should love it in this song; he kind of does a talky singing thing. Also, great guitar, drums, bass, and keyboards, with a cool groove.
Yes, this is the one that influenced me to demand justice and equal pay when I was scared to challenge corporate America. Glad I did and "Won't Back Down" was my fight song. P.S. : I prevailed.
"I'm not afraid of you running away, honey / I get the feeling you won't..." Such swagger! On the other side of things, there's *"Don't Do Me Like That"* and then when he's had enough of her shit, *"You Got Lucky"*
I came here for this. The live version of Breakdown is a must. At least where I lived, that’s the one they played on the radio, that is the iconic version.
My vote for the next Petty song goes to Last Dance with Mary Jane. Killer groove, his voice sounds badass, and the harmonies and intricate melodies are incredible. It may be 1993, but that’s one of his biggest hits
My vote as well. His legacy has left us with so many great tunes. "Free Fallin", "Even the Losers" and "A Room at the Top" are 3 others I like as well. Eddie Vedder did an acoustic version of "A Room..." at the Academy Awards "In Memoriam" segment that requires Kleenex
Everything right in the pocket, not a wasted note, not an extra bar. TP & the Heartbreakers were masters of stripped-down, straight ahead rock n’ roll. And such an incredible live act, they were consummate players.
Great observation from the Collegiate Shack of Freedom and Music. Steely Dan would have covered that slinky guitar with more slinkiness, FTFOI. I've been listening to this type of music for 50 years and you fellows cause me too glimpse different perspectives. I enjoy it.
"I was talkin to a friend of mine. Said a woman had hurt his pride. Told him that she loved him so, turned around and let him go...Don't do me like that. Baby baby baby, don't do me like that!" Don't Do Me Like That (Written in'74. Recorded it in '79.)
Petty is an American treasure with so many good songs that have great lyrical content combined with exceptional musical production. Wildflowers his solo album is a masterpiece. My favorite Heartbreakers songs; The Waiting, Refugee, Anything thats Rock n Roll, Deliver Me, Learning to Fly
“A Woman in Love” is so underrated it’s criminal. I’m not saying it should be next but whatever you do, react to this one. Also, it’s amazing how much you guys have grown since you started this channel. Well done!!
“American Girl” is as Petty as you can get. Try Traveling Wilburys “End of the Line” and “Handle With Care” wonderful. Harrison, Dylan, Lynne, Petty and Roy Orbison. Unbeatable
I heard American girl in the car I guess it was '78.It blew me away.Of course it was some station that played a block of songs and didn't say who or what they were and it took me weeks to figure it out.I still use the opening guitar riff as my cell phone ring.
I love American Girl. The boys already did it, and were strangely not so impressed. I suspect they may change their minds at some point about that one.
I hope you work through Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers chronologically. Experience the band the way those of us who were around back in those day did, one album at a time and how the band achieved their sustained success.
"It's alright if you love it, it's alright if you don't" S tier for me. I first heard this song in '77 and was hooked. It became a crowd favorite at his concerts and the song that taught me what real dirty dancing was. RI P Tom!!!
@@lisamorrison2149 Good morning Lisa. I adore Tom!! This is probably the only song that I can remember where I was, who I was with and the dance I learned that night!!!
Charismatic is the word. I saw TP in concert from the nosebleed seats in a huge arena in the 80s and he was incredible. Held each fan in the palm of his hand effortlessly. Nothing flashy. Super laidback, soft spoken. Pure charisma. Tom Petty was one cool dude.
Glad you enjoyed this one. Don't be dissing "American Girl." Where was it? On the same album, his debut. "American Girl" is the last song he and his band played before he passed. It's probably the song that has been out there used in shows, movies, etc, the most. I don't know that Petty has a strict Tier-system of songs. I think the listener makes up his own order on how much he/she enjoys each song. "Even The Losers," "The Waiting," "Don't Come Around Here No More," "Free Fallin'," "Wildflowers," "Listen To Her Heart," "Learning To Fly," "Room At The Top," "Dreamville," "Accused of Love," "Jammin' Me"...20 or 30 others...the lines of delineation are in the ears of the beholder.
Yes. I'm surprised at the disrespect to American Girl. Also one of my favorite TP songs. Along with Change of Heart, which I actually haven't seen anyone else mention.
S tier all the way. I heard this song when it first came out and after thousands of listens, I still listen to it and have never tired of it. NONE of his other are perfection like this. Such a cool groove! This was not overplayed on the radio in its day which was such a plus - I felt like it was my little secret 😌. I knew you’d freak out just on that first beat and you did! We are musically as one on every song!
Tom's voice from day one and then throughout their musical history, was an instrument, not just his identity, and I think he used it that way on purpose, not to dismay those who don't like change, but I suppose you had to be there along the way; his voice in no way seemed out of place as it morphed into each new song/album.
At the beginning, he sounded a bit like Elvis Costello (or Elvis sounded like him). It's amazing how he changed his voice and still you knew it was him.
I think 'Damn the Torpedoes' is worthy of a whole album revue. Several big hits and the B-side is full of deep cuts and hidden gems like "Shadow of a Doubt" "Louisiana Rain" and "What Are You Doin' in My Life". And you must do "The Waiting" ( is the hardest part) like waiting for you to do the songs I have been suggesting. Cheers Gents!! Happy weekend everybody!
Here Comes My Girl has always been my favorite Petty song. And some of the later 80s/90s stuff is still totally worth a listen: Mary Jane's Last Dance, Free Falling, It's Good to Be King, Into the Great Wide Open. Understated but immaculate songwriting and production.
I couldn't even begin to pick a favorite Tom Petty song. Love the old stuff, love the mid-range peak of his career, love the later stuff as well. This is just one of many great songs.
One more suggestion: Robert Cray, Smoking Gun or Strong Persuader. Blues licks, soulful singing, and great storytelling. He's often overlooked, but lotta folks here will know who he is.
Just wanted to let you know I recently subscribed to your channel and also am a Patreon subscriber. I thoroughly enjoy your reviews as I grew up in the 60’s. Not sure where to suggest music. Hope you visit Dan Folgerberg some day…maybe Leader of the Band. Folkish rock but very poignant and touching. Maybe some more Al Stewart (Time Passages or Road to Moscow). Both great storytellers. Thanks.
Gotta say I love this song & fell in love with Tom Petty! I’m so sorry we lost him to soon. Thanks guys for covering his epic songs. No One sounds like Tom Petty & The Heartbrackers❤.
Has always been my favorite tom petty song. The first time my dad showed me this song I knew it was his best. Love this and its crazy its his first hit. I always wanted this to be your first song to hit by them.
Gotta do other early great songs like "Don't Do Me Like That", "Even the Losers" or "The Waiting" next. Also "Stop Dragging My Heart Around", the duet he did with Stevie Nicks.
LOL! You can't break up with Tom Petty. Great song from his debut album with The Heartbreakers. "American Girl" is also on the album. Loved your reactions. (That's Mike Campbell with his guitar skills)💛🎸
Love him so much, not only his originals, but his amazing work with covers…. Something that very few bands do well. Give a listen to one of my favorite covers by him.., cry to me, and something in the air. Amazing work, and well worth your time
“Don’t do me like that” is on an even playing field. I think you’d respond to Refugee more positively if you’d heard this first. The gateway song to a band or artist is so important to how well received the next song will be.
Definitely one of my favorite Tom Petty, but am sorry it was too short! Saw him in concert and they extended the jam. Spectacular. Do Mary Jane's Last Dance next. So cool with fantabulous guitar and vocals. Thanks men!
Such a fantastic review! This is undeniably my fave TP tune. "Into the Great Wide Open"--music video is a must. Also for songwriting and imagery, "Southern Accent" is THE deep cut to hit. Cheers, gents! 🥃
you boys take me back to my youth with some of these great tunes you play. You can't like everything but i like your reviews. You give a lonely mature man plenty of entertainment and joy. Thank you.
You guys remember that you loved his voice in "Stop Draggin My Heart Around" with Stevie Nicks too. I love his voice. It's not trained and it's so rock and roll. RIP Tom.
Andy & Alex, of course there are more worth hearing. Tom Petty (with or without the Heartbreakers) has a 40 year catalog. Also, don’t listen to those posting that the early work is so much better. There is a lot of music from his long career worth hearing.
Oh My God, As in, TP was my rock GOD. Fell deeply into lust aged 18 and never fell out. I used to tell my boyfriends I'm the faithful type but if Tom ever wants me, y'know, I'm gonna. Amazing how many thought this might be something that would actually happen! Wish I had felt as certain lol. Breakdown live is a helluva thing to hear but I can live with the studio version.
Here's a feature request that would make your reactions even MORE enjoyable to me -- If you've reacted to an artist previously, flash a graphic at the beginning of the vid that lists the previous songs and how you rated each of them. Seems like you probably keep this historical info in a spreadsheet somewhere. That way, we can better see your reaction to this song in the larger context of your previous reactions & ratings. In other words, share the running history for each artist!
That’s a cool idea though I know some people may not want the reaction/rating to be ‘spoiled’ if they were going to watch it, I wonder if there’s a component of that we could do hmm
@@andyandalex Hmm, that's true, not everyone has seen the previous reactions... So maybe it'd be best not to post this right in the vid, but it'd be nice to see a "running scoreboard" somewhere (maybe you could link to it?) of Artists > Songs > Ratings.
Some of my favourites..."Here Comes My Girl", "You Got Lucky", "Southern Accent" "Don't Come Around Here No More" (loved that video) and the song that introduced me to Petty, "Don't Do Me Like That"
I Need To Know I had never heard any Petty(this was ‘78),and a guy that ran a record store played it for me.The guitars just blasted out to start the song.Wasn’t a hit,but it made me a lifetime fan.
Tom Petty is awesome, saw him and the Heartbreakers one of the BEST concerts I've ever been to....next to the Eagles!!! Both were top notch! Tom always has cheeky lines in his songs. I love "You Got Lucky", "Don't Do Me Like That" "Last Dance With Mary Jane" "Runnin Down A Dream" and "Rebel Without A Clue" he also did a song with Stevie Nick's "Stop Dragging My Heart Around" Tom Petty is GREAT driving or road trip music too!
So glad you two are starting to enjoy Tom Petty more. Every time you cover him I am going to recommend the Wildflowers album. The whole thing would be worth it. But as far as individual songs from that album, I would suggest A Higher Place, You Wreck Me, Honey Bee and Cabin Down Below. I would also recommend that you consider the documentary about him and the band, Runnin’ Down a Dream.
My grandmother ran a pool hall in the 70's and this got a LOT of play on the jukebox. I remember the guy who changed out the 45's periodically would let me choose a few songs. Many were the times I'd pull a wooden crate up to my favorite pinball machine and play, listening to bomb ass music like this. 🥰💜💚💛✌️
That's an opinion that I neither agree nor disagree with -- it's all good, just different to me. I'll give his earlier work the edge for live energy, but I personally think his songwriting peak was in the 90s.
Man! I have to say... listening to this song with you guys was awesome! I had never listened to it with headphones before! I only heard it on the radio growing up in the 70s and 80s. I heard so many cool elements I never heard before! Great reaction!
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Petty has more hits than most American artists. He was on the radio and will be on the radio forever
“You Got Lucky.” Another killer riff, and a minimalist lead from Mike Campbell.
And another groundbreaking Tom Petty music video.
Love this song and echoed the recommendation!!
My fave
Great song!! My 2nd favorite!! 🎵❤✌
My favorite Tom Petty song!!
'Here Comes My Girl'; 'You Got Lucky'; 'Even the Losers'; 'Don't do Me Like That'; 'Listen to Her Heart'... all worth a listen, and that just scratches the surface.
Every one of those songs!!! ❣
Listen To Her heart is very underated.
All.
All excellent!
A Woman in Love is also very underrated, and it ha a great minimalist style. Also in the same vocal style.
I was 16 in 1976. We took for granted the music that was being cranked out then. What a great time to have been young! Love and miss Tom Petty.
Damn Straight! It was wasn't it!
Interesting fact: The Eagles Don Felder was Tom Pettys guitar teacher when they were living in Gainesville, FL!
Another Eagles connection: Bernie Leadon's brother Tom was a founding member of Petty's first band Mudcrutch.
Yes! Tom's childhood home is right down the street from me here in Gainesville! 🧡🐊💙
@jessica frost Florida represent!
Totally love Don Felder,
How bout some Heavy Metal?
@@GT-mq1dx How Heavy!
Tom Petty is one of those artists whose live albums eclipse the studio ones. His band is frickin' amazing and they shine in concert.
No doubt...Petty live was as good as it gets!
His live version of The Waiting where it starts off just Tom on guitar, and the band joins in later is wonderful.
Truth
"Here Comes My Girl" is top-tier Petty as is all of the "Damn the Torpedoes" album from which "Refugee" is from. A whole album reaction is definitely warranted.
Absolutely!!
A perfect album, no skippable tracks.
Awesome album! I think it was their debut. ?
And when she looksme in the eye aye aye aye...
@@MagravatorMag no, the album that "Breakdown" is on is their 1st
Tom Petty loved Elvis Presley growing up. He met him as a child and studied him very closely for years. He decided that he loved the rhythm guitar and realized that it was the most important part of the band. That is why his music is so restrained. He loves making the rhythm guitar the basis of the song.
Mike Campbell is an amazing guitarist. He never gets the accolades, but he is as good as it gets.
This^
Always so tasteful. Two bars of just perfect fill.
@@frantz2000 Yes. No flash or showing off, just always playing what's right for the song.
That’s why he replaced Lindsey Buckingham in Fleetwood Mac
I love his little licks in the background. It adds so much to the song.
"Here Comes My Girl" should be next, in my opinion. If you liked his singing in "Refugee" and "Breakdown," you should love it in this song; he kind of does a talky singing thing. Also, great guitar, drums, bass, and keyboards, with a cool groove.
You guys would really dig Petty's "Don't Do Me Like That." It's a super strangely catchy song structure, and was a huge hit.
Oh yes, I haven't heard that in years!
I never liked that song that much. When I heard he wrote it originally for J Geils Band, it suddenly made sense why.
I always liked that one, dare I say it is even danceable?
One of my favs by Tom and the H
👏👏
“Won’t back down” with Jeff Lynne, Ringo Starr and George Harrison is a must!
Yes, this is the one that influenced me to demand justice and equal pay when I was scared to challenge corporate America. Glad I did and "Won't Back Down" was my fight song. P.S. : I prevailed.
@@janesharp4341 That's a wonderful story. Could I borrow a $100?
According to Wikipedia, Ringo appeared in the video but he didn't actually play on the track. Harrison did, however
Great song. R.I.P. Tom. You are truly missed.
Last Dance With Mary Jane, Rebels, Southern Accent, Don't Come Around Here No More, Swingin' - all fabulous songs
Breakdown and American Girl, from the same album, are on par with Refugee from Damn the Torpedos, an A+ song.
"I'm not afraid of you running away, honey / I get the feeling you won't..." Such swagger!
On the other side of things, there's *"Don't Do Me Like That"* and then when he's had enough of her shit, *"You Got Lucky"*
Mike Campbell is the most underrated guitarist ever. Those tasty licks are all him.
Yes.
Mike Freaking Campbell.
Agreed 💯
Listen to a live version of “Breakdown.” Incredible what he does with this song live. American Girl is another must-listen.
We voted for Live version, why they didn't play it..who knows.
Absolutely, we saw them live in ‘78 and his Mike shaking part of the song was what hooked us all!
I came here for this. The live version of Breakdown is a must. At least where I lived, that’s the one they played on the radio, that is the iconic version.
@@justinlentini9937 They have a history of playing a song, then showing a live version. Frankenstein, 25 or 6 to 4 as examples, so this has a chance!
They have done American Girl. It was during one of their live streams.
My vote for the next Petty song goes to Last Dance with Mary Jane. Killer groove, his voice sounds badass, and the harmonies and intricate melodies are incredible. It may be 1993, but that’s one of his biggest hits
It's a great song, and I think it's only on a greatest-hits album.
My vote as well. His legacy has left us with so many great tunes. "Free Fallin", "Even the Losers" and "A Room at the Top" are 3 others I like as well. Eddie Vedder did an acoustic version of "A Room..." at the Academy Awards "In Memoriam" segment that requires Kleenex
Breakdown is my favorite Tom Petty song and Last Dance With Mary Jane is my 2nd.
Yes!!!!
One of Tom's best.
Everything right in the pocket, not a wasted note, not an extra bar. TP & the Heartbreakers were masters of stripped-down, straight ahead rock n’ roll. And such an incredible live act, they were consummate players.
Your references to Steely Dan and the Eagles are spot on, at this point, you're more dialed into ancient rock n roll than I am
Ancient?! Damn man, that hurt! 😏
@@KamalaToe when does classic rock become Jurassic rock? lol
Great observation from the Collegiate Shack of Freedom and Music. Steely Dan would have covered that slinky guitar with more slinkiness, FTFOI.
I've been listening to this type of music for 50 years and you fellows cause me too glimpse different perspectives. I enjoy it.
@@robland6804 never
@@robland6804 🤣
"I was talkin to a friend of mine. Said a woman had hurt his pride. Told him that she loved him so, turned around and let him go...Don't do me like that. Baby baby baby, don't do me like that!" Don't Do Me Like That (Written in'74. Recorded it in '79.)
My favorite Petty song! ✌❤🎵
Favorite Petty song. Not even close. That guitar riff never gets old.
"I Need To Know" one of The Heartbreakers best rockers. "Anything That's Rock-n-Roll " Awesome song.
Tom Petty, truly one of the greats. On the Mount Rushmore of American Rock n Roll artists. RIP Tom, you are sorely missed.
Mike Campbell is my favorite guitar player. Plays what is necessary and never overplays. Never an unneeded note.
Petty is an American treasure with so many good songs that have great lyrical content combined with exceptional musical production. Wildflowers his solo album is a masterpiece. My favorite Heartbreakers songs; The Waiting, Refugee, Anything thats Rock n Roll, Deliver Me, Learning to Fly
"Wildflowers" is an excellent album !!!
_The Waiting_
...and _Woman in Love_
His vocals are a true instrument in his songs. I really don’t think anyone else could sing these songs & do them justice. That’s magical.
"You Don't Know How it Feels" Is one of my favorite Petty songs, def worth listening to.
"you got lucky" and "stop draggin my heart around" with Stevie Nicks.
“The Waiting” is S-tier all the way.
No argument here. Perfect pop tune.
Agree same for American Girl
100%! One of my top two, _maybe_ three, lol. He has a few for me.☺️ 🤷🏻♀️
“A Woman in Love” is so underrated it’s criminal. I’m not saying it should be next but whatever you do, react to this one. Also, it’s amazing how much you guys have grown since you started this channel. Well done!!
Awesome song, I concur.
100% agree!
I would love to see their reaction to "a woman in love"
I'M saying it should be next! The Vevo live version is astonishing. With you all the way on this.
Woman in Love is a phenomenal song.
“American Girl” is as Petty as you can get. Try Traveling Wilburys “End of the Line” and “Handle With Care” wonderful. Harrison, Dylan, Lynne, Petty and Roy Orbison. Unbeatable
Agreed
I heard American girl in the car I guess it was '78.It blew me away.Of course it was some station that played a block of songs and didn't say who or what they were and it took me weeks to figure it out.I still use the opening guitar riff as my cell phone ring.
I love American Girl. The boys already did it, and were strangely not so impressed. I suspect they may change their minds at some point about that one.
Agree on the Traveling Wilburys. Amazing supergroup.
I hope you work through Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers chronologically. Experience the band the way those of us who were around back in those day did, one album at a time and how the band achieved their sustained success.
"It's alright if you love it, it's alright if you don't" S tier for me. I first heard this song in '77 and was hooked. It became a crowd favorite at his concerts and the song that taught me what real dirty dancing was. RI P Tom!!!
Hi, Aileen. Love TP, too.
@@lisamorrison2149 Good morning Lisa. I adore Tom!! This is probably the only song that I can remember where I was, who I was with and the dance I learned that night!!!
They should've done live version...98% voted for Live version..shame on them
@@justinlentini9937 The live version is great. There's something about a crowd paying you homage for a song you wrote. Love it!!!!
Charismatic is the word. I saw TP in concert from the nosebleed seats in a huge arena in the 80s and he was incredible. Held each fan in the palm of his hand effortlessly. Nothing flashy. Super laidback, soft spoken. Pure charisma. Tom Petty was one cool dude.
Glad you enjoyed this one. Don't be dissing "American Girl." Where was it? On the same album, his debut. "American Girl" is the last song he and his band played before he passed. It's probably the song that has been out there used in shows, movies, etc, the most.
I don't know that Petty has a strict Tier-system of songs. I think the listener makes up his own order on how much he/she enjoys each song. "Even The Losers," "The Waiting," "Don't Come Around Here No More," "Free Fallin'," "Wildflowers," "Listen To Her Heart," "Learning To Fly," "Room At The Top," "Dreamville," "Accused of Love," "Jammin' Me"...20 or 30 others...the lines of delineation are in the ears of the beholder.
That was hard to take
Any dissing of American Girl
You said it all though, and made a very moving point about it being the last song they did together
Yes. I'm surprised at the disrespect to American Girl. Also one of my favorite TP songs. Along with Change of Heart, which I actually haven't seen anyone else mention.
Tommy Petty is so unique and organic. He is very under appreciated now days.
S tier all the way. I heard this song when it first came out and after thousands of listens, I still listen to it and have never tired of it. NONE of his other are perfection like this. Such a cool groove! This was not overplayed on the radio in its day which was such a plus - I felt like it was my little secret 😌. I knew you’d freak out just on that first beat and you did! We are musically as one on every song!
Agreed! First Tom petty song I ever heard back in 76. Still my favorite! (And I love them all)
Tom's voice from day one and then throughout their musical history, was an instrument, not just his identity, and I think he used it that way on purpose, not to dismay those who don't like change, but I suppose you had to be there along the way; his voice in no way seemed out of place as it morphed into each new song/album.
At the beginning, he sounded a bit like Elvis Costello (or Elvis sounded like him). It's amazing how he changed his voice and still you knew it was him.
His voice was not good for American Idol, and thats a good thing.
I’d say “Here Comes My Girl” & “Even the Losers” are top-tier.
Those are my two.
Yep next two
Throw in American Girl and that's a wrap.
@@dewdew34 all of the above!!!
@@thetannaree How about "I Won't Back Down", "Free Falling"... so many songs, Tom Petty was one of my all time favourites.
I think 'Damn the Torpedoes' is worthy of a whole album revue. Several big hits and the B-side is full of deep cuts and hidden gems like "Shadow of a Doubt" "Louisiana Rain" and "What Are You Doin' in My Life". And you must do "The Waiting" ( is the hardest part) like waiting for you to do the songs I have been suggesting. Cheers Gents!! Happy weekend everybody!
I forgot Louisiana Rain, that's a great song
Louisiana Rain is still my favorite song by Tom Petty/Heartbreakers. Crank it every time it comes up in the playlist.
Perfect album
IMHO one of the best albums in rock history
"Here Comes My Girl" is (in my opinion) the best Tom Petty song.
It's really hard to pick a favorite Tom song. They all hit you in a different way, but all Staples to this day!!!
Here Comes My Girl has always been my favorite Petty song. And some of the later 80s/90s stuff is still totally worth a listen: Mary Jane's Last Dance, Free Falling, It's Good to Be King, Into the Great Wide Open. Understated but immaculate songwriting and production.
I couldn't even begin to pick a favorite Tom Petty song. Love the old stuff, love the mid-range peak of his career, love the later stuff as well. This is just one of many great songs.
seeing Tom live, this track was always amazing!
One more suggestion: Robert Cray, Smoking Gun or Strong Persuader. Blues licks, soulful singing, and great storytelling. He's often overlooked, but lotta folks here will know who he is.
The entire Strong Persuader album is perfection! And he is amazing live.
Hell yes some Cray would be awesome and strong persuader is a top tier album!
Excellent album!
Yes! Great voice!
Excellent choice!
Every petty tune is so good. Saw him live three times. Great performer.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers deserve multiple S-Tiers.
Just wanted to let you know I recently subscribed to your channel and also am a Patreon subscriber. I thoroughly enjoy your reviews as I grew up in the 60’s. Not sure where to suggest music. Hope you visit Dan Folgerberg some day…maybe Leader of the Band. Folkish rock but very poignant and touching. Maybe some more Al Stewart (Time Passages or Road to Moscow). Both great storytellers. Thanks.
Gotta say I love this song & fell in love with Tom Petty! I’m so sorry we lost him to soon. Thanks guys for covering his epic songs. No One sounds like Tom Petty & The Heartbrackers❤.
So glad you guys loved this song as much as you did.
Has always been my favorite tom petty song. The first time my dad showed me this song I knew it was his best. Love this and its crazy its his first hit. I always wanted this to be your first song to hit by them.
Gotta do other early great songs like "Don't Do Me Like That", "Even the Losers" or "The Waiting" next. Also "Stop Dragging My Heart Around", the duet he did with Stevie Nicks.
That would be list too
Definitely _The Waiting_ .
They have already done Stop Dragging my Heart Around, but “Even the Losers” seems a bit underrated, but certainly a favorite of mine on the album!
“You Got Lucky” is my favorite from him, imagine this kind of coolness with some keyboards added. You need to react to it!
This was mine and many others introduction to TP & the Heartbreakers as the first single from their debut album. Been hooked ever since.
I knew you guys would love this song - this is my favorite Tom Petty song too, by far. Such a MOOD
LOL! You can't break up with Tom Petty. Great song from his debut album with The Heartbreakers. "American Girl" is also on the album. Loved your reactions. (That's Mike Campbell with his guitar skills)💛🎸
This was my first Tom Petty song and I haven't broken up with him yet!!!
@@aileenturrietta7553 😅
You gotta do the Live Version........The crowd takes over at Petty's amazement in key and on time unbelievable
I love his live version of this, where Tom really breaks into his apathy of " i don't care ... " during this song
The live is my fav. ‘I’m gonna act like an adult’
98% of the votes said, Do Live...why didn't they do live version?
Live version is AMAZING!
I've been waiting so long for you guys to listen to early TP. Waiting is The Hardest Part!
GOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY!
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Hey @John H! Happy Friday! ☺️
Love him so much, not only his originals, but his amazing work with covers…. Something that very few bands do well. Give a listen to one of my favorite covers by him.., cry to me, and something in the air. Amazing work, and well worth your time
My favorite Tom Petty song among many greats!
Left us way too soon. Love me some Tom Petty ❤️❤️❤️😎✌️🆒
So juicy. The epitome of cool, this one. "Listen To Her Heart" is another gold standard song- among many.
Yes, "listen to her heart" !!
Finally and thank you. Can't describe how cool it felt driving to this song on the radio in 76..
There's a live version of this, where they're playing in a small venue, the crowd and band interaction is quite fun.
"Breakdown" Live is so good.... Audience participation is one of the best.
“Don’t do me like that” is on an even playing field. I think you’d respond to Refugee more positively if you’d heard this first. The gateway song to a band or artist is so important to how well received the next song will be.
Definitely one of my favorite Tom Petty, but am sorry it was too short! Saw him in concert and they extended the jam. Spectacular. Do Mary Jane's Last Dance next. So cool with fantabulous guitar and vocals. Thanks men!
"I Need To Know" is a great banger but you can't really go wrong with any early Petty.
This is the Zenith, guys. You won't find a better song in his discography.
This song and “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” with Stevie Knicks are my fav’s! Very bluesy sounds. BUT, another BANGER is “You Got Lucky, Babe.”
Free Falling?
You can like "You Got Lucky" all day long, but It's not remotely a "banger".
I don't think you know what "bluesy" means.
Tom Petty has endless songs to choose from, he is, in my opinion one of the greats in music🤘❤
Such a fantastic review! This is undeniably my fave TP tune. "Into the Great Wide Open"--music video is a must. Also for songwriting and imagery, "Southern Accent" is THE deep cut to hit.
Cheers, gents! 🥃
Yes me too, gotta listen to "into the great wide open" !! So good!
you boys take me back to my youth with some of these great tunes you play. You can't like everything but i like your reviews. You give a lonely mature man plenty of entertainment and joy. Thank you.
Mary Jane's Last Dance from 1993. It's great.
You guys remember that you loved his voice in "Stop Draggin My Heart Around" with Stevie Nicks too. I love his voice. It's not trained and it's so rock and roll. RIP Tom.
Andy & Alex, of course there are more worth hearing. Tom Petty (with or without the Heartbreakers) has a 40 year catalog. Also, don’t listen to those posting that the early work is so much better. There is a lot of music from his long career worth hearing.
"American Girl" is TP&THB banger.
Oh My God, As in, TP was my rock GOD. Fell deeply into lust aged 18 and never fell out. I used to tell my boyfriends I'm the faithful type but if Tom ever wants me, y'know, I'm gonna. Amazing how many thought this might be something that would actually happen! Wish I had felt as certain lol. Breakdown live is a helluva thing to hear but I can live with the studio version.
Lmao, I say the same thing about Jessica alba, take care
My fave Petty song as well. Really engaging, almost hypnotic, riff.
Here's a feature request that would make your reactions even MORE enjoyable to me --
If you've reacted to an artist previously, flash a graphic at the beginning of the vid that lists the previous songs and how you rated each of them. Seems like you probably keep this historical info in a spreadsheet somewhere.
That way, we can better see your reaction to this song in the larger context of your previous reactions & ratings.
In other words, share the running history for each artist!
yes that a good idea
That’s a cool idea though I know some people may not want the reaction/rating to be ‘spoiled’ if they were going to watch it, I wonder if there’s a component of that we could do hmm
@@andyandalex maybe in the description below the video?
@@andyandalex Hmm, that's true, not everyone has seen the previous reactions... So maybe it'd be best not to post this right in the vid, but it'd be nice to see a "running scoreboard" somewhere (maybe you could link to it?) of Artists > Songs > Ratings.
Knowing what A&A have already reacted to would make new song suggestions easier, so the new practice of pointing us to the playlist is helpful.
Some of my favourites..."Here Comes My Girl", "You Got Lucky", "Southern Accent" "Don't Come Around Here No More" (loved that video) and the song that introduced me to Petty, "Don't Do Me Like That"
"The Waiting" "Here Comes My Girl" "I Won't Back Down" "Woman in Love"
+1 for both _The Waiting_ and _Woman in Love_ .
This was Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's 'we're here' debut radio song! 1976. The local boys from Gainesville Florida. They had a great run!
I Need To Know
I had never heard any Petty(this was ‘78),and a guy that ran a record store played it for me.The guitars just blasted out to start the song.Wasn’t a hit,but it made me a lifetime fan.
Tom Petty is awesome, saw him and the Heartbreakers one of the BEST concerts I've ever been to....next to the Eagles!!! Both were top notch!
Tom always has cheeky lines in his songs. I love "You Got Lucky", "Don't Do Me Like That" "Last Dance With Mary Jane" "Runnin Down A Dream" and "Rebel Without A Clue" he also did a song with Stevie Nick's "Stop Dragging My Heart Around"
Tom Petty is GREAT driving or road trip music too!
Next Tom Petty has to be “A Woman in Love!” #keepthecouch
Yes, please!!
Great song!!
This live is EPIC! He does a whole rap with it and worth a listen.
So glad you two are starting to enjoy Tom Petty more. Every time you cover him I am going to recommend the Wildflowers album. The whole thing would be worth it. But as far as individual songs from that album, I would suggest A Higher Place, You Wreck Me, Honey Bee and Cabin Down Below. I would also recommend that you consider the documentary about him and the band, Runnin’ Down a Dream.
My grandmother ran a pool hall in the 70's and this got a LOT of play on the jukebox. I remember the guy who changed out the 45's periodically would let me choose a few songs. Many were the times I'd pull a wooden crate up to my favorite pinball machine and play, listening to bomb ass music like this. 🥰💜💚💛✌️
The 1st Petty album was an ear-opening experience for me... "American Girl" is a must listen fellas....
This is my favorite Tom Petty song, absolutely!!!
Older Petty stuff is SOOOO much better than his later years.
I know, everyone's early stuff is better.
Some might say you're a rebel without a clue, but I agree with you.
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That's an opinion that I neither agree nor disagree with -- it's all good, just different to me. I'll give his earlier work the edge for live energy, but I personally think his songwriting peak was in the 90s.
Mary Jane's Last Dance is better than most of his early stuff.
Man! I have to say... listening to this song with you guys was awesome! I had never listened to it with headphones before! I only heard it on the radio growing up in the 70s and 80s. I heard so many cool elements I never heard before! Great reaction!
I requested this a while back... SO glad you guys enjoyed it. I also think it is Tom Petty's best song!
It’s so so good.
“Don’t do me like that” is a great jam by TP!
This and "It's Good To Be King" are my 2 favorites by him.
The guitar work on Good To Be King from the Live album is pretty epic.
@@ewoe21 I just got chills thinking about this
Love, love, love this song. Glad you guys got into the groove on this one. Great grade and reaction!!