🎵 Tom Petty - Mary Jane's Last Dance REACTION

[@wadsworthaaron]

Tom Petty was an American musical institution... his "Wildflowers" album was the masterpiece, but he wrote over 40 years worth of genius. I still can't believe he's gone.

[@pugshorty9852]

You are correct about the Wildflowers album and I have never seen any reaction channels do any of the Wildflower songs.

[@michaelgoodyear9369]

Truth. Mike Cambell on guitars and Ben Tench on keys. Heartbreakers are superb

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Fuckin opiates. Take all the greats.

[@drgwhatsthetruth3783]

Me either. Bought tickets for his last tour through my area. Mom got sick and I had to pass on the concert, Tom passed away about 6 months later. But, thankfully, mom was around for a couple more years...no regrets. BTW, I bought George Jones tickets and he died 4 days before the concert.

[@snailbutch]

@@BobbyGeneric145 doctors need to treat pain better than just pushing pain sufferers the opiate route tbh

[@Raktus]

This is another one of those songs where the video drastically changes the feel you get from it.

[@DM-kc5du]

It has to be one of the creepiest (if not the creepiest) videos out there. And somehow it just works.

[@ArgonTheAware]

@@DM-kc5du After who wouldn't like the idea of getting freaky with Kim Bassinger's corpse like Tom Petty did? it just works

[@Robert-vj6fg]

The official video to this song is one of the worst videos ever, I’m glad they did watch it. The director of it should be tarred and feathered

[@DM-kc5du]

@@ArgonTheAware It works because it takes everything most people thought when they heard the song and turns it upside down. Art is often designed to challenge perspectives, and that video most definitely does.

[@ruserious9577]

@@DM-kc5du Don't Come around Here No More does the same!

[@Jamesscearce]

Once you see the video for this song... you can't unsee it whenever you hear the song. I don't want spoil it for those who haven't seen it... but I feel it's Kim Basinger's best role. Dead serious.

[@DM-kc5du]

She said in an interview back then that it was probably the hardest role she ever played.

[@cindyjensen2185]

Haha like what you did there.

[@bobwowk8440]

“Dead serious.” Indeed!!!!

[@ericelander9936]

See what you did there 🤣

[@jacobjones5269]

LA Confidential is certainly her best role.. And she was in an episode of Charlie’s Angels where she and the angels were in prison.. With all the trimmings, if you know what I mean?..

[@metalmark1214]

Certainly a laid back song. Also check out I Won't Back Down, Breakdown, You Got Lucky, The Waiting, Learning to Fly, Running Down a Dream, Here Comes My Girl and Don't Do Me Like That.

[@jackgilchrist]

All great choices. 👍🏻

[@brianherrington7226]

American Girl

[@bigbears420]

You don’t know how it feels

[@davidtingley9978]

All great songs, but I have to add what might be Tom Petty's most overshadowed song, Even The Losers.

[@metalmark1214]

@@brianherrington7226It's been done already, hence why it's not listed.

[@gfakruddinahmad8316]

That harmonica solo is a pure bliss for the ears. heart & soul.

[@kathybwell]

Yes!

[@蔡正蓁]

Scott Thurston was on it, correct?

[@joesmith8725]

Nice '90s blues rock with some psychedelic. RIP Tom Petty.

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

Tom Petty was an American icon! Check out the supergroup he was in - The Traveling Wilburys, their song End Of The Line is great.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Watch the video. But only after watching the video of their other big hit, "Handle With Care". The order is important.

[@mikelundquist4596]

The guitar work of Mike Campbell compliments TPs songwriting incredibly well.

[@thomasharris4942]

RIP Tom Petty. Saw him in concert once not long before he died, and he could still kill it.

[@jasonhaynes2952]

I saw Tom Petty many years ago. I thought I would be one of the youngest fans there, being about 30 at the time. Wow was I wrong. You had old time Willie Nelson hippies, 70's music rockers with long hair and pony tails, and a bunch of youngins' in their teens. And to my surprise, they all knew the songs. I've been to countless concerts (including 4 Ozzfests) and this was by far the most amazing feel of any. I enjoyed it so much I travelled several hours away to catch the next show. Not just once, but twice in that same summer!

[@dragonfire1842]

I knew Lex would love this. She is so fun to watch.

[@DM-kc5du]

Tom Petty said in at least one interview that he often liked to write lyrics that leave room for interpretation. It was a deliberate feature in this song. His videos also took an artistic approach and might tell a different story than the song (or no story at all). This song is a perfect example of that. "You Got Lucky" is another song that has a video that went in a completely different direction.

[@loristone9242]

You Got Lucky is one of my faves, if not the most favorite. The video fascinated me as a kid. First time I heard it was on MTV, of course.

[@leftofsanity]

@@loristone9242 one of the first music videos I remember

[@kevinsmith4429]

Hit my last number,walked to the road: Translation- Smoked his last joint & started thumbing. There really was nothing quite like one of his shows !Saw him 8 times.

[@davidtingley9978]

The vid for this song is really cool.

[@jameskasson8484]

It's weird because the video for this song really fits the song Gravedigger by the New York rock and roll ensemble

[@richardgonzales4815]

Tom Petty effortlessly soared through all the musical epochs of American music without losing his own voice and making the world respect His style ; accepting it as a rare and unyielding edifice of Universal Genius!

[@raymondreid4987]

Lex's grooving to the music always cool.

[@doreenradwan4790]

He went out with a bang! I believe this may have been Tom Petty's last song! Its a banger!!!

[@Jeffbambam]

Tom petty and the heartbreakers had a unique sound their concerts were phenomenal saw 4 times ,his music touched my soul! RIP my brother!

[@DriftingDragon74]

YOU HAVE TO DO ANOTHER REACTION TO THIS SONG...THE ORIGINAL MUSIC VIDEO TO THIS MUST ABSOLUTELY BE WATCHED!

[@MacTopher]

Yes! I know you like the lyrics videos, but the original for this is a work of art.

[@NondescriptMammal]

Brad would rather be hypnotized by the lyrics, so he can be properly notified and prepared when there is a Driving Intro or Instrumental Bridge

[@Herewearenowentertainus]

Agree!

[@Herewearenowentertainus]

That video totally propelled me into being a licensed mortician.

[@dcmanuel7232]

Tom Petty was just a genius as a lyricist and musician. He was a True American Poet (and ironically, this song was his tribute to another one....Bob Dylan). He's sorely missed by so many and touched so many lives in so many ways.

[@mikefetterman6782]

For many years this was my favorite Petty song. So soulful and smooth.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Mike Campbell and Tom were both playing with a pick (plectorum). Both are using electric guitars, (although an acoustic track is buried in there somewhere too,) I think what term you are searching for are APPREGGIOS. Instead of strumming straight through a chord, part or all of the chord can be picked by the individual strings one a time. With a pick you can strike with different attacks sounding louder, softer, more or less aggressive. Some guitarists prefer to just play with their fingers, instead of using a pick (Mark Knopfler- Dire Straights) but it is a personal taste thing. A pick is louder, but you can change the amp settings if you just use fingers to compensate for skin instead of plastic.

[@wolfmanscott8669]

Tom is so much more than his greatest hits, and I'm one of those guys. I'm glad you guys are giving Tom some love because he deserves it, but ya gotta go passed his greatest hits.

[@willblood7082]

Tom… good ole southern boy from Gainesville, FL. RIP brother, taken too soon 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@surlechapeau]

Brad & Lex, you'll love his "Here Comes My Girl" and "Don't Do Me Like That" !!

[@dunnd1]

One of the greatest songwriters/musicians in rock. Literally anything from the Wildflowers album is gold.

[@Teresia12]

Tom Petty is amazing. Parts of this song has always sounded like Bob Dylan. And Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison vreated a super group they named The Traveling Wilburys. You really should check it out.

[@MadAnthonyI]

Ok, so I'm watching Brad and Lex videos today. Puff, puff, I can dig it.

[@fenderfox5080]

Hey guys, love that you're getting into some Tom Petty, this one is another pretty easy song to play on guitar. At least the main rhythm guitar, it's always a great song to throw in the learning list. 🤘🙏😁

[@franklinkelly9067]

FINNALY...GREAT PIC ....TOM HAS A TON OF KILLER SONGS...LOVE YOU GUYS KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK....

[@TheMike_I]

I love that you guys get into the reaction in 10 seconds. Some reactors take five minutes 😂❤️

[@jamesgunshefskijr7079]

Amen to that

[@cathyharbaugh691]

I definitely agree with that, it's a big plus

[@TheMike_I]

@@johngillespie3409 well then don’t watch the live streams and just wait for the edited versions like I do ✌️

[@mistyloposser7370]

I will run to you and stop dragging my heart around are 2 immaculate duets with Tom Petty and Ms. Stevie Nicks …. Just fyi she is an honorary heartbreaker of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers !!!! Lots of great recordings behind the scenes that no one will ever get to hear unless they are die hard fans such as myself but I’m passing it along in case anyone may wish to search it out for themselves

[@stevemariman8769]

bluesy rock vibe, with the stacked vocal harmonies on the chorus soundin' so good. TP&TH have great songs..."Here Comes My Girl"..."Breakdown"..."Refugee"..."Free Fallin'"..."Runnin' Down a Dream"...lots more...

[@markwebb8013]

Love to watch Lex groove, Brad analyzes to make sense,just enjoy, sometimes you just gotta let go.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That's a great reaction, thoughtful and funny. Here's Lex painting this wonderful image of a backcountry road, for me it would be in the late evening, twilight, just hanging out. And Brad is like, no way man I'd be paranoid. Lmao. There are actually three guitars in this, left and right channel throughout the tune and they both have different textures and are doing slightly different things and then they come together at times. And then that solo that goes on through the outro is in the center channel. All three sound like picks to me, but I would say the right channel guitar does have a pretty soft attack approach. If it's not fingers, perhaps he's using a really thin pick, and at any rate it sounds like there's some pretty good drive behind it although the master volume isn't really loud. That always gives a nice warm resonance and sustain. This can be done by overdriving the master channel by turning the input channel volume up and the master volume down, or with an overdrive pedal or a combination of both. Also sounds like he's probably adding just a touch of compression and sustain with a foot pedal, which can allow for a very soft attack but still good body and resonance. Also he may have the tone control on the guitar dialed back from the treble end some which also helps.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Oh yeah, and then there's pickup selection on the guitar. He's probably using the neck pickup rather than the bridge pickup and that alone will help in that direction and then if it's a humbucker pickup(s), it's going to be even more in that direction.

[@triphophoney2981]

All that technical talk is kinda hot. 🤭

[@yensilluap]

I agree - picks are used her, not the fingers - but only guitar players or musicians would know this. Brad and Lex have good ears and observations - the guitar playing is muted/dampened in the rhythm playing - more subdued- which Lex noticed but didn’t have words for it.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

@@triphophoney2981 laugh

[@stevedahlberg8680]

@@yensilluap Exactly. And not only do I love just listening closely to stuff like that and relating it to actually playing stuff, I don't know the specifics but from these reactions I get the impression that Lex and possibly Brad as well are learning the guitar right now? If y'all read this, I would love to hear what you guys are doing in terms of learning it and what kind of guitar you have and what kind of amp you have if you have an electric set up and so forth. And I have really noticed y'alls musical lexicon expanding rapidly lately; it's great!

[@dustinoneil7874]

Tom Petty “I want back down”!!! A must listen!

[@hog7203]

Mike Campbell is the other guitarist that's in the Heartbreakers. Saw them perform live once, and watching him play was super impressive. Also, and I didn't expect it, was one of the best concerts I've ever seen.

[@nightmoves7989]

The musical genius from Gainesville! Tried and true recipe for success, simplicity but but flawless in its delivery. Tom Petty was a successful musician and songwriter because he was obviously talented and creative but also driven and understood that elbow grease and hard work is evident in your music and people respond positively without even knowing why, they just dig it...

[@cathyharbaugh691]

One of my favorites from Tom Petty R.I.P.

[@lantzkeefer6]

Definitely one of my favorites and I'm pretty sure you both will like it better than most of his other tunes.

[@matthewhammond9575]

Last Dance with Mary Jane is such a great song

[@IZZY_EDIBLE]

It's so cool to see you two learning guitar & talking shop!

[@leemires5315]

This song was written and recorded last second to be added to their Greatest Hits album so they could satisfy their contract with the record company they were with. They left the label and didn't want to do it, but Tom Petty had to contractually. They were already recording their next album for their new record company and had to stop just to write and record this song.

[@manofconstantsorrow]

Please consider reacting to Traveling Wilburys. It's a supergroup including Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne. Try End of the Line or Handle with Care.

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

My favorite from them is Tweeter and the Monkey Man. Bob Dylan absolutely nailed that song with his notorious storytelling. Plus I'm from Philly and I've been thru all the parts of New Jersey that he talks about in that song.

[@stephaniecushman1810]

Tom petty is my man! Everything he touched was gold.. I spent my winter driving the kings highway ..that was how I spent my work vacation.

[@mikeperry3548]

Yes !! great tune...try "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Swingin" another talk/singing story...worth the listen

[@Ellen_Ripley_]

We miss you Tom ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💕

[@tocham757]

One of my favorite Tom Petty songs

[@christinacrowley3631]

Lex, I adore your grooving to this tune. I feel the same when listening to Tom. He's just a vibe. ❤

[@sandranettles4833]

One of my favorites ❤

[@user-kw5ze5ky5q]

Best reaction channel on all of KZbin! You two are just so relatable, like I could see myself hanging out with you guys. Also your reactions are so diverse, there’s no genre of music that you won’t react to. Thank you Brad and Lex. Keep doing what your doin!

[@paxkassandra842]

RIP Tom Petty.

[@mostlyharmless1]

You guys finally did this! I remember a couple of weeks ago, it lost out to some lame song in a poll, I'm all "MARYJANE!" and you ended up doing some cheesy 80's hair band. Love you, still my favorite reaction couple on YT :D Even though you're so young you don't get a lot of things.

[@snerp9699]

Do ‘Don’t come around here no more’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. 10/10 song

[@garki1369]

That music video broke my heart when I was 4 years old. I would cry every time they sliced Alice up at the end.

[@aubs7775]

this makes me so happy that i found a video of someone reacting to this song! love ur guys reaction

[@bobdelp2023]

OH WOWWWWW, THE MUSIC VIDEO CLIP IS SO GOOD YOU GUYS, RIGHT THERE AT THE TOP AND IT WAS RANKED HIGH ON MTV :)

[@docwatson8848]

This song was always on my set list, I sang, played rhythm guitar and harmonica I guess why I like T Petty so much. Other songs of his always on my list was Swinging, Free Fallin & Billy the Kid. Your reactions are so fun, thank you ✌️

[@reggiebrousseau5283]

Petty just wrote songs that you never forget. I was lucky to see him live 5 times in Canada. Pure magic.

[@jeffjones6221]

All Hoosiers love this song! It's a true story, but Tom never revealed her name. Market Square is an old arena in Indy that had concerts, the Pacers played there...

[@deborahcornell171]

@Jeff Jones I'm not a Hoosier but I saw Zeppelin at Market Square Arena in '77. Remember it well. Still have my bootleg tapes. I'd seen them in 1970 in Evansville at Roberts Stadium (also gone now). Again in '75 in St. Louis. But that third & last time at Market Square Arena stands out.💙☮💙

[@esquare807]

He wrote this song for his greatest hits album and it went on to become the biggest hit on the greatest hit. Talk about balls.

[@DM-kc5du]

He talked about it in some interviews over the years. It was actually a discard from a previous album he had rejected and dropped before finishing. When he was told that contractually he had to provide a new song for the greatest hits album, he wasn't happy (he didn't think greatest hits compilations should have new music because fans are buying them for the old music they know and love), so rather than take the time to start a new song from scratch, he picked this one up and finished and recorded in almost record time.

[@hollyharvey1986]

One of my fav songs of all time

[@ShellyShinju]

I’m so excited for you guys that, as new guitar owners, you have a guitar frame of reference. And I’m excited that you’re excited … I see it and hear it every time Brad says “because I actually know now!” Y’all are so dear! 💗💗

[@christian7951]

This song is 🔥🔥🔥

[@kh2099-z5f]

Petty never said what this song is about, but there are two common interpretations. It could be about Petty's divorce from his wife Jane, which happened a year before this was recorded. Another possibility is that it is about marijuana, as "Mary Jane" is slang for pot and the lyrics refer to killing the pain, which the drug is known for. Mike Campbell offered this explanation: "My take on it is it can be whatever you want it to be. A lot of people think it's a drug reference, and if that's what you want to think, it very well could be, but it could also just be a goodbye love song."

[@chrstphrschmitt]

I argue that this is possibly the BEST Tom Petty song ever!

[@paulashanks3129]

Yay, my favorite Tom Petty song!! 💜

[@raymondfink9580]

Mike Campbell and Tom Petty were made for one another. Amazing playing guitar together

[@reggiebrousseau5283]

There are those who can play insane guitar or sing perfect pitch and I salute them. To me Tom had a brilliant talent to take 3 or 4 chords and turn into magic.

[@dannycasson1551]

I always imagined this song having to do with pain and smoking weed. Either way, one of my favorites of his. So, so sad he’s not still with us.

[@skydog6376]

The video to this is a whole different vibe

[@worthlessfiat8516]

Coolest thing ever is a Tom petty concert. All his songs are made for it. 5 to 105 year olds all together rocking out together

[@sgecko7]

this is one of my favorite songs. I was waiting for you to react to it 😊

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

Tom has too many Greats songs. Can't miss

[@gonzopenguin]

Tom Petty will forever remind me of summer concerts outside smoking up. Tom would take breaks to get his buzz back. Such a great time singing with the whole crowd.

[@Ham_rig97]

Once you like one of his songs its hard to not like them all.

[@richard_n]

Greatest video about necrophily ever made XD

[@YasmineGalenornOfficial]

Definitely catch the vid for it--totally shifts the vibe.

[@michellewheatley2007]

This is a nostalgic song for me regarding a friend who's passed

[@rx7dude2006]

Tom Petty "You Don't Know Howe It Feels", is another great song.

[@marieneu264]

Sometimes Lex doesn’t get it and she annoys me, but she TOTALLY gets the vibe of this entire song and Brad is the one looking confused 🤣🤣🤣

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

Saving Grace , Cry to me ( live) , Magnolia , Restless and . Aww just start at the beginning and play everything !! What !

[@Prone2Thrill]

Tom Petty's catalog is so vast and his longevity was proven out to be genuine talent. I would offer some of his best songs were still coming out like "I should have known it" or "Saving Grace" - two fantastic songs. The official videos are both just his band in his studio jamming - you can tell how much they enjoyed playing together as the Heart Breakers!

[@larryhartahorn9909]

Petty was a vintage classic rock Professor from head to toe!! 🎶♥️🎶RIP 🙏

[@JordanJMyers]

Oh my my, oh hell yes

[@timcrowley38]

I love that song. That’s my favorite Tom Petty song. The video with Kim Basinger is worth watching.

[@rickharrison5913]

Mike Campbell. Awesome guitarist. Was with Tom from his earliest days.

[@marilynn7799]

One of my favorite songs ever 🔥🔥🔥

[@unkeymoo]

Indiana boy in da house! Well at least I was when the song came out. Now I'm just a Indiana old man. LOL😜

[@LN-Lifer]

Glad y'all experienced the song by itself first but now the video is a must

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love the video for this song with Kim Basinger playing the beautiful corpse! I enjoy many of their videos, my favorite is Don”t Come Around Here No More with that funky Alice in Wonderland theme! I love Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers! Tom had a unique voice that was very cool! RIP Tom!❤️❤️

[@RobertErnestLewis]

TP the songs of a generation. We miss him soooo much but thankful he left us so many gems. This one is a break up song .... girl and last dance with weeds.....

[@sleigh4019]

Love tom!!!

[@leonardwashington6456]

Oh she said "finger-PLucking".... had to run that back to make sure 🤣🤣🤣

[@youraweandconfusion]

Tom Petty is the best thing to come outta Florida since citrus!

[@joelkeidannsilva8167]

i love this VIDEO , music and BAND !!!!!

[@markbaker3013]

Thank you for sharing this with me

[@coreylord5319]

Runnin' down a dream!

[@richiewest7495]

A tune from a legend.

[@Great_WOK_Must_Be_Done]

What a sweet sounding track!

[@danwiththeplans]

Kim Basinger plays Mary Jane in the official video.

[@lantose]

Great reaction to another Top Petty hit! The Waiting and Even The Losers are two more Petty classics……there are many others!

[@markburnham7512]

This is a song the really benefits from the video.

[@carlgibbons5777]

Considering the "Indiana girls on an Indiana night" line, I always wondered if his "market square" line was inspired by the old Market Square Arena/Market St. in downtown Indianapolis. The concert venue staple for national bands around here in the 70's and 80's.

[@peterfields4801]

My favourite Tom Petty song,amazing video,typical Tom!

[@robrichardson7079]

Sweet drumming - Stan Lynch has great feel here!

[@MarksC4Corvette]

So I keep talking about how much I like TP... well this is a great example. This song was released as the only "new" song on a greatest hits album... and this ends up being one of his biggest hits ever. Amazing talent! then Wildflower comes out and this vibe carried over. Bravo 👏