Tom Petty - Walls

An uptempo version of Walls by Tom Petty. The lyrics have deep personal meaning.

[@flaggman1]

Tom was one of a very few who sounded better live

[@jacksontroy6742]

The man could say more in one line than most songwriters can say in a whole song...Miss you Tom.

[@onetrueslave]

You mean lines like, "I'm just a loser at the top of my game."? One of my favorites, which, unfortunately I can relate to all too much at times.

[@shubhamchavan801]

❤️❤️❤️

[@pts5217]

“All around your island/theres a barricade/that keeps out the danger/holds in the pain”...INCREDIBLE lyrics. Tom Petty was a national treasure.

[@CloudKicKer44]

Indeed

[@carlgustav945]

The man was a poet.

[@hsttn2k]

They dont make em like they used too ...

[@thetompettyproject]

Yeh, this whole lyric is just astounding. "You've got a heart so big, it could crush this town". No one writes like this.

[@Amaryllis-4U]

You forgot another line - “Sometimes you’re happy Sometimes you cry half of me is ocean, half of me is sky” I’ve always took that to mean just as the elements have an affect over time, ocean water and powerful rays of the sun will eventually wear out that barricade. That and her big heart - basically they will both bring down each other’s barriers 😊

[@rosslynemrys5829]

❤there was a gem in this world and his name was Tom Petty ❤

[@KAB09151118]

Thumbs up if you're listening forever ;) Timeless.

[@foodforthoughtchef]

You know.. When TP crossed over A piece of my rocking youth Heart cracked

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

"Walls" is probably my favorite Tom Petty song, and this live version is fantastic!

[@vivelaeva1117]

Tom Petty, you were a diamond.

[@mikauotila70]

and still are terveisin Mika from Finland

[@melissagerber7231]

And October, 2, 2017 was a Boulder.

[@CoorsBudMiller74]

vive la eva yes he was... one that doesn't come around all that offend...

[@charlesdoherty9879]

vive la eva never a truer word said and a terrific compliment

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Petty fans would check out my acoustic keyboard & vocal cover of INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN on my channel in tribute to one of the purest artists that the USA has ever produced. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and keep on rocking. THE LEGEND LIVES ON

[@matthewenglish1050]

I still mourn tom petty to this day. Never has the death of a celebrity impacted me so profoundly

[@emilyhopkins7002]

Same. :(

[@leslierobertson4734]

It was such an unpleasant shock, his passing. Yet he gave us so much cool, down-to-earth, real time, while he was here!

[@sunildesouza]

Yes Sir, I fully agree

[@anyathewildchild4400]

I still mourn 4 years later! This man WILL live on!

[@ratter531]

@@anyathewildchild4400 I am still in tears every day and night, I met Tom in 1990.Such a nice humble sweet humble man,

[@ellebee807]

I don't understand how 44 people could unlike this song. One of my favorites. I love Tom Petty.

[@penemuelwatcher2378]

Probably because of patriarchy or something...

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

Elle Bee me too. It’s one of my absolute favorites. One of my top 5 TP songs for SURE. I have about 35 “top 5’s” of his!!!

[@fretkillrfan]

Elle, are you Honey's sister?

[@gardengnome3249]

sitting on their taste buds.

[@sharonkelly6305]

hell yeah one of his best....but the drums and guitar are incredible.

[@ocan1033]

What Petty does is to make the extraordinary appear simple and the simple extraordinary. "Heart so big it could crush this town." "Smoked cigarettes and stared at the moon." "Long day livin' in Reseda." "Most things I worry about never happen anyway." All seems so off the cuff and easy .. but try doing it yourself.

[@tamaraeandrews]

ocan1033 very well put, indeed. At one time I had mistaken Tom Petty’s brilliance for ordinary, but it is in no way ordinary, it is genius, and absolutely extraordinary

[@zeeman3684]

ocan1033: Nice! Perfect description.

[@ratter531]

Tom was a musical genius.

[@cherixbiggs5819]

You just made me cry with your beautiful description. Tom was truly a Heartbreaker. Right to the end..... Such a beautiful soul under those soulful eyes.

[@ratter531]

Been 1 year and i am still in tears..Yesterday was a rough one one..

[@evanspivack2714]

Honestly...what can ANYONE find not to like about this incredible piece of artistry? The songwriting, the musicianship...all incredible. Tom Petty really was one of the truly great artists of our time, and we were lucky to have him with us in our time. This is music that will stand the test of time.

[@toniimmonen8980]

So damn well said!!!

[@korynta]

Very few musicians can sound the same live or in studio. That is true organic talent.

[@rogerdugan7676]

This song just makes me happy and sad at the same time, I don't think I'll ever get over his passing

[@ineedanewname9595944]

"Half of me is ocean. Half of me is sky". One of the best lines ever!

[@AleeshaWeesha]

Some days are rocks but days I get to listen to Tom are diamonds.

[@djtonyland]

Great version with the mandolin's solo and the piano's solo. It makes so big it could crush this town...

[@earl0520]

Don't think Tom ever wrote or sang a bad song. I really miss this guy big time.

[@Anniem53]

Such a beautiful voice... Tom is so sadly missed.

[@klutzinpink]

I wouldn't say he had a beautiful voice. He had a very unique voice and you knew when you heard it, that it was him! He certainly used it to bring his songs to life.

[@reggiebrousseau5283]

I have been lucky enough to see TP 5 times in Canada. I have been Lucky to see alot of concerts back when they were affordable. I have seen Pink Floyd. ACDC. Metallica several times. Bob Dylan. Slayer. Steve Earle. Slipknot. Primus. Rush. Just to name a few. I will say this. TPATH is the definition of rock n roll. Best served live. My fav shows ever. R.I.P. yer music will live forever so you will never die.

[@carolinebaxter6880]

I'm just blown apart by his death and this song is both comforting and devastating. "Part of me you carry, part of me is gone."

[@emilyurie3034]

Caroline Baxter me too....completely devastated

[@rosemarywaldron497]

I am truly still grieving. A comment came to mind that I saw somewhere a couple of weeks ago ...it said: "Tom, you Heartbreaker, you went and broke our hearts." ♡♡ A huge loss for all fans who loved him. So thankful for the legacy of music Tom left us. You will never be forgotten Tom! ♡

[@leahtaylor3095]

Caroline Baxter Agreed, bittersweet listening to these, but I'll never stop. ♡

[@discobikerAndRosie]

Caroline Baxter Right on. I tear up every time I watch his videos. Dana needs our prayers, folks. It's been over a year now & she's missing him very much! 😢💜

[@brew7676]

amazingly well written song, but its Petty's singing style which truly makes him an all time great, in my opinion

[@Beemerboy324]

Got it in one, Randy!

[@virginiaviola5097]

History will tell that it was Mr Tom Petty who wrote the Great American Songbook and folk will say Bob who? Because Tom Petty is and was the real deal.

[@RachelMiller-y3l]

Amazing lyricist ❤❤❤We Love you ! Rest peacefully Tom Petty ❤

[@RachelMiller-y3l]

Love you always , Tom ❤

[@19tractor52]

Tom was one of ''those'' people who ''just have IT''.....their soul just seems to be connected to a completely different energy source. I'm not with it enough to figure out what IT is, but I sure do appreciate it when I see/hear IT!!! LOL thank you, Tom. You made millions of peoples' lives so much better.

[@dianerobinson5336]

Perfectly said!

[@cindyharvey9734]

ByA

[@antelopeking1]

Still listening in 2024!

[@cbes-lr5hs]

Same here. The more I listen to his music the more I miss him ❤

[@marymaguire3093]

Me too

[@dave1216]

One of the regrets of my life, not seeing Tom & The Heartbreakers when they were in Hartford June 14, 2017, less than three months before we all lost him. His best songs were not necessarily his most popular ones, not a bad one in the bunch. Such a talent & treasure!!

[@emiliacastillo5888]

My favorite songs ever “ you got a heart so big it could crush this town”

[@MrXanadu74]

He certainly had a way with words that could just melt your heart

[@hannaj4032]

I have most of Tom’s music in my iTunes rotation. On the morning of 10/2/17, I listened to this beautiful song, one of my favs, as I drove into work thinking what would I do without Tom’s music to get me through the traffic jams of life. Sadly it was later that afternoon I was sitting in my office doing some legal research when a news brief popped up that Tom was on life support. I had a dreadful feeling we’d lost him and within minutes the news was confirmed. Friends started texting me. My boss who knew I was a huge fan came down to my office to see if I’d heard. I ended up meeting a couple of friends down at our watering hole to commiserate and it was all anyone could talk about but made it so much easier to know I wasn’t the only one hurting. In fact his death inspired me to play guitar and “Walls” was the first song I learned. I truly hope Tom knew what he meant to his fans.

[@halinatantau1506]

A legend forever. Rip in paradise.

[@Thomasgene]

I miss Tom Petty and My Dad!

[@audtom52]

How professional is Mike Campbell? Mike is usually the co-pilot but he eyes up Benmont Tench on his killer keyboard part to make sure Benmont is the focus...which he certainly is...KILLER! Kudos to Mike Campbell.

[@ponnge7064]

Look at the crowd they are quiet and really appreciating the song

[@carlgustav945]

That's the way it should be, as much as fans like to sing along to heighten their personal experience I wish they would just zip it. I wanna hear who I paid money to hear, not a crowd of people.

[@tompetty1976]

"Now I'm starting to relax a little bit--everywhere I look is me."

[@JoyceS77743]

Love that beautiful Tom Petty smile,...

[@RedForceProductions]

Damn. Scott's harmony is amazing, and Benmont on those keyboards though. Something you'll never be able to recreate in modern music.

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

AgentUndertaker absolutely AGREE. Damn is right. I used to love Howie’s high harmonies with Tom sooooo much (and still do). But wow, Scott does a freakin’ amazing job.....especially here on this song. Sounds just 👌!!! And Benmont’s keyboards👌. And Mike Campbell playing that...instrument he plays (not sure what it’s officially called?) - it sounds absolutely fantastic. Put it all together with Tom’s unique voice/style and you’ve got true, utter perfection right here. 100%.

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

AgentUndertaker mandolin! That’s what Mike is playing👌

[@padodger7]

Yeah, Mighty Mike on the mandolin is nothing to dismiss. They were all versatile as fuck.

[@smsmoof8128]

@@padodger7 Really unbelievable ... Very reminiscent of The Band, except a notch higher with Tommys lyrics and composition. jmo.

[@donnastachowski1344]

Tom's smile always warms my heart....God....we miss you.

[@Chamichaelyang]

i'm so amazed. his audience consist of adults his age and even decades later younger kids are still listening to him. i have SO much respect and appreciation for this man and the music he has made throughout his years.

[@jamesbusse1543]

Tom, remember Kelly my beautiful daughter. She just died. I will raise her daughter. Please meet her.. She loved you. Kelly Busse was the best.

[@liviupopescu7146]

At the beginning of the Song ...there is Only His Voice 🎤& His Guitar 🎸... And it is Perfect 🎼🎵🎶!

[@jeffhodge7333]

Best band and front man in the history of recorded music.

[@andyrondeau5364]

Absolutely love that Tom's videos are still surfacing in my youtube feed. Miss you Tom. #AmericanMaestro

[@jmr8889]

How could you leave us all so early ? So unfair. RIP Tom. Your music is there to stay

[@mattandkatchristie2552]

Beautiful song. Love the piano. Makes me think of floyd cramer

[@Dewitt-b8n]

Tom paints emotions thru his guitar and voice

[@Tompettylover1]

No better group out there, never has been,never will be!!

[@Rob-bo7yn]

You're right, the lyrics do have a deep, personal meaning. Even more this morning as the news of Tom's passing on is slowly sinking in. I grew up in Florida, went to school at UF in Gainesville. Tom Petty's music was just always there, like a favorite shirt, always comfortable, always in fashion. God bless Tom Petty, may he rest in eternal peace.

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

Rob McLean I love this song soooooo much. It’s one of my TOP 5 favorite TP songs (I think I have about 35 “top 5” songs of Tom’s😉). Those lyrics are just perfect and beautiful and pure Tom. And no one else can sing them the way he does either. What really also got me about this particular song is the fact that he was asked to write/contribute just ONE song for this movie.....and he watched the movie and liked it so much that he went on to write the entire soundtrack for that movie. Who the heck does that?? Who else has the creativity and talent to do that? Only Tom Petty. I didn’t grow up in FL, but I did grow up with Tom’s music. I remember hearing “Listen to her Heart” back in 1978 or so? I was a high school senior. Still one of my most favorite TP songs. During his lifetime, I hate to admit, I wasn’t one of those absolute super fans. I knew and loved his music though and just always thought he’d be around. Human nature, I guess. Maybe that’s why his passing has gutted me. He WAS always there.....and now he’s not. But his awesome music does live on, and what an amazing legacy it is!

[@zeeman3684]

Nice!

[@angelicaluce3230]

I'm doing my "Petty" rounds today - keeping my heart alive - - I LOVE what you said Rob -- "his music was always there, like a favorite shirt, always comfortable, always in fashion" I join you in saying: 'God Bless Tom Petty, may he rest in eternal peace".

[@danjestic9199]

What strikes me as odd is on SiriusXM’s TP Buried Treasure channel, he keeps remarking about how they jacked him around on his studio, treating him like a 3rd class host; 4 yrs after his death, they’re running his shows back to back still operating ON HIS CHANNEL!!!

[@jeremyput]

Rest in Peace Tom Petty. Just a beautiful human being.

[@audtom52]

As much as i love Tom Petty and Mike Campbell...Benmont Tench on keyboards kills this song...a classic!

[@peterwillenborg5128]

Unbelievable lyrics on this, and all of Tom’s tunes. RIP to an absolute legend. So missed. Wish I could’ve seen him in concert, but I know I can always find solace in this crazy life by listening to his stuff. And that keyboard solo..magical

[@thetompettyproject]

That's my favourite part of the video. When Mike and Tom both turn to watch their friend rocking out. I love that moment.

[@EvelynBaron]

@@thetompettyproject I know you know this but it was of the Storytellers series on I think VHS? Pretty girls in a row at the front of the audience and one lovely young woman with her boyfriend totally rapt in the music for its own sake ... 20/20 hindsight not all the bio details exact and who cares? A human being who gave his heart and soul to his music audience amazing band ... to be forever cherished.

[@Greenlifepnd]

Some things are over some things go on and part of me you carry part of me is gone..... THAT'S PROBABLY THE BEST PART!

[@e4t662]

This is truly poetic.

[@crystalwaddell537]

183 people are hopeless lol Tom was awesome live. I'm grateful I've had the chance to see him in my lifetime

[@davidmiddlebrooks477]

Im right there with you. I was lucky enough to see Tom and the boys on 9 seperate occasions and was left breathless every single time.

[@FUM80]

Thank you Tom😢

[@esmewvimes2901]

I woke up singing this song today. This could have been written for me. I spend my life building my walls high and thick. Every time I let someone in, I just build my walls higher so I can't get hurt again. Keep out the world, keep in the pain. Pretty sure Tom wtote this about me. In fact, I think all the songs he wrote are about me.... How did he know me so well? Surely no one else hides behind their barricades, that's just me, right? I wasn't allowed to listen to Rock growing up, or go to school dances or have friends outside my parents church. I was born in '72, and I was about 3 or 4 when my dad's mother, who I never got to meet (no matter how fucked up your family is, trust me, 99 times out of 100 I'll win that game) she sent me a transistor radio, just a little hand held kind that took a 9 volt battery and had a long-ass antenna. I used to listen at night with the volume low. I got to hear Elvis and the Beatles, CCR, Steve Miller. A friend made me a mix tape of some Police songs when I was about 12, which I loved, but I didn't get to hear Tom till I was a teenager. Full Moon Fever-- I think I had to replace that tape at least twice while I was in college. I love Tom, and when I'm really low, or really anxious, I turn to Tom. The last couple years, Tom and Jack White (in all his many incarnations) have been in heavy rotation. Tom just soothes my soul, which is why I wore out 2 cassette tapes of Full Moon Fever in college. I think I'll have that last verse of Walls on my tombstone. It just sums me up so well, and imagine having Tom Petty's words immortalized on your resting place? What could be more soothing than that? Whenever my time comes, I plan to round up all my dogs, my grandfather, and we'll join the ultimate Tom Petty concert, wherever it is.

[@Susiehay]

❤❤always so emotions #tompetty

[@angelicaluce3230]

"Part of me, you carry, and part of me is gone" THE PART OF YOU THAT WE CARRY WILL BE ALIVE FOREVER

[@michaelnile2035]

This song is particularly poignant to my wife and I at this point in our lives. Tom and the band played it at the Sept. 21st concert at the Hollywood Bowl. I cried at the show and I've shed a lot more tears since Monday. I am completely gutted. Sometimes the world sucks and a lot of times listening to Tom and the band would make it a little more bearable. RIP Tom...you are greatly missed!

[@martind.jr.1973]

My favorite version, wonderful song !

[@garygilley555]

Petty is in pain but still preforms for hours appreciate that Great Man! RIP Brother

[@dirkfan12]

That is amazing,I thought I was a late TomPetty fan, 35 now, got into Petty in th late 90s, You guys, 20 years later like him, Petty has been playing for 30 years, and he i still picking up fans. One of the best, Tom

[@sbbudj]

Tom petty was unbelievable live...

[@nickthompson2069]

What a guy. The song is a banger, too. RIP

[@jarikuukasjarvi8198]

I think that he was a friend, its painful to Lost a good friend. One of the greatest musicians

[@xScooterAZx]

This is making me cry,....I love you forever,Tom. (and the Heartbreakers too)

[@sergiorighetto4250]

IMMENSO...

[@avanti6058]

Scott is so great, his backing vocals are perfectly in sync with Tom and you can tell that his job is to contribute to the song and not to stand out from it.

[@fpsbandvox]

Love Scott Thurston's face's while doing harmonies!

[@quiltedpine7027]

Wow! I love the little Rickenbacker electric Mandolin! Mike often has interesting guitars...

[@TWB266]

His Gator one is my favorite, but I'm a little partial. (I went to UF. lol)

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

Agree. His collection of guitars is absolutely phenomenal!

[@mar.col.3736]

How Mike Campbell's talent goes under the radar of a genius musician ,is a total mystery to me .......i.saw the band live a couple of years back.absolutely star studded talent throughout.i I have no doubt his music will be as fresh in 20 years,when one considers what some of today's music measures up too.

[@zanezeiter]

i like this version better than the album version, thanks for posting

[@beverlygentry7693]

😊2024 just found this album nothing to say. It’s so beautiful Thanks❤

[@ivygreen7728]

Tom Petty has been part of the soundtrack for every wonderful and terrible thing that's happened over the course of my life. I can't believe he's gone. This day can fuck off forever. Rest In Peace darlin'. 💔

[@ratter531]

FOR THE LEGEND TOM PETTY, ALWAYS LOVED FOREVER MISSED NEVER FORGOTTEN.

[@julieblackwell4405]

Can.t believe the news, Tom 's true legend, won't be forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@JustinHaglerMusic]

Never forgotten...kzbin.info/www/bejne/e37QoGCtp5KUbMk

[@amdemarchi7382]

I was in Philly too last Saturday and their performance was AMAZING!! you can truly fell Tom's energy and love for his craft....a gifted musician and songwriter....best concert ever...and I came all the way from Italy to see him

[@lindabryant50]

I want a Tom Petty!!! Melts my walls and breaks my heart he's gone!!!!! That smile!!!

[@gieldyduldulao4815]

Wow Classic Tom Petty live performance. Will miss this great talent. RIP TP

[@ratter531]

The world will miss you Tom, sad to know you are gone, but you will live our hearts forever, we LOVE YOU TOM.

[@barkybarkbarkbark]

Ok, that is the coolest mandolin I have ever seen.

[@brendareynolds7249]

I absolutely love this song. I miss Tom so much 😢

[@kdbfnp]

Thank you for the music TEP

[@GembaDocs]

Just unbelievable. So minimalist but so full at the same time. The most talented musician and best band of their generation. RIP TP

[@lisalu910]

I like this version much better than the studio recorded version. Great tempo and instrumental arrangement.

[@clarkclark4545]

Mike on the mandolin absolutely beautiful...

[@lmcdowall]

Tom Petty rocks!

[@gabrielapaiva8228]

A masterpiece song. That it. 💕✨

[@NevadaBoss]

I miss this man more than i do a majority of my late relatives. A void so big, it could crush this town. Godspeed TP.

[@patriarch3056]

The sound track of my life, absolutely wore tom pettys music out growing up, and still do at 51.

[@19tractor52]

...still do at 69!! lol

[@raouldiblasi5970]

Thus we lose another legend! Rest in peace Tom! Thanks for the music!

[@c.a.m.6276]

I just can't stop listening. What a song. Lines that say a lot and only those with good hearts will understand. RIP Mr. Tom Petty, you will be missed.

[@charlenebaer3022]

And now.....The Master of Ceremony. Tom Petty. If I'll steal this verse, Tom's in "Rock and Roll Heaven .

[@sandylhellard]

goosebumps. Tom Petty and this lineup. Just wow.

[@MarkBell-oc1kp]

I had the pleasure of seeing him in Little Rock, AR. His only time there. I thank God I got to see him in concert. Also my kids got to see him. We miss you...

[@Martyn83r]

This will be the reason to rehearse and record this song myself... Tom is my hero ever since I heard Full moon fever as a 7 year old boy... I didn't underatand much at that time, but the way I felt hearing his music will always remain the same.. Its something that cannot be explained... It's just there in your heart, and that's what he reaches through his music.

[@ratter531]

Rock Legend, Tom Petty and his band, they are all pros..We Love you Tom Petty..

[@camladyboston]

I started falling in love with Tom Petty at 14 as well. Now I am 30 and his music still touches me deeply. I always said, heseems to write songs for me, always has a perfect song for whatever I'm going through. I also love his fire, humbleness, and humanness. His band is full of superior talent. Rock On Tom!

[@stephaniefodor8347]

It has been 6 months since his passing and I have been listening to songs on his earlier releases, and, as it is with all his songwriting, his gift, was immense. Such a beautiful human being. So glad I got to see TP& THB at the Sept. 22, 2017 at the H. Bowl. Hugs to Dana, Adria, AnnaKim, Mike, Ben, Steve, Ron & Scott. Myself as well as the entire Tom Petty Nation are with you in spirit.

[@mbaba09]

My favourite Tom Petty song. Hello from India!

[@Winesity]

I'm 14 and I am in LOVE with TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS!!!! BREAKDOWN forever!!!!

[@laurielou8870]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2jQipSLacaejKcsi=YjMP1trhPl0PRAca the person that posted this, pinned comment , has a Petty TV site too with other cool live videos from 70s

[@neilredmond1011]

Whoever disliked this song is obviously a musical illiterate simple and beautiful song, I miss you so much Tom

[@joanarc1000]

RIP Tom PETTY you will be missed. Absolutely loved your music. Listen to it a lot on Serius Radio and your channel. Love it when I am in the truck.