I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty | Andy & Alex FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@generoberts9151]

Tom Petty just simply writes good rock and roll songs period.

[@kateg7298]

He wrote the best hooks ever. A song would come on the first time you heard it and it was 'okay' until you hit the chorus. Then the song would pull you in and you'd start singing along to it.

[@generoberts9151]

@@kateg7298 I was wondering if they did “The Waiting” . That’s my favorite

[@mrsteve3527]

Jeff Lynne had a huge influence on Tom Petty, and this song was one of the fruits of that relationship. Running Down a Dream was also Jeff Lynne inspired.

[@steveallen489]

Tom Petty is an American treasure..... Period. 😊

[@michaelbeasley5783]

"The Waiting." One of the Heartbreakers best songs, imho. So good.

[@joannemoyer5525]

Absolutely one of his best!

[@Joshuadgog]

seriously one of the best!!!!!

[@ndlouder]

The best...and ...American Girl...and Southern Accents,,,,and Free Falling... and and and...

[@smilerpink]

“Here Comes My Girl” might be my favorite love song ever. Not your usual banger but a real gem.

[@michaelbeasley5783]

@@smilerpink I looked back at A&A reaction history and I'm sure I saw this one.

[@brianharrigan2996]

They hit it already

[@jml-rj5re]

I'm really partial to Hard Promises that is often overlooked. The Waiting and a Woman in Love are Petty's Byrds/60s Brit invasion peak. Nightwatchman, Something Big, King's Road - HArd Promises hist hard. Then is more instrsoecitve on the secon side. A Thing About you is another iconic single from Petty and the heartbreakers. The there is the crowning jewel IMO - The Insider duet with Stevie Nicks. The song is so poignant and rips your heart out. One of the best songs on any album, any era. Seriously, Insider is a Masterpiece!.

[@missd9785]

Yup, something about that one that just hits, right? I might like Listen To Her Heart better though.

[@michaelbeasley5783]

@@missd9785 Agree

[@clintpot8521]

Petty is the only concert I have been to where everybody knows the words to every song! 2+ hours straight of everybody singing! Awesome performer. RIP Tom!

[@charlesmurphy4144]

A couple of days after 9/11, a number of artists came together and performed one song a piece in a two hour telethon dedicated to the victims of that terrible day. Tom Petty sang this song.

[@garymaidman625]

The brilliance of this is it's not just Mike Campbell on guitar, it's also George Harrison on guitar and it's co-written and co-produced by Jeff Lynne. Jeff Lynne also played bass on this and the backing vocals are Jeff and George. Despite the video having Ringo playing drums, he didn't on the recording.

[@RichardinNC1]

I loved almost every song Petty did. Of all the artists who have passed, I shed a tear or two when Petty left us.

[@tas22222]

Agreed !!! I felt ripped off BUT the amount of music he did share with us is Outstanding !! ROCK ON TOM ! U r missed and we are all still listening :) RIP !

[@pyro380]

gay

[@362chop]

Too young

[@Linda_Ess]

Me too. I couldn’t believe it. I still have a hard time with him being gone.

[@fitzgivesfits1]

Jeff Lynne's voice is coming through clear, I love his voice.

[@ndlouder]

George Harrison is in there too.

[@davidteller7681]

"Here Comes My Girl" 🔥

[@davidteller7681]

Oops, I just checked, they've done it already

[@827dusty]

Tom Petty sounds exactly like Bob Dylan. They used to kid each other about their "nasally" voices being so much alike. When they were with the Wilburys, they even kidded about, only one of them had to come to the studio, because the one guy could do both singing parts. Funny stuff.

[@CL-eu7ye]

First time I heard “Girl on LSD” I thought it was Dylan

[@GioSinatraFan]

He's right.... YOU DON"T KNOW HOW IT FEELS - Absolute BANGER

[@pedrolopez8057]

the uncensored version

[@yjkhjghftf]

From this album "Runnin' Down A Dream". A great song to be listening to while driving. 'Specially if you want a speeding ticket.

[@MichaelB769]

I think they did that one already

[@yjkhjghftf]

@@MichaelB769 Thanks. I will check it out! 👍

[@Sbj24]

Gainesvillian here! I went to school with his nephew. You can go by his old house and he has a park named in his honor. Now my kids love his music.

[@andyb7942]

So glad to have seen a Petty concert and hear the crowd sing along to this one. Co-written/produced by Jeff Lynne (George Harrison also on the track). Credits: Tom Petty - lead vocals and backing vocals, acoustic guitar Mike Campbell - electric guitar George Harrison - acoustic guitar and backing vocals Jeff Lynne - bass, synthesizer and backing vocals Howie Epstein - backing vocals Phil Jones - drums

[@loosilu]

I didn't know about all the players! thanks!

[@Nightcrawlerfive]

So Heartbreakers bassist Howie Epstein was there, but Jeff Lynne was the one to play bass? That's interesting.

[@andyb7942]

@@Nightcrawlerfive It is, though obviously this is not a Heartbreakers recording. I can't vouch that the credits are correct, but Jeff played bass (among other instruments) and co-produced the track so may have been easier for him to just play it himself? My understanding is that Howie was ultimately fired from the Heartbreakers (substance abuse problems?).

[@loosilu]

@@Nightcrawlerfive This is a Petty solo album.

[@cpearson7372]

I can totally hear Jeff Lynne all over this song. Listen, you'll know what I mean. Especially, in the chorus.

[@charlestwisted9890]

Anyone else utterly mesmerized by Andy’s hair swinging in time, or just me?

[@zmarko]

🤣

[@TheNoladrummer]

I love how the note goes up when he sings "down". That's a wry sense of humor combined with vocal mastery right there!

[@KenTrosper]

I wonder if he was a fan of Mary Poppin's song "A Spoonful of Sugar" where it does the same thing on the word "down".

[@ebdigsit1]

THE WAITING THE WAITING THE WAITING THE WAITING. The Waiting should be next. It’s time !

[@torydz]

But it's the hardest part!

[@joelhahn2501]

Some other Tom Petty (solo) to hit: * Free Fallin' * Wildflowers * Yer So Bad * You Don't Know How It Feels * Zombie Zoo _(especially in October)_ And with the Heartbreakers: * Into The Great Wide Open * Learnin' To Fly * Mary Jane's Last Dance * The Waiting * You Got Lucky

[@jrdougan]

You missed "Southern Accents". There is a live version somewhere on KZbin I really like.

[@shneizah]

"Jammin' Me" has always been my favourite of his. It slaps.

[@m.y.o.b.724]

"Don't Come Around No More" is another good one by him. He had so many, you pretty much can't go wrong.

[@ronclunie8546]

It's good to be King - Tom all growed up!

[@blabla48076]

Love Is a Long Road!

[@kenwebb7307]

Woman in Love, Change of Heart, Way to Be Wicked, and Rebels

[@stellaknows8548]

Tom Petty was such a kind, unassuming man. Thank you for reacting to this great song!💜

[@fusiliers]

His cameo (as himself) is the only thing I remember from the forgettable film "The Postman". The Postman: I Know You. You're Famous. Tom Petty: I Was Once. Sorta. Kinda. Not Anymore.

[@bobangell1679]

This was basically the Traveling Wilburys. It would have fit right into Volume 1 nicely.

[@MissAstorDancer]

Agree 100%

[@bobrob2004]

Similar to Roy Orbison's "You Got It."

[@kebo4660]

Nice to have George Harrison & Jeff Lynne as your backing vocals. Jeff also co-wrote this song. What a wonderful time it must have been for Tom & the crew to work together.

[@cherylhurst7093]

Breakdown is my favorite Tom Petty song.

[@AdamMcGahan]

“The Waiting” is the song to hit.

[@craigtennant7637]

I started listening to Petty on the King Biscuit Flower z hour on Sunday nights when I was 16 back in 1979, yet finally saw him live on April 22, 2017, 6 months before he died. So glad I did. Backup was Joe Walsh

[@bradhyatt3906]

“The Waiting” is the track to hit.

[@geffryg]

This song is sung by the fans at every University of Florida Gators College Football home game before the 4th quarter of play! Tom was from Gainesville, Florida which is home to the Gators!

[@alanbaum6690]

Done as a tribute at first game in the Swamp after his death. Came from behind to beat LSU and a tradition was born. Go Gators

[@scottingram7634]

I’ve been to several Gator games and I can vouch that there’s nothing cooler than 90,000 fans all singing that song in unison. Such a great way to remember Tom.

[@GlenMaderos]

More of THIS please! Love Tom. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@pattyfair7384]

Saw Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers 3 times. I was in love with him in 10th grade! I was so sad when he passed. Brilliant musician

[@MarkOrne-qh6zt]

Mike Campbell is by far the most underrated lead guitarist, PERIOD. GOTTA HIT "You Wreck Me" one of Tommy's best songs from the same CD as "You Don't Know How It Feels".

[@tomlafleche332]

I agree he doesn't try to play all the notes in his solos he just plays the right notes.

[@Debcatawba]

Mike Campbell is the BEST guitarist ever. God Bless him and the other Heartbreakers for keeping the music and the stories alive on their SiriusXM Tom Petty radio channel.

[@garyw6330]

Mike Campbell also wrote The Boys Of Summer. Tom wasn’t crazy about but Don was all about it

[@davidelswick6660]

Can never go wrong with Mr. Petty.

[@tomoblonsky3173]

My vote for your next TP song is 'Here Comes My Girl' - unique sound and relatable lyrics = surprise (at the time) mega-hit!

[@jennyjenny4501]

Tom Petty! Everyone can relate to his music!

[@John-ux8zj]

Johnny Cash covered this and Tom Petty said Johnny’s version was like him telling God he won’t back down and that it made Tom sound like a rebellious teenager talking to his parents which is kind of accurate. But both versions are superb!

[@dwshell6154]

When TP heard Cash cover his song, he said he felt ashamed he ever sung it. You guys should do JC version next.

[@Linda_Ess]

When I think of Tom Petty, I think of he and the Heartbreakers as the quintessential American rock band. They’re just so good. Always a crowd pleaser and I love how he stayed true to his convictions when a lot was changing in music. I miss him a lot. He was one of the good ones.

[@NeutronDance]

there's few people that I believe in everything they say. Tom Petty is one of them.

[@sdenison3463]

And Keanu

[@bobkitten8150]

Tom Petty wrote songs that everyone sings along with ❤

[@KathySandru]

Petty’s “Damn the Torpedoes” album is worth a Patreon listen

[@clementsfamily7002]

No question. The whole story around that Album as well. Petty was suing to get out of his record deal, and they had to keep close track of the tapes in the studio. They had drills as to how they would grab them and go if the record label showed up to get them. Petty stuck to his guns and won.

[@michaellebow7420]

Tom initially didn't care much for this song as he thought it was to literal and would be a flop. It became one of his biggest hits. This song helped me through a very rough 1989. This song has taken on a life of its own with its message and stands as a metaphor for Tom's life. My favorite artist.

[@iammakismom]

Everything Tom did was gold, but Mary Jane’s Last Dance and Alright For Now are amazing. I cried when I heard he passed. RIP Tom ❤

[@DeadAirNation]

Some bemoan the fact that his songs aren't longer. But his philosophy has always been, "Don't bore us... get to the chorus." That's being self- aware and savvy.

[@dimedraweriv258]

Tom , Mike , and Benmont definitely had that figured out. 5 decades of great songs to prove it.

[@trouty42]

I'm telling you guys, "Even the Losers" by Mr. Tom Petty is a good one. It's a radio hit, it just has been overshadowed by bigger hits. Still a banger and it's underplayed.

[@garypage6206]

I have asked them to play before…such a great song!

[@your_huge_ego_bores_me]

Yeah, great song.

[@dh728]

I love that one, takes me back to 1979. Great, great song.

[@supadupabianc]

Oh god this at the 9/11 gig was heart wrenching

[@bradsullivan2495]

Well, 10 days later, but still riveting.

[@paulfabian7274]

Tom Petty was a song writing machine. Somone accurately said that he didn't just write musical bridges, he murdered them.

[@LarryWilliams-nu2pm]

"The Waiting", Listen To Her Heart", Louisiana Rain", "Change Of Heart"...There are so many great choices from this artist.

[@gregscupholm254]

WOMAN IN LOVE or LISREN TO HER HEART. Stellar rock hits! Petty is ke and Mike Campbell's sorely underrated.

[@John_Locke_108]

From one of the greatest records ever made. You dudes truly missed out. Having a bad day at school? Turn on the radio and there was a 99% chance you'd hear a song from this album. And you'd forget all about your problems. Instant happiness when you hear Tom Petty.

[@tonyberezowski7859]

Respectfully, most would say it isn't even Tom Petty's greatest record ever made. Really f'n good, though!!!

[@John_Locke_108]

@@tonyberezowski7859 Yup. Crazy, right? For me Wildflowers is his best.

[@tonyberezowski7859]

@@John_Locke_108, tough choice. I listened to Full Moon Fever way more, but, like most people, would probably side with Damn the Torpedoes if going track by track.

[@John_Locke_108]

@@tonyberezowski7859 It's definitely tough to pick one.

[@jerryswann2667]

Tom Petty is my favorite artist hands down. Love the Heartbreakers too. Especially Mike Campbell. Check out his KZbin video when he explains how the song Boys of Summer almost didn’t get made. Awesome video. Keep rocking guys

[@rickhawk22]

This album was produced by ELO’s Jeff Lynne. You can hear his influence on it. Great album great song!

[@JacqueBrownell-b1i]

Tom’s the best! Thank you for recognizing the genius of Mike Campbell!

[@rickmts]

I’m sure you guys never saw Tom Petty & the HBs live, but they always gave you a great show!! RIP TP

[@BelovedChatter]

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers...best show I've ever seen. 20 straight bangers. His catalog is unbelievable.

[@krob-sn7ek]

Tom Petty was the soundtrack to our lives. 40 years of awesome music! Went to college in1980 when Damn the Torpedoes came out !! He was full of great music . Swinging of his Echo CD may be my fave….. Give it a listen.

[@joeharkins7476]

All-Star Line Up on Music Video - Tom Petty (guitar, lead vocals), Mike Campbell (on guitar), Jeff Lynne (on bass, backing vocals), George Harrison (on guitar, backing vocals), and Ringo Starr (on drums).

[@KarenLWhiting]

Ringo "played" on the video. Phil Jones was the drummer.

[@debsullivan1527]

❤ Tom Petty ❤

[@spencerrode215]

By himself Tom Petty was an outstanding song writer and artist. Teaming up with Jeff Lynn ( producer) was pure genius and took Tom to another level in his career. RIP Tom

[@bethhighter8428]

I believe Tom Petty wrote this song about his record company trying to screw him over.

[@maceomaceo11]

This song was co-written with Jeff Lynne, Tom was riding high and in control at this point. Petty did sue his label, MCA, in 1981. It was over them pricing his album at $9.98, when he marketed himself as an "every man" artist. Not wanting to price gauge his audience like all the major artists. In short, in less than a week MCA said "fine, but we're taking our cut" and Tom was fine with that and $8.98 it was. Before that, when his original label Backstreet got bought out by MCA, "Refugee" was inspired by feeling like an outcast on a major label. That's the extent of Tom's label troubles.

[@moniphil]

I thought it was directed at the person who burned his house down. At least that’s what the Senior Editor at American Songwriter magazine, Paul Zollo, said.

[@maceomaceo11]

@@moniphil I believe that is accurate.

[@kenbarber6592]

All of the above … and more besides.

[@jrdougan]

Has anyone ever written a song about how wonderful their record company is?

[@ruthzamarripa6058]

If you haven’t listened yet, next song should be either “Here comes my girl” or “you got lucky.” 😊

[@MissAstorDancer]

Oh, I got goosebumps all up and down my arms when I read your post! Two of my absolute favorites from TP! Both songs have SUCH a unique sound and vibe.......just so TP!! In "HCMG", I just DIG the way Tom uses the spoken word for a verse, followed by a sung verse. Either way, his voice, and his accent, just drive me up the wall..........in the BEST way!!!🥰🤩😍😘💋❣

[@ronrago2696]

Tom Petty is the greatest ever, this song got me thru some tuff times and became my mantra for a long time!!! TP RIP

[@jimmitchell123]

Yes, Jeff Lynne's sound and arrangements / production are signatures on this album. He needs to be acknowledged, especially in this timeframe. His (this) sound is trademark on HUGE albums of this era, namely: Cloud Nine - George Harrison, Mystery Girl - Roy Orbison, Traveling Wilburys - Vol.1and 3. and of course Tom Petty - Full Moon Fever, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Into the Great Wide-Open.

[@jeffreymosher6334]

I came here to post about Jeff Lynne, very Traveling Wilburys-esque

[@joetoth2564]

Great song and reaction. "Jammin me" is a good underrated tune from Tom

[@Cape33914]

The more you listen to him the more you love him and appreciate his lyrics

[@allenrobison8103]

Great reaction! This is so Petty! He was actually a badass when it came to standing up to record companies, producers, managers & the like. As you know, he has many hits. One amazing hit is typically overlooked... "You Wreck Me" is a killer song! He paints a picture with lyrics, The band is on point, and the breakdown in the middle is great. You'll love it!

[@sarahhall4815]

Saw him when he toured for Wallflowers album. My dad got me tickets for my high school graduation. Best concert I’ve ever been to. Now I want to listen to the Traveling Wilburys.

[@briencampbell1043]

I wasn’t really a Tom Petty fan but I can listen and enjoy many of his songs. I can also respect master-level songwriting and playing.

[@davelegg1490]

You should see the live version Tom sang live in the tribute concert for 9/11. You could really tell he meant it.

[@visaman]

I was going to mention that. I got goosebumps!

[@mikewoodrow5878]

Man, The Heartbreakers are such a great band. One of those bands that show their talent more when they play live. Breakdown live from the Pack up the Plantation tour is pure magic.

[@Linda-y9h]

There ain't no easy way out. Loved him. ❤

[@MrDeadstu]

Gentleman, you should hit this album, it was huge, brought him back into the spotlight and crossed generations. Great album.

[@todvball]

Mike Campbell... boosts this song with his slide guitar. Also there's a good simple lyrical message, too .

[@rickbowman21]

I miss Tom….❤️

[@tjtampa214]

L-O-V-E ❤ TOM PETTY. Wish the good times & good people didn't have to disappear. But I know Heaven will never end! 🎵🎵

[@stevengreen1369]

You've got to hit "Mary Jane's last Dance" next!

[@nelsonx5326]

Tom is such a groove.

[@MTVessel61446]

"You Don't Know What It's Like, to be me...Great song. Just do it.

[@MissAstorDancer]

It's "You Don't Know How it Feels".

[@MichaelB769]

“You don’t know how it feels to be real.”

[@allisonreed7682]

It would be great for y’all to come back around some of his/their early ‘80s tracks. “A Woman in Love (It’s Not Me)” and “The Waiting” from the ‘81 album “Hard Promises” are both amazing, as is “You Got Lucky” from the ‘82 album “Long After Dark.”

[@tjtampa214]

Penny was very special and I love this song just came back to listen again. So glad you appreciate him more and more.

[@Joe67343]

I was never much of a fan of Petty's pop 80s songs, but he made the transition easily into the MTV driven 80s. He understood the formula for writing hits.

[@timwhitnell7145]

This is one of those songs that I wish would go on for a lot longer. Tasty lead guitar work by the underrated Mike Campbell.

[@kristinemckee9279]

Tom Petty oozes understated laidback coolness.

[@cindyp1033]

Great to see a stadium full of people singing this in Gainesville. Happens at every Gator football home game.

[@framusburns-hagstromiii808]

Classic Petty...sums up his life...believe in your values, stand up for whats right..no matter what...RIP Tom.

[@garryokeefe1605]

Great songs, chorus's and hooks from a real rock n roll talent. Don't rest in peace Tom, just Rock on.

[@MaBer-67391]

Tom Petty did a whole lot of great songs, and this is one of them. I don't know if you guys did Learning To Fly, but that's my favorite Petty song, and if you haven't done it, please do so.

[@maryreilly5092]

Tom is from North Central FL, in fact, Gainesville and he sang this song with a sliver of native accent from his geographic area. Rest in Peace, Tom.

[@AncientActivist]

❤❤ "YOU WRECK ME" !!! TOM PETTY ❤❤

[@PerryCJamesUK]

I love this song.

[@williamjackson3617]

Another great Tom Petty song.

[@kjmorley]

It’s so funny you mentioned that. That Tom Petty sort of grows on you. I appreciate him more and more as each year goes by… he’s like comfort food.

[@stellahalcyon9859]

My faves are "Don't Come Around Here No more", "Into The Great Wide Open", and "Free Falling".

[@oregonchick76]

"It'll All Work Out" is one of my favorite Tom Petty songs, although "You Don't Know How It Feels" is definitely great and more popular. Honestly, the majority of his catalog is incredible.

[@johndef5075]

Listen To Her Heart is a real gem.

[@rickkratz2979]

The video of this song is incredible with George, Ringo and Jeff Lynne adding the Wilbury vibe to this song!

[@RobinT-treehugger]

Tom was from Gainesville Fla, where I went to UofFla. All football games now honor him by playing this song at 3rd period timeout. Everyone in the stadium stands up and sings it!!! Tons of YT videos of it, you should check it out.

[@viclagina347]

You gotta love Tom. Great concert at the Hollywood bowl in 82. What a great venue

[@marilyndurham738]

Thank you. This was the song for my life. I never backed down❤

[@fusiliers]

"Stop Dragging My Heart Around" with Stevie Nicks and "You Got Lucky" are my favorite Petty tunes.

[@jeffcullen6412]

Great album. Great road trip songs.

[@cajunsushi]

One of my favorite songs, simple good message.

[@boomer37]

Tom, Mike Campbell, Stan Lynch, and Benmont Tench are all Gainesville Florida natives. Mike attended U of F for a time. Now at the beginning of the 3rd Quarter of all Florida Football games they play, "I won't Back Down" while the entire stadium sings along! It's pretty cool