Tom Petty - Don't Come Around (Live 1985) SUPERB!!

Recorded at the Wiltern Theatre August 7th 1985.

[@kevincharles112]

I never ever write on You Tube ... so bear with me as I share memories of this. I was at this show (well, one the nights of this recording session in LA). Tom wanted to record live, and instead of taking the gear on the road, he set up the Wiltern for something like 3 days, and recorded everything (which became the Plantation album). Mics were everywhere...even hanging from the ceiling. Maybe 2500 people. To keep others from profiting, you could only get tickets the day of the show, by waiting in line AT the theater, it there was a max # per person. I got 2 tickets, took my girlfriend, and Micheal J Fox was only 4 or 5 seats away from me - even got to talk to him about his guitar playing on Back to the Future. The horn section was Tower of Power ... simply awesome. Tom sat at the edge of the stage solo with an acoustic for one song. So fun, so casual and so at ease with the crowd. I got to see him several times ... glad for that, but sad about his passing. Somehow feels like part of my youth is gone. Other artists have passed - Elvis, Hendrix, Morrison, Lennon from earlier years ... Stevie Ray, Prince, Cobain from later years ... but Petty was my years ... and it hurts. I'm glad we have the songs and memories. RIP Tom ...

[@BazzarLazar]

Very nice story to share with us KZbinrs and even better to be able to relive that day with these vids !!!! I saw TOM PETTY and The HEARTBREAKERS only once in 2014 at RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE and it was the best concert of my life !!!! Miss TOM deeply as well !!!! R I P

[@Markus-zx1rj]

❤️❤️

[@buildtalibanbackbetter5923]

Great story saw him many of times.... never as cool as hanging with Marty McFly

[@janm9610]

Super cool story.....pieces of are lives are woven with these artists.

[@MadihaA123]

Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing

[@danleblanc2321]

No great rock singer/band ever succeeded without a spectacular guitar player, The Beatles had George Harrison, Led Zep had Jimmie Page, Freddie Mercury had Brian May, and Tom Petty had Mike Campbell. Soup's amazing talent is on display in this song providing the drive and energy of what I consider to be Tom Petty's Magnum Opus.

[@danleblanc2321]

BTW mike Campbell also co-wrote Boys of Summer w/Don Henley, just in case you weren't convinced of his talent...

[@rogerdelaurentis3964]

There will never ever be ,a better era of music than this ,all of it ,thank you

[@booeyats1]

This was superb! How many out here agree that Mike Campbell doesn't get enough recognition as an amazing guitar player? I do miss Stan Lynch and Howie Epstein rest in peace. I remember the summer of 85 sleeping downstairs in our living room with the a/c on and listening to this on my Walkman. God, I wish I was 15 again and the great music we had!

[@mathewmcdonald3657]

He’s phenomenal. He’s easily top five. Not flamboyant, just a rock solid musician.

[@sambeer9265]

100% agree. He's hands down my favorite guitar player.

[@runewold4456]

100% agree with you on that

[@jpaul34]

Mike Campbell is the GOAT

[@kel702]

Big Guitar Mike. Stan Lynch ain't just a drummer.... He is a SOUND ! 💎™

[@jn8173]

Music is really like a time machine isn't it? Years pass at a frightening pace. But we had the best music!

[@zeezee15]

One of the most talented, modest and unassuming gentleman of rock; then, now and forever. Take a bow Mister Petty.

[@joeclayton2121]

if only he wasn't a heroin addict

[@tomjacobs7952]

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in their prime. Mike is an awesome guitar player that doesn't show off or pose, he just plays. What can you say about Tom, except a true Rock legend?

[@jackistevens4684]

none of these guys showed off...didn't need to...

[@bls8959]

91 was prime

[@thebiggestqueenfan]

When he puts that hat on you know shit's about to go down

[@wackpanic1]

To see Tom so close to the audience is very cool. He was the ultimate performer because he knew he was bad ass

[@morenobortolin8905]

Ho sempre pensato che fosse dei fine 80...😂 Comunque nn importa,TomPetty è e rimarrà x sempre un grandissimo cantautore 😢 No dai,xazzooooo tom mi piace da sempre😂

[@TheSimplyQua]

Petty is one of the unparalleled live performers of our lifetime.

[@SquigglyQuiggly97]

I love it. You don't see live shows like this anymore :(

[@NicolasMartinez-ll1no]

Springsteen and the E Street Band come the closest but even with them their peak was 80-81 The River album n World Tour that followed. 2 million albums sold, only PF The Wall Tour grossed more Queen came 3rd yet had their anonymity. but after that ...over. so ur so correct if that's all there was then it's over with the great TP passing.

[@CAHall-dx5jh]

Crying. RIP, Tom. You were awesome and so very cool.

[@MarilynMansonIsBetterThanRap]

its ok we have him in our hearts and his music videos

[@barbapoupokin7425]

C.A. Hall moi aussi je m'en remets pas :'I

[@CAHall-dx5jh]

Très triste et inattendu. Au moins, nous avons encore sa musique, comme un autre intervenant a dit. (Hope that is correct!)

[@barbapoupokin7425]

C.A. Hall oui c'est correct ! Mais 66 ans je trouve que c'est quand même jeune :'/ ...en France on a pas pas eu la chance de l'avoir en tournée Tom Petty est venu juste 2 fois chez nous c'était dans les 80'S . Maintenant j'ai 39 ans... j'ai vu une de ses chansons sur Mtv j'étais une ado et depuis je suis restée fan de ce musicien chanteur c'est un génie pour moi

[@frettchengretchen1345]

My heart broke into a million pieces when this magicaL brilliant talented ethereal man passed away...I will always cherish you Tom Petty until the day I die..xoxo love yOu forevah&hhhh

[@80spenn37]

This just rocks. Plain and simple.

[@realkimeisen]

RIP, Tom. I can't even believe it.

[@michaeloreilly3427]

2024 Bump... love reading all these comments. Tom Pet my dad's fav, wish I coulda seen him live glad my old man was able to. Love this song!! The breakdown guitar at the end is so amazing, always gets me going!!

[@jbarea2080]

In my opinion one of the best bands in the world.Rest in peace Tom Petty, and Howie Epstein

[@flannederella]

Tom Petty - rock genius.

[@EDJ1845]

This is the song that made me a die hard Tom Petty fan! Miss ya Tom.

[@badellA86]

THAT SOLO, BABY !!!

[@brendaamata4577]

It just dont get better than this!!

[@InnerSpaceTravel1]

First line on Mike Campbell's resume: "Certified badass"

[@peterheinen6110]

If i'm correct, this was written by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics). It certainly sounds different from your Tom Petty catalog

[@joec9772]

Tom Petty - Rock god

[@StarCityAudits]

Tom Petty rocked long and hard and was incredible until the day he died but this is the best line-up in his 40+ years with the Heartbreakers.

[@satch-sn4cb]

girls killing it

[@bobwalton4630]

This album was when Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were at their peak as a band. Southern Accents was recorded at TP's home studio without Jimmy Iovine keeping them in check. Lots of cocaine and the famous incident where TP broke his hand in frustration over some of the music. Still it lead to this amazing live album and the crazy "Don't Come Around Here No More" video.

[@NONAME-lk1jt]

His untimely passing is a hard one to take. :(

[@melissagerber7231]

NO NAME it was out of the blue, and we don't know why.

[@Tornado1994]

Melissa Gerber Heart Disease. He smoked heavily for decades.

[@melissagerber7231]

Tornado1994 it turned out to be from an od of pain meds, for the broken hip. Heart disease was involved,though. His widow said, on Instagram, that the arteries to his hip were blocked. The hip bone died of lack of blood flow. That’s why it cracked, and eventually broke.

[@reggief50]

R.I.P Tom, thanks for your amazing music, I will listen to you till the day I go!

[@mateluna]

How sad. Been following him since the early 80s. Saw him a few times. For me the biggest loss to rock Music since George Harrison passed away.

[@CornPop471]

I play this song whenever someone knocks on my door during this pandemic

[@blackbette07]

Lol

[@catherinerainville4232]

🤣

[@pjneslo8979]

Tom Petty is one of my favorite music writers of all time, Rest In Peace !!!

[@ShraddaNiche]

My senior year in high school. My favorite band. it was all so real...face to face ..."honey please admit it's over "

[@karunaelizabeth857]

i'm not high nor have i ever been high but i feel like im drifting off to lala land just listening to it lol

[@80spenn37]

totally agree...just amazing version of this song

[@candycanes7581]

Karuna Elizabeth - right!... I felt high too and I’m straight, crazy!

[@stevewood694]

WHERE IN TOM'S NAME IS THE HD REMASTER OF THIS SHOW!!?

[@stevewood694]

Still waiting...

[@pepp5150]

When Music had soul!!!

[@renaud0566]

A good bye from France. Thank you for all you done about Rock !

[@rhiannonw.3880]

I saw them live once in 1993. I was 13 at the time. I'll never forget it. Thank you for all the music and memories of my youth. Rest easy, Tom.

[@BJ-fv5kq]

A Rock Legend! One of my favorite songs! Rest in Peace! Thank you for your GREAT music! I will miss you! RIP! Love You!

[@kimberlyhurst]

This was the first time I saw Tom Petty in 1985 and I was 6 months pregnant, that was an awesome concert and I think my son enjoyed it, too, he kept kicking me. The backdrops were eye catching, well worth the wait for tickets. I saw him 3 times more and he never disappointed concert goes. He had us eating out of his hands

[@xennial80sxberner]

5:24 Love the bloopers from the music video. I'd love to see a behind the scenes or a making of documentary if they ever made any.

[@bjarteryland6310]

Sorry Sir! This is probably as far as it gets. I and quite a few others have been pestering Mr. Petty regarding giving out "Pack" on DVD. BR, etc. For twenty fuckin' odd years. Probably this is the closest U get to your wet dream.

[@xennial80sxberner]

I meant a documentary about the music video lol, or to see them filming it, but yeah I wonder why they still never made a DVD of this concert

[@eclecticpyrat]

Tom Petty is not God ......he is an Archangel.......peace

[@steelyman08]

It is SUPERB!! Thanks for uploading it. Much enjoyed! ♥

[@jamesbowen8960]

This is their best version of this song. They aren't constrained by the studio and just let it rip here.

[@bls8959]

No way...into the great wide open tour was best

[@ScottT248]

Absolutely Amazing. Great live version and Tom Petty is the man.

[@CarlinosCoolTunes]

I have this VCR tape buried in my boxes. I remember watching the original on Showtime.

[@line63211]

RIP Tom. thanks for the great tunes

[@dreampools]

Agree.. SuddenSparkes! Always remember "that sound" is due largely to that band behind him called THE HEARTBREAKERS! Stan Lynch(drums) is 1 of my all time favs. They all "harmonize chemistry wise terrific! They worked w/Stevie Nicks, did whole Don Henley album-Building the perfect beast,etc. While Tom is a unique front man & had very good solo success, He was never as good with other band members(in my humble opinion) as he was w/THE HEARTBREAKERS! I really miss those original guys....GOD Bless

[@Mr.EmeraldTheGreen]

OMFG!!! That was AMAZING,!! DCAHNM is my absolute favorite favorite favorite song of Tom’s. ❤❤❤

[@carlahillers]

Simply gorgeous 😍

[@michellerutter-davis3719]

I saw Tom Petty many years ago, and he said ask us all to sit down....he said he couldn't see the people in the back. We were at Arleen Schiner in Portland OR. it was 1982

[@andyappleton3353]

Thank you for posting this Sadms. Great performance! Tom Petty forever!

[@manymiles1000]

I am a singer /songwriter, play guitar and have 2 C.D.'s with 5 songs in L.A. for T.V/Movies. This is one of my Favorite songs and the performance is "One of the best I have ever seen. His band is Awsome and back-up singers Just to HOT!!! I Watch this video or play the C.C. several times a week!! Caroline Rau- Evergreen, Colorado

[@wirhannah]

The two backing singers, if it helps, are Carroll Sue Hill and Pat Peterson. This is from the Pack Up the Plantation Live! video, he introduces the band during the course of the gig and they're the last but not least. They're referred to as the Rebelettes. I think they may also have joined him for Live Aid in the same year.

[@rachel2cats]

WELL I HAVE THE HAT!!! Love TOM PETTY & Alice Cooper & Bob Dylan &&&&&&&& sooooooooooo great xoxooxoxooxoxoxooxoxo THANKYOU TOM PETTY xooxoxooxox

[@charlesdoherty9879]

How totally cool was this guy ? Miss him enormously 🎸🎸🎸

[@BobbyA1985]

The people in the crowd are in their 50's and 60's now. Rock & Roll!

[@kindhuman2441]

The fun side of !!Tom♥️Petty!!

[@marnirhea1300]

Seen them live soooo many times loved every performance! Miss him so much!

[@mattkaija9138]

One of the greatest all time live bands ever 👏👏👏👏👏😃

[@blingsugarbaby7923]

The best, eva! :-D

[@southloopsoxfan]

this very song from poplar creek(chicago) in 1985 still stands in my memory and always will. I was just a kid then but I knew this was my music for the rest of my life.

[@StaffsTransport]

Why on earth was this missed off the Plantation live album and older live recordings added? Crazy! Still waiting for a dvd (as the vhs tape gets worn out) of this excellent Wiltern Theatre gig. What chance a remastered cd with all the Wiltern concert on? Probably not chance. I was 20 when I bought the vhs and LP. Almost 53 now!

[@cassidynaturespirit9391]

Each video i watch from this show is stellar!

[@flyspith7686]

TOMMYYYYYY Come back anytime..

[@frettchengretchen1345]

Tom we loOove yOu so soooo much....we always will ♡♡ stay with us

[@mrsgee9054]

Superb musicianship

[@EvieJohnsonZenBar]

Words to live by! Since 1985.

[@EvieJohnsonZenBar]

? Its a good song

[@aprilemily]

one of the great moments in Rock History !!

[@haroldwilson950]

I'm still listening to this on a regular basis... And sumbeeyatch, that geetar solo at the end, yo? That mo-fo, he sure nuff completely nails it!

[@astrosteve]

God damn, that was amazing. I didn't even mind the lack of sitar. This was badass!

[@lakendalmann8341]

❤❤❤ those guitar players are Awesome! Nothing compares to the 80's❤❤❤

[@R3dp055um]

LOL, this video just got me in trouble, or I got myself in trouble with it, LOL. I have trouble sleeping sometimes. I wake up at 0400 or so, and I remember, and the ghosts rise to haunt me. So I got up this morning, showered and had breakfast. Sat down to burn a little rope and turned this video up a bit. It seems my neighbors objected to Tom Petty at dawn on a Saturday, and summoned the constabulary to express their displeasure. Nothing like a talk with the gendarmes to start your day, LOL.

[@ronniewairau7103]

I dedicate this day to you Tom

[@thomasbragg4435]

gr8 tune...i was livin' in ocala...they were the house band at THE JOINT IN THE WOODS...i was 15,,,we usta' sit inna' parkin' lot n listen to the early tunes...never heard anything like it

[@danwinsett6166]

Seen him twice...every day listen...still can believe he is gone

[@ratter531]

Tom Petty Always Loved, Never Forgotten Forever Missed.

[@TheDoctorangie]

So many concerts. Saw this song performed often. It was a staple for many years.

[@jimmieking7921]

rip tom

[@MrChuckomatic]

Just perfect

[@llpBR]

This is maybe the best version of this song that i have ever listened to. Wow. I mean.... Wow!

[@Daness74]

THX for that old version of 85!!

[@jackistevens4684]

Never seen this video clip before....love it. ty. Off the land of Alice....

[@loudmusic67]

Thanks for the post "Sadsms" this is fuckin' AWESOME! Can't wait to see him on June 29th here in Mpls. Should be one hell of a good time!

[@jogolock1190]

You know when he puts that hat on, the shits going down.

[@lindaetheredge7972]

🤣yep!!!

[@TheSimplyQua]

Brilliant live performance. Love it!

[@poetabandito]

please come around here some more!

[@susanhavens1660]

My favorite song ❤️❤️😘❤️❤️💙💜💙 by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. I felt like this when I broke with my son's father. Don't walk down MY street. Stay out of MY store. Don't darken my door. I miss you Tom. RIP

[@adam1984pl]

Excellent.I love the background singers.

[@SatchRiley]

I love them.

[@machai7313]

This song is just :A W E S O M E :

[@mathewmcdonald3657]

The Heartbreakers are such a phenomenal band. This is when they were at their greatest.

[@tyrannicaltypomichaeltester]

Tom Petty is my favorite solo artists Hes just an Enjoyable Genuis

[@drstevie]

brilliant :)

[@carolbaird5390]

Love you Tom. You always got right to the point. Pure genius. You will live on in our lives forever,,,,

[@hughie495]

I'm not gunna lie, Tom Petty is pretty much the man!

[@coskid7997]

R.I.P TOM

[@hooniwonder]

YES.... phenomenal song....goosebumps!!!!!!

[@carolfidler5505]

Beautiful sound 🎩💘✨🎸🤩💕💖🎼wasn’t he great?

[@plantium1000]

WOW! I have a bunch of great, crazy fun words for this song, and video, but I would have to use my cuss words, so I wont say them, but I will say STUNNING! Mike Campbell is very special. There is a great story to this song,, but I am afraid I will be giving out T.M.I. Thanks for posting.

[@SatchRiley]

Thanks for all the wonderful info guys, got all the backing vocals info now.

[@eclecticpyrat]

Thank You for sharing