Stories We Could Tell - Tom Petty

[@steveflowers01]

Drinking Buffalo Trace bourbon and in tears, saw him 4 times in early 80s. How can a s simple man shape a billion lives? God love him. I do.

[@charleswyatt7748]

Drink one for me Steve !

[@jamesreynolds4272]

Amen brother. His ability to connect with everyday people is amazing, and quite frankly, unmatched

[@dixondjallen6620]

In my humble opinion..one of the greatest singer/song writers... ever...

[@rickbales1880]

Maybe so, but this is a cover by Jimmy Buffet.

[@misterbacon76]

A aong by John Sebastian​@@rickbales1880

[@mtgirl73sg]

Jimmy Buffett also covered the song, although that is my favorite version. It was written by John Sebastian of The Loving Spoonful.

[@EvelynBaron]

@@rickbales1880 ok already replied John Sebastian grew up with them Nashvillle cats, all well

[@EvelynBaron]

@@mtgirl73sg I loved them always especially Darlin be home soon

[@sherryjohnston1084]

My God, the man could really sing. What a voice he had. Really miss him

[@TheodorW]

It's not only about how he could sing, it's how he was and the genius music he has made. I'm grateful and humble for everything he gave us.

[@friendsofcoal]

Like Dylan and others , he was the art. He wasn’t a performer he was a pure artist

[@jimwilliams3816]

Absolutely. I remember reading an article about the Wilburies, back in the day. As I recall, Tom was a bit star struck, and felt kind of like the junior member. Okay, Harrison, Orbison, Dylan. I kind of get it. At one point, Tom talked about having just laid down vocals on a track, and then someone (George, I think) said “hey, let’s see what it sounds like if Roy sings it.” Tom said he was thinking, “aw, no, man, please don’t do this to me!” I remember reading that and thinking, okay, Orbison, sure. And I love that Tom was a modest, down to earth guy. But I wished I could have told him that he didn’t need to feel like he didn’t belong there, or that his voice wasn’t as good. And I wish he could see the outpouring of love that has been expressed since his untimely passing. I hope that, in his own modest way, he was still able to sense that he was one of the true greats. Because he was.

[@hannaj4032]

No truer words.

[@TheVintessa]

You should listen to the BJ Thomas version; blows this away.

[@adamwrong]

I absolutely love this song. This is definitely my favorite version. Nothing better than Mike playing on a Rickenbacker 12 string and Tom and Stan singing together.

[@EvelynBaron]

great comment

[@nealsavage4976]

This was written -- and is also sung by Jimmy Buffett, who died 1 Sep 2023. yesterday. To his memory😢 He's joining Tom Petty and all.our friends up there. May they be jamming 🎉

[@laurielou8870]

Recorded by Jimmy Buffett but written by John B. Sebastian (of Lovin' Spoonful fame)

[@edeledeledel5490]

Written by John Sebastian rather than Jimmy Buffet, although he did a very good version.

[@frankduross2]

John Prine welcomed them home

[@EvelynBaron]

think it was important to tom

[@gloriaparks5584]

I’ll never forget buying the first Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker’s album ! ❤

[@slownoman]

John Sebastian, one of the most under-rated of the sixties song writing legends, and Tom Petty, the rocker with maybe the highest ideas and clearest vision of his generation: a winning combination.

[@evelynbaron2004]

Was a kid when I heard Nashville Cats and yes well said!

[@davidwhite1559]

Written by John Sebastian in 1972 when it was first recorded by The Everly Brothers, then covered by Jimmy Buffet in '74, then Tom and the Heartbreakers in '85. And still as fresh and heart-piercing today as it ever was.

[@EvelynBaron]

well said

[@hannaj4032]

This truly brings back memories for me. In the interview process for my first 1st job out of college during the final meeting with the hiring manager he seriously asked me the cliche question if you could have a beer with anyone living or dead who would it be. My answer was Tom Petty. He asked if he was my favorite artist. I said he was one of them but that’s not the reason, he just seems so down to earth and humble and he’s obviously a great listener because he sings about things most of us have experienced. I got the job and on my 5th anniversary got a major promotion and the same boss took our team to see TPHB and where we had 2nd row seats. I saw them several times live. 20+ years later we were both working for different companies but on the day Tom died my old boss reached out to tell me he was thinking of me and was sorry for my loss. I’m sure so many have stories like mine. Tom really did write the song track to our lives. I love all kinds of music and have seen many live concerts but to this day no other artist’s music moves me as much as Tom’s.

[@steveoneill8100]

Hanna, Merry Christmas to you and thank you so much, for Voicing my thoughts, about Tom Petty, You, Have the gift of Gab, That, is an Irish Compliment. Happy New Year kid.☘

[@hannaj4032]

@@steveoneill8100 - Thanks Steve. Merry Christmas to you as well. Trust me, I know it’s an Irish complement, I’ve got more Scottish lineage but a little Irish too!

[@melodymacken9788]

Wonderful Wonderful Memories.

[@mattthrun-nowicki8641]

I love their version of this song. Stan Lynch killing it on the harmonies

[@evelynbaron2004]

2019 no-one did a cover like Tom. He will always be here; and elsewhere playing with his dog in some far-off galaxy

[@johnjordan5154]

Still devastated by this. My wife and I were at work when his health problem happened and then his death. I've seen him 6 times, my wife 2. Had a chance to see him in St. Louis but didn't go. Still kicking myself. One of the best writers of all time. RIP Tom. Your music will go on for ever.

[@elizabethcarnahan471]

This video made me cry. What a beautiful man inside and out!! Wish he was still with us. I truly miss him.

[@justaguy6560]

You did it for the stories you could tell Tom and we loved you for it buddy. RIP man

[@raymondkarl]

"And if you ever wonderWhy you ride this carousel You did it for the stories you could tell" Brilliant

[@evelynbaron2004]

well, that was john Sabastian … Nashville cats there is a big universe out there, I follow the Leader, Tom, who would get inspired early in the morning and you get an incredible arrangement …. where the fuck is he?????? I know, everyone misses him. JUST STOP CRYING EVERYBODY! Best wishes to all. Get a dog; it will take your mind off your grief very quickly. He's not gone; he's in his music, never mind. Listen and be inspired.

[@susanmccall3554]

a better poet than dylan

[@maryannbrown5762]

Susan Mccall Dylan called Tom a poet.

[@alisoncarbines8361]

Def brill

[@jocelyneke6445]

Tom's lyrics are brilliant.

[@MrNEEDAREALCHANGE]

A serious artist who would be a great man to ride the river with.

[@v8hotrodlincoln]

I think this song sounds more like Real Country music, than what everyone calls Country nowadays...

[@sharonrivers1347]

v8hotrodlincoln amen.thankyou.me and my boyfriend are big country fans.the music they play nowadays.just aint real country.i love this song.i miss this guys music.my favorite singer.

[@evelynbaron2004]

hope I'm not repeating myself; I read the Warren Zane bio and in fact Tom grew up with Real Country -- his respect for Hank Williams is manifest, as well as his elation working with Johnny Cash and receiving postcard on 50th birthday "you're a good man to ride the river with". Yes he was. I was blown away when he had his dj/curated podcast on Sirius XM (channel 30 or 31); the breadth of his music collection was incredible. And his commentary.

[@debbyharrison9198]

I still miss him so much

[@Angie-zeekmaster]

Truly missed . The world of music will never be the same .

[@newtonjackson652]

Sorry never get to see him live in concert. Really love his music. Does his songs at karaoke.

[@ocan1033]

Pure genius, cool to the bone, and some of the best hair-work in the history of Rock n Roll.

[@BillSmith-op6rg]

Me too I miss everybody. I miss to Tom Petty, and the guy who sings with him in this song man I wish jammed into this song when I first heard this song.

[@JulienSmith-ts9js]

When I first heard stories, we could tell I was so into it and when Tom Petty seen it live, I was so happy for him but when he died, I was sad RIP Tom Petty 1950 2017

[@marys6572]

We weren't ready for you to stop telling stories, TP. Missing you!

[@chiplovitt8538]

Just shows you Tom Petty's dedication to great songs, past or during his times. I love the fact, Tom, Mike and the band do such a wonderful version of that wonderful Everly Brothers' song.

[@laurielou8870]

it's a cool song, a lot older than people realize, TP loved music and he knew a lot of songs from 50 and 60s. This one is written by John B. Sebastian (of Lovin' Spoonful fame)

[@carolynwilson2206]

Why don't one or two of you Heartbreakers write a book about some of the "stories you could tell" ? I'm sure we fans would love to read about some of your adventures. Love from a true fan.

[@kimberleechristensen6229]

Can't stop crying. RIP Tom, you have a room at the top for sure!

[@madelynmele4212]

still saaaad missing tom forever!!!

[@steelyman08]

Yes! It's a great slice of Tom Petty that most of us wouldn't have around if you hadn't uploaded it. Thanks (-:

[@caseypattie3711]

steelyman08 this can also be found on his Pack up the Plantation Live album... TP4EVER 🧡💙🧡💙💘🎸🎩

[@dixondjallen6620]

Somebody above wanted to hear the stories TP could tell...RIP...

[@jayluvonde9551]

That's an awesome story! It's funny how some artists somehow compose the soundtracks to our lives.

[@bikeluversusie2522]

Serious tears. Almost a year and I still shed tears for this amazing man. He was so much more that a musician.

[@ratter531]

I met Tom in 1990, and I still cry, he was the most humble and nicest rock star I ever met..

[@lisaroye3818]

How can one man be so confident, yet so humble, and almost everything he did be so golden, and perfect? One in a million, for sure. Bigger than Elvis, for sure. R I P my Blonde Jesus💖

[@Highland804]

I picture the Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville for the guitar with all the scratches. If you get a chance to go, take it. Fascinating.

[@TheBhumiChannel]

Can't stop playing this!!!!

[@hollispencheff4073]

what are the CHORDS?

[@xboxgamerz777]

+hollis pencheff if you haven't figured it out yet, a g and d

[@edwardbertotto4747]

Awsome

[@mr.t6142]

You may be suffering from Pettyitis, best cure is more Tom Petty music. ☺☺

[@michelle88960]

Talkin' to myself again Wondering if this travelin' is good Is there something better doing we'd be doing if we could And oh the stories we could tell And if this all blows up and goes to hell I can still see us sittin on the bed in some motel Listenin' to the stories we could tell Remember that guitar in a museum in Tennessee And the nameplate on the glass brought back twenty melodies And the scratches on the face Told of all the times he fell Singin' every story he could tell And oh the stories it could tell And I bet you it still rings like a bell And I wish that we could sit back on the bed in some motel And listen to the stories it could tell So if you're on the road trucking down here every night And you're singin' for a livin' 'neath the brightly coloured lights And if you ever wonder why you ride this carousel You did it for the stories you could tell And oh the stories we could tell And if this all blows up and goes to hell I can still see us sittin on the bed in some motel Listenin' to the stories we could tell I can still see us sittin on the bed in some motel Listenin' to the stories we could tell

[@evelynbaron2004]

I LOVED John Sebastian, Nashville Cats, and … Someone I could Talk to, I forget. But what a cover!!! and let's face it, oh, the stories we could tell.

[@janhensley5410]

What can I say!?! Love this. I thank you very, very much. RIP Tom Petty. Missing you, you wonderful man! 💘

[@susanallen4160]

This song really brings out my Southern Side and my undying Love for Tom and the Heartbreakers. Yes you did it For Real and Im so thankful that you did.To Mike , Benmont, Ron, Steve and Scott,I pray life is well with you. Loved the Mudcruch years as well. 🎶🎸🎹

[@BeMused79]

And Stan...who BTW sung the harmony

[@susanjuris3417]

Awe I luv Tom petty

[@zerosometime5655]

Happy Birthday, Tom! Everything you ever sang was worth hearing.

[@mrsuperbruce]

I wonder what stories your favorite guitar could tell? God Bless u Son of the South

[@briangriffith2460]

7 years and it still really hurts. We miss you Tom.

[@liveatvictoria6853]

....And Oh' the Stories we Could Tell, ...... (Best version of anyone,...EVER!!!) R.I.P. Tom Petty, So sad you aren't here any longer, Glad for your music. Thank You so Much!!! Who are the 16 Lame Brains who disliked this song??/ Unbelievable.

[@NevadaBoss]

..and oh the stories he could tell. A world without Tom..A true heartbreaker. #TP4Ever

[@ginawyatt163]

Great cover. I wish Tom were still here to keep making those stories.

[@ddsdd47]

I heard Sebastian play this in a small club in Cincinnati. I think it was 1974. He was in rare form that night. He put on a great show.

[@cayogator]

song made famous on album "A1A" Buffett

[@lonedrone]

The definitive version of a great song by John Sebastian. Mike is doing a Zal style guitar part (although it wasn't a Lovin Spoonful song). God I miss Tom.

[@315Bodhi17]

Love the song - and love Tom's Voice.....soothing.

[@Oklatucky_Guitarman]

Stan Lynch's harmony is so great on this track.

[@martiegerecke8473]

Fucking a right

[@lorenzen2369]

are you sure that's stan on the harmonies? They're beautiful, spot-on and haunting- how sure are you it's Stan, though?

[@juliereichardt784]

Stan plays on his legs for this

[@edithbrown6548]

@@juliereichardt784 Love Stan Too

[@MMike019]

@Peter Lorenzen I'd say it's Stan based on this video of a live performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaTLc4qrl5msick

[@happybalaga4716]

Im crying always, when i hear your songs... I wish i could tell you, how much i love what you do. Rest in peace, Legend

i fist heard this on live at the plantation in early 80s. i just kept putting the needle back to the beginning again, over and over. great material. country rock at it's best.

[@ratter531]

yes he did write this song

[@mattthrun-nowicki8641]

@@ratter531He did not. It’s a John Sebastian song. But petty made it his own

[@ratter531]

@@mattthrun-nowicki8641 Thank You for this.

[@speezer22]

Lucky to have witnessed up close the post-encore performance of this gem at last night's epic Dirty Knobs concert in Tampa. Mike and Stan took to the mic and delivered a heartfelt rendition that brought Stan ( and the crowd) to tears.

[@deborahlamb7231]

I miss him

[@evelynbaron2004]

I actually remember the John Sabastian (Nashville Cats) version and I love them both. And when Tom did a Hank Williams cover, he meant to sound like Hank -- he consciously or unconsciously had an uncanny musician's ear for the cadences of others' voices -- but here he just sounds like himself, because he really is singing that life of his. Brilliant.

[@evelynbaron2004]

Sabastian … help me out you guys, Nashville Cats … Wonderful cover, tx so much!!!!

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

And I betcha it still rings like a bell, playing every story it could tell.

[@terh5868]

Miss you Tom..Oh probably the stories u all could tell....Stay Safe 2 rest & HEALTHY, PLEASE!!

[@chantalhaton4996]

je l'adorais !! vous avez ensoleillé ma vie Tom Petty merci !!! rip tom

[@jennbamboo]

Such a wonderful ‘folk’ song ❤❤❤

[@dgb2011]

For me this is the best ever version of this song.

[@bradleypotash395]

can't touch JBS'S version.

[@mattthrun-nowicki8641]

@@bradleypotash395it absolutely can. The live version on PUTP is even better- the definitive version of the song

[@debbyharrison9198]

I wish he wasn't gone..I loved him so long

[@davidwasson7708]

This is an absolutely beautiful song all u need to say!😎🎸✌️

[@denisemartin7495]

You're so handsome ! I can't wait till we meet again ....somewhere In heaven

[@juliereichardt784]

Yes...me too

[@evelynbaron2004]

You actually mean that deluded weird person, get some professional help

[@beverlyprice7416]

Great song with good pictures. Tom Petty is the greatest!

[@franksessions4346]

He's the best I miss you Tom petty

[@haroldschroeder6466]

ive been playing this song over and over.Just love it !!

[@ratter531]

TOM PETTY ALWAYS LOVED FOREVER MISSED NEVER FORGOTTEN!

[@astienback]

no less than 12 times I've been listening to this great performance. completely addicted. Thanks for having posted it.

[@evelynbaron2004]

1st of all in 2020 tx for uploading this song; listening to Tom on Sirius XM the Last DJ in his own right; I was blown away by the breadth of his musical knowledge and apologies to people who are really into country music -- this is pure gold, John Sebastien and his Nashville Cats were in my musical memory forever, but there is more Country that I wouldn't have gravitated to or truly appreciated without the benefit of his wisdom. Truly one of the great covers of all time.

[@stevejonez9253]

He is one of a kind. Makes me smile daily. 🤟

[@mr.t6142]

Beautiful song, by a great musician. Inspired me to write, THE DOGWOOD DISCOVERY, BY Thomas C. Stuhr ❤

[@susanjuris3417]

Luv it what a talented musician thanks Tom petty

[@315Bodhi17]

Ya funkyduck. It's a great song! Who wouldn't want to sit across from Tom and listen to the stories he can tell. His music speaks volumes. Love you Tom!

[@ratter531]

Sad though the world has lost Tom Petty, although he will live in our hearts forever. I met him one time a sweet heart of a man so humble, did not have the rock star attitude .

[@CoorsBudMiller74]

ratter531 that’s such a truly great stories you could tell...

[@juliereichardt784]

I don't think his music will be appreciated for other than those of us who really followed him. I am exactly his age and I can only hope that I can ride the carousel he's on at some point

[@ratter531]

To Julie Reichardt Having met Tom and the entire band..I am still in tears, Tom was a sweetheart of a man. I miss him so deeply.

[@ratter531]

@@janetsutton3091 I thought you were having phone problems last night.. Seeing I did not hear from you..

[@ratter531]

@@janetsutton3091 Luckily I went here to this song...

[@ineedanewname9595944]

Love this song!!! Thank you for sharing! The pics are awesome!

[@kristenluther5658]

My true heartbreaker miss u TP ur ah legend in ur hearts.💘💚😇

[@caramason56]

Brilliant song writer and awesome human ❤️🌹🎶🎼

[@ninakelly1630]

This was written by John Sebastian. He is also an awesome human..... And Tom sings this the best! If you're gonna do a cover..... make it count!

[@caramason56]

@@ninakelly1630 agreed 😊❤️

[@buildtalibanbackbetter5923]

So sad I won’t be seeing you in concert again.... miss you TOM!

[@GonzoLarry]

AB FAB! RIP TP! I have stories I could tell. Pure gold.

[@evelynbaron2004]

who is listening to this Tom Petty cover tribute to john sebastian in 2020 covid 19?

[@billynevins9518]

Would love to hear the stories he could tell💕💕💕💕💕

[@Melissa-xu6vs]

R.I.P. Dear friend.

[@FreeRangeDerek]

First heard this on Pack up the plantation ... always been a fave!

[@RachelMiller-y3l]

❤ Love Tom Petty ❤

[@RachelMiller-y3l]

Genius musician andsongwriter!!!

[@CoorsBudMiller74]

It’s such a great f•ckin song, it makes you feel so good 😊....

[@josephschlichting4339]

CoorsBudMiller74 HELL yeah brother... I sitting here smoking a J and listen to the stories we could tell...✌️☮️✌️

[@laurielou8870]

Besides this one, there's some other songs that have this same feeling , written by the same guy/band, John B. Sebastian with Lovin' Spoonful. 60s folk rock band. I used to hear this one and others on the radio in the 70s. Check out Do You Believe In Magic, (what a day for a ) Daydream, Summer in the City. Lovin' Spoonful got pretty popular in the mid 60s and were at Woodstock. TP would've heard all these songs on the radio when he was in high school. ♥️🎸💘 He really knew a lot of music and good songs.

[@misterkite5887]

Beautiful song, miss you Tom..✌️

[@ericmccafferty9073]

I was in Costa Rica a few months ago with some degenerate friends (all my friends are degenerates). I set my life to music and set this particular day to TPHB Stories We Could Tell. A life well lived...

[@carolfidler5505]

Love this. Yes I am a BIG Tom fan. 😆🎩✨💕

[@mathmusic1490]

TP shows his country roots.

[@katymurphy908]

We'll miss him so...😢

[@christac6770]

I tell them every day...and can't stop. People are sick of hearing them. 😂 ❤ Andy

[@ratter531]

Then tell me your stories, Christa, I will listen, I have many of my own I could tell you.

[@christac6770]

ratter531 ratter531 I rather not. it's ancient history. That I rather not remember anymore. And mostly made up of false pretenses. So it would be fictional stories now. Unfortunately. BUT thanks for your reply, sweets! 😊

[@christac6770]

:) Thanks.

[@christac6770]

A turned out to be a user, heart breaking liar who crushes people and gets off on it. There's a story for you!! I'm sick So hurt . And can never be forgiven.

[@MysteriousMisfit]

This song will forever remind me of the trip my Mammie, Mom and I had coming home from my Uncle's funeral 😂 And I laugh because looking back, it was hilarious for the sad circumstance...But it was us!

[@kenspooner7192]

The song was written by John Sebastion and The Everly Brothers were the first to record it circa 1972 - 73 It was also the title of their RCA Album then. As it should be 'cause they really lived it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXOQZ6prq8RshdUsi=cvsKLy0FVWYyFPvw

[@deniseculley1548]

Yes this is an excellent song !! I love it 😍😘

[@joannakopf852]

I will always love Tom!

[@susaneisel230]

the stories we did tell me and the wind i miss them both.

[@kirksullivan8147]

The best song writer rr

[@michaelhooten5151]

I wish they would have made one country album. I'm sure it would have been full of hits.

[@MrNEEDAREALCHANGE]

Yes it would!!

[@dwts708]

Traveling Wilburys will get you very close

[@CoorsBudMiller74]

Love this song....

[@kttrouble7053]

Outstanding

[@DeniseCMason]

Love this song and video. Great pics in this video

[@michaelwatson5304]

Great Jam, love Petty

[@shannondawn44]

The world is just a lot less cool with out Tom . Rest easy lad

[@edwardbertotto4747]

Mellow concerts rock RIP Tom