Diving Deep into "Free Fallin'". ANALYZING a LIVE Tom Petty for the First Time!

So I am totally familiar with "Free Fallin'" as I've had some students sing it for me in the past, but I've never seen Tom Petty, or heard one of his live performances. So, there are SOME firsts here. I'm not only looking forward to seeing what Tom Petty looks and sounds like live, but also what your next recommended track by him will be!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she analyzes Tom Petty for the first time, performing "Free Fallin'” Live.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Performed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Words and Music by Tom Petty
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I definitely recommend watching the original video without interruptions. Here's the link: • Free Fallin' - Tom Pet...
Show Tom Petty some love: / @tompetty
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WE HAVE MERCH! Check-out the full line-up here: thecharismaticm...
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🎧 Elizabeth’s favorite headphones 🎧 : imp.i114863.ne...
Music Gear Questions? 🎤 See my list of recommendations: imp.i114863.ne...
WANT MY CHAIR? I don’t blame you…and here’s a link to make it even sweeter:
secretlab.co/?...
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🎙️Podcast: thecharismatic...
🌐Website: thecharismatic...
📸Instagram: / thecharismaticvoice
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Patreon: / thecharismaticvoice
📺Twitch: / thecharismaticvoice
📰Our FREE Newsletter: eepurl.com/gz7Z_z
-------------------------------------COURSES------------------------------------------
🎵MUSIC APPRECIATION COURSE🎵
Want to understand how to listen to and appreciate music more? My Music Appreciation course is now live. Take a look at thecharismatic...
🎶DEMYSTIFYING SINGING🎶
My intensive 7-week course on vocal foundations includes weekly group sessions and private lessons. Learn more at thecharismaticv....
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We have a sister channel: THE SINGING HOLE. Join us there to examine how ordinary creatures create extraordinary sounds. / @thesinginghole
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#tompetty #Reaction #TheCharismaticVoice
-------------

[@colrhodes377]

I would suggest that you do a song from The Travelling Wilburys. The band is made up of Tom Petty, George Harrison, Jeff Lynn, Roy Orbison and Bob Dylan. Five amazing voices in one song. What's not to love?

[@stevenmeyer9674]

Make that four amazing voices, and Bob Dylan.

[@colrhodes377]

@@stevenmeyer9674 I stand corrected 😂😂😂😂😂

[@grahamokeefe9406]

@@stevenmeyer9674 Yeah, but Bob and Tom sound cool together on "Handle With Care"

[@laruencegiessman5593]

A super band of some of the best voices/talents in the business

[@CharlesOttman]

And with her particular love of Jeff Lynne (ELO) it just makes sense.

[@NealB123]

Tom is American Rock and Roll royalty. For such a quiet, unassuming guy, his career was simply brilliant. Rest in peace, Muddy Wilbury.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Elizabeth, you've GOT to do his early hit Refugee. His singing on that is just so fascinating, and it's an absolutely killer song. Yeah, I think it was a risky but beautiful decision to treat the chorus as if he has suddenly receded and it's more at a distance, like he's just jumped out of an airplane while he's singing and he's beginning to free fall.

[@bwcbiz]

Or alternatively, his very first single Breakdown.

[@johnyates4730]

I suggest some of Tom's deeper tracks maybe some of his acoustic live versions like Walls. His cords are simple his story telling is incredible and his voice is awesome.

[@mikemartin8088]

@@bwcbiz Breakdown is a good one! What about Last Dance With Mary Jane?

[@metalmamasue3680]

​@mikemartin8088 Love Last Dance With MaryJane 🌱 and If I Was King, idk if that's the title or not but I Iove that song, and so many he did. "The worId wouId swing, if I was king" Yes Tom, I believe it would have been a better world if you were king. 😊 I think Elizabeth wouId Iove Wildflowers. ❤

[@_unknown_guy]

Breakdown is definitely one of the best by Petty

[@ChadHalfacre]

His song "You Don't Know How It Feels" is one of the greatest rock songs ever written. It's an absolute must if you want to deep dive into Petty!

[@seanj3667]

Girl on LSD is a great companion to it. First time I heard that was live at the old Boston Garden in 1995.

[@justinpitcock5312]

One of my favorites as well and not just favorite Tom Petty songs. Just songs period. No matter the genre.

[@Cadinho93]

Tom Petty is simply one of the greatest American songwriters. Nobody else has ever sounded like him and the Heartbreakers. Also, Tom Petty is from Gainesville Florida, since his death, every home game and the end of the quarter, the Florida Gators play his song, "I Won’t Back Down" and the whole stadium sings it, in his honor.

[@kenthedeviltamer]

Tom used to clean the stadium seats. The gators and Tom go way way back

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

Amen! One of the all-time greats 🙏🏼 He's still missed soooo bad... 😢

[@ericelander9936]

Couldn't say it any better. Nobody ever sounded like TP&TH.

[@crimson49er]

100% agreed

[@ghomerhust]

that's such an awesome story. it's cool that he and the school have a history together and they honor his achievements. excellent stuff

[@metalmark1214]

Elizabeth, An American Girl, is Runnin' Down a Dream and Learning To Fly Into The Great Wide Open and says I Won't Back Down until I reach the End Of The Line when it's Time To Move On and I'm Knockin' On Heaven's Door

[@pauladeitch3739]

@metalmark1214...love this::))

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

Refugee, Breakdown, Yer So Bad, You Don't Know How It Feels, etc... 😊

[@valsamon2055]

something something Face in the Crowd

[@fugawiaus]

I met a refugee that had a breakdown and said “you don’t know how it feels, yer so bad” as I left they became just a face in the crowd. Hehe

[@freekill439]

Full moon fever is an amazing album

[@BayouMaccabee]

One of the most amazing things about Tom Petty hit me when I saw him play live back in the late 90s. I sat there and heard one amazing song after another for over 2 hours straight when I realized that EVERY SINGLE SONG that he played that night was an actual hit single. The ability to play two and a half hours worth of your own songs, and every one of them be a Top 40 hit single is absolutely amazing. Plus, there were still many more hit songs left over in his repertoire that he ran out of time to get to. There is really only a small handful of artists who could do this. RIP to a true American great.

[@czapara]

"Don't Come Around Here No More" is one of his big hits, features some great backing vocals, and has a great music video. "Southern Accents" shows how much emotion Tom Petty can pull from a few simple lines.

[@dagfincarp1113]

One of my very favorite songs of all time. A reaction to it would be fantastic.

[@beveleddemon]

His best song imo

[@kevinc3344]

Yes, yes, 1000 times yes! He sang it with Stevie Nicks in this very same concert and it is heavenly.

[@bryanmaloy4797]

For me, Running Down a Dream is at the front of his impressive catalog. Also the duet Stop Dragging My Heart Around with SN.

[@stephenm8725]

yes Running Down a Dream is one of his most rockin' numbers and should be the next video on this channel

[@gregorystell6858]

You Don't Know How It Feels will always be my favorite

[@MrClarkisgod]

Running Down a Dream had heavy, heavy rotation on MTV for years. I think that was many people's introduction to TP.

[@Topgunphoto]

Just saw Stevie Nicks with Billy Joel last weekend, Stevie and Billy sang together Stop Dragging my Heart Around, then she sang Free Falling and did such a beautiful tribute to him on the screens.

[@tdig6546]

Yes, stop draggin my heart around is a great song with Stevie Nicks...omg...brings back the teen years...

[@sgtdevildogdavethesilentwars]

Great Choice! High Praise Elizabeth. So Jeff Lynne with ELO, now Tom Petty.... We are getting closer to the Traveling Wilbury's. 👍🤘

[@michaelbaker3761]

Jeff Lynne produced this album. There is a YT video/documentary on the making of this album.

[@fugawiaus]

Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Roy Orbison left. Liz is going to go nuts over Roy’s voice. Hehe

[@Arkryal]

I'm 100% sure she's heard Roy before, there's not a woman alive who doesn't know "Pretty Woman", but yeah... the Wilbury's line-up... that will floor her. 5 of the top 10 musicians in the last 100 years working together, it is mind-blowing.

[@marksegall9766]

Half way to Bob Dylan with the Jimi Hendrix rendition of Dylan's "All Along The Watch Tower"

[@paulcochran1721]

And Jeff lent background vocals and bass to the studio cut.

[@johngaunce]

Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks singing the duet "Stop Draggin' my Heart Around" is really interesting, because they both have such unique vocal tones and singing styles, yet it works incredibly well. Recommend giving it a listen.

[@rickmartin7145]

Tom Petty is simply one of the best songwriters of the last 50 years. There is nothing quite like the Heartbreakers, and I don't think there will be anything quite like them again.

[@kentandersonrocks]

"Free Fallin'" is a great example of his voice. "Refugee" is another great example. I love watching you discover great artists.

[@metalmamasue3680]

I know Elizabeth wouId Iove WiIdflowers. Refugee, BreakDown are other good ones. I could name a dozen of them. Won't Back Down is another fave of mine and If I Was King. Love Tom Petty, one of the best ever in American music history. Check out him with Prince, Jeff Lynde, Dhani Harrison on the George Harrison tribute, While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Love him with Roy Orbison too in the Traveling Wilburys. What a legend and what a career. I miss him still. My son at 2 would ask me "Mom, put Tom Petty on" when we were in the car. I would ask him which song and he knew them better than I did, he would say "play BIakedown, it's 02 on the disc" 😂 he couldn't pronounce his L's yet but he could carry on a conversation. His music will aIways have a special place in my heart and my memories. It's funny because my son and I are primarily metal heads, we see a few live shows every summer. Music transcends age, time, everything and it's what keeps me sane ❤💯✊️

[@adrianwaterworth886]

Definitely refugee...one of his earlier ones from the album damn the torpedos album ...still listen to that all the time

[@kevos823]

Please please please do the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame version of "While my guitar gently weeps" it is a fantastic lineup, fantastic performance!!

[@michaelparson3430]

Yes! I've been wanting to see her review/react to this for a while. Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison & Prince.

[@LostZenFound-ib6tw]

This please. If true, I love the story behind Prince killing it. The interplay between him and Tom at that time is priceless. Besides,she already loves Jeff Lynn.

[@DarthSeanious]

Great song wish she would do a video about it

[@cthalupa6879]

Started writing up this exact comment, happy to see someone beat me to it!

[@seanj3667]

YES. So much talent on that stage, with George Harrison's son just taking it all in while strumming on stage with his dad's friends.

[@awy1977]

I can't be the only one who just loves to watch the pure enjoyment of hearing music spread across your face. It's like a child on Christmas morning seeing a decorated tree with tons of presents under it. We all should have something that brings us joy like music does to you. Keep it up.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you! ❤️

[@ww7883]

Yeah, there's an octavizer or harmonizer along with delay, gain or boost, or maybe a backing track. That's a badass note to hit in the studio, let alone live night after night. Like people are saying, his songwriting skills were exceptional, and the band complemented his voice while serving the song. Many of his songs are cultural staples in movies, radio, etc. Big love to this band for being part of the soundtrack of our lives in the late 70's, 80's, and 90's...

[@slattanzi7]

It almost sounds like he’s got the original recording of his voice from the studio version playing along with his live singing in order to boost it.

[@garyr8739]

To me it just sounded like just old style live reverb with delay. But it also sounded like the sound mixer didn't get it quite right like they did for the studio version. But, as you said, it could be a harmonizer with delay. Either way, the sound person didn't get it right for this performance.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

@@garyr8739I think a bit of it is also the crowd shouting ‘free.’

[@calemobrien1139]

Tom Petty is one of my all time favorite singers and a national treasure . His voice and style is just so incredibly unique. His songs are beyond iconic and you just wanna sing/dance along with them. Free Fallin, American Girl, Mary Janes Last Dance, Running Down A Dream, Refugee, I Wont Back Down, Learning to Fly are just a taste of his genius! I wanted to see him sooo incredibly bad...I miss him soooo much!!! So glad youre diving into Tom Petty's music, Elizabeth!

[@jasonbrock2681]

That's the list, right there!

[@hinjurock70]

Amen!

[@fritos1445]

Ever since he died I made myself a challenge that if one of his songs came on, I'd never skip it. Still haven't broken that rule!

[@theblazenscot618]

Running Down a Dream is an all time fave for me. It's got a drive to it that I feel in my soul.

[@hinjurock70]

@@theblazenscot618 And a killer riff and solo from Mike Campbell.

[@chuckhoyle1211]

I am normally a metalhead, but I love Tom Petty. A lot of his best work has a twinge of sadness mixed in. Well, at least I think it does. They are going to play Won't Back Down at my funeral or I'm haunting people.

[@okiejohn3925]

👻

[@gthelee3412]

You are so right about the sadness in his voice! This song has always made me feel emotional, and it's that sad tone of his voice. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@metalmamasue3680]

AbsoIuteIy Iove Tom Petty, always have from Damn The Torpedos and Refugee. My older son at 2 yrs would ask me to put Tom Petty on my CD player. He knew every track and title. It blew peopIe's minds 😅 They would be like, "Did he just ask for Breakdown by Tom Petty ?" 🤣 It was normal for me, he was my first and he could carry on a fuII conversation at 2. It's funny because we are die hard metal fans now and see shows together every summer. Tom Petty wiII aIways have a special pIace in my heart and memories. RIP, one of the great ones. If you haven't seen the George Harrison tribute he did, WhiIe My Guitar GentIy Weeps with Prince, Jeff Lynde and Dhani Harrison, check it out. It's amazing and I Iisten to it all the time. Music transcends genre, time, age, everything and it's what keeps me sane. ✊️💯

[@jmartin4396]

Tom Petty was such an amazing talent. He said at one point that he has put out some bad songs but has never put on a bad show. Everything I've ever seen of him live attests to that.

[@theknave69]

Tom Petty sings like he's playing a guitar solo, with lots of slides and bends to pitch, and using reverb, echoes, and delay effects. One of my favorites by the Heartbreakers is American Girl. The Midnight Special live performance is a great early performance, but the Live Aid concert, with his signature Rickenbacker, is also pretty amazing. Who am I kidding? Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are always amazing.

[@Wombatmetal]

Tom Petty is a genius songwriter (he wrote this song with Jeff Lynne btw). He can take 3 chords and make it sound fresh over and over again. There are so many songs to choose from. Running Down a Dream is another song he did with Jeff Lynne.

[@aselrahc]

I didn't know he wrote those with Jeff, but it makes sense now that I think about it. Is that who he started doing his solo stuff with? If so, I didn't realize that. But that reminds me, Elizabeth should totally look at Mr. Blue Sky by ELO. It would be a trip to watch her react to that!

[@craigdarby9533]

​@@aselrahcShe did.

[@rebeccarose7405]

And don’t forget the crowd is singing along with every word! I will never regret the many times I saw him live and only wish I could see him still. He’s so amazing, please do more! And try some Traveling Wilburys!

[@saltymahero9898]

Has the Charismatic Voice started to use more live tracks ?...As a performance vocalist perhaps it's of more interest to her that way ...but you're right about the crowd belting it out . I was a little disappointed with this one because I don't think it's a good example of Tom's voice ... he's getting on in that clip...his voice is too .

[@echoingvistas]

My favorite part about the bridge - you mentioned the bass dropping out, and it makes you feel like you're falling, there's nothing under you. It's so well done for such a "simple" song. I've loved this song since I was a kid, Tom Petty is one of the greats.

[@stephenm8725]

interesting points

[@TigerRogersOfficial]

Your excitement is so infectious, even a long-time fan like me who’s heard his stuff a million times can’t help but grin in anticipation along with you

[@user-eh4dh1kh9s]

Tom was one of the best songwriters of his time. The stories, musicality, all of it was good. And some may say his voice wasn't great, but he was rock and roll and attitude in so many of his songs. Touched so many notes. The entire Wildflowers album is a must-listen, but you can also just oush play on Full Moon Fever and Damn The Torpedoes. Wonderfully written music. The guy geeked out about music and the way it touches people. A treasure lost, for sure.

[@jasonbrock2681]

This is the best song for introducing Tom, but he's got SO many more amazing songs.

[@benmackie6322]

Tom Petty had one of the most unique voices, you will never confuse his voice with someone else's after you hear it.

[@Michael-tw7rw]

Yeah for me, petty and Phil collins are perhaps the two most instantly recognizable voices I can think of

[@jmclen7]

Tom Petty is one of those guys who projects this slacker kind of persona that makes his music really easy to listen to. Very chill. Never labored sounding at all. Of course that’s an illusion because he’s such a perfectionist IMO. The only way to make it look or feel easy is to work very hard behind the scenes on your craft. He cares very much about every detail. I got to see him live several years ago and it was the best concert I think I’ve ever been to. That surprised me because often the best studio artists are kind of boring live. The mastery of subtly needed to make a great record often gets lost in a live performance. He was awesome. RIP

[@RobertLee-np9zo]

Tom petty is one of the best songwriters/ storytellers out there. Room at the Top, here Comes my Girl, and Refugee are 3 of my favorites. Listen to Room At the Top if you get a chance.

[@greenbackfly08]

Room at the Top is a beautiful song.

[@wethepeopleoverland1163]

Tom Petty was the greatest song writer and live performer ever. He wrote my generation in music.

[@bobkitten8150]

Tom and the Heartbreakers had a career spanning over 40 years, continuously evolving. I feel like we grew up together - good times, bad times, divorce, and finding yourself again. Their concerts were a sing-along celebration!

[@garethlewell2720]

An example of how awesome of a human being Tom Petty was. My best friend age 12 wrote him a fan letter in about 1991. He wrote back and sent merch. They ended up sending each other letters back and forth every couple of months for a few years. I love telling the story of us waiting for his hand written letters sent all the way to New Zealand.They were so engaging and he obviously cared so much for his fans

[@chadjones6074]

Tom Perry’s greatest hits serve as a critical component of America’s sound track. He has the song writing prowess of Bob Dylan mixed with Bruce Springsteen’s rock-star ethos. Just an overall incredible musician, and I am blessed to have had my mom introduce him to me at a young age.

[@seanmackey8552]

Tom Petty could control a crowd like nobodies business. I saw him live numerous times and he just has you transfixed on everything he does. Lost Legend RIP Tom Petty

[@ourladyofperpetualskepticism]

I *love* Tom Petty so much. His songwriting is so beautiful and strikes to the truth of things. It feels distinctly like a summer roadtrip across the American south, lazy afternoons, wide open spaces, sultry nights, blaring the radio and driving too fast. And you said what I’ve always felt that his voice is soothing.

[@ourladyofperpetualskepticism]

Oh, and I recommend “Here Comes My Girl”, “Breakdown”, “You Got Lucky”, “Mary Jane’s Last Dance”. He also has a fantastic duet with Stevie Nicks, “Stop Draggin my Heart Around.”

[@jurgenschmidt2759]

The duet with Stevie Nicks "Stop dragging my heart around", "Last dance with Mary Jane", "I won't back down", the songs with the Traveling Wilbury's "End of the Line" and "Handle with care" - all so good and the Wilbury's open up a fresh universe of new superstars for you and the already for you well know Jeff Lynne

[@A_O_Leary]

Yes him and Stevie duetting would be a great review.

[@mrz80]

Couple times he played for the home crowd here in Gainesville I think Nicks showed up for the duet. Tom and Stevie sound SO good together.

[@marisa5359]

Love that duet with Stevie. So much raw feeling in it.

[@jbunte31]

I obviously didn't know Tom, but I've spent so much time with him and his music, that he felt like an old friend. One of the greatest songwriters of all time, who was totally taken for granted. I have a hard time picking a favorite artist, but there aren't many I would put in front of Thomas Earl Petty. I still miss him.

[@Jeffbambam]

I absolutely admired Tom for his work ,he gave such a great concert ,he loved feeding off the crowd and getting them involved, he was probably the last true rock n roller and the Heartbreakers always had such a signature sound that made you say to yourself, " that works but how did they arrive at these wonderful sounds ?"

[@starla9]

I never listened to Tom Petty intensively but whenever his songs came on the radio I'd feel happy. It felt like a friend was singing to me. I enjoy their music videos too because his sense of humor comes through. Also may I say there is nothing like listening to "Mary Jane's Last Dance" at a party in Indiana. Every person immediately shouting along from the first lyric, "She grew up in an Indiana town/Had a good lookin' mama who never was around/But she grew up tall and she grew up right/With them Indiana boys on an Indiana night..."

[@laurieemme1534]

Breakdown and Runnin' Down a Dream are my Tom Petty favorites! Looking forward to your reaction tomorrow! Scoopy! 😄

[@wineguzzlinguy]

If you're going to do another Tom Petty analysis, my choice would be American Girl. But he honestly had a pretty large catalog of popular songs.

[@ArielleNaMara]

If she's ever seen "Silence of the Lambs", she's heard at least *part* of "American Girl". ;)

[@coolworldpopculture]

My hearts still breaks missing this man. The album "Widlflowers" has been a favorite for road travelling for my wife and me for years.

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

OMG! Elizabeth, you are one of the most positive, beautiful presences on KZbin! Your insights never fail to enable me to appreciate the music I love even more or introduce me to "new" old music which I have somehow missed over the years. And the icing on the cake is your fun, playful demeanor, which never fails to make me smile.

[@JawsomeU2]

He's got a very southern in accent, it comes out in his scoopy singing and makes up his unique style. TP is an American treasure.

[@ronpotts6385]

I was a small child when a lot of Tom Petty's best-known songs came out, and I was just starting high school when "Full Moon Fever", the album containing "Free Fallin' "was released. Tom Petty's music was always on in the background of my daily life, so much so that I cried like a baby the day he suffered his heart attack that took his life about a day later. Three years before his passing, I did a karaoke night at a bar with my friends, for my big 4-0. I sang "I won't Back Down" at some point, and one of my friends said, "You know, you should ALWAYS sing Tom Petty; It's like you two are kindred spirits, or something". So very true. When we lost Tom, it felt like I lost an uncle, only a really cool uncle, who had a way with a guitar and could tell a helluva a story in song.

[@BalokLives]

RIP Tom Petty. The wife and I were fortunate enough to see him the weekend he passed away. My wife saw him twice and the last time was his last performance. He and the Heartbreakers were true legends.

[@finalangie562]

He always put on a great show and is still missed!

[@marygabbert2619]

Put such a happy smile on my face to see a Tom Petty reaction! “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” and “You Don’t Know How It Feels” - if either of these two songs come on everything stops for me. Maybe I’m just a sucker for harmonica, which to me is the perfect accompaniment for his voice. I remember exactly where I was when I heard he died, same for Johnny Cash, Chester Bennington, Dolores O’Riordan, Chris Cornell, and Kurt Cobain.

[@ArielleNaMara]

I'm with you on those. I have long said that "Mary Jane's Last Dance" is the story of my life, as I actually really did grow "up in an Indiana town with a good lookin' mama, that never was around..." and all the rest of the lyrics kinda fit too, quite literally. I'm so, so glad that I was able to see him perform live before we lost him (although my "bucket list" dream to someday find a way to actually meet and sing *with* him...that died then too 😢).

[@RichardinNC1]

I’ve loved Tom Petty since 1980 in college. A very distinctive voice and tons of great songs over a 40 year career.

[@Hjammzz]

I've enjoyed your deep dives into 90s rocks bands, including Pearl Jam, Nirvana, STP, Soudgarden and even Tool. But Tom Petty is an absolute legend. I will never not click on a link with him in the title. So smooth and soothing, and a master songwriter.

[@marcianisenbaum6291]

Recommendations: It’s Good to be King (especially the live version from their 30th anniversary concert) Wildflowers Saving Grace Something Good Coming His discography is mammoth… and there isn’t a bad song. Tom was never shy about covering songs by other great musicians either

[@AnthonyNovelli3rd]

If you haven't delved into MOJO, it is also wall to wall genius.

[@grahamokeefe9406]

Intereting tidbit: This song is off the album Full Moon Fever. Tom said he wrote all the songs on that album while he was driving around LA. Put the album on next time you need to take a long drive, and you'll see that it's one of the best driving albums ever made.

[@riveredflush]

Umm, any album without "I Can't Drive 55" isnt a driving album.

[@frigginjerk]

But if you're not careful, Runnin' Down a Dream may lead to a speeding ticket.

[@ElectricKnight.]

It's so interesting to me when someone doesn't know what Tom Petty looks like, because, when I was growing up, his 'Don't Come Around Here No More' video was on the tv all the time. It's such an iconic music video from the days of early MTV. 🎩😆

[@stianh.4587]

There are so many so-called voice coaches doing reaction videos on KZbin, but none - NONE - come close to the pure enthusiasm, curiosity and professional analysis that you provide in your videos. I enjoy your content very much, and I am thoroughly impressed every time. Keep up the good work!

[@sirkat344]

TP!! Loved that man. To me, an "every day' kinda guy who did well. His lyrics were always great. So cool to see him here finally. #letsgettoit !

[@joetori8356]

Love Tom Petty! Great storyteller with a relatable style. His Highway Companion album resonates deeply with me and sounds very personal. It's in my regular rotation.

[@larrymurray2881]

One of the best live acts of all time. Very talented band members led of course by Mr. Petty. RIP.

[@greggbell9837]

Please more Tom Petty! I am certain you will find "imperfections" here and there; and he often joked about his own vocals. But in my opinion, Tom Petty was one of the very best lyricists and storytellers of all time. For me, it is hard to remember any road trip I've ever been on where his music was not prominently featured. You know you have your thumb on the pulse of America when almost everything you write becomes an instant classic. Fans like me miss him terribly, and his music always puts a smile on my face. What a talent!

[@jeffmcclure4047]

I knew at some point in the past I read an article where he admitted he really didn't love his voice or even like it most times. He thought it was too twangy.

[@jvini68]

Tom Petty is a true story teller. His lyrics, like Neil Young's, set him apart. Mix those stories with simple beautiful melodies and you have an American classic. I hope you get to hear a variety of his music. It's vey different from album to album but is consistent in its beauty and emotion, even when he's totally rocking out.

[@pauladeitch3739]

Absolutely love mr.Petty! What an awesome musician/songwriter he was.never got a chance to see him live.looking forward to this review! Have an awesome weekend Elizabeth!

[@diabel1969]

I had the honor of seeing this man, and his wonderful band perform 5 times. The first time, the more the crowd cheered, the more he played. He literally played until the venue turn off the power on him. Tom Petty lived for his fans, and he appreciated each and every one of us. Before you dive into any more of his music, take 3 hours, and watch the Tom Petty complete history that you can find on here. It’s very informative, and will give you a real feel of the man he was, and why he did all that he did. There will never be another artist like him, and we were blessed to have him for as long as we did.

[@theupcman]

Tom Petty had so many great songs that it's hard to choose just one. A couple of my personal favorites are "Last Dance With Mary Jane" and his duet with Stevie Nicks, "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around."

[@ArielleNaMara]

Last month I managed to finally see Stevie Nicks perform live (as I'd dreamed of doing since 1977), and not only did she perform that song, with all kinds of pictures of Tom on the big screens behind the stage, near the end of her show she actually performed "Freefallin'", with more gigantic pictures of Tom, in a sort of tribute all through the song. It was really fabulous. I did shoot video of that performance that I shared on Facebook. I should see if I can upload it to KZbin. 😉

[@dmitryowens]

I love Tom's harder rocking songs like Refugee and Breakdown - they're edgy and moody at the same time.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

Tom Petty is one of my all time favourites. if you want to dive deeper, I recommend check out his official MVs of "into the great white open" with a young johnny depp, "don´t come around here anymore", "learning to fly" and the fantastic "mary jane´s last dance" all MV are awesome too.

[@ourladyofperpetualskepticism]

Oh thank you for reminding me about Don’t Come Around Here No More, such a great song.

[@macfilms9904]

Tom was a slice of Americana - just pure, simple rock-n-roll. He wove delightful stories that reflected specific times & places. I've always included this in my playlist of songs about L.A. as it mentions specific locations in & around the Valley, where I grew up - listening to Tom along the way. I miss him being in the world, telling his stories. We lost him too soon...

[@starla9]

I only watched the music video for Free Fallin' recently, and it's such a cool time capsule of that time in L.A. I also just love watching Tom Petty singing on an escalator in a mall.

[@neilish13]

Thank you Elizabeth !!! I’m SO glad you have decided to dive into Tom Petty! I’ve been a big fan of his for years, and am so sad I only got to see him live once. He has a huge catalogue to chose from, but I would recommend Here comes my Girl.

[@bobslate7231]

You have really got me going down memory lane. Love Tom Petty he has such a unique voice. Thank you for your review of "Free Fallin" it's one of my favorites.

[@manofconstantsorrow]

How about Traveling Wilburys?

[@mrz80]

I've gotten a lot more into Tom Petty in the years since I moved to Gainesville. I love vocalists who are instantly identifiable and quirky, that stand out from the crowd. Petty had that up one side and down the other.

[@wanderer0617]

It's so touching for you to react to this wonderful Tom Petty song. Wildflowers and Running Down a Dream are some of my other favorites. His live performances while touring with Bob Dylan are fantastic, too. Thanks for your wonderful reaction and analysis ❤

[@rebel200794]

I'm pretty sure in the chorus of this live performance they are playing back the vocals from the studio track, stuck a delay on them as you pointed out and have them mixed waaay louder than his live vocals (or even cut his live vocals completely). I love Tom Petty and I'm sure this wasn't his choice but I know that studio vocal so well and that is 100% it.

[@jaxinhole]

I think you’re right

[@DoNuT_1985]

I' m a huge Tom Petty fan even though I must admit that the album version sounds a bit too much of a pop song, but live performances always give me instant goosebumps, these beautifully ringing guitar chords and his well-aged voice in the intro hit really hard emotionally.

[@deadsiderwashere]

So I gravitate to rock and metal and have seen a lot of my all time faves live like Rammstein, Metallica, Foo etc and I also have seen Tom Petty live and I have to say- he was absolutely the best show I've ever been to hands down and that still amazes me. I remember it so well, everyone was pumped up for a rock show and the opener was good though I sadly don't recall who it was when I went in the mid 2000s or so. When Petty took the stage, the anticipation and energy was higher than he was putting out and he cooled it down but brought it back in his own mellow, positive and feel good energy and maintained it for the entire show. Its a high energy vibe of a type I've never experienced at a live event before. You just felt good, enjoyed your fellow humans as your own brothers and sisters like no other and just celebrated the experiences of life with his masterful songwriting and storytelling lyrics. There was nobody like him and I've long felt he deserved more than he got but he also seemed more than happy to just deliver the most feel good concert experience of my life. How he had such a presence by doing so little was even touched on by Elizabeth and I can tell you it was no different then, but mark my words he commanded the arena but it was gentle and kind. And it didn't hurt he played my favorite song, Saving Grace, for 18 minutes straight- he and the band broke it down into a jam session with a story midway through while keeping the feel of the song and then came back to send it off with aplomb at probably the 16 minute mark. Absolutely tremendous and I'll never forget it. Thank you Tom. RIP.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

This song IS the essence of (the best of) America to me - and that's from a UK woman! A tear is rolling down my cheeks now (not the slightest exaggeration). I ❤this song so much (and all of Tom's music to be honest). Awesome.

[@sprout2580]

I feel like you only really experienced half of Tom Petty here. He can also have a much sharper (not pitch) sound in his higher register. It was present in this song but the reverb on it was making it hard for you to hear. I'd recommend Breakdown to hear both together.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Tom was a surprisingly versatile singer.

[@kai-hy2oe]

Hey there Elizabeth, would *love* if you gave Des Rocs’ new song In The Night a review - it’s such a beautifully made song with unique vocals, Des stepped outside his comfort zone and made a masterpiece

[@kai-hy2oe]

to me, this is the kind of song the whole world would want to hear & they just don't know about it’s existence yet 🥲

[@incajade]

yes! i agree In The Night is absolutely gorgeous and so emotional

[@nicolekehoe13]

Such an amazing song, one of the best vocals i’ve heard in a song this year!

[@jerichowhitlock]

Yes it’s such an incredible song, would 100% love to see a review!!!

[@jamessweet5341]

IMO the very best Tom Petty song. It's so delicate and the imagery is stunningly clear. "I'm gonna write her name in the sky...." Exquisite.

[@robinc7235]

Strange Behavior Tour September 13, 1989 Dean Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC 👈 I was at that concert, back when I was only 22 years old. It was the best concert I've ever been to as far as Tom's connectivity with his audience. Loved it and so thankful I was able to see him perform live!

[@BendsMusic]

Actually I love this song, and it was Jeff Lynne's (ELO) input into helping Tom get the chorus lyrics right .. by holding the long Free .... and then the free falling part... (I believe at the time Tom was 'stuck' on this part)

[@GatorScribe726]

Jeff Lynne also believed that Petty’s voice deserved to be up front in the mix as compared to some of his previous recordings. Just a great partnership.

[@TwistedThor187]

An absolute legend. Im so fortunate to have seem him multiple times at multiple venues before his passing. Thanks for that mom.

[@carolburnett190]

You should follow up this one with The Traveling Wilburys. Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and a guy whose name won’t come to me right now made up the group. It’s hard watching sometimes knowing how many are dead but their music is, as you might can guess, unique and wonderful.

[@Elora445]

Jeff Lynne is the guy whose name you're forgetting. :) It really was one helluva supergroup, that.

[@carolburnett190]

@@Elora445 Thank you!

[@marisa5359]

Yes, indeed. Amazing group of guys. Thanks to my mom introducing me to them, I will always love their work. Sad there are only two left with us. 😢

[@wcn1230]

Jeff Lynn from ELO

[@TonySchopp]

The box set taken from the Fillmore West residency is the most pleasurable listening experience you’ll ever treat yourself to. Most are covers of the music that inspired he and the band in the beginning. The deepest respect for their idols and mentors is fully on display. Joyous in every way!!

[@Vorylenus]

The last thing I ever did with my Father was to take him to the Tom Petty Concert in July of 2005. My father passed away from an accident that occurred on Labor day that year. It was a really bad day and my Father talked down to me the entire time we were there. Even though he did that, I tried to keep a happy mood and enjoy my time there. I was the one that bought nice tickets at the Blossom Pavilion in Ohio. Hearing this brought out a flood of emotions that I have tried hiding and I can't help but cry. After Mr Petty passed away, I haven't listened to him because it hurts inside. It was an amazing Concert regardless of the negative events happening in my life at that time. Thank you Mr Petty for the only good Memory I have of being around my Father. Rest in Peace good Sir.

[@metalmark1214]

Elizabeth Free Falls into Tom Petty's music.

[@oglschmitt]

Aha! I see what you did there. 😆

[@LPfanmichael]

you should analyze delores oriordan from the cranberries.

[@juicebox71198]

Ughhh this song will make me cry every time, Stevie Nicks covered this as a tribute to him when i saw her live and I bawled my eyes out the entire song while yelling out every word.. Miss Tom Petty so much, one of a kind for sure 🤘🤘

[@mikelehman5449]

I took a friend to see Tom once. After the show, he could not believe how many songs by Tom he knew by heart. There's a good 15+ songs that everyone knows and loves.

[@rocioiribe5841]

even if you don't react to it, check out the live cover of this that John Mayer did. it's beautiful.

[@joshuaatkinson859]

Underrated comment, Rest in peace and harmony Tom petty! John Mayer did justice.

[@ArchibaldMisery]

Two artists that I'd love to see your vocal analysis reaction to, would be the solo work of Liam & Noel Gallagher. For a live acoustic performance. I'd recommend these KZbin titles: Liam Gallagher - For What It's Worth (Live At Air Studios) Liam Gallagher - Once - Radio 1 Piano Sessions Liam Gallagher - Champagne Supernova - Radio 1 Piano Sessions Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Don't Look Back In Anger: Absolute Radio Live

[@scionoforion]

Tom Petty is a true musical icon and sadly missed

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Greatest American rock band of all time….BEST songwriter of all time

[@bangler62]

It's absolutely the uniqueness that makes his voice and his music so appealing to me. I actually loved his music on the radio, long before I had a clue of who he or the Heartbreakers were. It was a similar experience for me to finally see and learn who he was several years after first hearing and enjoying him. Truly a classic rock 'n roller putting his own stamp on the genres. Thanks for giving this a try.

[@oriolesfan2463]

“So laid back”. Tom Petty was my 90s ‘put on headphones and just chill’ artist. Damn, I miss that man and his wonderful music.

[@vitomartinomusic]

We love him forever. He`s magic in the verses is a storytelling folk trick halfway talking, halfway singing. Producer Jeff Lynn sugested him to go an octave higher in the chorus and it certainly picks your attention. Genius work.

[@ScottSpenceNoneTheRicher]

I love this channel so much, she always says things that make something in my head click. Like ive always loved songing along to TP, but i always figured it was just bc hes easy to sound like, but there's always the extra joy of the way he sings. The whole singable constanents and singing up to the note...that is exactly why I just never knew it.

[@jaybaker149]

There will never be another “Tom.” Truly one of the greats.

[@larryrodriguez1977]

The genuine joy in your eyes and the honesty of feeling is why we all come back to watch these videos you put out. Petty loved the Rickenbacker and it add so much to the music. Enjoy the video and keep doing what your doing. We all love it!

[@jtataryn]

Tom Petty was one of the great American songwriters of the 20th-century, and his band, The Heartbreakers, were as tight at phenomenal as any band has ever been. He never...ever...wrote a bad song, and with three or four chords he could write songs that people will remember long after we're all gone, in the same way that we remember Stephen Foster today. The world lost a treasure when it lost Tom Petty.

[@Wishpool]

I'm 56 and must admit, I was late to the party in liking Tom Petty (RIP). However, I've grown to love his songs and band, The Heartbreakers, are incredible musicians! Mike Campbell is such an underrated guitarist and he co-wrote many of their hits. My favorite Petty songs are "Woman in Love (It's Not Me)", "The Waiting", and "Learning to Fly".

[@edster612]

I love that you picked up on the story telling aspect of Tom Petty. He told stories that were illustrated by his excellent songwriting skills. Fact is that his stories are relatable. He and Mike Campbell did some amazing work together.