Tom Petty - A Face In The Crowd (Official Music Video)

[@pringlescan81]

Normally I wouldn’t say this but don’t you dare sing along. Sometimes in life you just have to let Tom sing to you.

[@deewatson1329]

Oh my..... what a beautiful statement, I never could sing along to this song, my tears were and still are so heavy. 🎩💘🎸

[@dianenicolace7683]

BRAVO.

[@queefolbermann9232]

The greatest American songwriter. Nobody else comes close. Rest in peace Tom

[@haywoodalanhayhorr8052]

FYI sir Mr. Petty's favorite songwriter was Ray Davies of The Kinks.

[@rainers.2080]

"Greatest American songwriter" is a debateable but he was pretty damn good and up there with the very best.

[@marcelolastra4564]

Queda Jeff lyne

[@jzaugustine5466]

Been having this debate too. Tom Petty is the best Americana sorry. Orbison, Fogerty, Eagles(Dude does not abide) close second?

[@nirv8]

I would agree american anyway but not British, but hands down the heartbreakers were one of the tightest bands ever even though this is solo album and not the heartbreakers but still killer

[@devarodgers4676]

all powerful songs by tom petty

[@drby0788]

Tom ripping out hearts with this one.

[@lonewizzard8456]

Petty Perfection

[@lorrainevismara5415]

So beautiful to read comments from people who love Tom. Thanks

[@chrisbeasley3009]

Very good statement!

[@EricaChavira-on4oz]

❤❤

[@LizzyLizard65]

Rest in peace, you brilliant musician.

[@massimilianomanca4117]

Un mito . Un grande Artista

[@brandonyeakle5468]

Dam Right

[@williewimmer5102]

This Tom Petty vibe is how I feel right now. He's timeless...

[@racksofones3627]

@@a_randomguy6061 àààaaaaP

[@michaelross1339]

R.I.P. Frank Zappa.

[@ThaiThom]

Thank you so much, Tom. May God bless and keep you forever.

[@lynnep5759]

This song gives me goosebumps. Beautifully haunting

[@davidbenoist4223]

One of the more underrated songs that I always thought was a masterpiece

[@davideroca9910]

I've been thinking a lot, but now I can definitely say this is his best song, even considering The Heartbreakers albums. Tom Petty is the songwriter par excellence when it comes to make a masterpiece out of a simple song.

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

One of TP&H best songs ever. Wait, all of their songs are awesome

[@alfonsoricca4084]

He was a Genius with the Simply of his Heart

[@cap258]

Don´t know how many songs he wrote, but I assume many. Having not a single bad one of which I know is an accomplishment.

[@markfarrer7252]

This has got to be my favorite Tom Petty song

[@susanbonovsky4848]

It's my favorite too

[@tosca9953]

Mee too. hands Down.

[@atsstockburn]

This is a gem. You rarely hear it played, but it always knocks me down. Miss you Tom. Always there in some form.

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

It is definitely a gem!!

[@freddietellez1433]

This song plays for me

[@jnairac]

Well stated. CLASSIC TOM Dearly missed

[@pammays7800]

It's my favorite of his!❤

[@kathleensalazar5222]

same here ❤❤❤😊

[@ut1004bp]

Simple cords, simple changes, simple progression... an uncluttered and uncomplicated masterpiece... Way to go, Tom Petty..and Jeff Lynn

[@cosmo411]

Jeff Lynn of elo had some influence in this album at that time

[@Bergenslarsen]

@@cosmo411 Jeff Lynne co-wrote this song and co-produced this album.

[@merrie6641]

Same reason I love the song Square One.

[@Coasterdude02149]

This is an absolute joy to play on guitar. And given the right people, you can just jam on it...it's fantastic.

[@taroman7100]

ut1004bp that’s the beauty of it. Pure artistry.

[@deewatson1329]

My daughter Molly when she was asked as a kindergarten graduate what she wanted to be when she grew up, ie : nurse, vet, athlete, etc, she grabbed the mic from the teacher, and said I wanna be Tom Petty's wife ! The crowd went wild, her father, my ex husband had a fit, she's in her 30's now, married to a Tom Petty appreciatio like the rest of us 🎩💘🎸

[@davidbonham7302]

Great Story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Miss his music.Shout Out to Gainesville!!!!!!!!!!

[@meredithmauro]

That's a cool little girl.❤

[@EnRico_0]

American people consider Tom Petty a national treasure. This is good. This is fair. I can only add that the legacy of this man extend well beyond the USA borders. He sings about universal values, emotions and life situations. Thank you Tom for your music

[@chrisbeasley3009]

I know nobody will ever see this but, I have two daughters that are 24 and 18 and love his vocals and story telling music. Im sure God above is making him sing to the angels.

[@EdsondeOliveirapiloto]

Dude, I think like that too,

[@joeyp1927]

I saw your comment like a nameless face in the crowd. And what it says is true: Tom Petty's storytelling is ageless.

[@erikreppen9257]

I saw it. Best of luck and opportunity to your daughters.

[@NWPaul72]

God ain't _making_ Tom do anything. He shared what he chose.

[@BillyBatchelor-nj2rk]

Amen

[@r3music172]

I think it’s safe to say Tom Petty never made a bad song

[@heatherhines6877]

Tom pettys greatest hits

[@dawnfynewever3409]

Yes 👍 yes

[@empire4227]

Yes very True

[@michaelciupka5660]

absolutely positive,love him!!!!

[@paulmcconkey637]

@@heatherhines6877 Funny, I was thinking the same thing!!

[@RoanPonie]

Hauntingly beautiful song. I could listen to this over and over and over

[@amandasamuels2849]

And I do!

[@michaeldawson239]

Beautiful Song. He is so much missed. In Our Life, we will All meet again with no Worldly Worried. Only Heaven

[@michaeldawson239]

@James what is a, “illuminati” Satan

[@katiekrosstowne7030]

@@amandasamuels2849 me too. I usually listen to Beautiful Blue 10 × in a row....

[@joypaul995]

I echo your sentiments. I exist only to make others happy. Thats a good thing.....but who will make me smile in return. Behind these bright sparkly eyes and wide toothy smile....this girls all alone. ~Sigh TP has been my go to for over 20 years. 🌹❤️

[@dalegraham3974]

There will NEVER be another Tom Petty RIP

[@kg8862]

Difficult times in high school, I remember being on the bus looking out the window listening to Tom Petty music. His music helped me through tough times.

[@1975Shells]

So sorry you went through hard times in high school. Hope things are better now.

[@freddietellez1433]

How r u now?

[@Джек-я8ю]

Про музыку .. В точку.. Реально медляк 👉💪🔥👍

[@ElronHumpperdink]

Exact same for me. And he legit got me into playing music at 15/16, 31 now and still play. I said “he knows how I feel, like crap. He’s not just some superstar… he’s a real-life loser who knows how hard the journey can be.” I say that in an affectionate way.

[@TheOnlyPommyman]

@@ElronHumpperdink Funny, as when I found TP in the 80's, in my school in Oz, he was seen as a bit of a loser, much like me. I loved him instantly the moment I heard him. It's been that way since. I was lucky enough to see him in London 2017 and it was damn good.

[@patricialiedeke2425]

There's definitely something wrong with a person who doesn't love Tom Petty and his unique and awesome voice .......I really miss him and wish he would not have had to leave us .....

[@mccellen]

Tom died yesterday...RIP dear soul...know that you will never be forgotten....

[@jpcodnia9133]

Big loss Glad to have seen him in concert Sept 1991 New Orleans

[@hugopacheco45]

😢😢😢

[@lightdestiny7]

RIP Tom Petty...always loved this guy.

[@tinanoel452]

Tom looking so gorgeous in this video and the song hauntingly beautiful

[@LeonardDarley]

Never get tired or this song

[@shapez73]

Tom Petty had a beautiful soul and he put it all into his music 🤘 Rest in peace

[@kathleensalazar5222]

Definitely 💯 ❤

[@michaelmcleod1636]

It's still here, that soul.

[@lorrainevismara5415]

Every time I listen, am always crying. I don’t know why.

[@michaelmcleod1636]

@@lorrainevismara5415 It's what shapez73 says. Tom goes straight to the soul of things, to the stuff we are really made of, and the shock of that can get to you so quickly, cut through the defenses, touch you where you're tender, the place you usually have to hide, so you flinch a little, you tear up. It's a natural thing. It's you. It's the heart coming into the light and blinking. Damn I miss him. So now there's that, too.

[@lorrainevismara5415]

You are so right. Thanks for reminding me.

[@josiejones3186]

This song was playing on my car radio while making the drive to the hospital where my Mama lay (when I got the call at almost midnight that my Mother passed away)… She may’ve been just a face in the crowd, but since then, and before, I’ve never witnessed a funeral with as many ppl from all walks of life that Mom touched, helped, encouraged, and was their friend?! She is, and will always be my hero, miss her soooo much, and I thank God for blessing me, and my 6 brothers & sisters with such a wonderful Mother…❤️ ❤️Love you Mom💋🕊

[@Bricameron]

You’re not alone sister. ❤️

[@KelleneHubbard-dz4gt]

So Sorry for your loss 🙏. I still Miss Mother 😔 and she has been gone since '07

[@rickstone8547]

Condolences to you. I feel the same about the loss of my father a few years back. We were really more like brothers ...

[@jessemichaelini3875]

God bless our moms

[@tigersblood12212012]

I can't imagine the day that my Momma leaves this plane of existence. I already lost my babies Momma. I sincerely feel for you 💔

[@carlharwell740]

And his track ‘learning to fly’. For anyone that’s been through addiction. How much effort we put into getting hooked, and the rocky days coming down.

[@Hihello-dt6pz]

I love crying to this song

[@CB3Music]

Amazing song!

[@whathasshebeendoingallthis1431]

I miss you so much. No parallel. You help me survive.

[@skipsmith8121]

The greatest American artist of all time!! End of story.

[@Richard-ik5vz]

For me by far the best song Tom Petty ever made.

[@TheCgelarden]

Truth

[@cosmo411]

Don't forget Jeff Lynne from ELO had a hand in this song

[@tigersblood12212012]

Agreed

[@dixiesines7180]

Rest in peace tom your music helped me through some rough times ....you belong among the wild flowers ...

[@tacticalmattfoley]

One of TP's best songs--very underrated. The melancholy vibe is true Tom Petty.

[@kellysharp5724]

Patrick Michael yes melancholy

[@jacobshafer2620]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@norahporter]

Gets me every time. Thinking about his family....so hard for them at this Christmas time

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Petty fans would take a listen to my acoustic performance (keyboard & vocal) of INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN on my YT channel in tribute to one of TP's many profound and enduring compositions. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@stephenhooper8287]

More of a Jeff Lynne vibe!!

[@Glutenfreemichele]

Genius craftsman....

[@juliettrent3601]

2.10 tho' just love that guitar ❤

[@maryferr333]

❤❤❤one of my favorites

[@ginar80]

Thank you Tom Petty for being part of the soundtrack to my life during happy times and sad. You were more than a face in the crowd. RIP and you're missed greatly.

[@marilynoertwig3138]

This is one of Tom Petty's best songs ever

[@ricardocerrillo3472]

By far, and any stretch, this Petty song is one I hold dearest to my heart. Why? It just does.

[@Alaskanbrawl]

For me his best track. And I know that’s amongst a lot of competition.

[@brucebernal65]

Brenda was the name of that face still thinking of her till this day. 20 years later

[@MarcoMusumeci_Oficial]

this is the real music...

[@SolamenteVees]

A great song on its own but Jeff Lynne’s production, the crash cymbals, acoustic guitar texture, etc… makes it sublime.

[@hermixtonen]

Lynne as producer + Petty as songster were an incredible combo

[@franktaylor120]

missing Brother Tom

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

I was another aimless college student and Mary was a lonely stranger just out of the Army...I bumped into her at church ....Then for 12 years we were literally inseparable. For the last 5 of those 12 we were married.... We had just had our daughter, when Mary started having back pain...11 months later, the Love of my life was gone from bone cancer....It was like we came out of the shadows for just a moment to Love one another and then back into darkness....Now again, just......"A Face In The Crowd."

[@tiffanykinsel9974]

The first time I actually ever cried when a famous person died......r.i.p Tom Petty......what a legend....much love from louisiana

[@karenwoo9068]

Me, too! Still feel so sad that he is gone. He had such a terrible childhood and overcame so much adversity.

[@rpmartin8650]

I'll never forget listening to wildflowers on the way home that day I found out he died and just breaking down into tears like I knew him personally.

[@PlanetCaravanYT]

I’m 21 years old and Tom Petty has always been related, in my mind, to my dad. Alongside the Travelling Willburys and George Harrison, it’s what he always used to play on the car when going on our yearly summer trip. It’s one of those things you remember from a kid that you’ll always remember. I always get very emotional when listening to him, makes me miss those days so much. My dad is still alive, but I already know that Tom’s music will accompany me for the rest of my life.

[@delshoemaker7616]

Well sounds like your dad was cool!

[@openedto]

You should ask your dad about what that song meant back then. Maybe he didn’t know because you were better off than we were but when I started working in Pennsylvania in the 80s unemployment was about 25%. You can see that influence in the song very similar to Billy Joel Allentown song and Bruce Springsteen songs people like them and Tom Petty meant a lot to us and little dying towns like Pottstown Pennsylvania back then. I wish I could’ve told him that 💚

[@lornagarcia5534]

He was the best

[@TheBdavis2195]

Same. My dads and I music, traveling wilbury's for years.

[@gonzostrangelove6107]

You're not alone in that, man.

[@sasarasasarasa]

The simplicity of greatness.

[@sharquimetal]

The greatness of simplicity.

[@upallnightwithyabois3553]

The complexity of his simplicity made him wonderful. He will forever be loved. His music will live on for ever.

[@justincool2028]

Sharqui Metal your phrasing sounds better lol I like what u did there

[@susanmurrell635]

I first heard this song recently on a utube video of Tom Petty on the David Letterman show from 1989 ...when the song/album came out.. He performed it with the Heartbreakers on that show. It was strange because the band was out on the stage and Tom came out after them and wasn't smiling...and didn't look or smile at the audience. He went and got his guitar and walked to the microphone and the song started and he never had any eye contact with the HB's and he seemed almost estranged from them....it was unusual I thought. I felt a strange vibe. Tried to think why that might be and remembered an interview where some of the band said they were not happy about Tom making the 2 albums and several videos with the Travelling Willburys...which was in 1988 - 89. Some of them said in an interview that they felt left out of it and even Mike Campbell said he would've liked to have been included. Maybe there was some tension briefly between them in 1989. When he finished singing, D.L. came over to Tom and shook his hand and don't remember Tom smiling at all.....it was strange. Throughout the song the camera mostly did close ups of Tom Petty 's face and he looked troubled....the song has got some sadness and almost a depressed feeling to it..... Miss and ❤️ TP. Miss the music they made together.

[@christinahecox1234]

I miss him so much ❤

[@trix8678]

❤ Miss him so much.

[@315Bodhi17]

Tom didn't have to scream to get his point across. He made 'noise' when he wanted. r.i.p. my friend

[@AndreaEssEmm]

Probably my favorite TP song. It evokes a late night, one-o’clock in the morning feeling whenever I hear it.

[@Bennyboy1985]

Interesting. For me it represents that point in time where it's neither day or the evening, but somewhere in between- when everything is bathed in gold light and the shadows are long.

[@parkjamesshaw3189]

AMEN ANDREA

[@grahammonro6500]

And incidentally, I put this song on just after 1am..So Spooky.. So True

[@immortalserito774]

Desert driving music, sunset or night.

[@cks2285]

It’s 1:08am.. June 5th, 2021

[@ОлегКарпов-э8е]

timeless !

[@nightowl8983]

Such a Cool Song. R.IP. Tom Petty, We Love You!🖤🖤🖤🤘😎🎵🎶🎵

[@a3v3n]

12 years ago😳❤️❤️

[@MrTelex]

R.I.P. Tom from Russia.Thank you for the wonderful music.

[@richardchoquefrank74]

RIP Tom Petty a great songwriter

[@oceanview5545]

God I just love the sound of his voice, no one sounds quite like Tom. RIP beautiful soul 💔

[@gordonomeara6684]

tom is a rock god who got me through some tough times

[@tessadams7740]

Love you Tom ❤❤❤ miss you!! I hope you know how much you and ur music has helped/heald me❤❤❤ 🙏

[@johnshields6852]

Im a few years younger than Tom, huge fan right from the start, songs like this there's no wonder.

[@peterbanks4792]

Always been a big fan of Tom petty. I was amazed yesterday to hear his song played on the new GTA 6 trailer. Had to go back and play the album it came from. I forgot about this complete hidden gem. Grew up with my dad listening to this. He's no longer with us any more just like Tom. This hauntingly beautiful song actually made me cry.

[@Love.America]

💔😢

[@bpiazza]

I can relate with you

[@nitins1802]

Any one in 2020?...Miss u Tom...great musician♥️

[@sasarasasarasa]

My good taste in music brought me here.

[@kittykat9451]

+sasarasasarasa Great taste in music think alike!!!

[@backwoodsjunkie08]

sasarasasarasa amen brother! tom petty is legendary

[@donnaobrien5957]

deadly tune x

[@erikwhitebeard79]

Deadly it sure feckin is

[@cheebamonkey4073]

I am so wet

[@barbarapearce5722]

I hated when this ARTIST DIED A FACE IN THE CROWD MY FAVORITE. I LOVED THIS MAN 💖💖💖💖💖💖 I MISS HIS MUSIC

[@Longhornmatthew]

Petty, and Lynne ❤

[@lokogoon3331]

Masterpiece

[@flyspith7686]

Not too many people in music that make me cry when they pass BUT Mr Petty hit me hard.. Shocked me.. The others are LEMMY and Mr. George Jones..

[@paulabotch8877]

It was the first time I've wept over a performer who left us -- and being a fairly new real fan of Tom Petty, it seems strange. But it was not only the shock of his loss, it was the same weekend the year prior that I lost my husband. It was an emotional weekend already and to learn of Tom's crisis and ultimate death was just overwhelming. I'd looked so forward to the opportunity to see him perform live! What a legacy and treasure of amazing music we have!

[@patriciamays5339]

I feel the same way! It it me really hard because it was so unexpected. He had so much to live for being only 66. Far too young to die.

[@patriciamays5339]

Oh I'm an old fan since 1977 I lived in Los Angeles when Tom Petty first began taking off so to speak. Still sad he's gone forever.

[@tracha7288]

@@patriciamays5339 But wow,what a catalog of fantastic music.

[@jadejaguarcuontheotherside7551]

Flyspit H .... Chris Cornell was hard but I didn’t know Tom had passed till I got work that day and an electronic bill board had it up showing him and his birth and death dates ... I had to pull over and I wasn’t alone there was two other cars off the highway and I’m sure it was for the same reason .... WE WERE CRYING .....knowing this man was gone from us.... but his music lives on and with it his spirit will as well!

[@bigtunk]

I keep coming back to this song after sometimes years without hearing it. Really is a perfect song.

[@roberthart5435]

🎯

[@evoz4489]

I heard this song after breaking up with my girlfriend. Although she was narcissistic, grief was real. To withdraw my love because it wasn't being given nor able to be received was heart wrenching. The song reminds me that when someone comes into your life and they check off all the boxes and they're into you and you're into them and you just wanted to build something together...but the mask slipped. She was the face in the crowd the first time I met her. Now she's back to being a face in the crowd. A face I never really knew.

[@markhand4530]

the beautiful lyrics have so many connotations for me

[@stevewitte2501]

Genuinely sad for the loss of Tom. Unlikely that anyone can capture that spirit again because today's music is just...awful.

[@redriver6541]

It was truly amazing when the giant known as Tom Petty walked the earth. I mourned his loss like I really know him. That's when you know.....what you've done with your life was special. When those who had never seen nor spoken to you.....shed a tear for your existence.

[@evilwench5060]

my cousin turned me on to Tom Petty.. Long winding roads and many heart breaks ago.. He just made so much sense..

[@RPMZ11]

Vic College ... Toronto...summer of 89'..🌳💕🌻😎

[@danielstienkeoway7219]

Great song by Tom Petty.

[@Musichead7]

Love you Tom!! RIP!! You rocked baby!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@himynameisvans]

Whenever I hear this song I get an almost imponderable, strange feeling inside my chest, I can't explain it. But, I know I like it.. I think it's because it's Tom Petty.

[@saspinks3001]

I know exactly what you mean! It is TP. He can do that!

[@crystalbay3265]

Haunting

[@upallnightwithyabois3553]

He was truly incredible wasn't he? This world didn't deserve him.

[@VeggiePopper]

This comment just broke my heart.

[@Mistardmuster]

His songs have that power. Not many truly do.

[@janmock1596]

My big sister and I saw Tom so many times free at the bandshell in G'ville. I lost her to COVID19 in 2021. I was in shock when Tom died and now again. How many do we have to lose?

[@janmock1596]

He's the best Ter. Tell him we all loved him and those free concerts at the bandshell are forever in my heart.

[@21550spurs]

This is one of his best songs a sleeper I call it a sleeper because it doesn't get much airplay but deferently 1 of my favorite songs by Tom petty

[@21550spurs]

Agreed!

[@markdempsey9630]

Tom Petty was one of the all-time greats. A musical genius, yet someone the common man could relate to. He will be missed. May God Bless his family.

[@Debcatawba]

A song about anonymity. No truer words have ever been spoken.

[@stanley2004]

Superb comment.

[@AchillGirl]

I don't know why but this song gives me the chills every time I hear it. RIP Tom

[@deborahholroyd6495]

Emotional...❤😥

[@KelleneHubbard-dz4gt]

❤ Love You Tommy 💝 😍 but now you are in Rock and Roll Heaven 🙏😴😇😇, Will Always Miss You 😘💯💜

[@larrybaumer2754]

music is and will always be a key to the soul

[@marisnik]

Absolutly agree!!

[@danarobertson1472]

Larry Baumer me Too 🎶❤️

[@upallnightwithyabois3553]

Escpecially his. Rest easy, Tom we love you buddy.

[@Dimthedark]

Totally agree!!!

[@cathiemorgan4685]

Music is the language of the angels. But Tom is sorely missed.

[@herbertdunn3541]

Lorraine, Lorna, Laverne, Trudy, Rita, Marie, Carol, Ronnie you were a lot more than a face in the crowd. Miss you all.

[@ken952gtr]

R.I.P. Tom Petty. Thanks for all the great music.

[@EricaChavira-on4oz]

🎵🎶 “out of a dream…out of the sky, into my heart, into my life..🎶🎵

[@timdespenas3678]

Big tune... We're all faces in a crowd

[@kayeberry3900]

Oh Lord...Tom, how can we listen and not miss you so. You were the music for our lives.

[@margaretlawson6960]

This is a damn good song. We've all been here.

[@priscillabarker9229]

What a beautiful sad face with soft voice, makes me weep for your family RIP TOM PETTY. Thank you for your gift to the world.

[@happysagiblessed7725]

Heartfelt song... Thought I was special..was just a face in the crowd. 💔😢

[@ТеренсМалик-ц7з]

BEAUTIFUL !!! R.I.P.,TOM

[@kathyblack1149]

MASTERPIECE !

[@asarli]

Tom Petty, I love your music!!! Super!!!