Tom Petty - A Q Exclusive - Part 2

[@evelynbaron4428]

I may well have left a comment before but at this point in time it feels important to say that this is probably the best interview conducted with Tom Petty. He was reluctant to speak in public but also had a deep, reliable instinct about whom to trust. This is one of those moments. And it's an interview that transcends a 'rock 'n roll' interview. Deeply reflective and funny and deeply human.

[@TheBella2u]

Agree 100% ❤ he’s so missed. But, he was ill and in pain at the end. He’s free now.

[@R1ckRude]

Well said sir.

[@heidicompos9358]

If you love him like

[@heidicompos9358]

If you love him like you claim to, then why would you want him to stay here and be in so much pain?? Doesn't make sense to me AND believe me I cried for days and still do at times over his loss but have/are "we" thinking of "him"?! I would never want to see/hear of someone in pain like that. Not just because it's HIM I feel like that about anyone in pain like that! Rest easy 😊 Tom!! You have definitely e

[@heidicompos9358]

Earned it. I don't know why this keeps posting before I'm done....SORRY GUYS!!!

[@jerrilehane7815]

I ghostwrote for Tom Petty 1987,5 albums that came out between 88-99,but done all one shot April 87,including Wilburys vol 1. He's had his rough times I've helped him thru,never met him,just sent tapes.Gift & tribute. RIP loving memory,my inspiration.

[@MikeVernonProd]

"I'm doing this for the music, and playing with my friends" Tom Petty, one of the most down to earth, humble musicians. And the music he makes emits that spirit. I love his music, every one of his records are a treasure.

[@jillebeling4562]

Totally Agee. Just really like him as a person and musician. I like that he cares about the struggles of the regular person and that we could all care more about each other!

[@harveychuckles3780]

"Every verse a diamond, And every chorus gold".

[@MikeVernonProd]

Hahaha, exactly!

[@michelle88960]

I agree. He's really down to earth, and one of the best singer/songwriters ever. A guy who makes music cos he enjoys it, not always for the fame and money. To bring out an album that he likes, and if other people like it great. If they don't ....great.

[@evelynbaron2004]

​@@jillebeling4562 I am a freelance writer and oct 2020 getting paid to write about Wildflowers and all the rest but it's a set up. Springsteen Dylan Sting all came out with new material; the lamentable court case re; artistic control obviously won by his older daughter and I am just glad there is no more material to exploit. From my point of view TP music was exactly as you described Confusion Wheel made me cry .. but that left it open to boundaries crossed the scourge of our era. Best wishes my friend we'll get through this Covid 19 stuff; I have a Covid 19 slightly confused dog and a friend with a young child ... there will be repercussions and this music will always help. Stay safe!

[@randersson3672]

So real, so cool, so gifted, a GREAT man, artist, songwriter. Painfully missed !

[@slipperynoodle20]

Still true. And that's why I continue to buy what Aida, Mike and Ryan put together.

[@sdufg]

i miss Jian too.

[@owenmeislin9575]

Just gets better and better. The quality. The Mysic Man. And that band. That drummer. Does not get old.

[@shelleybean9277]

At about 7:48 of the interview he speaks to Tom on humanity. TP replys he felt people were losing their humanity due to technology. This representation proves to me that this artist was way ahead of his times. Very profound interview. All I can say is thank you for the music and thank you for keeping it real all these years since the 70s to now. RIP Mr. Petty!

[@evelynbaron2004]

Now that Tom Petty is gone it is all the more important to hear him reflecting at his best. The next generation was so important to him. This really is the best interview to me; put it together with Bogdanovich's 4 hour Running Down a Dream, and all kinds of insights are available. RIP a dedicated, profoundly creative, responsible artist. He famously said, "I grew up in public". And truly, for a long time he was an adult writing adult songs for adults ... and still managed to engage a new generation. Guys like that don't come around very often. And frankly, I love Dylan et al. but despite Tom Petty's self-deprecation, he's miles above him if you're talking about later work. But that is Tom. And to repeat myself, he really is unique in that he really is the only artist who died from a sense of responsibility to his audience. Something to think about.

[@janeshull8082]

Hey Tom, You're one cool and honest dude. Miss you friend. Jane

[@susanmurrell635]

Tom Petty was also considering his bandmates and the crew that did the heavy lifting. He knew they were all counting on the money from this really last huge tour, as well as his audience. BUT, there wasn't 1 person out of all those people who wouldn't have wanted Tom to have taken better care of himself and to have just postponed the tour till after he had his hip replacement surgery. I don't feel there was 1 who didn't care more about their friend, and the artist they loved. If only....if only he had put himself first....we might still have him here with us making music and enjoying his life.❤😢😢

[@JonDunnmusician]

Outstanding interview with the legend Tom & wonderful calm person conducting the interview

[@felixforster6559]

The last question and answer brings tears to my eyes...

[@geraldineburbank5027]

Did mine too . 😧

[@joannvazquez5988]

Knowing what was to come too soon, yeah it was heartbreaking! No pun intended.

[@Rhezoloution]

What a wonderful interview. RIP Tom.

[@lisas4483]

Ditto

[@OMW66]

Tom Petty is the real deal. He`s so far away from all those fake ones. Love him.

[@evelynbaron6590]

One of the most well-researched, empathic interviews with one of the very very best artists of this genre of music in the last 40 years, and an inspirational soul indeed.

[@SpiralDownRock]

"Im doing the best i can," how can you not love a man that was still so himble at that point in his career. He gave the world beautiful music and still didn't act better than the average person. He has such a great perspective.

[@rachelborne3035]

One of my greatest heroes. Thank you, Mr. Petty, from the deepest place in my heart.

[@sentimentaljourneyproductions]

Me, too Rachel🎼💞

[@marytague6268]

Just a brilliant interview! Tom is the BOMB! Always will be.❤️💪🙌

[@chaslatorre2890]

For a minute, I imagined if Lennon was still around, he might be saying some of the same things we heard from Tom. Great insights and we sure will miss Tom Petty.

[@jeffreyfurey3320]

Man I love Tom Petty! Rest in Peace. I had every intention of seeing him perform live but I missed the opportunity. I will regret waiting to go to one of his concerts forever...

[@marlenesullivan3113]

L E G E N D 🚶‍♂️🎶

[@valeriesara]

A man who's honest, raw, humble and a great story teller to boot. I love that my kids love him, too. Timeless music from a gentle soul with a conscience. Parts 1 and 2 of Tom's story make me yearn for parts 3, 4, and beyond. Never stop, good sir.

[@flandersme]

The music of Tom Petty has, over the years become a part of my personality. If I need inspiration in my life, there is a Tom Petty song I can play that will inspire me. If I'm having an awful day and a Tom Petty song comes on the radio, day is instantly made better. It's like a smidgeon of his personality wears off on me with each listen, because he is such a talented, humble, grounded, hard working dude. He's what I aspire to, but frequently fall short.

[@doriswalsh5149]

I love you Tom Petty. You sang with all your heart and Soul. I miss you so much. Your number 1. Have always been.

[@evelynbaron2004]

I hear you. But I get nervous when boundaries get blurred and an intensely private man like Tom becomes not just an inspiration but a part of someone else's self-perception; there's a reason he put them dark glasses on beyond the official explanation. We all find our stories in his music. It's brave of you to write what you did but you must know his music was not a running autobiographical commentary. I read Warren Zane's bio which was one of the most painful books I read in a long time because it really was the place where the unvarnished facts of an abused child who turned anger into ambition and was abused again by his own wife ... it was really hard to read. And the project was over because Petty was a born leader who knew how to find the right people and let run free. Zane took it as a rejection which I I know was not meant wrote an article about it in Rolling Stone. If I misread you I am truly sorry; as you certainly know he wanted above all to be a good man to ride the river with.

[@michaelgoodyear9369]

The best

[@tonywolfemusic5920]

He’s the greatest American rocker in my opinion. Phenomenal catalog of brilliant, genius in their simplicity songs.

[@williamcooney6037]

I along with many, many people, have respected and admired Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from 1977 forward. His commitment to the music and his fans is above all, un- paralleled. I will really miss looking forward to new music by Tom. So RIP my friend. I hope you are falling free and happy forever.

[@RustyWood]

Tom was such a great talent and so likable! Sad that he's gone, but grateful for all the great songs!! Rest In Peace, Tom

[@iseeu1980]

I was so impressed by the interviewer. Love and respect for the art and the trade.

[@digitalboomer]

When Petty appeared on the scene so many years ago, I liked some of his stuff but I totally missed the whole picture on the guy. Awesome song writer and an extraordinary human being.

[@evelynbaron2004]

I'm glad you wrote that and sure that no-one will read this reply but I was busy doing other things at some point in my life and totally ignored some hit song or other ... years later when my life was down the rabbit hole I used to drink in a kind of seedy bar in Toronto's version of Greenich sp Village and there was a juke box which had sooooo many really crappy crossover country music songs, except for Refugee. And I would load up that thing with quarters so it played over and over again and a light bulb went off in my head. And there was a guy who used to wander in after work to play pool and one day we got into a conversation and I married him, which sounds very Jane Eyre -- he was a life long hippie like Tom with his own story to tell; brilliant photographer born 1950 late Oct weird coincidence -- truly inexplicable heart failure at age 67 ,, sometimes in a pensive mood especially during Covid 19 it's excusable to unburden oneself to a stranger on the internet. What I don't like in our celebrity culture is people crossing fundamental boundaries and thinking they know people who are in the public eye; one of the most painful moments Warren Zanes describes in his bio of Tom Petty is their 1st formal meeting and Tom is hiding in the shadows outside the designated restaurant in camo fatigues waiting to run the gauntlet to the restaurant; people need their privacy and this man really ran that guantlet his whole life, yes, extraordinary man and artist and father -- loved my own Dad and was so lucky and his daughters obviously feel the same.

[@gowanian]

I agree with Michael, host being a great interviewer, and interview being very insightful, with Tom being so down to earth, and transparent...RIP Brother.

[@HaleysComet81]

This is one of the best interviews I've seen of anyone. Great technique and demeanor. Well researched and just very well done. Thank you.

[@evelynbaron2004]

Jian Ghomeshi interviewed Tom Petty on behalf of the CBC and got himself into a lot of trouble later for misconduct in his professional life. I watched him interview many artists and he was occasionally abrasive in some interviews (Joni Mitchell e.g.); on top of that he is a devotee of the David Berne (Talking Heads) school of music. That makes this interview all the more compelling. Add to that the fact that Tom Petty rarely granted interviews. Every sentence was important. Equally, Warren Zane, that publicity hound, wrote a brilliant bio because he left himself out of the equation and let every person interviewed speak for themselves. It was the right way to go about things. Some people complained that there was intimate info left out. Really. Do they follow their friends into the washroom …. that was never what Tom Petty was about. In this interview he explains his passion for music and is candid about the important things in his life and situates himself in regard to where he lived throughout his life. Probably too many words, HaleysComet81, to say what you wrote. I just respected, respect him as the ultimately dedicated rock artist of all time. Maybe it is an art form that may be obsolete, but you listen to this music and I dont think so. He will be present in every young artist who really wants to make real music. Tx.

[@GreenRiver72]

@@evelynbaron2004 Zanes' bio of Petty is beautifully written though - almost a theoretical take on the band dynamics, randomly intermixed with hilarious anecdotes/Stan Lynch's f-bomb filled stories

[@evelynbaron2004]

@@GreenRiver72 absolutely Stan Lynch the lonely extrovert persecuted by Jimmy Iovine in the studio going off with Bob Dylan in Vegas ... I loved Warren Zane's bio and one thing that perhaps he didn't quite catch was Tom's dark sense of humour fundamental to everything he did. I read Zane's lament in Rolling Stone that after their collaboration Tom disappeared and he felt really propriatarial sp have a French keyboard late at night ... well the job was done it was nothing personal but it was important for Zane to recount Tom's liking for man of the people coffee, guy who had 150 guitars and only needed one ... the video for the song Swingin bore him out -- everyone has a story. We could be here all night loved your post! Wish this interview would have a wider circulation.

[@GreenRiver72]

@@evelynbaron2004 The end of Chapter 20 - the story of Lynch watching his friend have a seizure from a drug OD, all while Tom casually ignores them as a follower continually feeds coins into his hands so he could conquer the arcade game. Great metaphor for their entire connection (or lack thereof), even Stan portraying himself as an overly-libertine and somewhat self-centered jerk. Haha and how about the "rolling orgy" Stan had planned when on their European tour lol. However, he and Tom did have their moments together...:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6HHpJaBf9WSa5o

[@evelynbaron2004]

@@GreenRiver72 OMG my favorite Stan Lynch story is about him and Bob Dylan going off together to watch Sinatra in Vegas..... or moving back to Florida and not wanting to come back; Tom, that's fine Ringo wants to do it and he's back in a flash. I LOVED that bio format; think it was pioneered by a writer named George Plimpton writing with authorisation about Truman Capote and the method is kalaidoscopic; sp, everyone gets to say what they think and it makes the reader more attentive and vigilant; have my personal issues re; Zane's kind of ambition but I mellowed out in his regard; after spending countless hours with TP he just assumed they were henceforth best friends; it was a job. And he wrote movingly about that in Rolling Stone so it's all good. Benmont Tench who was filled with indignation at having to work with Jeff Lynne and not averse to creating bad feeling; how is it that Howie Epstein's death was somehow Tom's fault... I think for a while Tom was very lonely in his own band and wanted a substitute family there; only on his own not sure he would have bothered no matter how driven he was, but things worked out. My favorite band, we'd be here all night to use Tom Speak. Cheers!

[@YolkyPalky]

What a great interview. Sad that I see this after Tom's passing, RIP. Jian did a great job of letting the conversation flow to where it wanted to go, he didn't just march in with his 20 questions he was going to ask no matter what, he listened intently to Tom's answers, and asked questions based on those responses. Well done!

[@cliftontorrence839]

What a delightful Human Being ! A true Southern Gentleman ! More importantly, a Gentleman. Sure hope he comes to my town.... Great Interview.....Thanks guys.........

[@zigzagwanderer9531]

Clifton T......If he does, beware, zombie apocalypse!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

@@zigzagwanderer9531 be a sight to see….a zombified Tom Petty shuffling around moaning out “Free falling”

[@Marc-js8rx]

22:25 Tom shares his utter insightful and very prescient thoughts, discussing our current-day losing of humanity and certain people in our society who seek power once they have tons of money. And my mind goes to so many politicians. God, he was so spot-on, talking about the "vanishing of the middle class"! Such a pleasure to listen to his kindness. This interview Part 2 is relevant to EVERY American. I wish it was played before some national event, like the Super Bowl or something.

[@Sarah-fh5jb]

They will never do that because the elite owns everything on television.

[@MrFoxer35]

this guy was the real deal, its sad to say that music industry is dead now, manufactured crap. I really miss this type of talent on the stage.

[@nelsondog100]

MrFoxer35 very well said, it’s a true shame

[@paaao]

There’s still great music being made. Times change, the music changes, the artists are still out there struggling, and creating the same way they always have. I love Tom Petty, just as much as I love Tame Impala. To say that he isn’t on, or above Tom’s level, because the industry and methods have evolved, is very short sighted.

[@caldwell9-0]

MrFoxer35 need gun control

[@evelynbaron2004]

@@paaao I agree to the extent that before the last tour Tom was either curating the roots of rock -- his podcast American Treasures was an education which I though he was passing on, ..or producing younger bands so in my opinion there is no debate and in part 1 of this interview TP made it very clear that he thought awards for art were to quote good for the industry but awards for art; totally subjective. So yes totally agree.

[@evelynbaron2004]

@@paaao You wrote after TP's death so I am replying because I think this interview is the best I could find and your comment on point. Tom worked in the 2 yrs before the 40th tour largely on producing young bands; he believed fiercely in the new generation and he would never seek to control it. .... Still great memories of his Sirius XM podcast still available. Cheers!

[@LiberTBo]

Jian Ghomeshi's thoughtful interview illuminates the life, love and passion of Tom.....Where Tom say's "The secret that every record you make be quality music ...I don't want to quit, I'm not ready to say its time to close the door....I'm just lucky to be here" Thank you Tom from a grateful world filled with music and Love...

[@pgrens]

This interview was beautiful to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed having a beer [or three] with Jian and Tom in a pretty candid environment, especially as time went on. As mentioned below, I wish there was a 3rd and 4th part to this. The fact that there can't be is sad, but also makes me relish the time I spent with these two. Alas, I'm hoisting my drink honor of our dearly departed. RIP Tom, you certainly stomped terra, and I'm thankful to have been along for the ride.

[@evelynbaron2004]

music will always be there. When this interview first came out parts 1 and 2 flowed into each other. there was a bit less editing and if you read comments now much more dismissive under part one and more outpouring of sadness and appreciation for this part. Interesting. A bit late and I'm tired -- sorry great comment.

[@michelle88960]

When he asked where the confidence came from for Tom to go to record company's with some tapes and expect them to be signed, he answered his own question when he said "You were a young kid who had been abused by your father." That is exactly why he had that determination. That film quote "Damaged people are dangerous, they know they can survive." That's why.

[@QwithTomPower]

Great insight!

[@michelle88960]

q on cbc Thank you.

[@NevadaBoss]

"God it's so painful someone who was so close..and now so far out of reach..." From a devout agnostic...bless u Tom...u will never know how much we all loved you and how viscerally you are missed....

[@p.turtle2085]

RIP Tom. A great man and a great musician. There are so many layers and so much depth to his personality it's fascinating listening to him in this candid interview. He is completely himself without a trace of the facade of being a "rock idol". His commitment to being real both in his music and in his person is a beautiful testament to the integrity of this guy.

[@MaxCandor]

R.I.P Tom , So many times I have waited to hear your next new song, now, on that score... there will be an empty spot that can never enjoy to be filled up again. Saw you in Boston in 78 or 79, and have been a fan ever since. No going back now... What a great run you had. You will be sadly missed Tom. . Namaste` Brother... namaste`

[@vc23]

I could listen to Tom forever, he seemed like such a nice man. I was lucky enough to see him back in 1990 when I was 15. One of the best nights I have ever had. My mum barged us right to the front!!

[@SDIVADesigns]

Wow Tom... you are so loved and your music (work) is so appreciated. I saw you in Montreal two nights ago and in London, Ontario last summer and loved, loved, loved both shows. Loved the new, and of course loved the old and so did my 26-year old daughter. Her favourite song in the whole wide world is Free Falling and her comment was that it was so wonderful to have a whole room full of people who love the song as much as you do. Thanks so much for the fantastic music and for keeping it real music.

[@danny355]

I just heard Free Falling for the first time 3 weeks ago. Amazing song. I got to the first chorus and was just like "Woah....."

[@melaniekaweck3433]

danny355 that's so cool I can't remember that far back to when I first heard free fall in or even when I first heard American girl I think it's awesome that people get to still discover music even if it's from 20 years ago 😜

[@catsrcool6517]

Because of you and the Heartbreakers, we are the Lucky ones Tom Petty! This Interview shows the magnitude of your insight, philosophy, and musical genius, thank you! RIP Tom Petty, your music remains forever in our hearts 💘

[@crozcrosbie3895]

Two guys who love music, talking. This is one of the best 'interviews' with any great music talent I have seen. The respect, engagement, knowledge and respect with challenging Q's is a credit to the interviewer who calls for the absolute character and pathos of the man he is speaking with. Excellent! Have always had the greatest respect for Tom Petty since I saw him and the HeartBreakers on the Damn the Torpedoes tour in London...this just took that respect up a notch or two.

[@javanbirdbluerusselling5285]

One of the best souls to walk the earth. Thank you for sharing your music,insight and life experiences. The world misses and will forever more miss you.

[@skaynekurtis]

thank you -- such a fine interview w/ a truly fine artist & human being... it's a sad day... but the world's a far, far better place w/ Tom Petty having been a part of it.... Just listen... we'll be able to hear him...

[@gunnerdee84]

Pure Class from the classic rocker

[@stevebeckerlcsw3409]

Incredible interview. Like the first one. These are the best interviews of a musical rock legend I've ever seen.

[@evelynbaron2004]

I know this is silly but my 2 favorite interviews were with Canadians; this one and Peter Mansbridge something of a legend up here it was long enough to be worth it but also hilarious moments.

[@TCarnellF66]

That’s what greatness looks and sounds like. Irreplaceable. Eternal Respect. Thank You, Mr. Petty.

[@31Alden]

PERFECTLY stated. We will never see the likes of Tom Petty again. Eternal respect indeed.

[@saradimarino]

such a talented, genuine, and down to earth guy. such a shame he left us so soon and unexpectedly. rip tom petty, you will never be a forgotten man

[@whyyeseyec]

Tom's death was really hard to take. When someone's been part of your musical life for 40 years it really hits home. What aa shame. Sixty-six is too young.....

[@skygazer6898]

KEN5423 You are a sad individual. I have read some of your comments about other great deceased artists and they are full of spite. You needs to get some love in your life.........you sad git!

[@jenniferwest6108]

Agreed

[@benstephens34]

It was hard for me to take, for sure. I'd always enjoyed his songs, but never made myself explore his music and him as an artist until after he died. It took almost a whole year of poking around his repertoire once or twice before interest in really delving into it with a passion ever blossomed. Like I didn't really get it, mostly due to his off radio songs. Then a few months ago I tried again with a specific spotify compilation that really blew my mind. That's when I finally fell in love with him as an artist, then as a person after a few interviews I watched that showed me who he was personally. My regret in posthumously getting into his stuff is that if I had done so before he died, I might've gotten to see him in concert. I kick myself every day for that. 😞

[@evelynbaron2004]

@@skygazer6898 This is not civil discourse. Just saying. The number of times I wanted to get personal with someone and yes crossed that line == mistake.

[@evelynbaron2004]

@@benstephens34 A year later and we're all in quarantine which is why I do this. If you watched the interview he made it clear; we play a hockey rink. I have been going to concerts of all kinds for decades and a hockey rink is one step away from a good video; unless you have a backstage pass which doesn't happen anymore spontaneously. I loved your comment; those few interviews were probably it; he didn't give vr many in 40 professional yrs beyond the requisite 3 minutes of banter on a talk show. This is it. Also Peter Mansbridge.

[@DonDon-ju4yv]

I'm so glad we have this. Grateful that the guy interviewing took so much Thought and care with the process of drawing out...more. And mr Petty opened on his own at times. It must have been a great Surprise to the interviewer that Mr Petty has answers with A musically romantic quality. Mr Petty is very generous and we are recipients Of the quality and quantity of his words.I flat out dig this interview. Grateful, thank you

[@carrieneuman9169]

Saddened by the reason that drove me here but thankful to be reminded why I love and respect Tom Petty as much as I do. Great interview.

[@Pgcmoore]

was 17 when i first saw their show in tampa in 78, such a great time to be young, tom's music has been part of my entire life after that day

[@janifferallen5810]

We were blessed to grow up in the 70's...what an amazing time❤

[@grahambarker3845]

one of the few down to earth musicians....all the comments show how much Tom was loved....I really hope he knew that

[@31Alden]

I think this might very well be the greatest interview from both perspectives I have ever seen/heard. An engaging, well-informed interviewer with heart, interviewing one of, if not THE GREATEST, rock artists. Tom, I hope you know how loved and missed you are. Our musical landscape and lives are far less bright without you. Rest easy, my friend.

[@MattKittredge2112]

I agree with Tom 100% about the struggle of not wanting to become a nostalgia act, while still satisfying his core fanbase at the same time. Most bands from his era know how to put together live setlists that evenly balances the classics / radio hits, newer stuff, and even a few rarities. Then you have bands like KISS, who have pretty much been doing the same show for 20 years, lol

[@novashelton7471]

Fantastic interview with my favorite artist of all time...love you always Tom Petty.

[@mhooksable]

Thanks for the music Tom Petty and the heartbreakers, you all belong on Mt. Rushmore. God bless

[@pattiburrus6964]

Along with a Few Friends, JFK JR. may be?

[@CasselGerard]

Truly interesting and measured. I so appreciate the lack of haste, especially as I discovered these videos during my mourning period for Tom. Jian, I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now, thank you for such a great job. It's obvious you enjoyed the experience. Dear Tom, we miss you now and will continue to do so for a long time. How privileged we are to have so much material to watch and listen to. Xx

[@MrFoxer35]

i totally agree and im 38, sit at an airport now or anywhere and people have their face in their smartphones rather then even talk to one another.

[@Danimal300zx]

Yup. I'm 36 (37 in October) and I'd say 80-90% of people either walking on the street, sitting in a restaurant, or in the car, are checking their phones and attached to their social media, rather than LIVING in the moment and enjoying the things and the people around them. It's actually quite scary how quickly this has happened in less than a decade. The world may not be a smaller place, but it certainly isn't a better one imo.

[@michaelmable336]

What a fabulous interview. Tom's words about wealth and power seem more poignant and relevant than ever in 2022. Still miss this man, his music, and his courageous, sideways-on view of the world.

[@MissKittyVideo]

I love this!!! Tom Petty left us such wisdom....I will listen at least 10 times to soak in the philosophy...he is right on! Great interview...

[@juliekostas7322]

A gracious interviewer and a generous guest. Enjoy eternity, Tom. You are so missed.

[@crozb52]

It must be said, possibly one of the most intelligent and thought-provoking interviews of our time. Tom is invited to just be himself, which he does unabashed and with total honesty and a connection to where he is from and who he really is. Two men comfortable in each others company, mutual respect and a wonderful engagement from very early on in the dialogue. A wonderful sharing of all our respect and admiration, encapsulated in warm and honest terms. Possibly my favourite artist/interviewer exchange...I doubt it will be soon before this can be bettered. Some of the Wilbury's interviews have something like it, get close because they weer greta friends first and foremost. But...and this is the most fabulous thing for a tone geek like me, it is that Tom and the Heartbreakers would talk about amps, valves and tweaking the tone...like excited boys buying their first gear...that, to me, speaks volumes.

[@PamelaAnnHorton]

Tom Power's a gentle, smart man. Tom Petty so sad but so glad to watch these amazing interviews as if he was with us today. Tom is my hero here and beyond. Two gentle souls talking together. 💖✨

[@cjwright79]

It's not often that I'm left speechless after a video... but yeah. That was, uh, that was some good stuff.

[@lynncarroll1558]

Will miss his speaking voice as well as singing🦋💖🌸

[@QwithTomPower]

Completely agree. We'll never have another artist like him.

[@pattiburrus6964]

SNAFU

[@Wekluk]

Tom Petty, the Rock and roll legend💕

[@KFam715]

I saw TPATH last year on tour and I LOVED all the deep cuts they played, The hits are great but I loved hearing the other stuff, So awesome, They are killer live.

[@The_Plain_Truth]

This is the best musician interview ive ever watched and its done with the best musician Tom Petty so sad he died at 66 by black market pain killers but the man was in pain and when your in pain you'll do anything Tom petty and the 💔 are in my top five . I came across Tom very late when i went to see George Harrison memorial at the Royal Albert hall . But i do recall listening to him in the Wilberrys. What a great guy very laid back thank you for the music 🎶 ❤

[@cindybartolotto1438]

OMG!! I just listened again to this . He is so SO profound in what he said! I am just blown away! I had so much in common with him and we have the same beliefs it's crazy! Always LOVE and miss you Tom.

[@brianberg2578]

A class act deep thoughtful person show why his music will last forever

[@evelynbaron2004]

Yes!

[@AlexanderSogliero]

Juan Gomeshi does such an excellent job interviewing this legend. So thoughtful with great questions.

[@MrFoxer35]

Great job Jian, this guy is a treasure.

[@TheDML7363]

An utter pleasure...what an interview.

[@FlatMarble]

I thought you gave us "aspiring" songwriters a lot of good advice, Mr. Petty. I'm glad to see you're looking healthier than you did at the Gatorville concert. But, don't retire, man. Keep on writing and playin'. And, never get off the boat. I've never seen y'all play, live. But, would like to, one of these days. How about playin' at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY? I guess it's a medium sized venue, but, you got enough fans in KY to fill it. Thanks for the advice, man. Gene Bellamy

[@leejohannes519]

at the end tom was getting into some great great stuff, there was no need to bring the interview back to music. he's tom petty the artist/thinker!

[@kevinhead1141]

Yes i thought the same thing,his thoughts on humans etc,i was finding interesting,then he goes and ask him some silly question that could have waited.

[@ToddSauve]

This was just before Mr. Ghomeshi got busted for the same sort of stunts that Harvey Weinstein is in trouble for now. People acting like "human beings" may have scared Ghomeshi and made him turn the interview back to music.

[@evelynbaron2004]

I thought the 3 best interviews with Mr. Petty were, Charlie Rose in 1999 (also now banished for his behaviour): Tom Petty owned that interview. And this was about the Echo album; he had just recovered from a breakdown but he was back, in spades. The other two were Jian Ghomeshi and Peter Mansbridge, both Canadian, as am I, so I am a bit proud. These are the interviews that are so rare; I agree with what you wrote about the fumble at the end of the Ghomeshi interview, but Tom Petty was so reluctant throughout his career to speak candidly that these really are to be valued, however imperfect. He had his public persona, the trickster with his disguises beginning I guess around the time Southern Accents came out, and that was his right, so I am all the more grateful for these insights. He was always good at finding the right people to set the record straight and letting them get on with it: Peter Bodganovic, Runnin Down a Dream, the Warren Zane bio, -- I really like Paul Zollo, Conversations with Tom Petty because he is a musicologist and fundamentally interested in the music. As a footnote, I was a bit mortified to find that most of the postings under this interview for example are male, interested in the big picture. I watched a video recently, outtake from Long After Dark, Keeping me alive, and half were posthumous postings about how cute he was or emotional gushing stuff -- certainly it was a huge blow -- but they were all women. It bothered me. The Beatles stopped touring because they could not hear themselves or be heard above the screaming etc. and in July 2017 I went to the last Heartbreakers tour concert in Toronto and it just got SOOO big; everyone singing along to every song -- the popularity was great, but I was looking forward to the relative intimacy of the proposed Wildflowers tour which may have been absolutely extraordinary.

[@evelynbaron2004]

yes I know but it's probably the best interview we've got outside the Bogdanovich documentary.

[@evelynbaron2004]

No need to hear from me again on this subject but there were time constraints and I don't know that Ghomeshi was in the same dark place as Harvey Weinstein; it was the end of the interview. When Tom said at one point, 'we'd be here all day' he meant it; it was why he gave all that material to Peter Bogdanovich and Warren Zane; this was an interview promoting the album Hypnotic Eye and inspiring as it was there was a specific context that was adhered to by both parties. JG is another subject; let's stick to Tom.

[@reeluc4098]

Tom you are one of the best, your music ,all of it , is flashy, funky n mks me dance or cry, u r a genius, you are up there front n center ali g w the greatest, you are the greatest. Keep me coming, n u r not old, u still so handsome!!!!! Despite how u may feel, gorgeous

[@Matt201191]

Great interview Tom, enjoyed your comments and feelings on music and other bands. You and Phil Collins and Steve Nicks and ELO are my favourite artists.

[@stowjer]

So much truth in this 2 part Interview. I truly love tom petty!

[@Grendelmonster8u]

Great interview, and some really good questions. I'm seeing Tom in September, and the issue of the setlist is always such a problem for these old rock bands. In 2010 when they played some MOJO songs those became bathroom breaks for people or they sat down. I never sat down...the songs sounded great live and some were into it. He has big sing-along crowds and because his lyrics are simple but meaningful rhyme schemes people remember them, at least the hits. Fans can be a real pain about this because some of us do want to hear knew or different songs especially if we've seen the band before. It can get stale for us too. I've been to concerts where I knew barely any songs but appreciated the musicianship, and in a few cases they made me buy the album. That's how it all started anyway--every tour had new songs. So difficult with a big catalogue, and makes fans get pissed off at each other too. My feeling is, if you didn't hear the song live that you wanted to hear, go listen to the album. Live can be a different experience. In the 70s/80s there weren't these big sing-alongs--the crowd only sang when the singer asked you to which was usually the chorus. Unfortunately some of my peers, the bulk of TP's audience, are too nostalgic. The Rolling Stones, naturally, have a hard time with this. Thanks again.

[@melaniekaweck3433]

I'm seeing him in august my goal is to get the set list and absorb his new stuff I admit I'm a tom petty greatest hits fan but he's worth learning the new

[@danny355]

Every band is different, some thrive off the hits, some are almost burdened by them. The bands I'm into, I always usually wish they would play more album tracks and fewer singles. Especially if it's a band where the album has sold millions of copies, it's like, everyone here in the crowd has the album, let's hear some interesting stuff rather than the same old singles! It's important to play some hits, but they can be rotated to make space for album tracks and new stuff.

[@melaniekaweck3433]

Wow I just found this Well the concert I had tickets too August 25th Sacramento was cancelled I took days off work rented a car drove 500 miles with my grandaughter " her first concert" got to hotel only to find out he was sick and cancelled No biggie I told my granddaughter we'll catch him next time got a refund for concert had to work couldn't get off for replacement one week later And now I'm wrecked I will never ever see him Still love him

[@melaniekaweck3433]

Wow well follow up I took four days off work I'm an over the road truck driver I went to San bernadino California and rented a car $300 picked up my 13 year old beautiful granddaughter and drove over 500 miles " yeah not my choice I drive that every day for work" But it was exciting I'm getting to take my grandaughter to her first concert and it's tom petty We got 60 miles from Sacramento and while she went into gas station for a drink I just happened to turn on radio And heard concert was cancelled cuz of laryngitis I was dumbstruck I had hotel in Sacramento couldn't get refund so hell we bought bathing suits and decided we'd make the best of it Unfortunately I could not afford to redo it one week later So I did get refund for tickets very fast and I told my granddaughter it's ok we will catch him next time OMG Just wrecked

[@evelynbaron2004]

still something profound to learn from this interview -- Tom absolute genius.

[@LannaLivingLife]

Just saw him in LITTLE ROCK. awesome show. my 3rd time seeing find. 25 wedding anniversary finale'. Such a good man !!

[@Qwazier3]

I loved Mojo and I bet I'll love the new one or any thing else he puts out. AND I buy the hard copy. I'm just not into iTunes that much. Great interview.

[@evelynbaron2004]

Love what you wrote about Mojo

[@rhysbowkett3884]

Best interview with Tom of all time. Brilliant.

[@flaggman1]

Close to the best band of the past forty years. Perhaps even the best. No exaggeration. 1286 live performances! Incredible!

[@intotheabyssoftheunknown4479]

Tom really cared about how he was heard. He was a world class musician who played with the best around!

[@bikeluversusie2522]

He had more going on than any musician could dream for. Class act all the way and everyone around him down to the roadies. RIP TP

[@merritt2461]

I love the release posthumously, can’t believe I’m saying that but I really love Confusion Wheel. So perfectly placed in the session of Tom’s music. You can see it actually occurring. I love that. RIP Tom. You’re still with me.

[@PsoriasisChannel]

So amazing thanks for your work Tom Petty.

[@Burps___]

Hypnotic Eye (2014) is an astonishing album.

[@melaniekaweck3433]

Cool One I have yet to explore it I'll save it for post grief

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I wouldn't go that far. I'm listening to it right now, and there are a few duds on it. There are also some great tracks, so I'd simply say it's a good album, but hardly astonishing.

[@emilyhopkins7002]

Agreed. It absolutely rocks!

[@LannaLivingLife]

I wish him and Dana all the best !!!

[@markuspritsch7810]

Seen gomeshI do several interviews and you can tell he is really engaged here. Every time Tom says something humble, he gets this look and a little smile that says " this dude is so freaking cool".

[@TrampledWheat]

Really good interview! Very insightful.

[@evelynbaron2004]

best interview with a thoughtful, brilliant man who never stopped writing music that continued to engage 3 generations … So grateful for this conversation.

[@charlespeterson3798]

I love Canada. So forgiving. Live and let live. Good citizens. Considerate. Know how a woman really wants to be treated. The interviewer is so, so, very hip. We Americans have so much to learn from you.

[@bluespig1]

Tom's take on awards is refreshingly honest @4:40, heartbroken @9:02 & harsh truths @22:00 God bless you mate and may you find eternal peace. Three of Five Wilbury's now sadly passed.

[@barbaramccroy8663]

WOW! Excellent questions and beautiful interview. Tom Petty’s answers were so right on and beautiful to me. I loved what he said about Elvis and I totally understood what he was talking about in comparison from the the Beatles to the Stones, yes the Beatles were genius in song writing and style and so were the Stones but a little more relaxed kind of way, for me it’s like the Stones are just as good and “they set you free”.thank you for sharing.♥️

[@odedwolff3878]

what a great guy

[@Sleshovsky]

One of a kind! Like so many that have passed. Great musician singer songwriter.

[@dymoure]

Even after his death, this man restorers my faith in humanity. He just makes me want to love, hope, and try to act humbly despite the circumstances of today's world. There’s sure a lot of bad, but we can still choose to be good.

[@melissaevans651]

Power, it's a very dangerous thing. When money is not enough, they want power. God, this is bringing tears. How true you were Tom. Sad but true.

[@philbivins7133]

Excellent interview and some wonderful, insightful responses from Tom. He is missed.... his legacy is his music and what he brought to the table...Thanks Tom...