Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Live In Dortmund (1982)

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers live at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany on December 18th 1982
0:10 "You Got Lucky"
4:57 "Change of Heart"
8:31 "Straight Into Darkness"
13:24 "Breakdown"
21:35 "Refugee"
27:29 "Shout"
Rest In Peace Tom Petty: 1950 - 2017

[@AllynKessler]

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[@georgefordham417]

Thank you

[@amandagrey8730]

@@georgefordham417 ❤

[@janhensley5410]

Allyn Kessler, a big “Thank you” for your postings. 💘💘💘💘

[@estelleaeon]

with any luck, one day pettytube will replace all social platforms and we can all be united by TP

[@laurielou8870]

Thank you for this 🎸💘

[@caddyshackman]

We ALL got lucky, when we found Petty! :)

[@moonlightride6256]

You can say that again

[@sandywilliams6144]

Amen!!

[@janhensley5410]

Amen!

[@carmenlilly2524]

I miss him so much

[@marialane1805]

One of the greatest songwriters of all time! And that voice! Magical

[@richevans609]

Everyone loved Tom Petty...❤

[@AllynKessler]

His music will live on forever!

[@Lokh66]

Allyn Kessler yes!

[@joewinn809]

Allyn Kessler The BEST!!!!

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Too bloody right! 💖🎩 Absolutely LOVE this performance!! He was playing in Germany,whilst I was 13000 or so miles away,in Sandgroper territory(Western Australia)..a 17yo getting right into TPATH because the music was Killer & man his lyrics & angst when he sung,..dragged me along 😎 Eternally thankful Tom! 💔☮🕊 Rock In Peace🤘

[@dinkmartini3236]

Agree! His music WILL live forever. He hit the digital revolution smack in the middle. He is immortal!

[@barbararichardson5480]

Thanks once again!! It's just luv🌹😍🌈

[@shirleyenglehart6160]

When he died I felt like i had lost a close friend.

[@carolynwilson2206]

I got lucky when I found Tom Petty, after all the years I didn't know about him. I found a treasure that brings me so much joy, and sometimes sadness.I wish I had known him sooner. Dear Tom, I pray you're having a wonderful time in heaven.

[@brandiskinner867]

I have that very same regret 😢

[@krisschedler]

TP and the Heartbreakers were one of my favorite bands, my brother brought home and cranked up Damn the Torpedos in 1979, I was 12 and I was hooked, my first concert ever was TP and the HBers in Dallas on the next tour, was not disappointed. Saw them 6 more times until 2010. Always great performances. I definitely preferred their stuff through the Long After Dark album(this tour on video here). They became even bigger stars during the following Jeff Lynn (of ELO and Traveling Wilburys fame) era. I was a huge ELO fan too.

[@gailremp8389]

Oh my camera looks like a teenager. Oh my God. This is so cute.

[@AMEER-114-]

What? Your camera "a teenager"? How stupid do you sound? And what could your camera have to do with this 1982 performance? Nothing.

[@GR_BackingTracks]

20 minutes of listening to Tom Petty saved my life...

[@johnshields6852]

1982 I was 22, 2 kids, 2 jobs, couldn't wait to grow up as a kid, but I had toms music, great songs about love and the search of it.

[@doriswalsh5149]

Look how young they all were. Love 💕 His voice is beautiful The heartbreakers are the best of the best.

[@mohirbee7805]

Best of the best .his voice is.beautiful.

[@mohirbee7805]

Best of the best ,his voice is beautiful.

[@gailremp8389]

So was I ...sigh.

[@robertrinaldi8748]

Now that's what I call talent. What a legend.

[@carlgia8403]

There are no talents like this anymore

[@jamesgee9738]

The Best, True to his music and to his fans. You can feel his emotions. I miss

[@gailremp8389]

He finally got them shouting. God the early years must've been so painful as people just sat there. And now we can sing every damn song while he just stands there and listens to us. Even when he is in heaven. Right People? Yep. RIPTP.

[@gailremp8389]

I love all of the breakdowns. But this is my absolute favorite. Because he is young and he is going for it and it's beautiful. Just love this fellow RIP Tom June 15, 2022

[@chrismccord1841]

You won't find a better live Tom Petty video than this one.

[@wingnutz1976]

Trying

[@onlymeian58]

I had one of the best views in the house on this tour.. myself and one other did the band & crew's catering on this tour.. UK and European leg. But I got paid extra to operate a spotlight during the gig.. I'm operating the middle of the three follow-spots above the stage.. Fun times!! 🎶💖

[@8ackbiter434]

Yes, it's fabulous footage. A friend of mine was working in Germany back in 82-3. He wasn't familiar with Tom Petty but mentioned (we communicated by snail mail back then) he was playing nearby, so I told him he HAD To go. He took my advice and became a massive lifelong fan that night. it was 35 years later than I finally got to see the band, at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley in August 2017, one of the last gigs Tom ever played.

[@petersonlafollette3521]

Had that something going full on here- that magical sound...

[@gailremp8389]

Yes. Even if for nothing but Breakdown at that young age, my God. Phenomenal. Everybody take care. It's Friday, January 28, 2022. So I'm a few years late but I'm getting it

[@rosaleeowens9071]

I have loved Tom Petty since I first heard him in the early eighties. I cried for days when he died! Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers will live on into many years to come !! Rest in Peace, Tom Petty!! I will never forget you ❤️💖❣️💜💙💕 and will continue to listen to your great 🎵🎶!!!

[@rileyhoffman6629]

These men were pure genius together. So good.

[@charlesdoherty104]

Absolutely spot on . Terrific band 👍

[@skipsmith8121]

Make no mistake this is the greatest American band!

[@DougWestMusic]

I think TP is the best songwriter of all time!

[@jimmyrecce8787]

I saw these guys in Tucson Arizona the same year...I will never forget that night.. they were just magic .. they played for almost three hours...we all sure miss you Tom....❤️❤️

[@deyonnapattie8973]

This was the Long After Dark tour , it was 1983 , I was a freshman in high school , I was hooked , I did make it to eight other shows of his including the True Confessions Tour with Mr. Bob Dylan at the Akron Rubber Bowl in 1986. What an era to live music - 60-70-80’s just wanted to share with you . Tom Petty- always and forever my favorite 🎩💘🎸

[@kvfkvf6900]

That SHOUT was so special

[@allen6924]

Watching them so young. My god where did all the years go? Enjoy life while you can

[@jeffreybarclay297]

Over the last year I've come to realise just how great TPHB was as a band 'in the scheme of things'. I've watched endless videos and have also realised how perfect the line-up was. Mike, Benmont, Steve, Scott, Ron and...... Stevie when she was around. They were....just perfect. Footnote: Mike Campbell is up there with the VERY best Looking forward there will always be TPHB.ALWAYS. So take heart, folks! All our love to Dana and the kids. Keeping Tom's memory alive won't be difficult

[@michibret]

you forgot Stan, i like the original the best, Tom, Mike, Ron, Benmont and Stan

[@paulroberts1549]

Lost a lot when Stan left.

[@carlgia8403]

My uncle introduced me to to this band, and whenever I listen to Tom Petty I always remember my uncle, They both passed about same years, so RIP both of them! I miss them so much

[@ckuiper7332]

Mike killed it,. so did Howie, and everyone, including Tom.,. wOwser. 4 reals. Thanks Allen for posting this

[@paulinebarry9713]

He was so awesome. I want my hair cut like that. We have the same fine, blonde straight hair and he looks great!!! LOVED that guy.

[@B_Thornsb5974]

Tom had so much energy on stage back then. Absolutely love their version of Shout at the end. Miss that band so much

[@RickDonahue]

TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS ARE. THE ESSENCE OF ROCK AND ROLL. TO ME ANYWAY. THANKS GUYS !!!

[@gailremp8389]

I had never seen him in early days. But watching Breakdown just now, holy shit. Incredible. He understood even back then. And in every life stage, no matter what our age, this stuff affects us differently. And the song is still just as great today, rest in peace our dear sweetie.

[@steelyman08]

Great year for a live show! Long After Dark & all that came before. I've noticed that his early years tend to be less popular than Wildflowers & later. I love it all, but those early albums are actually more special to me always. You're Gonna Get It! is a beast of an album from start to finish. Another great upload. Thank you ♥

[@randallreid424]

Wow that is one f ing amazing cover of shout one of the best I’ve ever seen I’m an 80s Petty guy saw him 7 times between 84-89 this brings back some great memories thank u for the post and god love you Tom Petty you were an amazing gift for this world you are missed by all and always will be loved and appreciated I know your still rocking

[@donaldrice3296]

Tom was away great 👍 see you in the next life keep on Rocken

[@marianfrances4959]

the entire band was as good on day one as the last day. r.i.p howie and master artist, tom.

[@eulaliavieni9042]

Bravissimo tesoro mio tesoro

[@jerishemory8002]

Your right! No matter how I am Which started from the beginning of my OLD AGE until this moment. Tom never gets old....

[@josenatividadamezcuavalle7093]

Tom Petty....Spectacular!!!!

[@mrtv777]

I’m only 21min into it and already an awesome video. I remember hearing refugee for the first time in High school and having friends whose music taste were from Heavy Metal to Country saying what a badass song that was. And so many awesome albums to come after that. An American Treasure indeed. Thanks for the upload.

[@Lokh66]

mrtv777 awesome

[@gabster-ie1vj]

I was hooked after hearing 'I need to know...

[@Lizzypoohxo]

Every time I hear Tom Petty I want to hop in the car, go out to the desert, have a few drinks and enjoy the sunshine. Such feel good music.

[@Ms2amores]

Ohhh, baby I miss you.... RIP Tom

[@GotLotsaFaith]

I saw TP and The Heartbreakers on this very tour--at SPAC, in upstate NY. Summer 1982 it would have been... & I will never forget it as long I as live. It was a transcendental experience. One from which, I've neither fully returned nor been the same, really. This was, without question, his time; his halcyon. Both the momentum and focus of this particular band was reaching beyond risky levels.... I do recall, and quite vividly, several young females actually fainting or collapsing just a row or 2 from my party, from being put under Tom's spell and unleashing emotions. PS BTW, it was also my first ever rock show; I was 14 years old. It didn't matter at all. The truth to you I tell.

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

As sad that I feel, I will listen to his music all day and forever. Thanks Allyn.

[@scotthilton6495]

If I remember correctly.....Mr. Petty wasn't really quite a Rock Star until he conquered.Europe. Mission Accomplished!

[@randallreid424]

Incredible stage presence in his early years he may have been the best

[@gailremp8389]

Sorry for all the typos and stuff folks it's 2022 is around midnight new daylight savings time and I don't have my glasses on. Boy oh boy

[@steelyman08]

Lucky to find an HQ complete live performance on YT anymore! I think they're re-releasing everything they can dredge up for $50 since his departure. I don't think he'd have approved. Thanks again ♥

[@jeannekesavelkouls2547]

Go on and on and on and on beautiful great powerful hihgly talented ánd pretty mr. TOM PETTY...SO GLAD WE STILL HAVE ÁLL THE VIDEO'S AND RECORDINGS...I will listen to your and your heartbreakers music untill I take my last breath...untill my heart stops beating...

[@jesses.9843]

Not that I don’t like full moon fever, wild flowers and all the later stuff, but the first five albums (and the live shows) really are my favourites. There is an amazing rock n roll energy on this one!

[@lesleyshaw1338]

Just love this sweet man so much, my heart is in bits 💔 over the loss of Tom, and a big part of me died with him, miss you Mr Tom Petty. Lesley Jane. Xxxxxx ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🎩🎶🎸🎼🌹💋

[@karenreinhofer6096]

best concert ever

[@tankebrott7563]

So many memories to TP from childhood in the 80s/90s. My dad played TP in the car always :) Good times!

[@stevensimon5944]

Little more raw back then nonetheless ultra beautiful.ty tph

[@julianarloatle8831]

this is the best version of Breakdown I’ve ever heard!!

[@jicklesjingles8134]

👍

[@austinhoffa99]

Agreed!

[@barbaramccroy8663]

Unreal, stunning and I was totally enchanted, the concert went by way to fast for me. For me every musician was at his best. Very kinetic. Tom at his best, Mike at his best, Benmont at his best, Howie at his best and Stan at his best, even the tambourine guy. You know when Tom Petty was singing I believed every word. When he was singing “Breakdown “ you know your so sure the emotions he projecting is about a girl and some of it may be but I also think he is projecting emotions about something deeper in his past, almost like he is going back to another kind of pain maybe stemming from his an abusive person when he was a kid or a teenager that said some unkind things to him but obviously he survived and he knew he was strong enough to say I don’t care because he was going to make it and he did, he did so good. I saw a darker Mike CAMPBELL on this particular concert but so right on time with his solo parts, his guitar grabbed every word Tom was singing. Very special again very kinetic. Benmont Tench piano playing is just the right touch , so beautiful , Stan Lynch just really into it. Howie Epstein on bass perfect sound , great harmonies and he always seemed so humble when watching him play. I liked the ending with “Shout” “baby it’s the guitar man, he can bring you up he can bring you down”. Just beautiful, I got chills watching this performance. Excellent concert, always thank you Allyn Kessler for sharing.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@barbaramccroy8663]

Thank you, I was in awe when I saw this concert.......✌️

[@barbaramccroy8663]

❤️✌️

[@carolynwilson2206]

I love watching all his videos, but I especially enjoy seeing him at the age he was here. Wouldn't every young girl fall in love with him? He knew he was great here, and he had to be thoroughly enjoying the spotlight. He gave us so much for 40 yrs. Or more. Rock on, dear Tom Petty.

[@mikeblackstar5234]

One of best Concerts from Tom, awesome...

[@damamae950]

I love this era - the band still had a kind raw edge that I missed a bit later

[@grutzwurst8229]

Change of Heart & Straight into Darkness...👌

[@SaidSaid-wo9ed]

Salam un grand respect for pour Tom petty je suis un grand fan

[@xScooterAZx]

Breakdown gets to me every time. Woof!

[@amberfillmore3517]

What a beautiful boy. Time is cruel.

[@tamponnebretagne6240]

From FRANCE.His shirtless suited him particularity well , he was very handsome.I'm surprised that very few comments speak of it's beauty.Virtually unknown in FRANCE.IOnly discovered it in 2020.Since i'm FAN!

[@brandiskinner867]

17:43 that transition makes you realize that Tom Petty, in fact, was the coolest MF to ever live. One of my biggest regrets in life is finding him too late.

[@coolstuffilike6050]

Fantastic video. Thank you! ... I can't adequately put into words how much I love TPATH. We are so blessed to know Tom's music. My wife and I saw him in Indy on the 40th anniversary tour, and I was certain I'd never again see anything as musically gifted as that. Joe Walsh opened, and Petty capped off the show that was flawless. Sometimes when things get tough for me, I turn on The Last DJ, or the Traveling Wilburys or Damn the Torpedoes, or really anything he ever did, and it gets me through. Seriously, Thank God he never gave up when things got tough for him.

[@gailremp8389]

Excellent. True. Thanks for your very sincere thoughts. Blessings. Be safe.

[@carmenmandrews]

Great concert. Those lucky Germans!

[@brettpedersen628]

Just when classic rock was over, along comes Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers...

[@elimar7419]

Just loving your music and you 💖 forever 💕👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@chuckgmanleyphotos7197]

Long After Dark Tour!!! My 1st Tom Petty concert at the Cow Palace, Daley City Ca. April 2013. The crowd moved toward the stage followed by security bring out at least a 6.7 tall 350 lbs gent, the crowd parted like the Red Sea. The raw emotion of the early concerts was incredible!!!

[@shannonkringen]

I cannot thank Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers enough for how much pleasure and joy and excitement and thrill they give my ears I so much love their music so so so so much I'm definitely trying to listen to more music and expand my repertoire but man this band still gives me tremendous pleasure and I've loved them since 1979 when I was only 11 years old. I found this brilliant 1982 Tom Petty and the heartbreaker's concert and he morphs the song breakdown into hit the road Jack it's really beautifully done

[@lynnshelley1074]

LOVE TOM PETTY FOREVER. LOVE FROM TENNESSEE ALWAYS ✌️✌️✌️✌️❤️💗💙🎶🎵

[@lynnwilliams3995]

Forever in a day the reason why I’m still kicking is because of the inspiration of Tom and all the people around Tom Petty including all those expert musicians we were so happy to grow up with

[@markspencer6016]

My first time seeing Tom petty, had no idea who he was. It was a made for tv concert. Flock of seagulls, Chicago, loverboy and tom petty..recorded it so I could watch it again when we got home

[@TGCRVT]

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were kind of unique. They didn't really fit into any category and weren't trying to. The only genre they could fit into would be the "outstanding, no bullshit, just plain great rock and roll" style.

[@dwaynejessome1728]

Damn, I miss Tom Petty

[@nancyshilander7929]

Oh dear, be still my heart. Love Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, then, now and will be forever in my heart. Great Vidoe!!!!!! Nice quality!!! Thanks

[@karenwoo9068]

Thank you, Allyn, for uploading this awesome concert! The audio and visual are excellent! I saw Tom Petty twice in the early 2000’s with my daughters at Great Woods in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Both concerts were fabulous! I am reading Tom’s biography by Warren Zanes. He had such an awful childhood, which makes his success as a musician even more admirable and amazing. He was able to overcome so much adversity.

[@saspinks3001]

Three thumbs down? Must have been a slip of the fingers on the keyboard. Couldn't be what someone really intended to do.

[@al1976-v7m]

Straight Into Darkness is a real treat here. Mike Campbell's guitar clearly inspired by New Wave bands, and it gives the band a fascinatingly different sound. Loved how TB&HB always found a way to update their sound, but still stayed 100% Authentic and true to themselves.

[@gavinwieland3707]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers were the best rock band ever.

[@michaelspastorius8177]

Hard to believe it's been nearly 40 years. Sounds great. And hadn't even reached their pinnacle yet.

[@777jones]

In his final Minneapolis concert, You Got Lucky was the highlight. It was the band’s treat. They jammed on it.

[@mightysthelen8625]

God, what a perfect setlist for my life at the moment.

[@invisibleman1028]

I know what you mean. Me too.

[@spentamco]

I second that! I couldn't of said any better

[@tomprice3258]

Nice concert. Great vibe! RIP Tom Petty.

[@RickDonahue]

Allyn Kessler great call !! Thanks for the joy ❤

[@rafaelgonzalez987]

Oof that first song is so nostalgic

[@fallionwater117]

Saw hi in the Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh in I think '81 and he and the band were phenomenal!!

[@saspinks3001]

Thank you Allyn - this is the way I will always see these guys in my mind and my heart.

[@justinwallen2911]

Keep the music going forever. Love American treasure

[@thinman8621]

Thank you Allyn Kessler for posting this. Heartbreakers -- love their music forever.

[@EadsB7002]

This is spectacular

[@ExtraPencil2]

Just had that rush of a crush I felt back in high school. In love! (Reality check: I'm deeply happy he found true love with Dana--I'm just talking about teenage girl omg he is so freakin' hot!) Been so serious watching all his concerts, with so many intense emotions, it's great to feel like this--and remember him like this. The whole band is so fantastic--happy, loose, tight, not a bad note in the concert. Don't know how I'd handle this sad anniversary without Allyn's posts. Thank you!

[@AllynKessler]

Thank YOU Naomi, that really means a lot to me! I really love this concert.

[@ExtraPencil2]

Allyn Kessler Ditto! Makes me feel - and he always says it best- “I don’t believe the good times are over, I don’t believe the thrill is all gone.” You keep it alive for thousands of us.

[@saspinks3001]

Naomi - I totally get "that rush of a crush"!! I'm 50 years old and want to hang a TPaTH poster in my office!!!!!!!!!

[@viviave8]

I have always thought he is freakin hot & this show is a particularly hot one. His talent level is ridiculous & his band is also freakin awesome so I pretty much always act like a fangirl when I watch their videos. I am not ashamed. haha

[@dbart258]

Naomi my rock & roll crush since 1977 ❤️✌🏼😍

[@empire4227]

I miss them sooooooo MUCH !!!

[@charlesavino8826]

They were on this night. Refugee especially- played with passion.

[@janhensley5410]

Refugee was awesome!

[@sarahbreisch4750]

oh, this concert played when I was a wee 5 month old baby! Tom you make me feel so young.

[@vickyallen501]

Perfect set⚘Thank you

[@eamonstafford2056]

Thanks heaps Allyn. Another great job and most appreciated by us all - while we all mourn his death 1 year today

[@JBoysbarbershop]

Awesome show . Thanks for sharing

[@karenreinhofer6096]

Fantastic video Thank you.

[@mrhemitom9]

Wow.........badass

[@TheFlashAtlas]

that is my GUY right there

[@laa9932]

Buenos inicios de un gran músico por siempre

[@spionsilver9626]

man :/ ´82 saw some great concerts played in dortmund :P

[@kerrielilley9607]

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are brillant. Such a great loss to the music industry.