Tom Petty interview 1989 Australian TV Countdown

Discussing working on his solo album.
Interviewed by Ian "Molly" Meldrum

[@dazzhazz1]

Such an attractive man in every way. Gorgeous. Amazing artist. Rest peacefully, Tom. ❤

[@debbiemeek3741]

Yeeesss

[@bbdclloyd42]

I love him so very much too!!!!Rest in peace we miss you kisses

[@gailremp8389]

He was always definitely a cutie pie. As what us ld people call him...Ha ha

[@dazzhazz1]

@Mike Davis you're not wrong. I can't unsee that now 🤣

[@EvelynBaron]

And just think how his wife Dana felt when he died.

[@70sgirl8]

God I miss him. His writing, music and band. Beautiful soul.

[@crusadercat1322]

Awesome. Tom is someone who gets in your head, and (thankfully) never leaves. God bless you, Tom.

[@PotterSpurn1]

Couldn't agree more.

[@loz14]

I've had his American Girl album since 1991 and I love "I won't back down" but never got into any of his other stuff, untill now that is and now I can't stop listening to him. Your right once he's in your head. Loving getting to know him better.

[@kkay3784]

Tom wrote to us as one of us. Man, this loss hurts.

[@m.c.3066]

Kymberly East Kymberly,my Girl I have been in love for 40 years. Unfortunately, due to stupidly at 17,I married another,four years later,she married. We stayed in touch every few years. We never stopped loving but had different lives in different locations. Unit an two years ago. She's back and it's like she never left. When "Here comes my Girl" was released,I was seperates from my wife,her husband was gone for several months. Over the fone,we wore out Damn the torpedoes, especially that song .we have loved his music together since76. We began in 1969. On Oct 2,17,we were texting and yes, listening to Tom petty. Her next text simply said,"Mart,Tom Petty died. I'm a grown man and no wuss. I thought I'd die too. She we equally hurt. What an amazing influence had on our lives.I listen every night. R.I.P. TOM.P

[@gailremp8389]

@@m.c.3066 stunning. Thank you.

[@meloniesghost]

God! What a cutie!

[@wlfrnfdjf]

meloniesghost Hehe...I’ve always thought he was too adorable😍

[@sonia.m8951]

I think he's really handsome ♡

[@dazzhazz1]

He is a spunk 😍

[@AlexMiller31]

HOTTIE, SEXY, GORGEOUS smokin attractive hunk!!! teeheehee :) XD

[@janhensley5410]

I’m a “Forever” fan of this LEGEND.

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

God I miss him...........😞😢😢😢😢💔

[@sarahleach9997]

His sheer perseverance to be who he knew he was . I love him so.so much strength.but he paid a high price with his personal life and health. Bless you Tom Petty.

[@annettecuthbertson458]

"Chosen" ---- I totally agree!!!!! Tom Petty is so entirely cute and adorable!!!!! :-) How I was introduced to Tom Petty was way back when ---- in my teen years - me, my best friend and little sister walked to the Walmart(?) store and went to the record section and when we saw his face (his first album) - we squealed "He's SOOOO HANDSOME!!!!" Needless to say -- 3 Tom Petty albums were sold that day!!! :-)

[@tomprice3258]

What a great songwriter! Loved his writing and vocal style. Glad I got to see Tom play. Miss him so much. Left us far too young.

[@teressanewbern3642]

I miss hearing your voice when you’d call I’d get so excited! Thank you cuz for always being there for me and riding my around on your shoulders when I was little. I will cherish those times! You were always my favorite cousin 😘

[@hereticNick]

Wow... Happy to share these videos with personal family :)

[@gmc2156]

The more I listen to his music, the more I love him. Miss him.

[@richardwey8949]

I am 53 and TP and the HeartBreakers was one of the first concerts I went to in the early 80's at Blossom Music Center. He will be missed, and makes us all realize, we are not getting any younger. See you upstairs!!

[@tinamarie3653]

Richard Wey ...Blossom is fantastic ... ive seen alot of shows there

[@vstarnelson]

Cuyahoga Falls yes sir, Born and Raised Clark Ave area. Walton Elem. Lincoln Jr. Lincoln West

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

The upper room

[@carolfidler5505]

Amazing man. Love him. 🎩✨💕Very dedicated to his music. Very true to himself and wrote the most terrific songs for 40 years. 🔥💔

[@cherixbiggs5819]

Tom was a joy to watch! Any interview I have ever seen, he is soo laid back, sweet, kind and modest! Those big sad eyes just melt my heart. I wish I had been able to see him in concert! RIP, Tom. You were and will always be loved❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@laurierobbins681]

Those eyes get me every time! ❤️🥰😍

[@angelagoodwin5758]

I feel the same way. Such a sweetheart. RIP Tom Petty❤❤❤

[@laviniapiquetti3795]

I also love his sad eyes, he’s so cute I wish I could spoil him 🥺💕

[@LD-fv8rb]

OMG at the beginning It looks like Tom is smiling and nodding straight at us, eye to eye!!! How wonderful!

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

L D exactly!! Just that quick little second....but omg, how sweet and adorable was that..???! Why do we just looooove him so much??? It's not only because of his fantastic music. It's also because he's just plain adorable. His personality is sweet. Gentle. Funny. Down to earth. Dry sense of humor. Adorable laugh. Beautiful, deep, lazy voice. Amazingly talented. And sooooo smart. He was the whole entire package.

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

And he did the same thing about 2/3 through when they had to stop & change the tape or something. He looked right at us. Ahhhhh😍

[@laurabass533]

yes i noticed this too he is so awesome

[@suzannereilman4516]

L D :)!!! YESSSS!!! I missed that on first viewing, read your remark, rewound and ..!!!!....like a shot right through my gut...a split second of knee-jellying electric shock...;)!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Look at his left pupil...human eyes don’t turn to vertical slits then back again...

[@shannonkringen]

such a sensitive soul was tom petty.

[@kenstrohan5089]

Honest answers...no bs!! Love it:)

[@bettyjeansmith3365]

Love Tom! This is the first time I've seen him have circles under his eyes. He must have been so tired. It's easy to not get good rest on tour.

[@daniellehuston1]

So sad ur gone, but soooo damn glad you were here. Fly free Tom....

[@alisa-bg1wr]

the way he looks into the camera at the beginning saying hi to all of us :) I kinda wish he finished the story after the interviewer changed the tape.

[@fabfour7397]

Some facts about Jeff Lynne (ELO)...First, he is a very humble man, simply because this Music Genius is not interested in fame, the limelight, and money, he just loves to create great music. Jeff Lynne is one of the most versatile musicians ever, this is why he is considered by his peers to be among the greatest. He didn't stick to one style of music because, after decades, it gets boring. Jeff has done progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock - Pop, New wave, and Disco. Everything he does turns to gold. He even flirted with Country music. From 1972 to 1986 (During 14 years) Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra has had more top 40 hits than any other group in the world... 51 years later they still play in sold-out Arenas, festivals and Stadiums. During Jeff Lynne's ELO 2019 Tour, many reviews agreed in saying they are the best live Classic Rock Band in the world still touring and Jeff Lynne is a Music Genius( From Forbes Magazine and the Washington Post). ELO is in the Rock Hall of Fame. Lynne is on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Birmingham Walk OF Fame. Jeff Lynne’s ELO won the Best Classic Rock Band plus Lynne won the best Songwriter award ( ASCAP ) in 2019 for his fantastic contribution over the years. In October of 2020, Jeff Lynne has been made an officer of The Order Of The British Empire for his extraordinary contribution to music. He previously has received three Ivor Novello Awards, which celebrate songwriters and composers, including the award for outstanding services to British music. He created the best Super Group of all time with his best friend George Harrison, The Traveling Wilburys. The Legends in the Music Industry call Jeff Lynne the best overall Musician ever and a Producer Extraordinaire. Jeff Lynne has written and produced many hit songs for music legends like George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Joe Walsh, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Aerosmith, Del Shannon, the Everly Brothers, The Beatles, and so many others.

[@cameronpratley4034]

love this guy!

[@felicefiore6783]

Amazing artist! Miss you RIP gentle man❤️🇨🇦

[@mikewazowski350]

4 people disliked this because they are not capable of knowing great music or a genius artist. I never met you Tom, but I saw you in concert twice and your music heavily influenced my life and seemed to always be there when a milestone happened.

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

Mike Wazowski yes, what the heck...????!!! 5 people don't like this? I'd love to know why not. Too funny. They must be basically dead. Who doesn't love Tom Petty...???????

[@chronomatt6990]

What a spectacular time in Tom Petty history.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

TOM'S IS SO COOL,SUCH A BIG LOSS

[@oiaiofoster4775]

I've been listening to Tom Petty All Week at work. I just got off from another job and Turn the Rock Station and There it goes, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.Remarkable Man.

[@LightningBoltForever]

We need a Tom Petty biopic VERY soon!

[@amberfillmore3517]

No, no we don't. Do you really wanna see some actor try and portray this beautiful man?

[@LightningBoltForever]

@@amberfillmore3517 This is a good point.

[@mrmimi6828]

“How’s everybody doin tonight?”

[@JoLeeR25]

Love Roy Orbison...and The Wilburys

[@marlenesullivan3113]

A SPECIAL GROUP

[@ichwilldaslebenausihmficke4632]

He had bedroom eyes 🥰

[@marlenesullivan3113]

L♡VE TOM🚶‍♂️🎸🧡 GREAT INTERVIEW THX

[@kimjohnson344]

I still miss him every single day, almost 3 yrs later.

[@777jones]

Cool how his daughter has the same eyes he has.

[@shawnuel]

Annakim has the same mouth, too.

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

OMG, Annakim looks exactly like him....have you seen her recently?? Spittin' image. Wow.

[@namelessghoulphantom]

Usually the daughters do 😉 always have their same colored eyes

[@suzannereilman4516]

..JUST the eyes??? Are u kiddin'? She's a total copy, more so than Steven n'Liv Tyler...

[@Jgeneraledger23]

'Spiritual Strength' I like that.

[@janethay4030]

Same age. My generation. Wish we could have hung out together one afternoon.

[@CRSofPA]

Hats off Tom.

[@blakeharper2381]

You can tell the interviewer is a Tom Petty fan

[@janetee6567]

Those lucky damn neighbors

[@hays9008]

I miss him

[@variniastreet2184]

I sing Learning to Fly & Last Dance with Mary Jane I was really upset about his death but all good things come to an end! But you will definitely never be ever forgotten!!🐍🐉🎧🎤🎸🎼🎵🎶🎹🥁😎😉😍🤩🔥😃🥁🎹🎶🎵🎸🎤🎸🎤

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales7218]

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[@kathleenorourke2583]

gone to soon from us I will surely miss my man tom petty love love love him broken now I will never marry him...

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

Kathleen O'Rourke 😭😭😭😭😭😭💔

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Thomas Earl Petty (Gainesville, Florida; 20 de octubre de 1950−Santa Mónica, California; 2 de octubre de 2017), más conocido como Tom Petty, fue un músico, cantante, compositor, productor y multiinstrumentista estadounidense, conocido por su trabajo al frente del grupo Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers y como cofundador del supergrupo The Traveling Wilburys a finales de la década de 1980, donde tocó bajo los seudónimos de Charlie T. Wilbury Jr. y Muddy Wilbury, además de por su carrera en solitario.

[@seurynck]

"Phil Jones, he ain't famous." He is among drummers.

[@requesttruth505]

I think Tom Petty looks like David Wilcock. I like them both a lot.

[@denetiagray4388]

He was very much a business man.

[@soullessgemini7786]

All I hear is lucky from KOTH. Strange how a cartoon can change the way you look at people. When I listen to Will Arnett all I hear is bojack horseman

[@variniastreet2184]

With Don't Back Down! I'm almost disappointed that he didn't really like that statement at all! I really wanted to believe that he lived by it! Never mind! Obviously it made him $ & at the end of the day they are just lyrics! 🐉🐍🎤🎸🎼🎵🎶🎹🥁😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎡🐉🎸🎶🎸🐍🎸🎤🥁🎤🐍

[@variniastreet2184]

Don't Back Down! I'm almost disappointed that he didn't really like that statement at all! 🎸🎤🐍🐉🎼🎵🎶🥁🎡🔥😎🤩🥁🎹🎶🎵🎼🎸🎸🎸🎤🐍🐉🎤🎸🎸🎼🎶🎶🎹🥁😍🔥♨️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😥😥🔥🔥🔥

[@hookywookywithmalarkyman704]

There was Cohen / bob / tom & all we get today is bubble gum CRAP from people who cant even play intruments.

[@tonybigos1965]

J

[@dvdfrnzwbr]

His early stuff was dark and edgy, but he got soft as he prolonged into the mad hatter

[@30000Carol]

The mad hatter stage was a mere blip. He made some great music after that.

[@robnechanicky6231]

you need to listen to Mojo and Hypnotic Eye my friend

[@juliabellefontaine8918]

+Carol MacDonald his "mad hatter stage" is still some of the best music. Don't come around here no more is a great song

[@chrissawyer4060]

Check out the last DJ. Tom was writing songs with teeth until the end.

[@kw3900]

@@chrissawyer4060 yes. Great songwriter, always.

[@690169016901]

Bad edit.

[@mitchellspindell589]

Really an awesome dude, he's really genuine. Too bad women didn't think he was attractive, I read he was never able to get laid. (Is this trolling?)

[@SharkMinnow]

sorry I just dont like Tom Petty that much....overrated. Sue me.

[@hereticNick]

Thanks for coming on here and telling us...

[@chronomatt6990]

Give us your address to send legal papers to.

[@oceanview5545]

I will pray that your hearing returns.

[@viktoriyagereluk8463]

Okay, we'll sue you.

[@viktorvaughn408]

You don’t like him the person being interviewed? He seems like a super cool guy

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales7218]

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