Tom Petty - Walls

An uptempo version of Walls by Tom Petty. The lyrics have deep personal meaning.

[@jacksontroy6742]

The man could say more in one line than most songwriters can say in a whole song...Miss you Tom.

[@onetrueslave]

You mean lines like, "I'm just a loser at the top of my game."? One of my favorites, which, unfortunately I can relate to all too much at times.

[@shubhamchavan801]

❤️❤️❤️

[@pts5217]

“All around your island/theres a barricade/that keeps out the danger/holds in the pain”...INCREDIBLE lyrics. Tom Petty was a national treasure.

[@CloudKicKer44]

Indeed

[@carlgustav945]

The man was a poet.

[@hsttn2k]

They dont make em like they used too ...

[@thetompettyproject]

Yeh, this whole lyric is just astounding. "You've got a heart so big, it could crush this town". No one writes like this.

[@Amaryllis-4U]

You forgot another line - “Sometimes you’re happy Sometimes you cry half of me is ocean, half of me is sky” I’ve always took that to mean just as the elements have an affect over time, ocean water and powerful rays of the sun will eventually wear out that barricade. That and her big heart - basically they will both bring down each other’s barriers 😊

[@KAB09151118]

Thumbs up if you're listening forever ;) Timeless.

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

"Walls" is probably my favorite Tom Petty song, and this live version is fantastic!

[@AleeshaWeesha]

Some days are rocks but days I get to listen to Tom are diamonds.

[@jeffhodge7333]

Best band and front man in the history of recorded music.

[@evanspivack2714]

Honestly...what can ANYONE find not to like about this incredible piece of artistry? The songwriting, the musicianship...all incredible. Tom Petty really was one of the truly great artists of our time, and we were lucky to have him with us in our time. This is music that will stand the test of time.

[@toniimmonen8980]

So damn well said!!!

[@liviupopescu7146]

At the beginning of the Song ...there is Only His Voice 🎤& His Guitar 🎸... And it is Perfect 🎼🎵🎶!

[@rogerdugan7676]

This song just makes me happy and sad at the same time, I don't think I'll ever get over his passing

[@djtonyland]

Great version with the mandolin's solo and the piano's solo. It makes so big it could crush this town...

[@ineedanewname9595944]

"Half of me is ocean. Half of me is sky". One of the best lines ever!

[@Badass1974]

Tom paints emotions thru his guitar and voice

[@donnastachowski1344]

Tom's smile always warms my heart....God....we miss you.

[@Anniem53]

Such a beautiful voice... Tom is so sadly missed.

[@klutzinpink]

I wouldn't say he had a beautiful voice. He had a very unique voice and you knew when you heard it, that it was him! He certainly used it to bring his songs to life.

[@JoyceS77743]

Love that beautiful Tom Petty smile,...

[@korynta]

Very few musicians can sound the same live or in studio. That is true organic talent.

[@Chamichaelyang]

i'm so amazed. his audience consist of adults his age and even decades later younger kids are still listening to him. i have SO much respect and appreciation for this man and the music he has made throughout his years.

[@emiliacastillo5888]

My favorite songs ever “ you got a heart so big it could crush this town”

[@MrXanadu74]

He certainly had a way with words that could just melt your heart

[@jeremyput]

Rest in Peace Tom Petty. Just a beautiful human being.

[@Tompettylover1]

No better group out there, never has been,never will be!!

[@earl0520]

Don't think Tom ever wrote or sang a bad song. I really miss this guy big time.

[@jmr8889]

How could you leave us all so early ? So unfair. RIP Tom. Your music is there to stay

[@dave1216]

One of the regrets of my life, not seeing Tom & The Heartbreakers when they were in Hartford June 14, 2017, less than three months before we all lost him. His best songs were not necessarily his most popular ones, not a bad one in the bunch. Such a talent & treasure!!

[@matthewenglish1050]

I still mourn tom petty to this day. Never has the death of a celebrity impacted me so profoundly

[@emilyhopkins7002]

Same. :(

[@leslierobertson4734]

It was such an unpleasant shock, his passing. Yet he gave us so much cool, down-to-earth, real time, while he was here!

[@sunildesouza]

Yes Sir, I fully agree

[@anyathewildchild4400]

I still mourn 4 years later! This man WILL live on!

[@ratter531]

@@anyathewildchild4400 I am still in tears every day and night, I met Tom in 1990.Such a nice humble sweet humble man,

[@foodforthoughtchef]

You know.. When TP crossed over A piece of my rocking youth Heart cracked

[@ellebee807]

I don't understand how 44 people could unlike this song. One of my favorites. I love Tom Petty.

[@penemuelwatcher2378]

Probably because of patriarchy or something...

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

Elle Bee me too. It’s one of my absolute favorites. One of my top 5 TP songs for SURE. I have about 35 “top 5’s” of his!!!

[@fretkillrfan]

Elle, are you Honey's sister?

[@gardengnome3249]

sitting on their taste buds.

[@sharonkelly6305]

hell yeah one of his best....but the drums and guitar are incredible.

[@garygilley555]

Petty is in pain but still preforms for hours appreciate that Great Man! RIP Brother

[@vivelaeva1117]

Tom Petty, you were a diamond.

[@mikauotila70]

and still are terveisin Mika from Finland

[@melissagerber7231]

And October, 2, 2017 was a Boulder.

[@CoorsBudMiller74]

vive la eva yes he was... one that doesn't come around all that offend...

[@charlesdoherty9879]

vive la eva never a truer word said and a terrific compliment

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Petty fans would check out my acoustic keyboard & vocal cover of INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN on my channel in tribute to one of the purest artists that the USA has ever produced. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and keep on rocking. THE LEGEND LIVES ON

[@antelopeking1]

Still listening in 2024!

[@19tractor52]

Tom was one of ''those'' people who ''just have IT''.....their soul just seems to be connected to a completely different energy source. I'm not with it enough to figure out what IT is, but I sure do appreciate it when I see/hear IT!!! LOL thank you, Tom. You made millions of peoples' lives so much better.

[@dianerobinson5336]

Perfectly said!

[@cindyharvey9734]

ByA

[@peterwillenborg5128]

Unbelievable lyrics on this, and all of Tom’s tunes. RIP to an absolute legend. So missed. Wish I could’ve seen him in concert, but I know I can always find solace in this crazy life by listening to his stuff. And that keyboard solo..magical

[@thetompettyproject]

That's my favourite part of the video. When Mike and Tom both turn to watch their friend rocking out. I love that moment.

[@EvelynBaron]

@@thetompettyproject I know you know this but it was of the Storytellers series on I think VHS? Pretty girls in a row at the front of the audience and one lovely young woman with her boyfriend totally rapt in the music for its own sake ... 20/20 hindsight not all the bio details exact and who cares? A human being who gave his heart and soul to his music audience amazing band ... to be forever cherished.

[@amdemarchi7382]

I was in Philly too last Saturday and their performance was AMAZING!! you can truly fell Tom's energy and love for his craft....a gifted musician and songwriter....best concert ever...and I came all the way from Italy to see him

[@dirkfan12]

That is amazing,I thought I was a late TomPetty fan, 35 now, got into Petty in th late 90s, You guys, 20 years later like him, Petty has been playing for 30 years, and he i still picking up fans. One of the best, Tom

[@rosslynemrys5829]

❤there was a gem in this world and his name was Tom Petty ❤

[@ocan1033]

What Petty does is to make the extraordinary appear simple and the simple extraordinary. "Heart so big it could crush this town." "Smoked cigarettes and stared at the moon." "Long day livin' in Reseda." "Most things I worry about never happen anyway." All seems so off the cuff and easy .. but try doing it yourself.

[@tamaraeandrews]

ocan1033 very well put, indeed. At one time I had mistaken Tom Petty’s brilliance for ordinary, but it is in no way ordinary, it is genius, and absolutely extraordinary

[@zeeman3684]

ocan1033: Nice! Perfect description.

[@ratter531]

Tom was a musical genius.

[@cherixbiggs5819]

You just made me cry with your beautiful description. Tom was truly a Heartbreaker. Right to the end..... Such a beautiful soul under those soulful eyes.

[@ratter531]

Been 1 year and i am still in tears..Yesterday was a rough one one..

[@gieldyduldulao4815]

Wow Classic Tom Petty live performance. Will miss this great talent. RIP TP

[@c.a.m.6276]

I just can't stop listening. What a song. Lines that say a lot and only those with good hearts will understand. RIP Mr. Tom Petty, you will be missed.

[@angelicaluce3230]

"Part of me, you carry, and part of me is gone" THE PART OF YOU THAT WE CARRY WILL BE ALIVE FOREVER

[@michaelnile2035]

This song is particularly poignant to my wife and I at this point in our lives. Tom and the band played it at the Sept. 21st concert at the Hollywood Bowl. I cried at the show and I've shed a lot more tears since Monday. I am completely gutted. Sometimes the world sucks and a lot of times listening to Tom and the band would make it a little more bearable. RIP Tom...you are greatly missed!

[@ponnge7064]

Look at the crowd they are quiet and really appreciating the song

[@carlgustav945]

That's the way it should be, as much as fans like to sing along to heighten their personal experience I wish they would just zip it. I wanna hear who I paid money to hear, not a crowd of people.

[@tompetty1976]

"Now I'm starting to relax a little bit--everywhere I look is me."

[@ratter531]

The world will miss you Tom, sad to know you are gone, but you will live our hearts forever, we LOVE YOU TOM.

[@carolinebaxter6880]

I'm just blown apart by his death and this song is both comforting and devastating. "Part of me you carry, part of me is gone."

[@emilyurie3034]

Caroline Baxter me too....completely devastated

[@rosemarywaldron497]

I am truly still grieving. A comment came to mind that I saw somewhere a couple of weeks ago ...it said: "Tom, you Heartbreaker, you went and broke our hearts." ♡♡ A huge loss for all fans who loved him. So thankful for the legacy of music Tom left us. You will never be forgotten Tom! ♡

[@leahtaylor3095]

Caroline Baxter Agreed, bittersweet listening to these, but I'll never stop. ♡

[@discobikerAndRosie]

Caroline Baxter Right on. I tear up every time I watch his videos. Dana needs our prayers, folks. It's been over a year now & she's missing him very much! 😢💜

[@camladyboston]

I started falling in love with Tom Petty at 14 as well. Now I am 30 and his music still touches me deeply. I always said, heseems to write songs for me, always has a perfect song for whatever I'm going through. I also love his fire, humbleness, and humanness. His band is full of superior talent. Rock On Tom!

[@christopherpiedra7836]

Lo echamos de menos ... mucho ...

[@jarikuukasjarvi8198]

I think that he was a friend, its painful to Lost a good friend. One of the greatest musicians

[@audtom52]

How professional is Mike Campbell? Mike is usually the co-pilot but he eyes up Benmont Tench on his killer keyboard part to make sure Benmont is the focus...which he certainly is...KILLER! Kudos to Mike Campbell.

[@susankelly4911]

I love this version of Walls it's absolutely beautiful. I love the way it's just him singing at first with his guitar and then the rest of the band do their magic. .Mike is terrific on that mandolin. Just to say another thing about Mike and that is he is an absolutely brilliant guitarist. He makes those guitars talk back to him. He is a treasure. I love listening to his guitar solos. Brilliant on Swingin another one of my great favourites. I love it. How I miss you Tom Petty the world is missing a true star. Not just the music but as person. I love your style, your laid back easy going personality and your sense of humour. And your Honesty. When you refused the record label to put up the price of your album and baled out then declared bankruptcy so they couldn't touch you.. Brilliant. That made me laugh but it also made me absolutely adore you all the more because of your integrity. Because you put your fans first. So many would have had no problem at all in upping the price and take the money and run and not give a toss about anyone else. But not you. You are so missed by so many. God has truly plucked a shining star from this earth. Love you Tom Petty. I hope like many others that I meet you on the other side. Your music will keep me going while I'm here.. Enjoy your Heaven Tom. If anyone deserves to be there you do. Miss you and love you always. RIP. 🙏🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖💖🕊🕊🕊👍👍👍🤗Mike you are still with us thank God. Keep playing that guitar boy. You are magic and are still shining. You must have been born with that guitar in your hands. Don't ever let it go. You and Gary Moore RIP. Have to be the best guitarists I have ever heard. Gary God be with him was a genius as well. You remind me a lot of him the way he plays. And that is one of the greatest complements I could ever give you. And he was a lovely person too. Honest and good hearted like Tom was. I think you would have really liked Gary. Another great star plucked from this earth far too soon.. Love them both. God bless them and God bless you and the rest of the Heartbreakers. Tom's family your families and all the fans out there that love and miss Tom so much and love all you boys in the heartbreakers and Mudcrutch as well. Love always Susan 👍💖💖💖❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊

[@flaggman1]

Tom was one of a very few who sounded better live

[@audtom52]

As much as i love Tom Petty and Mike Campbell...Benmont Tench on keyboards kills this song...a classic!

[@MarkBell-oc1kp]

I had the pleasure of seeing him in Little Rock, AR. His only time there. I thank God I got to see him in concert. Also my kids got to see him. We miss you...

[@ivygreen7728]

Tom Petty has been part of the soundtrack for every wonderful and terrible thing that's happened over the course of my life. I can't believe he's gone. This day can fuck off forever. Rest In Peace darlin'. 💔

[@GembaDocs]

Just unbelievable. So minimalist but so full at the same time. The most talented musician and best band of their generation. RIP TP

[@raouldiblasi5970]

Thus we lose another legend! Rest in peace Tom! Thanks for the music!

[@brew7676]

amazingly well written song, but its Petty's singing style which truly makes him an all time great, in my opinion

[@Beemerboy324]

Got it in one, Randy!

[@virginiaviola5097]

History will tell that it was Mr Tom Petty who wrote the Great American Songbook and folk will say Bob who? Because Tom Petty is and was the real deal.

[@xScooterAZx]

This is making me cry,....I love you forever,Tom. (and the Heartbreakers too)

[@clarkclark4545]

Mike on the mandolin absolutely beautiful...

[@e4t662]

This is truly poetic.

[@sandylhellard]

goosebumps. Tom Petty and this lineup. Just wow.

[@ratter531]

Rock Legend, Tom Petty and his band, they are all pros..We Love you Tom Petty..

[@donnatabor27]

One of my all time favorites. Even if it was for a movie soundtrack..Seeing him live -just basics like this is even better. I don't need a light show and deafness after the show. So many artists working there on the stage. Excellent group. Thanks Tom!

[@patriarch3056]

The sound track of my life, absolutely wore tom pettys music out growing up, and still do at 51.

[@19tractor52]

...still do at 69!! lol

[@stephaniefodor8347]

It has been 6 months since his passing and I have been listening to songs on his earlier releases, and, as it is with all his songwriting, his gift, was immense. Such a beautiful human being. So glad I got to see TP& THB at the Sept. 22, 2017 at the H. Bowl. Hugs to Dana, Adria, AnnaKim, Mike, Ben, Steve, Ron & Scott. Myself as well as the entire Tom Petty Nation are with you in spirit.

[@gleisonferres]

RIP, Great musician and poet. I love so much this song, so warm, tender, peaceful...

[@ratter531]

FOR THE LEGEND TOM PETTY, ALWAYS LOVED FOREVER MISSED NEVER FORGOTTEN.

[@crystalwaddell537]

183 people are hopeless lol Tom was awesome live. I'm grateful I've had the chance to see him in my lifetime

[@davidmiddlebrooks477]

Im right there with you. I was lucky enough to see Tom and the boys on 9 seperate occasions and was left breathless every single time.

[@beverlygentry7693]

😊2024 just found this album nothing to say. It’s so beautiful Thanks❤

[@RedForceProductions]

Damn. Scott's harmony is amazing, and Benmont on those keyboards though. Something you'll never be able to recreate in modern music.

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

AgentUndertaker absolutely AGREE. Damn is right. I used to love Howie’s high harmonies with Tom sooooo much (and still do). But wow, Scott does a freakin’ amazing job.....especially here on this song. Sounds just 👌!!! And Benmont’s keyboards👌. And Mike Campbell playing that...instrument he plays (not sure what it’s officially called?) - it sounds absolutely fantastic. Put it all together with Tom’s unique voice/style and you’ve got true, utter perfection right here. 100%.

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

AgentUndertaker mandolin! That’s what Mike is playing👌

[@padodger7]

Yeah, Mighty Mike on the mandolin is nothing to dismiss. They were all versatile as fuck.

[@smsmoof8128]

@@padodger7 Really unbelievable ... Very reminiscent of The Band, except a notch higher with Tommys lyrics and composition. jmo.

[@marthastephens2179]

One of my favorite TP songs. Underrated. I miss Tom Petty. 25 th anniversary of this gem 💎

[@paulcrehan4710]

Tom Petty, through his great music, lives forever. RIP

[@Rob-bo7yn]

You're right, the lyrics do have a deep, personal meaning. Even more this morning as the news of Tom's passing on is slowly sinking in. I grew up in Florida, went to school at UF in Gainesville. Tom Petty's music was just always there, like a favorite shirt, always comfortable, always in fashion. God bless Tom Petty, may he rest in eternal peace.

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

Rob McLean I love this song soooooo much. It’s one of my TOP 5 favorite TP songs (I think I have about 35 “top 5” songs of Tom’s😉). Those lyrics are just perfect and beautiful and pure Tom. And no one else can sing them the way he does either. What really also got me about this particular song is the fact that he was asked to write/contribute just ONE song for this movie.....and he watched the movie and liked it so much that he went on to write the entire soundtrack for that movie. Who the heck does that?? Who else has the creativity and talent to do that? Only Tom Petty. I didn’t grow up in FL, but I did grow up with Tom’s music. I remember hearing “Listen to her Heart” back in 1978 or so? I was a high school senior. Still one of my most favorite TP songs. During his lifetime, I hate to admit, I wasn’t one of those absolute super fans. I knew and loved his music though and just always thought he’d be around. Human nature, I guess. Maybe that’s why his passing has gutted me. He WAS always there.....and now he’s not. But his awesome music does live on, and what an amazing legacy it is!

[@zeeman3684]

Nice!

[@angelicaluce3230]

I'm doing my "Petty" rounds today - keeping my heart alive - - I LOVE what you said Rob -- "his music was always there, like a favorite shirt, always comfortable, always in fashion" I join you in saying: 'God Bless Tom Petty, may he rest in eternal peace".

[@danjestic9199]

What strikes me as odd is on SiriusXM’s TP Buried Treasure channel, he keeps remarking about how they jacked him around on his studio, treating him like a 3rd class host; 4 yrs after his death, they’re running his shows back to back still operating ON HIS CHANNEL!!!

[@julieblackwell4405]

Can.t believe the news, Tom 's true legend, won't be forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@JustinHaglerMusic]

Never forgotten...kzbin.info/www/bejne/e37QoGCtp5KUbMk

[@fpsbandvox]

Love Scott Thurston's face's while doing harmonies!

[@michellegomez2986]

This is one of my all time favorite songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers!

[@m7ichele]

Love you Tom Petty. Can’t believe you are gone 💔💔💔💔💔

[@joanarc1000]

RIP Tom PETTY you will be missed. Absolutely loved your music. Listen to it a lot on Serius Radio and your channel. Love it when I am in the truck.

[@avanti6058]

Scott is so great, his backing vocals are perfectly in sync with Tom and you can tell that his job is to contribute to the song and not to stand out from it.

[@jimmclean3530]

Just another timeless creation of Tom’s beautiful work.With all that he shared we can only be so grateful for his time here on earth. RIP my friend , and believe when it’s our time we will be honoured to meet with you again.

[@NevadaBoss]

I miss this man more than i do a majority of my late relatives. A void so big, it could crush this town. Godspeed TP.

[@lindabryant50]

I want a Tom Petty!!! Melts my walls and breaks my heart he's gone!!!!! That smile!!!

[@martind.jr.1973]

My favorite version, wonderful song !

[@jessiemccroy584]

Tom Petty you were mothing but a “blessing” for so many of us and you still are and will always be a blessing through your music😇

[@andyrondeau5364]

Absolutely love that Tom's videos are still surfacing in my youtube feed. Miss you Tom. #AmericanMaestro

[@MrViolentjoker]

A Great Man that Will Be Missed But ALWAYS Remembered through His Music

[@Martyn83r]

This will be the reason to rehearse and record this song myself... Tom is my hero ever since I heard Full moon fever as a 7 year old boy... I didn't underatand much at that time, but the way I felt hearing his music will always remain the same.. Its something that cannot be explained... It's just there in your heart, and that's what he reaches through his music.

[@lorraineklimek1677]

What a wonderful version of this beautiful song - brings tears to my eyes.

[@frankdulks4941]

Thank you Tom, thank you Heartbreakers. All the best from Bavaria.

[@bhinzman100]

RIP Tom; you've been an inspiration to so many; thank you for giving what you gave.

[@ratter531]

Rock legend, and masterful song writer, Tom Petty.

[@nanaloves6064]

ratter531+ I see we like the same music.

[@CissyBrazil]

Oh God, he was a beautiful talented man. They all are. 💕💜💝

[@zanezeiter]

i like this version better than the album version, thanks for posting

[@markandblitz5055]

God I love Tom

[@chrismartens5036]

This is the best version of this song. I can't get enough of it. Loved it for years now.❤

[@PatrickJDylan]

Effing amazing. I love you Tom! 😎🇺🇲

[@elizabethlatorre5360]

Miss Tom Petty. Always listening to him

[@shanebowers7902]

Miss you stax ,tom ,what a legend, see you in paradise

[@manuelacosta2088]

So beautiful!.....................

[@emilyurie3034]

I am devastated he is gone. My best friend and I saw him in Toronto this summer. He was amazing...God speed Tom

[@jasminecherry892]

Fell in love with him at 8y old (found a cassette tape)I'm 29 I'll allways love tom pettys music💕

[@bluebear7061]

Some days are diamonds , some days are rocks. Mr, Tom Petty. You were the DIAMOND 💎 of all the rock stars. I don’t cry cause your gone, but smile because you were here