It's Good To Be King - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

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  • @raindogs
    @raindogs Před 2 lety +271

    Tom Petty is the only musician/celebrity whose death caused me to cry. I am 61 and grew up in Florida listening to Tom Petty from the beginning. Even now, I tear up thinking about the great talent that we lost. We appreciate it all, Tom!

    • @sueb.8738
      @sueb.8738 Před rokem +16

      Me too!!! And...after he passed I could not listen to his music for the longest time until just recently. Now I constantly play everything I can find.

    • @davidrothman8173
      @davidrothman8173 Před rokem +13

      My mom passed away same night as Tom. Always felt good about that, love them both.

    • @paulyabe
      @paulyabe Před rokem +4

      feel the same about Richard Wright.

    • @stevescoville5122
      @stevescoville5122 Před rokem +7

      Same here, I’m with you man

    • @kristofernewton422
      @kristofernewton422 Před rokem +7

      Heart Breaking...Many Many ThankYou's TOM.

  • @tylersweet5994
    @tylersweet5994 Před 2 lety +299

    About as faultless live version of any song as you're ever likely to see. The musicianship, the pacing, the vocal delivery...every twist and turn is a wonder to behold. Thank you Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. Always.

  • @marcmcdonough8074
    @marcmcdonough8074 Před rokem +42

    Tom Petty's death was the first non family member that I ever cried for, and mourned. His lyrics have always touched me in a way that no other musician, regardless of song writing genius (Lennon/McCartney, Dylan, etc.), ever has or ever will. I saw him in concert over 20 times from 1986 up until the last 2 shows where I saw him in 2017. I've seen him in Indiana, Red Rocks, Connecticut, NY, MA, IL, San Diego, Kansas City, and on and on. God bless him and everything he did for music, and for the people who loved him for it.

    • @user-nc6gh5mr5c
      @user-nc6gh5mr5c Před 11 měsíci +6

      I was the same dude. I had so many friends texting me that day and giving me their condolences. Im still not really over it

    • @user-nq7mj1cp6c
      @user-nq7mj1cp6c Před měsícem +3

      There is something so deep when he plays, it truly touches your soul..........he left us way too soon! We were fortunate to have him.❤

    • @renohuskerdu4592
      @renohuskerdu4592 Před dnem

      I saw him in LA once and Joni Mitchell was seated several rows back. I'd gotten front row seats. That was just before Tom got sober so he was a little sloppy. Still a good show. Much better than any other band I saw ever.

  • @skeptic4031
    @skeptic4031 Před 2 lety +146

    I have watched this video over 50 times and I still get the goosebumps every single time. So much talent, its scary. RIP Tom, you will live on forever in our hearts.

    • @benkkonzsella8544
      @benkkonzsella8544 Před rokem +10

      By heck 🎸, saw hendrix Clapton, ac dc, ❤️ 🎸 💕, can't stop playing this, mind you I'm 73 years young, wow 👍 rip Tom, ❤️ 💔

    • @ticklefritz5406
      @ticklefritz5406 Před rokem +6

      This bit needs to be kept in the time capsule. It would be awesome to know the circumstances of their entire very special day that led to this very very special night.

    • @Marcelito16
      @Marcelito16 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I lost the count I’m sure they’re manny

    • @zx10rjean
      @zx10rjean Před 10 měsíci +2

      COULDN'T AGREE MORE! WHAT A SONG, WHAT A PERFORMANCE..!!

    • @stevenrichardson3560
      @stevenrichardson3560 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Goosebumps were all around Curtis Hixon Auditorium 2005...they opened with "Running Down A Dream" i thought the room was going to blow up from the response.

  • @buddhaofthebasin5600
    @buddhaofthebasin5600 Před 3 lety +135

    Give Mike Campbell his credit for being Tom’s right hand all those years. Pretty clear Petty was orchestrating the chord changes but Mike handled the arpeggios and the high octave stuff. Big ups to Ben Mont on the keys. The whole ensemble was on point for this minor key gem. I really like the shift to the major key for the chorus. Then back to that e minor. I keep coming back because this never gets old. Petty’s lyrics are priceless and timeless.

  • @BoDash
    @BoDash Před 6 lety +182

    This is one of the best things I've ever seen. Tom Petty and Mike Campbell... so completely in sync, they're like two halves of the same person.

    • @dariotti
      @dariotti Před 3 lety +8

      Well said, mate!

    • @atomusbliss
      @atomusbliss Před 3 lety +7

      diggit

    • @TheBella2u
      @TheBella2u Před 3 lety +8

      Brothers from another mother.....

    • @stephen29
      @stephen29 Před 3 lety +9

      and funny when Mike was going to enroll at University of Florida and Tom said "why do you want to do that? I`m going to start a band"

    • @sharonwalsh7840
      @sharonwalsh7840 Před 3 lety +10

      I love that Tom's music transcends time and age. These songs will truly go on forever as long as we keep raising the next generation and the one after that to keep on listening...

  • @Phish1995
    @Phish1995 Před 5 lety +317

    That dude from Florida, Petty, was a poet Laureate of American music. A Southern man who never forgot his roots and wasn't afraid to display his influences and his love in performing to the legions of people who got what he was doing.

    • @cedarshoals529
      @cedarshoals529 Před 3 lety +21

      Gainesville Florida. Something about that town and music....

    • @shachardave
      @shachardave Před 3 lety +23

      I like the words you use to describe Tom.

    • @Phish1995
      @Phish1995 Před 3 lety +12

      @@shachardave
      I'm 5 years too late to respond, but thanks Irene. I'm with you.

    • @richardfurlott4243
      @richardfurlott4243 Před 2 lety +15

      TOM was king ! A master of "people life stories " ! R.I.P. my master I hope to meet you in heaven !

    • @Karmakatt6
      @Karmakatt6 Před 2 lety +11

      This is one reason why this Canadian Boy likes you Yanks.. Rock and Roll and the Rainbow Bridge. See you all there one day.

  • @tomlederle1960
    @tomlederle1960 Před 3 lety +163

    i guess what I always liked about Tom Petty is he always put everything into his music, his whole heart and soul. At about 7 minutes in, when the crowd thought the tune was over and started to applaud, he just started back up again and gave them another 6 minutes of virtuoso soul-baring music. Damn it was good. Maybe one of the best I've ever heard.

  • @kevinfranklin8133
    @kevinfranklin8133 Před 5 lety +53

    As a group, these guys were hard to match. No one trying to steal the show. Just pure talent working harmoniously. If you do not dig these guys, then you do not appreciate true rock and roll!

  • @joehinson9460
    @joehinson9460 Před 8 měsíci +29

    This version is pure magic. RIP to one of the great American Treasures.

  • @JLRRyan
    @JLRRyan Před rokem +92

    This is my favorite performance of any Tom Petty song anywhere, anytime. It moves me to my core.

    • @fdllicks
      @fdllicks Před rokem

      When he was older, he was a master of music and nothing sounds rushed.

    • @liamco1128
      @liamco1128 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I wholeheartedly agree. I was so fortunate to see this song played in Seattle on his last tour. Tragicly 2 months later he died. 😢

    • @fdllicks
      @fdllicks Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@liamco1128 you are soooo lucky. You got to see musical history. This reminds me of when, in the 90s, my friends asked me to see Stevie Ray Vaughn. I had to work and said "next yr".
      A month later was the helicopter accident. RIP Stevie!
      I still regret not seeing him to this day.

    • @roberthitchcock7214
      @roberthitchcock7214 Před 11 měsíci +3

      I watch it once a month

    • @leiper72
      @leiper72 Před 9 měsíci +1

      It's amazing, and I loved the song already in 1994 when I got the album.. How come he extend this song this much and not any of his greater hits..? I am not complaining here! Greetings from Sweden! 🎸

  • @roberthitchcock7214
    @roberthitchcock7214 Před 10 měsíci +32

    THIS IS TOM'S MASTERPIECE. EVERYONE KNOWS I'M RIGHT. IT'S PROVEN EVERY TIME YOUR EYES AND EARS SAW AND HEARD THE LIVE PERFORMANCES OF IT. THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL AUTHENTIC. BRILLIANT. ART.

  • @misterkite5887
    @misterkite5887 Před 4 lety +161

    Mike doesn’t get enough credit of being such an outstanding guitarist that he truly is ✌️❤️

    • @kitboysen441
      @kitboysen441 Před rokem +27

      ...As Benmont doesn't get enough praise for his Piano, either.🥂🍾

    • @DaveWCater
      @DaveWCater Před rokem


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    • @mr.smithgnrsmith7808
      @mr.smithgnrsmith7808 Před rokem +13

      @@kitboysen441 people that know music/rock n roll know EXACTLY who these legendary men are, but true, not enough credit, which is how they like it, Mike NEVER wanted the spotlight, just to be Tom’s brother in rock/life…Benmont is the most sought after session pianist there is, all the greats requested his talent

    • @dougmurray8989
      @dougmurray8989 Před rokem +10

      Legends all

    • @gingersnaptrack9337
      @gingersnaptrack9337 Před rokem +4

      Your comment is spot on! Tom gives thumbs up I bet.

  • @patrickcoomer1271
    @patrickcoomer1271 Před 6 lety +343

    It's still so hard to believe he's gone. Perhaps because his music is timeless, so is he. RIP Tom, we're Heartbroken.

    • @kaylenerasmussen460
      @kaylenerasmussen460 Před 3 lety +3

      It is.. I was in shock when he died.. So sad.. He's a true legend.

    • @babettestreet316
      @babettestreet316 Před 3 lety +2

      xo

    • @TC-dw6wg
      @TC-dw6wg Před 3 lety +3

      I agree! So many of our artists are passing on it hurts if I focus on it. ✌️

    • @anthonyhawthorn5526
      @anthonyhawthorn5526 Před 2 lety

      Tom will always be with us

    • @davidnettleton3375
      @davidnettleton3375 Před 2 lety +2

      Good Lord, has it really been more than 4 years already? Anyone else feel like they've lost about two years of their life? I will always remember the day he died. I had read online he was in the hospital. They announced once that he had died, then corrected it that he was still alive. I had tickets to see Gov't Mule that night at HoB Houston. In between songs a stage hand walked out and handed Warren a piece of paper. He spoke to everyone in the band, and then without saying much, they started playing one of Tom's songs. I was so emotional I don't even remember which song. There was not a dry eye in the house.

  • @ralftygerzrtprnutcbodj3604
    @ralftygerzrtprnutcbodj3604 Před měsícem +4

    One of the greatest parts of musicianship, in full display. A man who loves his audience and they love him back.
    Effortless because he practiced. ❤

  • @foxriverpwc4723
    @foxriverpwc4723 Před 5 lety +15

    Say what you want about Elvis, The Beatles, Prince, MJ......Tom was (and still is) just as much of a musical gift to the world as each of them were. They all changed the world. They all affected lives. They were all strangers to no one, because we all knew them through their art. While we will never stop missing Tom, I still thank God for giving him to us as well as the technology to keep his life's work alive forever...

  • @cholder68
    @cholder68 Před 6 lety +70

    RIP Mr Tom Petty, thanks for being part of the soundtrack of my life.

  • @NathanWhite22
    @NathanWhite22 Před 4 lety +85

    That solo at the end was absolute FIRE

    • @kathyadams8491
      @kathyadams8491 Před 3 lety +3

      Unbelievably so. I could listen to this over and over again. Spectacular!!! It IS beautiful

    • @smsmoof8128
      @smsmoof8128 Před 3 lety +3

      I think I just shed a tear ...

    • @ericamarie6681
      @ericamarie6681 Před 3 lety +2

      It takes me to so many different places and brings so many different emotions. Simply the best. Tom Petty is king 👑

    • @shannonskotek1977
      @shannonskotek1977 Před 2 lety +1

      I need to know… what concert this is from

    • @thrillionaire6567
      @thrillionaire6567 Před 2 lety

      So much emotion in that amazing Solo!

  • @barkybarkbarkbark
    @barkybarkbarkbark Před 3 lety +28

    Come back, Tom. The world darkened when you moved on. We need you now.

  • @TheHawkdriver55
    @TheHawkdriver55 Před 20 dny +4

    Saw him in Atlanta a few months before he passed away. The stage was over flowing with talent. Journey well Tom, thank you for the music and good times.

  • @GLG1957
    @GLG1957 Před 6 lety +597

    This belongs in a rock historic archive titled "how it's done".

  • @LaylaSims
    @LaylaSims Před 8 lety +535

    This truly is a magnificent live version of this song. This transcends rock and roll; this is true artistry, magic. I always knew all of these guys were good at what they do, but in this song, I really appreciate what true craftsmen they all are!

    • @topangasideeye
      @topangasideeye Před 8 lety +29

      This is truly one of my favorite moments in music ever recorded.

    • @johnsteele5264
      @johnsteele5264 Před 8 lety +20

      indeed! what a fantastic "tight" band. They are in sync with one another...Goosebumps whenever I hear and even watch this video.

    • @dexterdog717
      @dexterdog717 Před 8 lety +16

      The first time I heard this was at a live show and right away I knew it was special.

    • @Imbigdownunder
      @Imbigdownunder Před 8 lety +16

      too right. i get chills on this one

    • @doomislav5791
      @doomislav5791 Před 7 lety +18

      it's the best version of a song I really love

  • @lesterweinheimer665
    @lesterweinheimer665 Před měsícem +4

    What a band, they are even better live than in the studio. Highly underrated guitar player Mike Campbell. Fantastic keyboards. Truly a superband with Tom Petty as icing on top of it all,

  • @LobsterTheDJ
    @LobsterTheDJ Před rokem +13

    For today, I'll stop and make a comment. Gratitude that our paths crossed before the world discovered Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Before he became a King. When this DJ was Music Director of a radio station in San Jose and 6-10pm DJ. When Tom and Ron Blair came by our studio at KSJO between the soundcheck and the show. Their first in the San Francisco Bay Area at the Keystone Palo Alto. From that night, I was convinced that they had magic and fire. And after the show, we stayed up till dawn at a motel. Yes, the stories we could tell. This performance appears to be from the 30th Ann tour, Gainesville, Florida. Thankful that I can still play it on the radio. Just because. ☮💌

    • @user-nn7fh5cx5n
      @user-nn7fh5cx5n Před 6 měsíci +1

      Those two emotes at the end spoke volumes.

    • @asimayo
      @asimayo Před 5 měsíci +1

      Magic and fire... ☮

  • @Noblesavage77
    @Noblesavage77 Před 6 lety +218

    My 5 yr. Old son requested to hear this song tonight at bath Time.....the magic of Tom Petty and the hearbreakers is and will forever remain timeless.....we miss you here at our home Tom, but you live in our hearts.

    • @debiestockburger2483
      @debiestockburger2483 Před 4 lety +3

      Glad you're raising your son to have great taste in music!

    • @daveingenbohs8827
      @daveingenbohs8827 Před 3 lety +2

      This is awesome! I was singing Tom Petty throughout the store in my underoos during the 80's.

    • @paulindorf2553
      @paulindorf2553 Před 3 lety +2

      My guess would be that your son was here in a former life....

    • @BrianSmith-gg7es
      @BrianSmith-gg7es Před 3 lety +3

      Well done. I like this kid already. Raising him up with great actual music..

    • @lizkardamis7207
      @lizkardamis7207 Před 2 lety +1

      I just love the fact that his songs spoke to me plus were qood to sing along with!

  • @nikgasway3895
    @nikgasway3895 Před 7 lety +169

    Amazing. Just saw this on AXS in concert. I cried like a child. This song evokes SO MUCH EMOTION! (not so much the regular version, but the guitars, piano...)God-the more it went on, the more I didn't want it to end!! Thank you for the music, Tom!!!

  • @joemamaurmama
    @joemamaurmama Před 4 lety +39

    These guys always played like it was their last concert. Gave it all they had. Love them all forever.

  • @louisebradford7545
    @louisebradford7545 Před 4 lety +46

    Thank you Tom and the Heartbreakers for inmeasurably enriching my life. Tom's death just about did me in. I thank God for his Life. He truly was a light in the darkness. RiIP Tom, we miss you!

    • @terrip9099
      @terrip9099 Před 4 lety +3

      I felt the same way. It helped to find Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs, feels like home.

    • @barbararichardson5480
      @barbararichardson5480 Před 3 lety +3

      My heart still breaks a little bit more every time I hear his music!! 😍🌹🌈🌠

    • @juliadixon8465
      @juliadixon8465 Před 3 lety +1

      Broke down in the public library....

  • @bux49
    @bux49 Před 6 lety +51

    I'm an old fart, 68 years old, and this is a great song, cause I am the KIng of my World.

    • @mark1952able
      @mark1952able Před 3 lety +1

      Are we that old? Ha! Perhaps physically, but not mentally........

    • @lloydwharton8680
      @lloydwharton8680 Před 3 lety +1

      I concur!

    • @phoenixren9642
      @phoenixren9642 Před 3 lety +2

      I'm a kid (17 years old) and I dig this too!! Tom Petty is one of my heroes!

  • @judithbrown24
    @judithbrown24 Před 2 lety +41

    I miss him so much. His shows were like coming home to a family reunion. He included his audience in his shows and his charisma shined through. I love the memories ❤ RIP Tom

  • @barbaramccroy8663
    @barbaramccroy8663 Před 4 lety +37

    Very “intoxicating “ if you understand what’s behind this genius and the craft. Fir me its unimaginable to be able to create such original and an authentic sound that takes you on a ride that brings you down so beautifully...the song and performance is a “ real love masterpiece!😘😎😘🧚🏻‍♂️🎸🎸✌️

    • @smsmoof8128
      @smsmoof8128 Před 2 lety +1

      It is absolute bliss when taken into Pettys complete rise from the beginning ... this performance is just an absolute culmination of years of greatness by a band ... minus Stan of course.
      I just luv it, when I think of Mike n Tom going thru years this is just the ultimate when they sync up.
      JMO.

    • @benkkonzsella8544
      @benkkonzsella8544 Před rokem +1

      Me I'm 73 years young, saw hendrix, this guy this group, he is up there, 😍 ❤️ wow 👍 still blows my mind 😕 💋🙏

    • @philipwalls4818
      @philipwalls4818 Před rokem

      This is what a Hammond 3b, a good dlide guitar

  • @rcppop3090
    @rcppop3090 Před 2 lety +7

    Just gotta focus on the positive ❤️ I’m blessed to share a show at the Berkeley with my now wife Stephanie! Rip brother Tom 🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I didn’t stop dancing with her all night long and I’m pretty damn sure I shed a tear of happiness when this jam played!This song touches the soul! ❤️

  • @MakeupForMatureSkin
    @MakeupForMatureSkin Před 6 lety +434

    Seriously how can anyone give this a thumbs down??? LOVE this version!

    • @omare.d.3367
      @omare.d.3367 Před 6 lety +14

      In this world some people don't like music. I m talking about good music!

    • @johnmurphyable
      @johnmurphyable Před 6 lety +23

      this song is incredible!

    • @Anniem53
      @Anniem53 Před 6 lety +13

      And THIS is good music!

    • @ALJETSFAN
      @ALJETSFAN Před 6 lety +15

      AnneP makeupandmore totally agree! One of the best bands hands down!

    • @Anniem53
      @Anniem53 Před 6 lety +15

      I think some people do it just to piss TP & THB fans off. They don't know what real music is today, they have tin ears.

  • @dtucker4463
    @dtucker4463 Před 6 lety +62

    I'm going to go on and guess the haters don't care for great literature either. I loved this song long before I heard the live version, could not believe how much more beautiful and profound he managed to make it. Stunning, stunning, stunning.

    • @myrtiebaxter1689
      @myrtiebaxter1689 Před 3 lety +2

      You've got this right on the head it was amazing

    • @dtucker4463
      @dtucker4463 Před 3 lety +1

      @@myrtiebaxter1689 Thanks ... love it on its own merits but it also reminds me of a poem called My Last Duchess ... www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43768/my-last-duchess

    • @TC-dw6wg
      @TC-dw6wg Před 3 lety +2

      I just ignore the haters and whiners in this world today. Don’t have time for either. ✌️

  • @stevecastro22
    @stevecastro22 Před 2 lety +24

    Steve Ferrone is such an incredible drummer.

    • @SaucyOperator
      @SaucyOperator Před rokem +1

      Steve Ferrone is one of two Steve's that made me understand playing for the song, and how valuable the space between notes truly is.

    • @edmessina8392
      @edmessina8392 Před rokem

      Hes toured with the best. Check him out backing Genesis live on Carpet Crawlers. Clapton too with his all star band.

    • @conorkennedy3304
      @conorkennedy3304 Před rokem

      He's fantastic.

  • @keithclifton392
    @keithclifton392 Před 8 měsíci +11

    How can a song with only three chords be so moving and powerful? Bless you, Tom Petty. You are missed.

    • @txcatlady
      @txcatlady Před 8 měsíci +3

      Sometimes 3 chords are all you need to say everything there is to say

  • @sandrazanoni3915
    @sandrazanoni3915 Před 6 lety +273

    Tom Petty was the coolest rock and roll star ever.

  • @alphajava761
    @alphajava761 Před 2 lety +27

    Mike's guitar tone speaks to my soul, he fits Tom's vocals, lyrics perfectly. Tom's guitar playing and Mike's are a twin flame. I saw them live 3 times from 1980 to 1994, always incredible.

  • @mtadams2009
    @mtadams2009 Před 6 měsíci +10

    Perfection, it often brings tears to my eyes. Not only for the loss of Mr. Petty but all my friends and family that I have lost. You’re all so very missed. RIP

  • @markporter4821
    @markporter4821 Před 5 lety +17

    One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded!

  • @fretkillrfan
    @fretkillrfan Před 6 lety +35

    Took my son to this tour as his first concert. He was seven with some speech challenges and loved Tom Betty. The challenges are gone, but not his love for Tom Petty. RIPTP.

  • @stephaniefodor8347
    @stephaniefodor8347 Před 6 lety +29

    This is the best version of "It's Good to be King" [Live] Just off the hook instrumentally sound.

  • @denisel4762
    @denisel4762 Před 3 lety +45

    Love this version so much. Tom's guitar riffs are incredible. I could listen to this all day!

    • @michelfortier2147
      @michelfortier2147 Před 2 lety +1

      I love this version to

    • @Mike-pv5jd
      @Mike-pv5jd Před 2 lety +1

      It makes you want to go down to the house in the woods doesn't it?

    • @gaelnordness9182
      @gaelnordness9182 Před 2 lety

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    • @apmills3406
      @apmills3406 Před 2 lety +1

      Me too Denise, so wonderful. I’m mesmerised. I only started to listen to him a couple of days ago. I had no idea he was a rock musician. I’ve missed out all these years!

    • @carolfidler5505
      @carolfidler5505 Před 2 lety +2

      @@apmills3406 You will find a great mountain of Tom ‘s genius music, a great man too.

  • @sharonwalsh7840
    @sharonwalsh7840 Před 3 lety +39

    Such a dreamy song with great lyrics and still a kick-ass yet mellow guitar solo. It's freaking amazing and never gets old.

    • @dicklindell948
      @dicklindell948 Před 2 lety +1

      Does Tom really ever get old? What a voice and writer.

    • @jackd1582
      @jackd1582 Před rokem +2

      What about face in the crowd . Bout as mellow as it gets

    • @sharonwalsh7840
      @sharonwalsh7840 Před rokem +1

      @@jackd1582 yeah but I said "mellow AND kickass. LOL Face in the Crowd is cool, too. :)

    • @jackd1582
      @jackd1582 Před rokem

      @@sharonwalsh7840 True . At that point I had only listened to about of this live one recording

  • @michaeldolan3297
    @michaeldolan3297 Před 6 lety +57

    Love the keyboards on this, Benmont is freaking outrageous. (I am a classical pianist)

    • @LloyettaJEwing
      @LloyettaJEwing Před 6 lety +2

      Michael Dolan I don't play, but I'll tell you what a piano absolutely melts my insides. I would sit and listen to you play. Merry Christmas...

    • @sactown4911
      @sactown4911 Před 4 lety +6

      Love me some Benmont

  • @dirkbag22
    @dirkbag22 Před 6 lety +23

    Still so hard to think Tom isn't around. Damn. RIP Tom. You gave us so much great music.

  • @deemoney1178
    @deemoney1178 Před rokem +6

    This is maybe the greatest live song ever played

  • @memyselfandi2amabeli
    @memyselfandi2amabeli Před 2 lety +7

    Tom Petty was one artist that I had hoped that I would meet some day before I die. Lost out on that.

  • @rosspieri814
    @rosspieri814 Před 4 lety +37

    I can honestly tell you that my wife and I were in the FRONT ROW for this very concert in Gainesville and saw this awesome version live and in person. I've watched it dozens of times since and I still get chills when hear this very song
    on Sirius or re-live the concert on AXS TV. ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! Love ya and miss ya Tom!

    • @tomlederle1960
      @tomlederle1960 Před 2 lety +6

      you just made everyone who's watched this very very jealous. To have seen this 1st hand live must have been spine chilling. thanks for the memory.

    • @cchmlfa
      @cchmlfa Před 2 lety +4

      You were King on that night

    • @porkbelly0713
      @porkbelly0713 Před 2 lety +4

      I watched it again this past Sat for the 5th or 6th time, it gets better every time. I cried through most of it while I ate an entire pint of B & J's Cherry Garcia. It is timeless for sure, one of the best concerts I never attended

    • @lisascogin6210
      @lisascogin6210 Před 2 lety +4

      Dude ❤️‍🔥 I’m speechless 💘 this is why this APP exists ☯️

    • @LB-lt3pz
      @LB-lt3pz Před rokem +2

      Wow as someone who never got to see him live I am soooooo jealous. It will always be a regret of mine. I literally play his music EVERY day. I can’t stop. It makes me so sad knowing he’s not here anymore.😢

  • @jmverhoef80
    @jmverhoef80 Před 8 lety +70

    On repeat. Soothes the soul. Thank you again mr Petty and your fine fine band

  • @claysmith8221
    @claysmith8221 Před 5 měsíci +3

    This is my moral compass for classic rock for there will never be another elvis and another lennon and there will never be another tom petty

  • @bergarteric5713
    @bergarteric5713 Před 4 lety +37

    Only one word : class !!! only that !! class ... a beautiful music with soul and heart .... Eric from France
    RIP Mr Tom Petty you and your band are the best in my heart !!! thanks for the joy every day !!!

  • @cynthiahart8055
    @cynthiahart8055 Před 6 lety +15

    Benmont is so perfect. I love this version.

  • @johnsteele5264
    @johnsteele5264 Před 7 lety +82

    I listen to Tom on his Sirius radio channel. He has mentioned that this song means so very much to him.

    • @wareagle853
      @wareagle853 Před 5 lety +9

      It's one of my favorite songs of his. It's not one the greatest hits album, but man it should be.

  • @marclastres4926
    @marclastres4926 Před 9 měsíci +7

    My goodness! If this isn’t perfection I simply don’t know what it is.. Rest easy Tom and thank you for gems like this…Your work will be admired for generations!! Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ladies and gentlemen…Accept no substitute!

  • @10mike56
    @10mike56 Před 5 lety +13

    Has to be the greatest performance ever. Mike Campbell is one of the top 5 lead gutair men all time. Tom Petty is just phenomenal.

  • @wandaschmitz4775
    @wandaschmitz4775 Před 7 lety +47

    the talent of this group of musicians is a beautiful thing!

  • @Corkrebell
    @Corkrebell Před 9 lety +29

    Now thats a superstar .

  • @michelegigliotti9760
    @michelegigliotti9760 Před 2 lety +6

    Thank him for all he did and didn’t give us. He was so real and now he’s gone.

  • @3970billbo
    @3970billbo Před 3 lety +149

    It’s tragic this type of musicianship and artistry is dying. We need more of this in our lives.

    • @TC-dw6wg
      @TC-dw6wg Před 3 lety +8

      Thankfully we have the internet so his music will always be here......hopefully! ✌️

    • @bonnielondon2247
      @bonnielondon2247 Před 2 lety +4

      Tribute bands are the next best thing, if their good. So far the ones I've seen are on every note, and keep the sound alive. It's always good to get albums and CDs, so we can have them forever. I purchased a DVD through our PBS station or one of his concerts. Always wanted to see him live, but missed the opportunity...Tom's spirit will always live on...🎶💖🎸🎤

    • @apmills3406
      @apmills3406 Před 2 lety +5

      So true Bill, it’s great that we can listen to these giants of music, but any new talent is non-existent. Rock music I think has had it’s day. Gene Simmonds from Kiss said as much :-(

    • @thrillionaire6567
      @thrillionaire6567 Před 2 lety +2

      You nailed it my friend!

    • @tinacarter1149
      @tinacarter1149 Před 2 lety +3

      I totally agree. It was a great loss when he passed. He is truly missed. Best concert ever seen.

  • @Mike-sv3hj
    @Mike-sv3hj Před 6 lety +53

    He has always been King. I will miss his music and his wit. Time to fly Tom. Ya got your wings.

    • @iankreamer7117
      @iankreamer7117 Před 5 lety

      Tom Petty I would really enjoy a pint with you.Last of the great Rock Bands?Hope not,but!

  • @treekis9444
    @treekis9444 Před 2 lety +14

    Best concert ive ever seen by TPHB. WOW this is so touching, the way they connect with each other is sublime.

  • @user-kl9yb7xr8n
    @user-kl9yb7xr8n Před 6 měsíci +3

    Was für ein unglaublich guter Musiker.die band nicht vergessen. Man spürt die freude und den😂Spaß, bei dem was sie machen. Dieses lied ist eines der besten, die ich gehört haben durfte. Liebe Grüße an all die so tollen Musiker. Ihr macht aus unseren Gedanken worte. 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @stevenL4U
    @stevenL4U Před 3 lety +13

    As long as we keep listening, Tom Petty will never die!
    Long Live the King! ✌🏻

  • @chromedreamer
    @chromedreamer Před 6 lety +70

    Thanks for the music King Tom :(

  • @califcamper
    @califcamper Před 7 lety +28

    love how he takes the ending of 'good to be king' and makes it even better I mean its already amazing but what a nice little addition....

    • @mikecline879
      @mikecline879 Před 7 lety +4

      yes I loved that little change to it's more trancy now...Mike Campbell is phenomenal

  • @gerguil
    @gerguil Před 3 lety +4

    508 ppl have no concept of emotion. Love when he jams with the drummer. Awesome !!!!!!! rip Tom

  • @tomlederle1960
    @tomlederle1960 Před 2 lety +7

    I'm a pretty big Petty fan, and was devastated when he died. I always loved this song, have heard it countless times but never this long version.
    I thought, man that first 6 minutes was perfect, existential, then the second 6 minutes just absolutely blew me totally away. I gotta go lay down for a while. TP, we all miss you but your music will live for freakin ever!

  • @ericamarie6681
    @ericamarie6681 Před 3 lety +8

    I cried so much when he died. He is my favorite, I saw him at his 40th anniversary tour in Denver before he passed away. So glad I did. I would see him every chance I got. Rip king 👑

  • @tomz7297
    @tomz7297 Před 2 lety +18

    Amazing, one of the best arrangements and solo parts I have ever heard, what a gift! RIP Tom, we missed you so much.

  • @authenticallyspeaking6529

    One of those videos where CZcams should have a LOVE button 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @jamesericmartin
    @jamesericmartin Před 8 měsíci +3

    God, I miss Tom Petty. What a great performance! Great to see him take a lead and really stretch out on it. I never saw him live, which is my own fault. I'm glad there's content like this out there.

  • @dexterdog717
    @dexterdog717 Před 8 lety +38

    We lost David Bowie, Chris Squire (YES), Lemmy, Glenn Frey, George Martin, Prince and sooo many others over the last year. The great news is we still have Tom Petty!!

    • @lpegrim
      @lpegrim Před 7 lety +3

      Everyone is going to heaven or hell because everyone has a choice now. Jesus was God in the flesh and gave His Life for all mankind that would merely accept the free gift He was offering, Faith that He is who he said He was. So simple, even a child can grasp it. Examine that for yourself, please.

    • @califcamper
      @califcamper Před 7 lety +1

      Lyle Pegrim you say the gift is free? really now? or is there a catch you will tell us all about?
      if the gift is truly free, then I think we will all accept, right?

    • @thepad4197
      @thepad4197 Před 7 lety

      lyle you are the first i have seen in my lifetime to
      say the CHRIST was/is GOD because that has been
      my belief since hearing "WIND UP SONG" by
      JETHRO TULL.
      LATER,
      THE
      📒 PAD🏡
      SLD

    • @elhombre115
      @elhombre115 Před 7 lety +1

      Leonard Cohen and Leon Russell join that list....and no forget the great Scott Weiland of course.

    • @dexterdog717
      @dexterdog717 Před 7 lety +1

      of course and now we lost Greg Lake...

  • @wordscots
    @wordscots Před 7 lety +44

    Steve Ferrone makes this song work. His groove is so wide open and relaxed. His outro groove on record is spectacular. Totally in the pocket.

    • @drummer375
      @drummer375 Před 3 lety +5

      Deep groove.
      Steve is one of my all time faves

    • @carlosruiz-ob7le
      @carlosruiz-ob7le Před 2 lety +2

      Steve es un genio!, injustamente menospreciado. Hace todo tan simple que parece fácil, y no es así. Tiene una gran independencia de manos al tocar. Tuve oportunidad de verlo en 1990 con Eric Clapton y realmente me sorprendió muy gratamente. Coincido totalmente con tu apreciación.

    • @robertparker481
      @robertparker481 Před 2 lety +4

      One solid drummer

    • @bjohnson8065
      @bjohnson8065 Před rokem +2

      Um, excuse me??? Tom Petty makes this song work. There's no song without Petty

  • @thrillionaire6567
    @thrillionaire6567 Před 4 lety +23

    It draws such an emotional response from me....I really feel the message...i feel that energy...it's such a haunting kind of a Song...incredible

  • @debbiebrockway7560
    @debbiebrockway7560 Před 3 lety +14

    Tom you are the King!!! Your in our Hearts always! Hard to believe we lost you 3 years ago today. Your music and all that you gave us Lives on forever. Miss you Tom Petty❤️🙏🏻🎸🎼

  • @maly9464
    @maly9464 Před 7 lety +40

    TOM PETTY IS KING

    • @joeykenney85
      @joeykenney85 Před 6 lety +2

      mały--- gawd damn right he is! Tears running down my face as this plays! Tom fucking Petty!

  • @TheTripster710
    @TheTripster710 Před 6 lety +33

    R.I.P. you are truly one of the greatest men to walk this fine earth

  • @davidteissier5704
    @davidteissier5704 Před 3 lety +7

    Beautiful mix!!! This song is just God's Music!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @michelleflint8389
    @michelleflint8389 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow this is so special the coolest guy ever just amazing performance i saw him at Knebworth around 1978 i new then he would go far but this is amazing

    • @Toytowner
      @Toytowner Před rokem

      Me too. I went to see him not the headliners Genesis, who were btw also great.

  • @jeremypage1750
    @jeremypage1750 Před 9 lety +27

    TOP 5 SONG OF ALL TIME. END OF STORY.

  • @bluesman9344
    @bluesman9344 Před 7 lety +132

    I was about 23 when this came out. I saw this band as a band with strange videos. Nothing more. I'm thrilled I felt that way because at 47 I"m just "discovering" them. I always liked them but never appreciated them for the amazing musicianship as well as Tom's writing ability. No doubt one of the best bands of all time.

    • @johnsteele5264
      @johnsteele5264 Před 7 lety +6

      indeed!

    • @JustinHaglerMusic
      @JustinHaglerMusic Před 6 lety +10

      They did have weird but AMAZING videos, but they did not always decide how those videos would go. If you haven't had a chance to seriously dive into his catalog...please do it. Him and the Heartbreakers mad so much genre infused music, and that's not even counting the Greatest Hits. They could play blues, rock, jazz, reggae even(Don't Pull Me Over). They were one of the most well rounded bands I have ever had the pleasure of hearing!!!

    • @cindidup6634
      @cindidup6634 Před 6 lety +2

      Blues Man I agree. Now he's gone. I did get to see him in the 80s . Kinda hazy memories. RIP Tom.

    • @colingraham9281
      @colingraham9281 Před 6 lety +3

      There are many like you BluesMan! I was lucky enough to see them in Hyde Park last year. I never took much notice until I seen a set on TV from the Isle of Wight Festival in 2012 and I was hooked. Have look on YT for that Isle of Wight set, and you will understand why I got hooked.

    • @barbararichardson5480
      @barbararichardson5480 Před 4 lety +3

      @@colingraham9281 Will for sure check it out, Gone, but never,ever will he be forgotten.💞💙💔😍✨

  • @vinodtrekker
    @vinodtrekker Před 3 lety +9

    This is pretty much as good as it gets in rock and roll music. Such a tight band and Tom's voice has so much charisma . Miss this man a lot . At least he left us with great memories.

  • @jonpiotrowski3506
    @jonpiotrowski3506 Před 2 lety +12

    A MASTERPIECE OF AWESOMENESS...!!!
    It truly shows the talent of Tom’s compositions and how this band created works that were under appreciated and overlooked ,but NOW are considered iconic and timeless...!!! R.I.P. Tom... so happy to have seen you work...!!!🙏👏👍

  • @TerryLivelyInk
    @TerryLivelyInk Před 6 lety +28

    Oh man...can't stop watching this. "It's good to be king, whatever it pays"... So tight...

    • @Joe-cn6ir
      @Joe-cn6ir Před 6 lety

      One I dont think he is high on drugs he is a true artist and they get off on jamming this way. This is his most awesome live song. Mr. Petty is a great loss to the music world and all people can worry about is how high he was is kind of sad.
      I have seen him play almost every tour in the last 10 years and really hate not seeing him this summer. RIP Tom Petty you are truly missed. Hope your still RUNNING DOWN A DREAM.

    • @dalemiller1137
      @dalemiller1137 Před 5 lety

      czcams.com/video/T9u-eV-89ws/video.html

  • @jacktrppr1
    @jacktrppr1 Před 9 lety +42

    So, so happy I stumbled across this. This version is awesome

  • @kammhron
    @kammhron Před rokem +12

    Beautiful work as always. Scott Thurston is such an integral part of the Heartbreakers, always delivering vocals & great work on many instruments, from the shadows.

    • @jamiewilliams8610
      @jamiewilliams8610 Před rokem +1

      Scott adds alot of nice work with another HOF'r...i.e. Jackson Browne too. And Mike Campbell plays the stealthy figure role on the list of great guitarists! Lotta talent amok here. Outstanding. Appreciate it I do.

  • @flyspith7686
    @flyspith7686 Před rokem +3

    THANK you Mr. Petty I know cant hear it for all you did for music..and thank you Mr. Campbell who can hear..
    THANK you

  • @vkunkel1
    @vkunkel1 Před 10 lety +20

    Oh Dear God does it get any better????

  • @PJRock75
    @PJRock75 Před 8 lety +16

    Ever since wildflowers came out, I have said that I will be buried to this song

  • @user-kl9yb7xr8n
    @user-kl9yb7xr8n Před 3 měsíci

    Der beste live Musiker aller Zeiten mitsamt seiner Band. Manchmal frier ich bei diesem lied. Unglaublich gut und so schön gespielt.Schade, hab ihn leider nie live gesehen. Lang lebe tom petty.

  • @deemoney1178
    @deemoney1178 Před rokem +7

    Definitely one of the top 5 live performances of a song I have ever seen.

  • @drinkingmusicrecords6357
    @drinkingmusicrecords6357 Před 7 lety +25

    Best recorded version of this song...just majestic. That vintage 335 MC is playing is as gorgeous as it sounds (especially with the Ebow)...

  • @claptongroupie
    @claptongroupie Před 10 lety +62

    Lordy feel like I"m listening to heaven

  • @raymccraine2449
    @raymccraine2449 Před 2 lety +1

    Man, Tom had it together! Yeah he was a Cool Florida Dude and you can detect some of that in his music and maybe some Bob Dylan. The Tom Petty's of this world don't come around too often. Thank God for Recordings. Yeah I know, I miss him too!!

  • @TheVirgilSamms
    @TheVirgilSamms Před rokem +4

    The Heartbreakers homecoming concert. It's obvious that Tom, Mike Benmont, Scott and Ferrone worked hard to deliver their best possible performances to their home folk with this album. This version of "Good To Be King" is an absolute masterpiece and will go down in my books as the best song I have ever seen from a live concert. Even the camera work was artistic. It is said that "Art is the Quality of Communication" and this song and it's performance fit that definition in that it reached out and touched my musical soul and took me to places I have never been. And that possibly, is the purpose of music It's my opinion that Tom Petty and the Hearbreakers are the best musical ensemble to ever come out of America.

  • @earlsneddon7636
    @earlsneddon7636 Před 8 lety +43

    the best live version I have heard. thank you

    • @earlsneddon7636
      @earlsneddon7636 Před 8 lety

      +ZosoTheBlackDog no. and really if it's better in your mind that's cool.

  • @melsteffano6189
    @melsteffano6189 Před 6 lety +15

    This is simply his greatest work

  • @jimwilliams3816
    @jimwilliams3816 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Jeez. Just jeez! One the the things that made Tom’s work so amazing is that the Heartbreakers were always such an antonishing band. Thank heavens they kept it together, even with some personnel changes, all those years. Tom, Mike, Benmont. ❤️

  • @boardsilly1
    @boardsilly1 Před 6 lety +8

    So many great songs from Mr. Tom Petty. This could be the best quality live performance, musically, ever. Tom Petty lives at my house