Tom Petty - Room At The Top (Video)

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  • © 2005 WMG
    Room At The Top (Video)
    Lyrics:
    I got a room at the top of the world tonight
    I can see everything tonight
    I got a room where everyone
    Can have a drink and forget those things
    That went wrong in their life
    I got a room at the top of the world tonight
    I got a room at the top of the world tonight
    I got a room at the top of the world tonight
    And I ain't coming down, I ain't coming down
    I got someone who loves me tonight
    I got over a thousand dollars in the bank and I'm alright
    Look deep in the eyes of love, look deep in the eyes of love
    And find out what you were looking for
    I got a room at the top of the world tonight
    I got a room at the top of the world tonight
    I got a room at the top of the world tonight
    And I ain't coming down, no
    I ain't coming down (Yeah)
    I wish I could feel you tonight, little one
    You're so far away
    I want to reach out and touch your heart
    Yeah like they do in those things on TV, I love you
    Please love me, I'm not so bad
    And I love you so
    I got a room at the top of the world tonight
    I got a room at the top of the world tonight
    I got a room at the top of the world tonight
    And I ain't coming down, no
    I ain't coming down, no
    I ain't coming down
    #tompetty #roomatthetop

Komentáře • 1,4K

  • @flightofthebumblebee9529
    @flightofthebumblebee9529 Před 3 lety +397

    Tom is sitting in his room at the top, smiling and looking down knowing how many people he made truly happy with his beautiful music he left behind.

    • @richardbarnes2823
      @richardbarnes2823 Před 2 lety +2

      Kl

    • @honeydewclementine
      @honeydewclementine Před 2 lety +11

      Yes. I love this. He is probably like wtf….. he knew he made an impact, but from above I bet it’s even bigger.

    • @cassandraleeds7904
      @cassandraleeds7904 Před 2 lety +6

      Yesss 💕♥️💛💛I miss him!! And will never forget him

    • @PSPClive
      @PSPClive Před 2 lety +6

      Blue Octber..for my brother..tops it off..
      Almost a year..My Brother for sure..and i pray so..
      he took mom too..

    • @stevenk628
      @stevenk628 Před 2 lety +22

      My dad absolutely loved listening to Tom Petty. He had all the casettes and would always play them loud and sing along to them in the car when I was a kid riding around with him and my brother and sister. I remember being embarrassed a couple of times when he picked me up from school with a Tom Petty song playing at full volume. I lost my Dad several years ago and everytime I hear a Tom Petty song play on the radio it brightens my day. I wish I could spend one more day with him and ride around just jamming out to Tom Petty. This song just reminds me of him and how he is looking down on all of us with no more pain or stress. Life is short don’t ever take it for granted. When you’re a kid, you think you’re invincible and that everyone around you will always be there. You learn quicky how short life really is and how much you miss those little car rides with the family and just little moments you never thought much of at the time. Live in the moment and really show love and appreciation to those close to you every chance you get cause you never know when it will be the last chance to do so. May God bless everybody and everything in this existence. I love you Dad, may you rest in peace in heaven.

  • @user-nq4ve2bq8p
    @user-nq4ve2bq8p Před rokem +121

    I was 71 years of age on Sunday and I just learnt the chords to this song, I think this is one of the most cherished accomplishmets/objectives of my life so far, thank you Tom for putting real meaning in peoples' lives

    • @beckistevens6903
      @beckistevens6903 Před 10 měsíci +5

      Wtg

    • @melissarae6996
      @melissarae6996 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Congratulations, that's really really truly amazing! Tom would be proud.

    • @lisareed3127
      @lisareed3127 Před 6 měsíci +3

      @user-nq4vr2bq8p I am going to your channel in hopes that you have posted your accomplishment of this Beautiful song that I so love and if it's not there would you pls post it there. Without even hearing it I am so proud of you 👏

    • @jcflipper3439
      @jcflipper3439 Před 5 měsíci +2

      That's great
      He would be glad he inspired you

  • @johncripps3515
    @johncripps3515 Před 3 lety +27

    I met my wife online because of this song. I was performing it unplugged on Facebook and she left a comment...now she is my wife...and we are not even from the same country...or continent. Tom Petty unites the world!!!

  • @TVC15ohoh
    @TVC15ohoh Před 3 lety +81

    The pain in this song runs deep. "I love you, please love me. I'm not so bad. And I love you so." It's so open and honest, so vulnerable. Brings tears to my eyes.

  • @vickeyrandall9532
    @vickeyrandall9532 Před rokem +60

    Today is the anniversary of his passing. It's been 5 years now. I still listen to this song in his memory. His music was a soundtrack for my life. I loved all of it, yet this one, with the lyrics, touched my heart. He truly has a room at the top of the world. I miss him 😢

    • @gailremp8389
      @gailremp8389 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Another year and it’s October. So the TP weekend in Gainesville is coming up..

    • @jenniferemerson1123
      @jenniferemerson1123 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@gailremp8389. Wow. Idk that. That's Awesome To Keep His Memory Alive. Thanks for Sharing.

    • @thomasmueller837
      @thomasmueller837 Před 3 měsíci +2

      RIGHT ON, I'VE BEEN A FAN SINCE DAY ONE. HE WAS THE MAN.

    • @diannacasey1007
      @diannacasey1007 Před měsícem +1

      Tom's bigger and better than he ever was. A new generation and all of us Boomers children and anyone that knows how healing songs can be will know. A Music Icon, he will live on forever. 😪

  • @churlskunk
    @churlskunk Před 6 lety +356

    Echo is a criminally underrated album! RIP Tom! We've lost a legend!

    • @annmariejones4463
      @annmariejones4463 Před 5 lety +5

      Charles Mefford Spot on. Not to say the Heartbreakers didn't make good music after this album, but it was their last great album. R.I.P Tom.

    • @sandradarrough5677
      @sandradarrough5677 Před 4 lety +15

      I love all Tom petty

    • @patrickzipperer178
      @patrickzipperer178 Před 4 lety +15

      Echo was possibly my favorite album. This song, Swingin, Echo, and Rhino Skin.....just great stuff.

    • @swvilcko
      @swvilcko Před 4 lety +1

      There was no crime committed just ignorance.

    • @michaeljamrozy4299
      @michaeljamrozy4299 Před 3 lety +4

      I have it as his 2nd or 3rd top album to me

  • @joeporter11
    @joeporter11 Před 6 lety +302

    I would just like to say that I'm a twelve year old and this man has inspired me further my music. I was so sad to see him go but he had a certain place in everyones heart. Rest in peace Mr. Petty. You were an inspiration and an amazing man.

    • @frankkap1685
      @frankkap1685 Před 4 lety +17

      You're right JP, he did have a certain place in everyone's heart because his music came from the heart, and man, almost three years down the road since that fateful Monday when the news came over that Tom had stopped breathing the night before and was in the hospital on life support... it's still sad. And it still makes my heart hurt. I put together a 40 song Spotify playlist of his music and I want to give you (and all the rest of you TP&THB fans) the link for the playlist. It's not a greatest hits compilation (though I included some of the hits) but a journey through a wide range of his music from 1976 to 2016 . open.spotify.com/playlist/5VwCqTxlyG1dwnOTQagg5v?si=omHCLqkRQ4OGQqba-mz22Q ENJOY!

    • @teresahenson8939
      @teresahenson8939 Před 3 lety +12

      I hope you are still making music.

    • @tundratortoise9622
      @tundratortoise9622 Před 3 lety +12

      You Go With It, Young One ...🤗

    • @aubregreene112
      @aubregreene112 Před 3 lety +19

      I'm twelve as well and I feel the same way.

    • @BusterFoyt
      @BusterFoyt Před 3 lety +6

      I first saw the blonde rockstar as backup for Journey!! Free tickets right up close since sold tickets for the show in our record store. Blew me away from that night on and was devastated when I heard the news of his demise a couple years ago, as he was with me most of my life it seems now at 67. Room at the top being one of my all time fav’s!!!😎🤟🏽 you rock!!✌🏼❤️

  • @frigginjerk
    @frigginjerk Před 6 lety +344

    I put this one in his Top 5. ...Along with at least 30 of his other songs. That might not make sense normally, but it does in this case, because he is Tom Petty. And he always will be.

  • @mkalic
    @mkalic Před 10 lety +255

    "I love you, please love me I'm not so bad" -what a great line :)

    • @LaylaSims
      @LaylaSims Před 8 lety +28

      +Marko Kalič Also probably the most gut-wrenching, heart-breaking lines I've heard in a song. Makes you want to hold his hand, or his head, or something, and say "there, there, it'll be alright."

    • @diamondsrust5948
      @diamondsrust5948 Před 7 lety +14

      Marko Kalič and I love you so...(here I didn't think I had a heart to feel again.)

    • @jamesneason2350
      @jamesneason2350 Před 6 lety +8

      One of the best!

    • @michele21auntiem
      @michele21auntiem Před 6 lety +5

      Marko Kalič tears.

    • @cmusic05
      @cmusic05 Před 6 lety +16

      I've watched this a lot, and it gets to me every time.

  • @siddharthchander3231
    @siddharthchander3231 Před 3 lety +69

    Some of my friends from high school used to jam out to this one when it came out. 14 years later, we reunited with an RV and drove and camped to Yosemite National Park in California. Played this in the RV when we were up on the mountain and it just gives me goosebumps. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the soundtrack to our lives

    • @christov4120
      @christov4120 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Sounds like a really good time.

  • @Davo
    @Davo Před 6 lety +314

    Enjoy your room at the top Mr Petty, you will be greatly missed. Thanks for all that you have been giving us with your wonderful music.

    • @groovyhippiechick
      @groovyhippiechick Před 6 lety +3

      Davo Garcia Amen! 😢

    • @sandracampbell1270
      @sandracampbell1270 Před 6 lety +4

      Davo Garcia I too get chills thinking of him. And Room at the Top listen to it and watch Video EVERYDAY!!!! MR TOM PETTY U ARE SO DEEPLY MISSED AND LOVED!!!!

    • @sandracampbell1270
      @sandracampbell1270 Před 6 lety +5

      I listen and. Watch Room at the Top everyday!!! I miss you And love everything about you!!!!

    • @ratter531
      @ratter531 Před 6 lety +6

      Tom's millions of fan are so heartbroken , of his passing. He was such a nice sweet man , who did not have..the I am a rock star attitude, I met him in 1990. Just a nice man all the way. I am still in tears.

    • @shielastevens5024
      @shielastevens5024 Před 5 lety

      Davo Garcia totally match’s him and his legacy.

  • @melissarae6996
    @melissarae6996 Před 8 měsíci +19

    This song was for me. And he truly did write the soundtrack to my life. Ive been listening my entire life. I love him so much. I think i miss him more than he would ever know.

    • @kevinsnyder8448
      @kevinsnyder8448 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Remember Pretty his words ❤ and I won't back down . So stay strong baby gurl yur special

    • @nickr2663
      @nickr2663 Před 5 měsíci

      I'm pretty sure he wrote it for me.

  • @justaguy6560
    @justaguy6560 Před 6 lety +238

    Now he truly does have a room at the top of the world tonight. RIP man

  • @jessicahill8231
    @jessicahill8231 Před 6 lety +62

    This song truly helped my mom when my Dad passed away, I’ve heard this song over and over for the past 13 years. Such powerful lyrics.

  • @patriciawatkins9539
    @patriciawatkins9539 Před 6 lety +81

    I just love this man. His music just moves my soul. My perfect evening is a nice cold beer, chillin' and listening to Petty. Thank you!!

  • @karenwoo9068
    @karenwoo9068 Před 3 lety +8

    "I love you please love me, I'm not so bad
    And I love you so"
    These lyrics are heartbreaking! Such a sad and beautiful song!

  • @cityzen2717
    @cityzen2717 Před 6 lety +72

    All of Tom's fans are keeping him alive through his music. RIP

  • @ratter531
    @ratter531 Před 6 lety +28

    I was fortunate to meet Tom Petty back in 1990. He was the most nicest sincere man I ever spoken to. He did not have the..I am a rock star attitude..I have posted this on many of Tom's songs..He was just so nice and down to earth. I miss him and I can not stop my tears for him.We LOVE you Tom, ROCK IN PEACE..You are at the room at the top.

    • @hmmm78345
      @hmmm78345 Před 2 lety

      My dream! Would have kissed his feet . hes the shit!

  • @dawnreinke4952
    @dawnreinke4952 Před 6 lety +56

    First song I thought of after I heard Tom passed away. Missing Tom every single day!

    • @kellenehubbard4202
      @kellenehubbard4202 Před 4 lety +3

      Yes Tommy. You have a Room at the Top. Miss You ❤️ So Much 💔.

  • @mrswilliamstoyou3325
    @mrswilliamstoyou3325 Před 3 lety +8

    This is the first time I've been able to listen to this since he died.... and it made me cry just like I knew it would.

  • @keylargo7647
    @keylargo7647 Před 3 lety +64

    I always end up here, listening to the greatest who can express for me , my feelings and thoughts. Miss you Tom, thank you for all of your gifts

  • @markknaus228
    @markknaus228 Před 6 lety +88

    There's a lot of really good comments and a lot of love for rock n roll music on this video. It's really good to see, especially with the way things are in the world right now. Just wanted to be the one to say, Tom Petty is the fuckin man.

    • @kevinpayne9060
      @kevinpayne9060 Před 5 lety +3

      One cool motha fucke to quote Dave Grohl!! I have been obsessed with his catalogue for the past two months and I am ashamed I am not saying for my entire life! Always loved him but I guess I took him for granted. Why he isn't being named artist of the century is beyond me... 28 top tens plus 5 more with the Wilburys!! We are blessed to have the magic he left us with. RIP. Sweet Tom💙💜

    • @adolphson44
      @adolphson44 Před 4 lety

      Got over a Thousand dollars in the bank

    • @stevenklose7667
      @stevenklose7667 Před 2 lety +1

      You got that right Mark. He was , is and will always be the Fucken man. He's partying with some pretty damn good people now. Probably tearing it up with Roy right now or at least we can only hope so.

  • @janicehensley5287
    @janicehensley5287 Před 3 lety +38

    I listen to this song everyday. It’s beyond beautiful. RIP TOM PETTY
    and RIP HOWIE! 💘🎸

  • @TheStorm45
    @TheStorm45 Před 6 lety +48

    The music and lyrics make my heart hurt that you're gone, and cry for these days. You are the greatest that ever lived, and I'll listen to your music every day forever. I've been blessed to have you throughout my life and seeing you play live every time, they're the best memories ever. Thank you so very much xoxo

  • @ratter531
    @ratter531 Před 4 lety +21

    YOU HAVE A ROOM AT THE TOP, YOU ARE IN HEAVEN TOM PETTY WE LOVE AND WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER..R.I.P. TOM .

    • @markreiser1898
      @markreiser1898 Před 10 dny +1

      Saint Tom, what a work ethic, from out of nowhere, developed his talents to The Top of the World. RIP Brother

  • @Findyourgratitude
    @Findyourgratitude Před 4 lety +108

    Who else is watching in 2020? This song. This man. His words just move me, again and again. Never gets old. I love you, Tom. Thank you. ❤️

    • @cathyfleming5988
      @cathyfleming5988 Před 3 lety +4

      Tom Petty will always be on my playlist.

    • @joannakopf852
      @joannakopf852 Před 3 lety +4

      I am! I cried every day for a year. Still do! A true legend!

    • @kthor
      @kthor Před 3 lety +5

      Me as well! Tears don’t come as often until you watch his last few months of touring & can see the pain he was in every single step😢
      So sad he lived like that to finish out a tour but mostly because he didn’t wanna disappoint his fans! Such a humble & respected artist.

    • @joannakopf852
      @joannakopf852 Před 3 lety +4

      @@kthor I just cried about him! That tour was such a success too. From the time he put out his first albums, I played him endlessly. I used to daydream that he was following me around because he just got whatever was going in with me! I think a lot of us felt that way or wished he was! There is an awesome Learning To Fly from Bonnaroo Festival I believe a few years before he left us and he turns it into a gospel song or a hymn to himself. I hope he is looking down on us and I definitely think he has wings. Bob Dylan played that song a few days after his death. Bob loved Tom. I think most people did. A truly great artist and a nice person too. I wish he was still here. What a loss! I will play him until the day I diie. I couldn't believe it when I heard the news that morning and then they said that maybe he was alive, but he was gone. I don't think any other musician's death has affected me like that. I just always thought he would be there! If Bob Dylan leaves us, I am leaving too. 🙏🤒💝💝💝🙏

    • @sendieloo
      @sendieloo Před 3 lety +4

      ❤️ my husband doesn’t understand the tears. It’s good to be among people who do. ❤️

  • @mjedgerley
    @mjedgerley Před 5 lety +8

    The call and response lead runs by Mike and Benmont are crazy good.

  • @tomthomson8806
    @tomthomson8806 Před 4 lety +37

    This has to be my all-time favourite Tom Petty song out of hundreds of possibles, takes me to my special place, like a shortcut to Nirvana. Thanks Tom, I love you

  • @315Bodhi17
    @315Bodhi17 Před 6 lety +34

    It's 3am can't sleep - so listening to Tom. He puts me in a better place. God Bless Tom

    • @karlschultz6776
      @karlschultz6776 Před 3 lety

      That's cause he's good at his songs he songs makes me better when I'm in my sad moments
      So how are you doing, hope you're safe?

  • @BlueGenesis.
    @BlueGenesis. Před 11 lety +17

    there is just no other that even comes close.. his songwriting is so pure

  • @ChesaM99
    @ChesaM99 Před 5 lety +27

    I find myself pulling up this song more than ever since Tom's passing - I absolutely adore this song, and video. thank you - again.

    • @stephenmarcus2825
      @stephenmarcus2825 Před 5 lety +3

      Same. Love this song. Play it almost daily.

    • @LB-lt3pz
      @LB-lt3pz Před 2 lety +1

      Tommy has a room at the top of the world forever. I just love him, his music changed my life literally! Thank you Mr. Petty. We sit out by the lake all summer and play these Tom Petty songs every night and cry. I will play your songs till I die.

  • @edmckendry1971
    @edmckendry1971 Před 6 lety +29

    RIP Tom Petty. You were part of my youth and I know you will have a first class room at the top of the world tonight. I fuckin loved you!

  • @thevigilante7523
    @thevigilante7523 Před 4 lety +14

    Echo is not only by far my favorite Petty album but one of my favorite of all time. Grossly underrated.

  • @REQ53
    @REQ53 Před 6 lety +15

    It's still so hard to talk about. Short story: my life was in danger from a ruptured appendix and as they were getting me prepped for surgery the anesthesiologist asked me my favorite band, of course I said Tom Petty. they randomly selected this song and played it in the OR. I remember thinking it was going to be the last song I ever heard, I clung to every note, so glad it was Tom singing.. As the mask came down on my face I saw his face.. I breathed deeply and felt so suddenly calm. He took my hand and we floated up long white hallways, and were sitting on top of a cloud, talking. I thought it was a premonition that I would not make it, but I somehow survived. Then a few weeks later it was Tom who didn't survive. I felt like he was there to comfort me but I couldn't be there for him. I prayed he had music in his heart when he passed. This was so hard to share. It eats at me every day. Please no negative comments.. I know it was just the anesthesia drugs but it was the night I almost died and it was his music that helped me in what could have been my final moments on this earth.. it has touched me in ways I cant begin to describe..

    • @123thof
      @123thof Před 6 lety +5

      Wonderful story. Thank you for sharing.

    • @janetsutton3091
      @janetsutton3091 Před 6 lety +5

      REQ53
      Great story...
      When you were sitting on top of that cloud with him, what did you two talk about?? Just curious because there is probably something profound in that conversation. Glad you recovered.

    • @DebbieBeccia
      @DebbieBeccia Před 6 lety +4

      Janet Sutton what an absolute DREAM STORY...I dream about Tom Petty, also. ..but probably because I have had him somewhere in my mind since his death. What a guy. What a talent. What a special human being who maybe was only able to find peace from his pain through his death. He made a helluva ride on the river. God bless this special soul, and to hell with all of the haters. Glad you made it also. .but would love to hear more about the dream.

    • @frankkap1685
      @frankkap1685 Před 4 lety +3

      That's a beautiful story, very touching and poignant. I FELT it. I will never forget your story, ever. Thank you for sharing it. It's gonna stay with me forever.

    • @ronkrauter1888
      @ronkrauter1888 Před 8 měsíci +1

      God bless you❤❤❤😮❤

  • @SCOOBSTER79
    @SCOOBSTER79 Před 6 lety +60

    Tom truly has a room at the top of the world now. And he ain't comin' down. RIP Tom. Will love & miss you forever... :(

    • @karlschultz6776
      @karlschultz6776 Před 3 lety

      You right kat he does has a room at the top of the world I love his song
      So how are you, hope you're safe?

  • @NashwoodBand
    @NashwoodBand Před 6 lety +40

    You get the room at the very top now... RIP Tom Petty

  • @vycxz14
    @vycxz14 Před 6 lety +9

    Tom, you enjoy your room at the top of the world tonight ♡ Us down here, we'll miss you. Rest in peace, music legend. :(

  • @TheStac305
    @TheStac305 Před 6 lety +38

    RIP TOM! Damn this one hurts. One of my favorite artist. Saw him twice in concert and what a show he put on. So funny and such a great entertainer. Your music will live on. A true legend

  • @lollygagger9571
    @lollygagger9571 Před 6 lety +29

    This is my favorite song of his. I have many but as soon as I heard of his passing this was the first thought I had, you've certainly got a room at the top of the world, forever. He was my Elvis, my world and will always be. We love you so much Tom! 💜

  • @Bix12
    @Bix12 Před 8 lety +200

    This song brings tears to my eyes....

    • @pamhartley4725
      @pamhartley4725 Před 8 lety +12

      best song ever from tom petty !!!!!!!

    • @A5Mag12
      @A5Mag12 Před 7 lety +1

      Not his best at all. He hasn't done that one yet.

    • @seanmurphy2302
      @seanmurphy2302 Před 7 lety +9

      Same here. Last concert I saw with my brother before he was in a room at the top of the world on Sept 11, 2001.

    • @hesterjohnson943
      @hesterjohnson943 Před 4 lety

      @@seanmurphy2302 i

    • @HBJAN98
      @HBJAN98 Před 4 lety

      Agree, William.

  • @miriammccray5550
    @miriammccray5550 Před 6 lety +48

    He performed this song on vh1 Storytellers the day it was released, 1999 I believe. It starts about 25:35 mark. Stopped me dead in my tracks. Sang it beautifully with such an intensity in his eyes. Can't stop discovering all his music.

    • @kimberlybellefontaine1215
      @kimberlybellefontaine1215 Před 6 lety +1

      Miriam Mccray I'll have to watch/listen to that. I can just picture him as you've described. Oh how I loved this man...😭💔

    • @amandadolph16
      @amandadolph16 Před 3 lety +3

      Yes. His face says it all.

  • @jumo004
    @jumo004 Před 2 lety +11

    What an amazing talent he had and this is, in my opinion, his best work. Very underrated. Rest in peace Tom, I'm glad that I was alive when you were.

  • @frankiemaier1736
    @frankiemaier1736 Před 6 lety +71

    You sir went down swingin. Thank you Tom RIP

    • @kevinc.8869
      @kevinc.8869 Před 5 lety +3

      That is for damned sure! He will always be swingin..

  • @bobloblaw2958
    @bobloblaw2958 Před 6 lety +13

    One of the most brilliantly played solos ever.

  • @Nottalottasleep
    @Nottalottasleep Před 10 lety +83

    For me, what impresses is that Petty has not merely endured but grown; not content to hold his ground ( though to be sure in life this is no mean feat ) he has grown his craft into what we all accept as an art.
    And what truly thrills, is that he has done this across a span of years in partnership with substantially the same group of men with whom we first saw him. Those years accumulate in the sound Petty and the Heartbreakers produce - the groove gets deeper as the years pile up. There simply is no other way to sound and resonate with us as they do.
    And this song makes the point - in so few words and with such gravitas Petty sings and the Heartbreakers play a simple truth about time and the cost of commitment. Great band - brilliant song.

    • @LaylaSims
      @LaylaSims Před 8 lety +6

      +Brian David Stoliker Brian, that was really beautifully stated. :->

    • @evelynbaron4428
      @evelynbaron4428 Před 7 lety +4

      I'm going out on a limb like my Mum. What do cats do when they're terrified? Climb up a tree to the tallest branch and sometimes they can't get down. It's what Eva, my mum, did. So glad Mr. Petty did. eventually. come. down. To the benefit of us all, who listen. I watched an experiment recently arranged by Stephen Fry to prove that music was the most powerful of media. Took a friend to Tosca (friend hated opera); blood pressure cuffs and at exactly the same moments they both spiked. My background's in classical music but I grew up with the Beatles et al. I don't think it an accident that 2 of them discovered and befriended a man of like mind and inspiration. I love it when people write reasoned and heartfelt comments. Thank you.

    • @rochellemcgowan9334
      @rochellemcgowan9334 Před 6 lety +3

      Brian - that's beautiful what you wrote.

    • @kimberlybellefontaine1215
      @kimberlybellefontaine1215 Před 6 lety +6

      Brian David Stoliker Beautiful and brilliant and spot on👌. The pain in this song isn't just heard by us, it's truly FELT......and felt by Tom Petty, as well. He was first and foremost, after all, a human being. He liked, he laughed, he loved, he hurt, he ached. And he channeled all of it into his brilliant and heartfelt music, from day one. And it only got better from there.....as he grew as a person and loved, lost, and grieved. Divorce sucks. I can relate. I'm going through one now. Maybe that's why I can't seem to get enough of this song lately. Or maybe it's why I cry through the whole thing. It makes me think of him.....I believe I know how he was feeling at the time. It's been said he was an every man's man. There's so much truth in that. It's why I think almost everyone relates so easily to his lyrics and songs. RIP Mr. Petty. You really do have a room at the top of the world tonight. And you ain't comin' down......😢😞

    • @tdr1249
      @tdr1249 Před 6 lety +2

      Truer words have never been spoken! I totally agree with you Brian🎩💔

  • @28if
    @28if Před 8 lety +445

    Was lucky enough to be in the audience when this was filmed but only thanks to Tom Petty. He was tired of playing to corporate types and this was a twenty night house band gig. So here was the deal. Line up early morning in front of Tower Records. Only two tickets per person and your drivers license # was written down on the ticket and had to match when you entered the Fillmore. Place only holds about 1,000. No one has every done so much to care about his true fans.

    • @kimberlybellefontaine1215
      @kimberlybellefontaine1215 Před 6 lety +16

      28if omg.....how LUCKY you were. Wow. I'd have given 10 yrs off of my life to have been there.

    • @evelynbaron2004
      @evelynbaron2004 Před 6 lety +47

      True true true. I read his bio and e-mailed the author with congratulations (it was moving and painful reading frankly). I included 2 articles which the author passed on to Tom Petty and he e-mailed me back, saying he liked what I wrote. Who else does stuff like that? He died for his audience: even with a fractured hip, he refused to let people down. This is not Jim Morrison etc. : this is a stubborn, ethical man who unintentially (sp) overdosed because the pain became unbearable off stage and for months one imagines some tolerance developed. A small amount over the limit. I think of him as our (all of us) unmet friend. Tx for posting.

    • @kimberlybellefontaine1215
      @kimberlybellefontaine1215 Před 6 lety +9

      evelyn baron couldn’t agree with you anymore than I already do. Absolutely agree. And very well said👌

    • @katherinea.rodgers8366
      @katherinea.rodgers8366 Před 6 lety +3

      Me too! I would have given my first born.

    • @brucedenis71
      @brucedenis71 Před 6 lety +11

      Was lucky enough to be working at The Complex Studios in West LA in '99 when Petty rented out our soundstage for 10 days of rehearsals for this concert. I remember that oriental rug. Great to listen to him and the Heartbreakers day after day. Such a great band.

  • @ramonamaintanis7270
    @ramonamaintanis7270 Před 8 lety +93

    I can see everything tonight....... I got a room at the top of the world tonight....I ain't coming down My Angel Doug went home to be with the Lord and he is in that room at the top of the world watching over me and loving me always as he did here on earth I love this song and will hold it dear to my heart

    • @OWlsfordshire
      @OWlsfordshire Před 6 lety +1

      hes dead show some respect women

    • @kristinesmart24
      @kristinesmart24 Před 5 lety

      @@OWlsfordshire why do some have to call out other commenters? It's mean & pathetic. She's just hating on men I guess.

    • @karlschultz6776
      @karlschultz6776 Před 3 lety +1

      That's really sweet to say Ramona I also love listening to this song it's lovely
      So how are you, hope you're safe?

  • @toddfarrow9541
    @toddfarrow9541 Před 6 lety +81

    I never knew you but always felt like I did through your songs. Your music was always there and will always will be forever. RIP Tom Petty.

  • @marys6572
    @marys6572 Před 5 lety +8

    What a triumvirate -- Petty, Campbell & Tench! They reached to the depths of my soul. Miss you, TP....

  • @XAbbeldydooX
    @XAbbeldydooX Před 11 lety +10

    back when i bought this CD i fell in love with this song.When i started dating my ex wife she was emotionally hurt as was i and we bonded over this song...5 years later i have been divorced for three and now thi ssong is a mix of hope and despair at the same time.
    Only the genius of Tom Petty could hit on multiple emotional nerve endings like this.Hauntingly beautiful song by an infinite talent.

    • @adamdrach5394
      @adamdrach5394 Před rokem +1

      @XAbbeldydooX, I know what you mean. Tom Said it was about escape. Not going to lie, some days when I don't have my kids, I try to forget, to numb myself in everyway, weather that is through alcohol, or drugs, and just blitz myself till I pass out. I so want to be in that room and never come down. Peace be with you sir.

  • @NightwatchNews
    @NightwatchNews Před 9 měsíci +8

    Awesome talent .. You are missed Tom Petty!

  • @jTesch85
    @jTesch85 Před 6 lety +6

    Miss you Tom. Still have a hard time excepting your gone. The day you passed I picked up my guitar and played your stuff for hours.

  • @schuylersilverstein1935
    @schuylersilverstein1935 Před 6 lety +7

    Tom, hope one day I can join you in the room at the top of the world. We will drink and forget the problems in life. Also we will have an amazing jam session. Thank you for everything. Rest easy.

  • @pvonk1316
    @pvonk1316 Před 6 lety +39

    Love him. Love this song. Every memory of my teenage years has a Tom Petty soundtrack. I miss him so much❤️

    • @adolphson44
      @adolphson44 Před 4 lety +1

      I'm 62 Toms songs spoke to me so much. So did Jeff Lynne and Billy Joel Armstrong

  • @gabbygumdrop28
    @gabbygumdrop28 Před 3 lety +9

    This is the song I’m gonna play for my father daughter dance at my wedding. My dad loved Tom Petty and brought the family to many of his concerts, this song in particular is one I always remembered growing up :-)

  • @rochellemcgowan9334
    @rochellemcgowan9334 Před 6 lety +20

    I've been listening to TP songs for a couple of hours tonight, much of yesterday. It's very cathartic but man, his death has shattered me like no other. I guess it's because I'm only a couple of years younger and we kind of you know, grew up together in the years. I feel like I've lost an old friend. My daughter maybe for the first time ever has seen me like this, shattered, over something like a musician dying. Bowie was a tough one, Prince that was tough, but Tom Petty? Shattered describes it well. My heart feels so broken. So so broken.

    • @melissagerber7231
      @melissagerber7231 Před 6 lety +4

      Roschelle McGowan He was only almost 4 years older than me, and has just always been around. His songs and videos came up on rotation, and were always good. There were pop cultural references in movies and TV, even some appearances and voice acting.
      Like one poster said, it was easy to take for granted that he would always be there, until he wasn’t.
      This is the worst loss since Lennon.

    • @kimberlybellefontaine1215
      @kimberlybellefontaine1215 Před 6 lety

      Roschelle McGowan I hear you. Ditto for me. He was about 10 yrs older than me. I grew up listening to him. The news of his death shook me like never before. I shocked myself with the intensity of my grief over his loss. This was tough.....and even 6-7 weeks later, it's still tough....😢💔. I just can't seem to shake it.

    • @ratter531
      @ratter531 Před 6 lety +1

      Having met Tom, I was devastated by his passing.

  • @angelabrantley7811
    @angelabrantley7811 Před 6 lety +14

    such a beautiful song that I almost forgot... thank you Tom for sharing your beautiful soul with the world!! enjoy bliss on th other side, you never have to come down

  • @ratter531
    @ratter531 Před 6 lety +26

    Tom Petty A true rock legend, who will be missed by millions, Tom your songs will rock on forever. We LOVE you Tom.R.I.P.

  • @prayerEwind
    @prayerEwind Před měsícem +1

    There is something special about a Tom Petty fan, I'm proud to be one!

  • @TheCoalkid2008
    @TheCoalkid2008 Před 6 lety +59

    One of the best song writers to ever live. Your music will live on forever!! RIP Tom Petty

  • @ratter531
    @ratter531 Před 6 lety +40

    You will live in our hearts forever , Tom Petty.

  • @fueledbychlorine
    @fueledbychlorine Před 6 lety +16

    Echo is a greatly underrated appreciated album in my playlist. What a deep masterpiece he wrote. RIP TP you got a room at the top tonight ❤️

  • @jmichael-on6zt
    @jmichael-on6zt Před 6 lety +11

    You indeed have a room at the top of the world tonight. I hope I can visit that room one day. The world will never forget you or your music, which has touched many of our lives. Rest easy Tom Petty.

  • @mhossboss
    @mhossboss Před 6 lety +222

    The world is a dimmer place without Tom Petty in it.

  • @trevorus
    @trevorus Před 6 lety +43

    Miss you already, Tom. You were and will always be a musical legend.

  • @denisemartin7495
    @denisemartin7495 Před 6 lety +14

    This man makes such beautiful music 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

    • @karlschultz6776
      @karlschultz6776 Před 3 lety

      Yes he does I love his songs.
      So how are you doing, hope you're safe?

  • @SG-hq9kk
    @SG-hq9kk Před měsícem

    “Yeah, like they do in those things on TV, I love you please love me I’m not so bad and I love you so.” You gotta feel that! So good.

  • @tomkohlman9986
    @tomkohlman9986 Před 6 lety +17

    He had such feeling in his music. It's sad he's gone. One of the all-time greats!

  • @TheCrazybaldguy
    @TheCrazybaldguy Před 6 lety +21

    My heart is just shattered. I'm In tears. Thank you for a wonderful career.

  • @chuckerd4069
    @chuckerd4069 Před 6 lety +40

    Good night and God Bless you Tom Petty. Rest in Peace.We all loved you.

  • @nickolasstrebig5370
    @nickolasstrebig5370 Před 10 lety +7

    27 years old and this is my favorite song of all time. You can feel toms emotion in this song so sad so beautiful. My eyes get watery every time I listen to it.

  • @stukyner5545
    @stukyner5545 Před 3 lety +5

    Tom Petty has always been my favorite artist ever since I heard the waiting on the radio in 1981. I saw him in 1983,1996 and the last time in 1999 on my 39th birthday. The true definition of KOOL

  • @paulmcconkey637
    @paulmcconkey637 Před 6 lety +9

    So sad about Tom. Enjoy the view, Mr Petty. You've earned it!!

  • @ub1953
    @ub1953 Před 6 lety +24

    World without T.P. I'll never get used to...thanks for making our lives more tolerable with the soundtrack to it...know he absorbed the love of his millions of fans. Life so well lived...R.I.P. My brother ....

  • @sheltonmusicllc8997
    @sheltonmusicllc8997 Před 6 lety +10

    REST IN PEACE GOOD SIR THANKS FOR THE 40 YEARS OF KICK ASS MUSIC>

  • @gregglaker
    @gregglaker Před 6 lety +5

    every time I here this I can't help but cry there's no way of explaining the beauty of this song.

  • @ryuVSbison
    @ryuVSbison Před 6 lety +28

    Breathtaking.

  • @curtisnash6721
    @curtisnash6721 Před 6 lety +23

    He makes it look so easy, but I guess all the great ones do. Its the honesty that makes it so good, somehow expressing exactly how we feel, without us even telling anyone. After all the great songs, this is the one that speaks to me the most. Shudder.

  • @herasmarket
    @herasmarket Před 6 lety +14

    Wow -- what a beautiful and at the same time heartbreaking song -- he truly is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!

  • @dwightholt6839
    @dwightholt6839 Před 5 lety +5

    "LOOK DEEP IN THE EYES OF LOVE AND FIND WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR"
    WOW.
    I hope to find it.

  • @socalchristy17
    @socalchristy17 Před 6 lety +21

    My favorite Tom Petty song. I've listened to your incredible music since birth and have been a huge fan ever since I can remember. R.I.P. Tom. Thank you for the amazing gift of your talent that you've shared with the world. I'll love and miss you forever.

  • @kazoshay
    @kazoshay Před 6 lety +29

    I didn't discover this song until recently but it's one of my favorites. RIP Tom Petty, so many great songs he left us with and I'm thankful.

  • @hollispencheff4073
    @hollispencheff4073 Před 6 lety +11

    Wonderful guitar licks from Mike!

    • @v8hotrodlincoln
      @v8hotrodlincoln Před 6 lety +2

      hollis pencheff Always.... under rated guy.... big time...in the guitar community, mike can play circles around most.... of course that is just my opinion...

    • @Anniem53
      @Anniem53 Před 6 lety +1

      I agree! I've said the same thing to my son. Fleetwood Mac is lucky to get him, although I think he would have fit in with a better band. I just can't picture him with them.

    • @paulmcconkey637
      @paulmcconkey637 Před 5 lety +1

      @@v8hotrodlincoln That's my opinion too. Mike Campbell is a magician with that guitar. Easily as good as the greats like Hendrix & Clapton.

  • @MelissaWard-xh2rz
    @MelissaWard-xh2rz Před 7 měsíci +1

    Rip Tom Petty. I seen you in concert it was my sister-in-law's first concert
    I went with my brother and my dad and my sister in law. First my Father died then you... my sister in law passed away June of 2022 then my brother 6 months and 5 days later. My father and I loved your music so much. Your beautiful voice and words of encouragement and great memories are still helping me. Thank you!

  • @ratter531
    @ratter531 Před 6 lety +8

    For the great Tom Petty.
    ALWAYS LOVED FOREVER MISSED NEVER FORGOTTEN

  • @daniellejackson2442
    @daniellejackson2442 Před 6 lety +3

    Tom you are on top of the world. Thanks for the memories enjoy the next journey.....you will be missed.

  • @1stSaintsFan
    @1stSaintsFan Před 6 lety +15

    RIP TOM PETTY. LOVED your MUSIC since 1977. It has been a helluva Ride.

  • @barrylecouffe1
    @barrylecouffe1 Před 6 lety +15

    RIP Tom...The world has lost a true master

  • @ineedanewname9595944
    @ineedanewname9595944 Před 3 lety +19

    One of his greatest songs for sure!!! Love you Tom!!!!!❤

  • @kimhayes1204
    @kimhayes1204 Před 6 lety +10

    R.I.P Howie and now u also Mr. Petty there will never be another close to your storytelling 💜it's crazy because there are so many amazing songs that he has blesses us with over the years hearing Eddie Vedder perform it last night drew me to watching the original video and damn!another amazing song 💜u have had a huge impact on my life u r missed

  • @ellensumner725
    @ellensumner725 Před 18 dny +1

    Such a touching performance all around. RIP Mr Tom Petty. Always love

  • @zakareid
    @zakareid Před 6 lety +1

    I hope you enjoy the view up high in your room at the top of the world tonight. The world is a better place for your passage. Thank you for the beautiful gift you shared with all of us. Stay high, enjoy the view, and keep singing. Thank you

  • @bjhaw5989
    @bjhaw5989 Před 2 lety +4

    As far as I'm concerned Tom Petty is upper echelon amongst the likes of Jackson Browne, Willie Nelson, Natalie Merchant, Tracy Chapman and many more true singer/songwriter and poets that I didn't list. Unfortunately, one of the "Last DJs".

  • @CopperPearl
    @CopperPearl Před 6 lety +13

    These lyrics are haunting, this evening..... :-(

    • @karlschultz6776
      @karlschultz6776 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes they sure are pearl
      So how are you doing, hope you're safe?

  • @lisajones1965
    @lisajones1965 Před 6 lety +2

    I cant believe I will never again hear a new song from this soul stirrer!!!

  • @mikeshane4291
    @mikeshane4291 Před 5 dny +1

    Thanks Tom...one of the greats of all time RIP 🙏

  • @earthie
    @earthie Před 7 lety +10

    Nothing compares to this heart-felt song. It brings back so many wonderful memories! My hubby and I had Room at the Top as our first dance at our wedding reception. Even he choked up.

  • @joycemckennon
    @joycemckennon Před 7 lety +35

    This is the moment that cemented my love for Tom petty 💜

  • @19nervousbreak
    @19nervousbreak Před 11 lety +2

    in 98 my better after 20 disposed of me in a brutal fashion. Had to live out of my car for a while. Eventually I clawed my way to this small apartment suite at the very top of the building. This song was just out then and became my anthem to carry on. Seeing them live is unreal. At the last show I had a sign that Tom came over to read (was front row) and be beamed when he read it. "TOM: George and Roy see you"... he holds a place in my heart.

  • @lindabryant50
    @lindabryant50 Před 5 lety +2

    Love love this song Tom Petty DOES have a room at the top of the world! His soul beautiful