@@susanlawrence8401 He was so awesome seen him 5 times and one time I was in Jacksonville and he came in and jumped up on our table and was jamming right in front of us. Miss him rip 😭
I love how he just seemed to soak up all of the love that the crowd was giving him. You could tell that he genuinely enjoyed hearing them sing his song.
@@bigredmachine1 WOW what a treasure FANTASTIC show I bet before all the the phone cameras probably brought back a great memory. I have only seen petty live 4 time but what I have seen from older show...they do not compare
I was at this concert! Still the best concert I ever attended! Everyone stood up all concert singing word for word with Tom! Amazing energy. Bad ass concert! RIP Tom Petty😎
😂 This one should have the most likes....you felt the only perspective of this night that someone who had been there could and lived to say the magic was real and everywhere. Authentic. He was more than for a lot of us. I know he's makin that music with the legends in the other realm😂❤
You bad ass you…fantastic…I assume you are keeping up with the Petty Country release in June 2024. The Dolly Parton rendition of Southern Accent is a friggin tear jerker..he was a good human and gave all of us joy, thought and understanding that if you have a gift …you give it away. It doesn’t have to be super star music. It can just be something as simple as caring for someone else. Everyone thinks they have to be a media influencer. What a bunch of bullshit. Just being human and being decent is kind of a good gift to mankind these days. so imy ramble is done. Peace and blessings from Gail in Central Florida. April 2024 just a few months from the election. Oh my God bro we can do this. 💙
Yes, you young ones missed some of the best music ever made. Growing up in the 60s and then college in the 70s were great times. So many concerts with so many talented bands/musicians. I miss those days. I have all the vinyl plus the CDs. No radio for me.
Tom was always extremely generous with his praise for Michael Campbell. Not just for his guitar playing but in the creation of these songs. Truly a great team.
Hey Tom Petty, a life long fan here. Your music is healing me after the passing of my beautiful, earth bound angel mother's passing. If you can ta, please, take the time to help usher my mommy into heaven I will be so grateful. I still miss you and suspect that I will always miss her. You will like her. Everyone did. RIP it up Mommy and Tom.
This is my favorite version of this song. I was lucky to have seen Tom in concert 9 times. Wherever some wants to know what s Tom Petty concert was like, I point them to this version. He had such a cool grace on stage. When he looked out at the audience, you could swear he was either looking right at you, or he was specifically looking for you in the audience. Like he knew *you* were there. Yes, I still miss Tom Petty.
Rock n Roll lost a legend when he passed, but Heaven gained a legend that day. R.I.P. Mr. Petty.. You are missed by so many. You touched your fans like not many ever had. Always and forever a fan!
I've seen Tom Petty live twice now. When he started to play this song..the audience didn't give him a chance to sing...we all did it for him...after we all did the first verse he said "You're all gonna put me out of a job..." The crowd went nuts!! He just took it all in. It was awesome!!!! What better way to show your appreciation for someone's work then to know all the words and sing as loud as you can. He put his heart and soul into both concerts I saw him at.
Loved it when he sat down and just listened to the crowd, too funny! I too would belt this song out when it came out on the radio. It's something about those words and the tune that you couldn't resist to belt it out, lol!
Just finished reading the biography he did with Warren Zanes. The shit this man went through while making his music, and _still_ he was a class act on stage every single night, playing some of the greatest music ever written. Of all the great musicians we've lost these past few years, his loss still hurts the most.
I hereby declare this video to be the absolute best single live performance in the history of the world. Based upon the merits of awesome musical talent, the emotion and gratitude that radiates out of his entire being, and the audience's over whelming powerful loving response. The video displays "good" on so many levels that it IS THE " ABSOLUTE BEST SINGLE LIVE PERFORMANCE IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD" AWARD.
LOL... well you're wrong, this isn't even a top 100 performance of all time. 2: sorry, him letting the audience do the whole first verse and chorus?? ummm, ya, i'd kinda rather hear Tom Petty do it? 3: Not even Petty's best song (great song but..) so I wouldn't rank this even in Petty's top live performances. 4: I guess for reason number four, I'll just leave you with this czcams.com/video/FxCWi8NpoY8/video.html
My favorite bit when the audience is singing is they even catch some of the nuances with part of the audience doing the sustain and others singing words. So much fun!
Todd Victorson I saw Tom Petty three times live..if he had lived..I would have gone three more times..if he never wrote another song..the atmosphere at his shows is incredible..
My favorite Petty tune of all he has done over the years. The "cool vibe" to the song and how it rips into the chorus sends chills and will forever remind me of my childhood years in the 70's! The opening chords of the guitar are probably as memorable, to most people of my age, as Smoke On The Water!
I love the energy in the audience. I love the power in their voices. I love Tom and the Band. A lot of rockers live fast......and die young. RIP Mr. Petty, you earned the rest.
This song reminds me of my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost the battling to cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, and I never missed a moment with her, life could be so unfair most times, there is some pain I will cry in vain but won’t let you know how I will feel yes but some times I wonder why bad thing always happen to good people
I think, compared to most other successful music stars, let alone rock legends, Tom Petty was more grounded, more normal and really about his fans, at least to a level that didn't drive him insane. He basically never lost his identity. He had his eccentricities, but nothing too extreme. He is one of the musicians who takes it, as he should, as a flattering compliment when people sing his songs at his concerts, along with him. The true greats always loved this, because it was a dead give away that they had the audience eating it all up! I can't even imagine how much of a rush it must be to have all those fans screaming for what you do, in a good way. I once performed an important task, while being watched with great anticipation. Upon completion of the task and a successful restart, I had about 200 people clapping and cheering, because it just kept them in a job. I have performed rescues from burning buildings and lifted a burning station wagon off a child, while others pulled him out and I have done other things that earned praise from many. But they were all small scale things. To have a crowd like that, cheering for you, must be a RUSH! Terrifying, exhilarating, exciting and I expect, a few other emotions, all at the same time. The adrenaline must just be flowing through ones veins like water. I also imagine, after a few years, it's nothing like that anymore, but still good. It's a coin toss with musical celebrities, as to whether they maintain a decent level of psychological health. Most of them become arrogant, self centered "divas," who are next to impossible to deal with. But some, the ones who are good (I don't mean good, as in skilled. I mean good, as in a person who actually cares about others, not just himself or herself) and actually enjoys it, seem to be able to create wall between their public life and personal life, allowing them to maintain a greater separation, thus allowing personal relationships a better chance, granting more privacy and overall, just allowing them to function normally, without feeling smothered. I think Tom Petty was on of these. I compared a couple of his earlier interviews and a couple of his later interviews. While he did mature over the years, as is normal, he didn't really pick any weird quirks that kind of make people wonder WTF! I think he found a balance between total isolation and actually being able to have a life outside of his musical career. Nothing I have stated here is based on any fact that I have any special knowledge of. It is pure speculation based on interviews and other publicly available information, combined with the fact that he seemed fairly grounded into the culture he grew up with, when he gave his interviews. So, while I think what I have said is mostly true, it is purely speculation and I could be completely wrong. He may have been stark raving mad, but hid it well. But, I just never saw or heard any madness in him. I remember, not long after they had recorded their first album for "The Travelling Wilburies." Roy Orbison, now making a very late career comeback as part of the super group, died of a heart attack. The music video for the song "End of the Line," when Roy sang his part, they just had a picture of him, sitting on a rocking chair. This made me sad. Here were 4 great artists, all of whom had produced hit music, all of whom were legends in their time, getting together to form a super group, which went straight to the charts with several songs from their first album. They worked well together. After the death of Roy Orbison, they released some more albums, but never had the same success as they did with that first album. I was just a kid, but it still made me sad. Now, Tom Petty is dead, too. Died at 66 years of age. That seems too young to me. But, I come from a family of people with long lives. In my family, not many die before reaching 90. Those that do, either suffered some injury which shortened their life, was killed in an accident, killed by violence or contracted some disease. We don't have heart attacks before reaching 80+ years. We don't seem to have much trouble with cancer. We are just people who tend to live longer than others. So, when I hear of someone dying at an age under 80, it just seems too young. There is one benefit to being from a family where men live to be 90+. Younger wives! LOL. Edited to correct typos, punctuation and a couple of grammar errors. Primary content remains the same.
Can we all agree this man was a god walking among humans, and we didn't deserve him? But he made the world a little bit better for ever existing. I miss you Tom Petty, you're the hero we didn't deserve.
@@petercarrillo751 to me i can relate because of tired relationships when they start to breakdown, it becomes a stage where you want them to argue and give it you, & your standing their like a mug letting anything pass, or up all night worrying ie "bring me through the night"
Dude the audience is like a choir, half of them sing the high background parts in the chorus "breakdooooowwwwnnn" while the others keep singing the normal melody.
they feel the groove an what this song sings through your heart makes you sound great cause you sing through your HEART THINK Mr. Petty didn't feel all he said ann sung shlaaaaaaaaa
He did the same when I saw him in '88 and again when I saw the opening show of what would be his final tour. It's cool to be a part of 10,000 people singing.
This was in 1985 when this was filmed. You know you made when your fans sing your song so that you don't. 2021 now and still bothers me. gone to early but will never be forgotten. Such a iconic voice.
He's traveled internationally it's just the Gainesville, Florida accent. He's 100 percent American baby!! Proud he's from America. This song has rocked me since back in the day........LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, he's perfect, not too flashy. I love the performance of 'Don't Come Around Here...' In which he starts with the Gibson SG, moves on to the Rickenbacker with e bow & mandolin. I think it's from a video release? Definitely one of my favourites. TP is perfect foil on rhythm guitar too!
***** I'm no afficionado on guitar technique, but I've seen enough of Mike's playing to be amazed at what he can do. I saw a documentary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers beginnings, and Tom spoke of hearing Mike play for an audition---they needed a lead guitar player.. Most of the band was from Gainsville, Florida (Tom's hometown), but not Mike. Tom heard him, and basically told him "You're in the band. No question about it."
Certainly my favorite Petty number, but what I find insanely cool about this video is how confident but at-ease he is both as a performer and with the audience. THIS is someone in sync with his band's fans, and the band is every bit as chill as well. This is all about PRESENCE to me. Maybe it is a bit shadowy, but I cant imagine why anyone would give this video a thumbs down
This is a break down in the truest sense, a breaking down of the invisible wall separating the artist from his fans. We need this more than ever before. Tom Petty's passing has affected all of us, so for him and his memory, it's all right. Break down. Give it to him...one more time.
This song freaking rocks...I love my fellow native Floridian! Tom Petty was Gainesville born and bred. I will miss him forever. His bands when he was still in Gainesville prior to heading to L.A., used to play our dances after football games, proms, etc. in high school in Lake Placid, Florida. Tom was really a kool dude. As an FSU Seminole Warrior Princess, I can honestly say that Tom Petty is my #1 favorite Gator. Then Tebow 🤗🤗🤗
That is so cool, to find a band before they became famous!!! There was one I remember up here in Milwaukee, 38 Special, I used to dance to there songs, even if no one danced with me!!!
Cool story there! Tulsas favorite native son and the “Tulsa Sound” troubadour Mr Leon Russell, signed Tom to his ‘Shelter Records’ label and the rest is history as they say. I saw Tom there in ‘79 on Damn the Torpedoes tour with the Fabulous Poodles opening. Can still picture the memory. I loved his music and this song is my #1 favorite of his.
A class act. Tom genuinely enjoys and appreciates his audience. He's getting into their participation, feeling the oneness. RIP, BrotherThank you for the splendid music
we in America have been so blessed with musical talent, it goes far, far back. He will stand with all the greats, his style, delivery, songwriting skill, has always been front and center. I mean, when Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Roy Orbison want to play with you, that's a tough one to beat
His 'breakdown' from 6:25 - 7:02 was awesome! That's real. What a great performance from everyone, even the crowd. One of my favorite songs and riffs ever. Never gets old. Love how they added the sax in there too.
God, i love this song. Makes me think of this guy. I would sit in my car, and play this song over and over and over again. This song is filled with so much emotion. The year was 1987. There are days when i still miss you David.......
I saw a tribute band that was named after him. It was f***** awesome. This band nailed every song down to every detail. Rest in peace Tom!!! I love you. I am 63 years old as of 2022
Fantastic that Tom had such a big life, the guy really lived his life to the max and left us all this awesome legacy of fantastic song writing and music. So glad you lived Tom Petty.
NO CAYCE YOU ARE NOT THE GOOF MANS THAT GOT BUSTED FOR MY SONS ..ITS THE GOOF MAN THAT ALLMOST DIED FOR YOUR SINS ITS ME YOU SET UP FOR MY OWN SONS THANX PETTY PS DONT SHUT DOWN COMMENTS NOSE OK
This is around the first time that I saw him live and my friends had to drag me to the show....Ya, I was an idiot when I was a kid. I didn't even know this song, and the audience sung the entire song from start to finish...I don't think he said more than a few words and the hairs on the back of my neck were standing straight up. It was so awesome to see that level of interaction with the audience. It was incredible. By the next time we saw him, I made sure that I knew the song inside and out so I could belt it out with everyone else....So talented!
Cool story Greg! I had a similar, but different experience at a Black Label Society concert in Toronto around 2012/2013. Before BLS came on, someone back stage either started playing Oh Canada on keyboards, or it was a recording of keyboards. The crowd started singing almost immediately. By about 20 seconds in, about 98% of the crowd was singing it at the top of their lungs! It was almost deafening! Everyone was looking at one another, stunned, and thinking, can you believe this is happening? That too, made the hairs on my body stand up and my body tingle! Never have I heard such a heart felt rendition of our national anthem at ANY Canada Day festivities! Incredible indeed! BTW, this is probably my favorite of his with Refugee, Runnin' Down a Dream, and Love Is A Long Road!
Greg Wagner+What a great story! The first time I heard TP, I was just walking in the front door at a friends house, she was downstairs. But from upstairs I heard this,,,and it was like I was hypnotized. The rest of the group I came with went to see my friend, but I walked right up those stairs! I found her brother just staring at his stereo. It's funny that so many people remember the first time hearing Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. I can't remember any other band having such an impact! I graduated high school in 77, so they have been there all through every joy and sorrow and love and loss I have experienced. i am so glad I walked up those stairs and discovered the people who laid down the soundtrack to my life!
I hate that he is gone. Damn…one song in and I already have tears. I planned on seeing so many more of your concerts. They were pure magic!!! Perma smile the whole concert…watching you float around on the stage. Love you Tom!!! Rest Easy…
Saw Tom Petty a few years ago. Joe Cocker led off at The Columbia Gorge Amphitheater---- R.i.P, I could not believe the the talent and level they are as a band. One of the top 3 experiences of my life !
I didn't realize how great he was til he was gone, but he had an amazing career spanning 40 years. So many of his songs are now classics. Am really enjoying "Breakdown".
Some people are born to be more than they ever imagined that they could be. Tom was a prime example of the I have to keep digging, I have to find a way out of where I am and the way of life I grew up knowing. He did that and shared his emotions and life stories like few ever have without giving it a second thought. A true and humble soul to the bone. Thank you for making our world better. If you want to change some ones life, give the gift of Tom Petty
RIP Mr. Petty... My first concert was Tom Petty in Tucson Az late 70's. My older brother and his wife bought advance tickets, I was brought along as a last minute birthday present... bought my ticket at the door... OMG row 4 and dead center! can't get much better for a first concert! This was the "Damn the Torpedeos" tour. He came back out for a second encoure... and spent almost 15 minutes doing breakdown.... As he came back on stage for that last time he had a 'big gulp' sized beer in his hand (The TCC sold alcohol back then) and screamed " You people are Crazy and dashed it across the audience... That spray of Tom's cold beer in a hot crowd... was awesome. As was the concert. It was an amazing night for my teenybopper self. I've seen him live more than any other artist, mostly by chance, even got to see Stevie Nicks show up on stage at a Phoenix show. A great artist, great talent. I miss you Mr. P.
Just to add to my comment... Last concert I saw with Tom was the one that Stevie showed up at. Compton Terrace south of Phoenix. It's (was?) an open air ampatheatre cameras were allowed. I was working in a photo lab in Flagstaff at the time, really into photography. I went to the show with a pretty nice 35mm SLR camera and a big lens. Took one of the best pictures of my life. Got Tom in profile... Hair blazing gold in the spotlights... perfect focus, but for his hand which was a blur as he played his guitar. I was about 23 at the time and too much life has gone by since, the picture has been lost to time. I had the framed 8x10 for years.
I really don't get it when someone can give a thumbs down to music like this. Why a thumbs down? Really? What's the issue? Do you not appreciate the blood, sweat and tears that went into this? Do you not hear the audience? They loved it so much they sang it for him. I love this song. I love Tom Petty and I love music. All of you who want to give this talented man a thumbs down can sit and spin on it, too.
Masterful Artist who clearly authentically LOVED his craft and gave GENEROUSLY. How grateful I am for his prolific gifts to the world- yet I shamelessly admit I still want more. Forgive me, Tom, for that. Peace be with you. You will be forever loved, you Heartbreaker.
I saw him in concert at the California State Fair in 1981 with Stevie Nicks. The crowd knew his songs as well as he did and sang every song with him.Best concert I ever attended!!!
I saw Tom 4 times..wish I could see him again..he didn't need new music .the way he connected to the people .was special..you got 10000 petty fans..who know all the words..that's magical
less then 2 minutes- in. I had to pause and rewind 7 times just to be sure I was hearing what I thought? The F@%king Crowd takes over, and sing's his song too him... !!!! ???? "That's Fuckin Awsome." That has to be Every Artist's Dream Come True??
In "05" I took my 15 year old son to see Tom Petty. He went not because he was that excited about Tom Petty, but for me. When "Break Down" came on I glanced at my son, his eyes were wide seeing his old man cutting loose and belting out ... "BABY!!!!" One the best times we spent together.... Thanks Tom....
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*WHEN YOU GO TO A CONCERT AND YOUR FANS SING TO YOU*
*TOM PETTY IS THE BEST OF THE BEST*
Yep. 💋
Priceless comment by you!!!
ABSOLUTELY!!!!🤘
@@susanlawrence8401 He was so awesome seen him 5 times and one time I was in Jacksonville and he came in and jumped up on our table and was jamming right in front of us. Miss him rip 😭
One of the best of best. I miss him so much. Seen him three times. God bless You Tom petty
I love how absolutely relaxed he is. It's contagious.
It's a Florida vibe 🎉
I totally agree, he's so relaxed and confident. I agree with Sheree Barrow.It's a Florida thang.
Did you see the toxicology report when he died?
It was a list
You can’t teach that kind of stage presence
You ste so right!
I love how he just seemed to soak up all of the love that the crowd was giving him. You could tell that he genuinely enjoyed hearing them sing his song.
He performs this song so heartfelt
Saw them in 79 at a small venue in Boston... outstanding!
@@bigredmachine1 I'm from Boston! And classic track !
well pur I LOVE IT
@@bigredmachine1 WOW what a treasure FANTASTIC show I bet before all the the phone cameras probably brought back a great memory. I have only seen petty live 4 time but what I have seen from older show...they do not compare
I was at this concert! Still the best concert I ever attended! Everyone stood up all concert singing word for word with Tom! Amazing energy. Bad ass concert! RIP Tom Petty😎
Wow! That myst have been unbelievable feeling the love at that concert!
😂 This one should have the most likes....you felt the only perspective of this night that someone who had been there could and lived to say the magic was real and everywhere. Authentic. He was more than for a lot of us. I know he's makin that music with the legends in the other realm😂❤
You bad ass you…fantastic…I assume you are keeping up with the Petty Country release in June 2024. The Dolly Parton rendition of Southern Accent is a friggin tear jerker..he was a good human and gave all of us joy, thought and understanding that if you have a gift …you give it away. It doesn’t have to be super star music. It can just be something as simple as caring for someone else. Everyone thinks they have to be a media influencer. What a bunch of bullshit. Just being human and being decent is kind of a good gift to mankind these days. so imy ramble is done. Peace and blessings from Gail in Central Florida. April 2024 just a few months from the election. Oh my God bro we can do this. 💙
Love his music😅
Anyone else get chills?
They don't make em like this anymore and this was way before my time. Tom Petty = 💯 percent genuine.
More like tears, RIP Tom.
This was my favorite song when I was a baby.....
It's still one of my favorites and I am 59😢
Yes, you young ones missed some of the best music ever made. Growing up in the 60s and then college in the 70s were great times. So many concerts with so many talented bands/musicians. I miss those days. I have all the vinyl plus the CDs. No radio for me.
You can have anything you want. This is an adult situation.
Oh hell. I will return in 20 minutes.
Business...😂
Mike Campbell is a guitar wizard. So glad we have his genius to listen to.
Well said.
Tom was always extremely generous with his praise for Michael Campbell. Not just for his guitar playing but in the creation of these songs. Truly a great team.
Tom Petty was such a humble and beautiful man. What a gift he had.
This is the definitive version of the song for me. Listening to the crowd sing the entire thing perfectly still gives me chills
yes!!!
The crowd response and when he starts shaking the the mic stand...YES...we all have felt that way about love at some point in our lives.
Hell yes and I was at a few of these concerts!! God rest his superior musical abilities 🎶💯!
Sometimes that’s the way love goes. Have to keep moving forward .
Every time.
Hey Tom Petty, a life long fan here. Your music is healing me after the passing of my beautiful, earth bound angel mother's passing. If you can ta, please, take the time to help usher my mommy into heaven I will be so grateful. I still miss you and suspect that I will always miss her. You will like her. Everyone did. RIP it up Mommy and Tom.
The same with me I love you Tom petty you music will carry on
RIP TOM PETTY This shit rocks, forever and eternity man.
Shawn Warehime 🤘🏻😢💔
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Live gold!
Better believe it man!
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This is my favorite version of this song. I was lucky to have seen Tom in concert 9 times.
Wherever some wants to know what s Tom Petty concert was like, I point them to this version.
He had such a cool grace on stage. When he looked out at the audience, you could swear he was either looking right at you, or he was specifically looking for you in the audience. Like he knew *you* were there.
Yes, I still miss Tom Petty.
You've got me beat by 1. 8x and still absolutely love him! I hated 80s music in general so I got dad's records out my whole childhood. '73 baby
Rock n Roll lost a legend when he passed, but Heaven gained a legend that day. R.I.P. Mr. Petty..
You are missed by so many. You touched your fans like not many ever had. Always and forever a fan!
I've seen Tom Petty live twice now. When he started to play this song..the audience didn't give him a chance to sing...we all did it for him...after we all did the first verse he said "You're all gonna put me out of a job..." The crowd went nuts!! He just took it all in. It was awesome!!!! What better way to show your appreciation for someone's work then to know all the words and sing as loud as you can. He put his heart and soul into both concerts I saw him at.
Sandi Drummond That's absolutely the best version! I've been looking for it everywhere!
Same here! If you find it, please share!!
Loved it when he sat down and just listened to the crowd, too funny! I too would belt this song out when it came out on the radio. It's something about those words and the tune that you couldn't resist to belt it out, lol!
Liche Cavazos Exactly!! I'm going to miss Charlie T Wilbury live! One of the best shows I've ever seen!
rmhuff If I find it, I'll be glad to share!
Tom Petty is just the coolest fucker ever. Love his music and his style.
Yes , you couldn't have said it better.
R.I.P.
R.I.P. Tom Petty. Thanks for the music and memories.
Hear Hear! He's like JJ Cale and Eric Clapton rolled into one. I still have the memories of 1987. Vale Sir
the Reaper should have taken Cher instead.
Just finished reading the biography he did with Warren Zanes. The shit this man went through while making his music, and _still_ he was a class act on stage every single night, playing some of the greatest music ever written. Of all the great musicians we've lost these past few years, his loss still hurts the most.
I hereby declare this video to be the absolute best single live performance in the history of the world. Based upon the merits of awesome musical talent, the emotion and gratitude that radiates out of his entire being, and the audience's over whelming powerful loving response. The video displays "good" on so many levels that it IS THE " ABSOLUTE BEST SINGLE LIVE PERFORMANCE IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD" AWARD.
its number 2, right behind ten years after at woodstock. check it out and get back to me...
Lll
LOL... well you're wrong, this isn't even a top 100 performance of all time. 2: sorry, him letting the audience do the whole first verse and chorus?? ummm, ya, i'd kinda rather hear Tom Petty do it? 3: Not even Petty's best song (great song but..) so I wouldn't rank this even in Petty's top live performances. 4: I guess for reason number four, I'll just leave you with this czcams.com/video/FxCWi8NpoY8/video.html
My favorite bit when the audience is singing is they even catch some of the nuances with part of the audience doing the sustain and others singing words. So much fun!
Wooooooooo! I’ll give that a Ric Flair thumbs up you damn right
One of the songs that will undoubtedly stand the test of time
Todd - No surprise coming from a band that stood the test of time and will continue to inspire long after they have left us.
Todd Victorson I saw Tom Petty three times live..if he had lived..I would have gone three more times..if he never wrote another song..the atmosphere at his shows is incredible..
Agreed - I'll listen to this when I'm 90
Todd Victorson it has already .it will be forever loved .
My favorite Petty tune of all he has done over the years. The "cool vibe" to the song and how it rips into the chorus sends chills and will forever remind me of my childhood years in the 70's! The opening chords of the guitar are probably as memorable, to most people of my age, as Smoke On The Water!
I love the energy in the audience. I love the power in their voices. I love Tom and the Band. A lot of rockers live fast......and die young. RIP Mr. Petty, you earned the rest.
Yeah he was up towards his nose a lot, but what else can you expect from a rock god in 1985.
Ok. Dear Audience from 1985... you just gave this woman in 2024 total body chills!
It’s one of my all time favorite videos. Welcome to the club ❤
This song reminds me of my wife. It was her favorite song before she lost the battling to cancer, I wish I could change the hands of time, she was always there for me and our lovely daughter, and I never missed a moment with her, life could be so unfair most times, there is some pain I will cry in vain but won’t let you know how I will feel yes but some times I wonder why bad thing always happen to good people
@@AndyArnold-uz5yo RIP to your wife. I hope you find peace
L A fans really loved Tom
Anyone who's a musician knows Mike Campbell is one of the all time greats. I'm surprised more people aren't familiar with his work.
Mike certainly didn't get as much credit as he deserved! I'm happy to follow his new group, The Dirty Knobs
Totally
Anyone who doesn't know Mike Campbell doesn't know guitar pickin'
Completely under rated guitarist one of the best of all time.
He's great!!
Love that at 2:00 the crowd split into organic harmony
The audience singing your song to you like that would have to be one of the greatest feelings ever❤❤❤❤❤
I seriously love this version
Tom Petty was f*cking badass-there will never be another talent like him. RIP
He was a Southern Prince!
he looks like the coolest person ever, lets the audience sing, and he owns the stage for sure.
he was the coolest person ever ... and cool can't be contrived , either you are or you're not !!! ... Tom Petty was way cool !!!
He was naturally cool! And classy! You can’t buy those two traits. You either are or you aren’t! ❤️💘
I think, compared to most other successful music stars, let alone rock legends, Tom Petty was more grounded, more normal and really about his fans, at least to a level that didn't drive him insane. He basically never lost his identity. He had his eccentricities, but nothing too extreme. He is one of the musicians who takes it, as he should, as a flattering compliment when people sing his songs at his concerts, along with him. The true greats always loved this, because it was a dead give away that they had the audience eating it all up! I can't even imagine how much of a rush it must be to have all those fans screaming for what you do, in a good way. I once performed an important task, while being watched with great anticipation. Upon completion of the task and a successful restart, I had about 200 people clapping and cheering, because it just kept them in a job. I have performed rescues from burning buildings and lifted a burning station wagon off a child, while others pulled him out and I have done other things that earned praise from many. But they were all small scale things. To have a crowd like that, cheering for you, must be a RUSH! Terrifying, exhilarating, exciting and I expect, a few other emotions, all at the same time. The adrenaline must just be flowing through ones veins like water. I also imagine, after a few years, it's nothing like that anymore, but still good.
It's a coin toss with musical celebrities, as to whether they maintain a decent level of psychological health. Most of them become arrogant, self centered "divas," who are next to impossible to deal with. But some, the ones who are good (I don't mean good, as in skilled. I mean good, as in a person who actually cares about others, not just himself or herself) and actually enjoys it, seem to be able to create wall between their public life and personal life, allowing them to maintain a greater separation, thus allowing personal relationships a better chance, granting more privacy and overall, just allowing them to function normally, without feeling smothered.
I think Tom Petty was on of these. I compared a couple of his earlier interviews and a couple of his later interviews. While he did mature over the years, as is normal, he didn't really pick any weird quirks that kind of make people wonder WTF! I think he found a balance between total isolation and actually being able to have a life outside of his musical career.
Nothing I have stated here is based on any fact that I have any special knowledge of. It is pure speculation based on interviews and other publicly available information, combined with the fact that he seemed fairly grounded into the culture he grew up with, when he gave his interviews. So, while I think what I have said is mostly true, it is purely speculation and I could be completely wrong. He may have been stark raving mad, but hid it well. But, I just never saw or heard any madness in him.
I remember, not long after they had recorded their first album for "The Travelling Wilburies." Roy Orbison, now making a very late career comeback as part of the super group, died of a heart attack. The music video for the song "End of the Line," when Roy sang his part, they just had a picture of him, sitting on a rocking chair. This made me sad. Here were 4 great artists, all of whom had produced hit music, all of whom were legends in their time, getting together to form a super group, which went straight to the charts with several songs from their first album. They worked well together. After the death of Roy Orbison, they released some more albums, but never had the same success as they did with that first album. I was just a kid, but it still made me sad.
Now, Tom Petty is dead, too. Died at 66 years of age. That seems too young to me. But, I come from a family of people with long lives. In my family, not many die before reaching 90. Those that do, either suffered some injury which shortened their life, was killed in an accident, killed by violence or contracted some disease. We don't have heart attacks before reaching 80+ years. We don't seem to have much trouble with cancer. We are just people who tend to live longer than others. So, when I hear of someone dying at an age under 80, it just seems too young.
There is one benefit to being from a family where men live to be 90+. Younger wives! LOL.
Edited to correct typos, punctuation and a couple of grammar errors. Primary content remains the same.
Amen brother, I listened to him every day, since he passed I listen to him all day, he is one of the greatest musicians of all time
Tom adored his audience and his fans. He was very loyal to them (us).
Can we all agree this man was a god walking among humans, and we didn't deserve him? But he made the world a little bit better for ever existing. I miss you Tom Petty, you're the hero we didn't deserve.
I completely agree with this statement. He was amazing.
agree !!
An angel
@@petercarrillo751 to me i can relate because of tired relationships when they start to breakdown, it becomes a stage where you want them to argue and give it you, & your standing their like a mug letting anything pass, or up all night worrying ie "bring me through the night"
Nothing but tears run down my face as I type this, I wish times didn’t change so fast, I miss Tom Petty and I miss everyone that has passed.
Love Tom Petty. Gone but his music is still Rocking. RIP.
Tom was very amused how the audience was entertaining him he sat and admired them with a grin....
Over 160 people have no clue what really great music sounds like. Sad for them.
Those people are assholes!!
Quietly, and unasummingly became an American treasure. That humble "I just create and play my songs" attitude is why Petty is a legend....
Roger that, Dennis. You NAILED it, brother.
That, and a LOT of talent.
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‘85 and he kept getting better and better until he passed. What a legend!!
Dude the audience is like a choir, half of them sing the high background parts in the chorus "breakdooooowwwwnnn" while the others keep singing the normal melody.
I noticed that too. Shit gave me chills.
they feel the groove an what this song sings through your heart makes you sound great cause you sing through your HEART THINK Mr. Petty didn't feel all he said ann sung shlaaaaaaaaa
He did the same when I saw him in '88 and again when I saw the opening show of what would be his final tour. It's cool to be a part of 10,000 people singing.
Absolutely brilliant!
That was great
This is how I'll remember him. He looks so happy.
Chuck Denson me too!
When the audience knows EVERY SINGLE WORD!!! Tom loved every second!!! RIP Tom!!! Thanks for the gifts!!! 💕
My husband and I are huge Petty fans, it was a sad sad day when he passed. 😢
This was in 1985 when this was filmed. You know you made when your fans sing your song so that you don't. 2021 now and still bothers me. gone to early but will never be forgotten. Such a iconic voice.
This is what LIVE music is all about! Just listen to the audience in harmony... Such a wonderful performance!
GrizzlyTank whats up grizzly??????
have been to 12 live shows in my 62 years, this man is numbro uno
@@mikemoore1972 is this my cousin from sc? Rhonda
Love Tom Petty, from Rhode Island!!!
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He's traveled internationally it's just the Gainesville, Florida accent. He's 100 percent American baby!! Proud he's from America. This song has rocked me since back in the day........LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
what's wrong with his accent?
Indeed!! Gainville have the best!!!!
This is the muthafuckin best version of this this song I have heard!!!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Just danced 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 my ass off!!!!!!
Agreed
One of the greatest bands that has ever been, and ever will be. So tight ya cant slide a piece of paper through it.
Perfection.
that smile when he knows hes got it nailed, rip buddy
R.I.P. Mr. Petty. We all suffered a huge loss. Wow, I am so devastated.
I suffered a huge loss.. my husband...whom I will always love
R.I.P. Tom Petty
Me too...A piece of me died, as well
... Class of '83.
@@jenniferfaravelli434
Sorry for your loss. It has to be very hard.
@@jenniferfaravelli434 If I could change things for you, I would do it in a heart beat Jennifer. I know precisely how you feel unfortunately.
This man has so many great tunes, the soundtrack to my life for sure. RIP Tom.
I will never grow weary of Tom Petty .. it never gets old it’s never too much. He was sincerely just incredibly amazing
Great choice of words, feel the same way!
I love watching him flirt with the crowd. He is always good at this.
The more I listen to Mike Campbell the more I'm amazed at his guitaring.Awesome
Don't think there's anything he can't play.
Oh I know right!.. purely awesome!!!
Yes, he's perfect, not too flashy. I love the performance of 'Don't Come Around Here...' In which he starts with the Gibson SG, moves on to the Rickenbacker with e bow & mandolin. I think it's from a video release? Definitely one of my favourites. TP is perfect foil on rhythm guitar too!
***** I'm no afficionado on guitar technique, but I've seen enough of Mike's playing to be amazed at what he can do. I saw a documentary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers beginnings, and Tom spoke of hearing Mike play for an audition---they needed a lead guitar player.. Most of the band was from Gainsville, Florida (Tom's hometown), but not Mike. Tom heard him, and basically told him "You're in the band. No question about it."
You Joker I've got a Mike Campbell guitar pick from the 80s. It's a treasure, along with my Rick Nielson
The man was a legend! Rest in peace my Southern brother, see you on the other side...
God do I miss the song writing capability of this absolute professional. Rest in Rock Tom
Certainly my favorite Petty number, but what I find insanely cool about this video is how confident but at-ease he is both as a performer and with the audience. THIS is someone in sync with his band's fans, and the band is every bit as chill as well. This is all about PRESENCE to me. Maybe it is a bit shadowy, but I cant imagine why anyone would give this video a thumbs down
Tom might be gone, but his legacy will live on forever.
Yep 💋
This is a break down in the truest sense, a breaking down of the invisible wall separating the artist from his fans. We need this more than ever before. Tom Petty's passing has affected all of us, so for him and his memory, it's all right. Break down. Give it to him...one more time.
This song freaking rocks...I love my fellow native Floridian! Tom Petty was Gainesville born and bred. I will miss him forever. His bands when he was still in Gainesville prior to heading to L.A., used to play our dances after football games, proms, etc. in high school in Lake Placid, Florida. Tom was really a kool dude. As an FSU Seminole Warrior Princess, I can honestly say that Tom Petty is my #1 favorite Gator. Then Tebow 🤗🤗🤗
That is so cool, to find a band before they became famous!!!
There was one I remember up here in Milwaukee, 38 Special, I used to dance to there songs, even if no one danced with me!!!
Cool story there!
Tulsas favorite native son and the “Tulsa Sound” troubadour Mr Leon Russell, signed Tom to his ‘Shelter Records’ label and the rest is history as they say. I saw Tom there in ‘79 on Damn the Torpedoes tour with the Fabulous Poodles opening. Can still picture the memory. I loved his music and this song is my #1 favorite of his.
A class act. Tom genuinely enjoys and appreciates his audience. He's getting into their participation, feeling the oneness. RIP, BrotherThank you for the splendid music
R I P Tom Petty!! Thankfully we will always have your music. A great loss to music fans...
we in America have been so blessed with musical talent, it goes far, far back. He will stand with all the greats, his style, delivery, songwriting skill, has always been front and center. I mean, when Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Roy Orbison want to play with you, that's a tough one to beat
I agree he is a legand
Well said Rick. He will go down in history. Have been a fan since he began. Love him and miss him. R.I.P. Dear Tom Petty.
there will never be a man ..musician..or person like him ever again.RIP tom
His 'breakdown' from 6:25 - 7:02 was awesome! That's real. What a great performance from everyone, even the crowd. One of my favorite songs and riffs ever. Never gets old. Love how they added the sax in there too.
I don't understand much English, could you tell me what it says from the minute 6:25? please
David Sanborn no less!
That would be politically unacceptable today. Lol
I was third row in the K E il opera house in St Louis when he sang that song smoking dope and drinking beer the best concert I've ever been to
Something when u make it so big that the audience sings your own song back to you! Lol -great song
Tim was so damn good !!
Reminds me of my teenage years !
Miss u Top Petty
God, i love this song. Makes me think of this guy. I would sit in my car, and play this song over and over and over again. This song is filled with so much emotion. The year was 1987. There are days when i still miss you David.......
Serious breakdown when you went away Tom! I'm still trying to cope
You will be so missed by all of your fans. Thank you for being a part of our lives through your music, and we will keep it alive.
Connie Campbell say no to drugs
"ts allright if u love me, it's alright if u don't,I'm not afraid of u running away, I got the feeling you won't" 👍👍
I saw a tribute band that was named after him. It was f***** awesome. This band nailed every song down to every detail. Rest in peace Tom!!! I love you. I am 63 years old as of 2022
It sucks that this will never ever happen again. But the song remains the same ---- In the end, nobody gets out alive
"lets handle it like an adult situation" I have thought about that so many times
I have probably been here a thousand times and will keep coming back. Never saw this guy in person .I wish I had.
This is a fine example of loving what you do.
Fantastic that Tom had such a big life, the guy really lived his life to the max and left us all this awesome legacy of fantastic song writing and music. So glad you lived Tom Petty.
LOVE Tom Petty!!! Love his voice and sexy style-wow. Incredibly talented. Have loved him all of my life!
I remember my 14 year old son now 41 at Walnut Creek singing and dancing. Now he’s telling his kids about Tom and others he has experienced.
What a frontman that could entertain and bring the fans into the show. Always loved seeing him in concert always great !!!
Saw him almost 20 years ago. He let the audience sing most of the song. Of course we all knew every word. It was an amazing night.
I saw him play with the drug addict from Fleetwood Mac, what's her name, Stephen Knickers in 87
His Gainesville concert the crowd really welcomed him home....He's home now, RIP Brother Tom.....
NO CAYCE YOU ARE NOT THE GOOF MANS THAT GOT BUSTED FOR MY SONS ..ITS THE GOOF MAN THAT ALLMOST DIED FOR YOUR SINS
ITS ME YOU SET UP FOR MY OWN SONS THANX PETTY
PS DONT SHUT DOWN COMMENTS NOSE OK
This is around the first time that I saw him live and my friends had to drag me to the show....Ya, I was an idiot when I was a kid. I didn't even know this song, and the audience sung the entire song from start to finish...I don't think he said more than a few words and the hairs on the back of my neck were standing straight up. It was so awesome to see that level of interaction with the audience. It was incredible. By the next time we saw him, I made sure that I knew the song inside and out so I could belt it out with everyone else....So talented!
Cool story Greg! I had a similar, but different experience at a Black Label Society concert in Toronto around 2012/2013. Before BLS came on, someone back stage either started playing Oh Canada on keyboards, or it was a recording of keyboards. The crowd started singing almost immediately. By about 20 seconds in, about 98% of the crowd was singing it at the top of their lungs! It was almost deafening! Everyone was looking at one another, stunned, and thinking, can you believe this is happening? That too, made the hairs on my body stand up and my body tingle! Never have I heard such a heart felt rendition of our national anthem at ANY Canada Day festivities! Incredible indeed! BTW, this is probably my favorite of his with Refugee, Runnin' Down a Dream, and Love Is A Long Road!
Greg Wagner+What a great story! The first time I heard TP, I was just walking in the front door at a friends house, she was downstairs. But from upstairs I heard this,,,and it was like I was hypnotized. The rest of the group I came with went to see my friend, but I walked right up those stairs! I found her brother just staring at his stereo. It's funny that so many people remember the first time hearing Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. I can't remember any other band having such an impact! I graduated high school in 77, so they have been there all through every joy and sorrow and love and loss I have experienced. i am so glad I walked up those stairs and discovered the people who laid down the soundtrack to my life!
Thank goodness for good friends 💔
Same exact experience. Someone had an extra ticket. “Come on let’s go, you have nothing else going on”. It was a concert that changed my life.
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We lost a giant when Mr petty passed into the great wide open. What a performer, there will never be another like him. forever missed RIP.
I hate that he is gone. Damn…one song in and I already have tears. I planned on seeing so many more of your concerts. They were pure magic!!! Perma smile the whole concert…watching you float around on the stage. Love you Tom!!! Rest Easy…
Saw Tom Petty a few years ago. Joe Cocker led off at The Columbia Gorge Amphitheater---- R.i.P, I could not believe the the talent and level they are as a band. One of the top 3 experiences of my life !
I didn't realize how great he was til he was gone, but he had an amazing career spanning 40 years. So many of his songs are now classics. Am really enjoying "Breakdown".
I've had this audio for 15 year, but I watch this video for the first time tonight. Man, this was good. Like really good. Wow
Some people are born to be more than they ever imagined that they could be. Tom was a prime example of the I have to keep digging, I have to find a way out of where I am and the way of life I grew up knowing. He did that and shared his emotions and life stories like few ever have without giving it a second thought. A true and humble soul to the bone. Thank you for making our world better. If you want to change some ones life, give the gift of Tom Petty
Seen him do it a half a dozen times live. It never gets old.
I turn 35 in 3 days yet this is REAL MUSIC to me. Michael. Phil. Prince. Morris. Les...
Born in the best Music era ever! Thanks Tom!
RIP Mr. Petty... My first concert was Tom Petty in Tucson Az late 70's. My older brother and his wife bought advance tickets, I was brought along as a last minute birthday present... bought my ticket at the door... OMG row 4 and dead center! can't get much better for a first concert! This was the "Damn the Torpedeos" tour. He came back out for a second encoure... and spent almost 15 minutes doing breakdown.... As he came back on stage for that last time he had a 'big gulp' sized beer in his hand (The TCC sold alcohol back then) and screamed " You people are Crazy and dashed it across the audience... That spray of Tom's cold beer in a hot crowd... was awesome. As was the concert. It was an amazing night for my teenybopper self. I've seen him live more than any other artist, mostly by chance, even got to see Stevie Nicks show up on stage at a Phoenix show. A great artist, great talent. I miss you Mr. P.
Just to add to my comment... Last concert I saw with Tom was the one that Stevie showed up at. Compton Terrace south of Phoenix. It's (was?) an open air ampatheatre cameras were allowed. I was working in a photo lab in Flagstaff at the time, really into photography. I went to the show with a pretty nice 35mm SLR camera and a big lens. Took one of the best pictures of my life. Got Tom in profile... Hair blazing gold in the spotlights... perfect focus, but for his hand which was a blur as he played his guitar. I was about 23 at the time and too much life has gone by since, the picture has been lost to time. I had the framed 8x10 for years.
!Wow!!!!!!🎉
i screamed so loud i could not talk for 2 days...EDMONTON, ALBERTA...1984...MEMORIES...
RIP Tom and thank you for all the great music!
we love you Tom petty
@1:58 did half the crowd just instinctively do the backup vocals? They nailed it and Petty turned around and gave the energy right back.
That fucking BLEW MY MIND I had to go back and make sure. Just beautiful
ikr that was so cool
I’m ready to break U Way Down n love u till the end of time’’ No better energy than u luv😂🎂👑🫶🥰🙏☯️☀️🦉😍👌✌️❌⭕️❌⭕️❌🧚☝️🌹🌾💪💋🐝🦄🐞🐘🕊️💫
Its like the crowd just knew how do it.
I really don't get it when someone can give a thumbs down to music like this. Why a thumbs down? Really? What's the issue? Do you not appreciate the blood, sweat and tears that went into this? Do you not hear the audience? They loved it so much they sang it for him. I love this song. I love Tom Petty and I love music. All of you who want to give this talented man a thumbs down can sit and spin on it, too.
They're doin the wrong drugs😮 Tom Petty isnt for crackheads i guess😂 He's for everyone at my house!!!❤
Masterful Artist who clearly authentically LOVED his craft and gave GENEROUSLY. How grateful I am for his prolific gifts to the world- yet I shamelessly admit I still want more. Forgive me, Tom, for that. Peace be with you. You will be forever loved, you Heartbreaker.
He was my moms "celebrity crush" i remember his cd was always on her nightstand at the ready to play
Kelly Shaner say no to drugs
@@xreconusmc3156, this song woudent exsist whitout drugs.. ❤️😈
Perfectly stated…
I saw him in concert at the California State Fair in 1981 with Stevie Nicks. The crowd knew his songs as well as he did and sang every song with him.Best concert I ever attended!!!
84-86 may have been the greatest years EVER . For music and movies.
I saw Tom 4 times..wish I could see him again..he didn't need new music .the way he connected to the people .was special..you got 10000 petty fans..who know all the words..that's magical
less then 2 minutes- in. I had to pause and rewind 7 times just to be sure I was hearing what I thought? The F@%king Crowd takes over, and sing's his song too him... !!!! ???? "That's Fuckin Awsome." That has to be Every Artist's Dream Come True??
That was so cool.
That gave me goosebumps!
same here man. such an awesome/amazing connection through music.
Definitely! Something like that tells you the music and the crowd have spirit and soul!
hell yeah .
❤we tell the truth in our songs back in the old days beautiful music 💘🎶🎶
You know you are legendary when the crowd sings your song ❤😢❤
In "05" I took my 15 year old son to see Tom Petty. He went not because he was that excited about Tom Petty, but for me.
When "Break Down" came on I glanced at my son, his eyes were wide seeing his old man cutting loose and belting out ... "BABY!!!!"
One the best times we spent together....
Thanks Tom....
Fully worthy!
Awesome crowd response, luv'd growing up in the 80's!
Tom Petty - Breakdown ( Live 1985)
Excellent performance ,Great crowd !!!!
I Love This Song! Breakdown it's alright
***** One of my favorite's to !!!
Mike Hand It's been 5 months since I posted this. Time to do it again :)
My fellow Florida native! Sing in that heavenly choir forever Tom!
🤔..was always dyin to see you Tom...now I literally have to....Rockin the Heavens 🎶✨🎶