My sister had breast cancer and it matasised in 2016. She was a musician 38 years and she loved listening to her favorite artists. Tom Petty was one of them, I loved him too since a teenager. She was given 4 tickets to his last tour and was promised to meet him. Tom was so kind to her and wanted to sing with her unfortunately, her hair was all gone and she felt self conscious to do so. He treated my big sister like a queen. Gave her autographs, memorabilia, every tshirt from his last concert and any product they were selling on tour. He whispered in my sisters ear, I will see you again one day Laury.. She died in June 2017 Tom Petty passed in October 2017, We lost 2 wonderful people and musicians. I am sure they are playing guitars and serenading heaven... I am very grateful my sisters dream came true and couldnt have been with a nicer man.. Thank you Tom Petty
What a lovely story Jenise. I'm crying right now thinking about it. Why is it always the good ones that get taken from us so soon? What a gift they were and how it hurts now that they are gone.
i lost my wife of 10 years tracy on april 11th 2017 to thymic carcinoid cancer she was a music teacher teaching piano lessons to teens and singing in our church she was 39 she was my best friend and my world i have been lost with out her i know she is in good company up there
Thank you for blessing myself and every one else with your wounderful music. Im just so sad that i didnt get to see you with my Father. That was one of my most meaningful dreams.
Today my mom's been gone for 13 years. She passed away less than 3 months after my dad did. I have such wonderful memories of riding around in our crappy gray chevette with no power steering and rusted out floor boards listening to his greatest hits cassette tape over and over because it got stuck in the tape player and this was her favorite song of his. Listening to this today in her memory. Love and miss you mom always ❤️
My dad used to sing this song when I was a little girl. He did it to be funny and because he liked the song. After he died I couldn't listen to this song without crying. Now 15 years later it still bring back memories but I love hearing it now. When I hear it I feel like he's saying hello from heaven. I have changed the meaning in my mind. I'm the "good girl" who loves Elvis, her mama, America, horses etc. and he's a "bad boy for breakin my heart" by leaving me when he passed. He doesn't even miss me because he's still with me, I just miss him because I can't see him. He's writing my name in the sky, left the world for awhile, etc. anyway, this is a great song and means a lot to me.
I'm 66 years old, I had two reasons to learn English, one aviation and the other this guy, his music changed half of my life, it's a shame I didn't have time to spend it on the live stage, God knows what he's doing
@@Ric_Vicious Just an extreme interpretation I read once, not mine. The vampires/bad boys are drug addicts and he's joining them, dumping/exploiting his good girl and free fallin' into a lifestyle that leads to nothing. Getting high to leave the world for a "while", like escapism.
This was my little brother’s favorite song. He died in 1994, at 7 yrs old. I visit this song to remember him, and use it as the music to my mental montage of his life
Don't cry because he is gone, smile because he was here. R.I.P Tom Petty... edit: why tf does this have so many likes. edit 2: not to be that guy but thanks for the likes. nice to see everyone coming together on the replies to the comment, ill try to respond to new replies in the future. the line "gonna leave this world for a while" hits hard. his impact on music is great, his time here was legendary, we were lucky to have shared the same time with him when we did, and we should all be incredibly grateful for it. theres not a day that goes by where i dont think about him and his legacy, and even though hes gone, we can still live that legacy as many times as we want. ill say it again, R.I.P Tom Petty.
I know exactly what you mean. You probably associate a certain broad emotion with the song… every time you feel a certain happy feeling the song starts playing in your head…
I have heard this song so many times i would turn the radio down or change the station. Going into work the other morning and i turned it up and i thought the same thing you posted.
If it were left up to record executives, this song would never have been released. Thankfully, Tom fought for it and threatened to leave the record company if they didn't release it.
When I was 16, I went on vacation to the US with my parents and we did a helicopter flight through the Grand Canyon. The pilot played this song and managed to time it in such a way that the chorus kicked in at the exact moment we were passing a cliff and the canyon would open up in front of us. It was amazing.
Isn't it awe-inspiring when events line up almost perfectly in life? Your Grand Canyon story is a phenomenal example of that. Sounds like a fantastic experience!
Wow must have been a nice experience. But isn't it too loud in a helicopter to listen to a song? I guess the volume of the song must have been loud also
It’s never returning. Mass migration and government propaganda has killed western culture. Inflation and re-education camps are returning though. 60s, 70s, and 80s were the last great burst of humanity before it’s decline. Do you ever think about how there is no longer cultural definitions of the decades? 60s - beads, flowers, peace, love. 70s- bell bottoms, rock n roll 80s - Synth music, neon colors, etc. etc. Now, 2010s - ??? 2020s-??? The cultural enlightenment of the western world has been extinguished. Our culture consists of corporate fashion, corporate designed architecture, bland corporate cities, corporate controlled social movements. Anybody that is old enough to have experienced the 80s or even the 90s knows what I mean. Something was vibrant in life and culture in those days. Whatever “it” was is missing today. I feel like 9/11 was the catalyst for the shift, or a result of the shift taking place. Schizophrenic rant over.
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.
Yeah my father took me to see him for the first time when I was 7 years old. I was hooked. Got to meet him a couple of times during his life as I got older. He was so sincere and humble. We played this song at my father's memorial service years ago when he died. Brings back alot of memories
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That's as bout as much obsequious treacle as I have ever seen crammed into one paragraph...kudos... er, most greatest kudos.
Underrated aspect of this song: the background singers in the 3rd verse and the subsequent choruses. They harmonize wonderfully and really add depth to the song’s climax.
My Dad bought me my first concert tickets, Tom Petty, and we went and saw him at the Greek theatre together, and Stevie nicks was his special guest. Such a great concert. Now I can’t listen to him without missing my Dad. RIP Dad. Miss you every day.
Man, that’s one great memoir of your dad link to this song. Must have been an awesome day. They do say life is all about making treasured memories. I’m sure your dad’s up there singing this song with Tom, god bless.
R.I.P...................Tom Petty. Our generation is slowly slipping away ;( A day with so much bad news....R.I.P to all the shooting victims In Las Vegas.
2023 nearly 2024 , this song still Rocks today even after all these years. Just a Shame Tom ain't here anymore. All of you listening to this track you have Amazing taste in music. Godspeed Tom 🙏 🙏 From the 🇬🇧
yeah man, a genius song maker. Sad the guy has gone.But thats life, I thought Hendrix would never die. BUT HE HAS LEFT A LEGACY OF CLASSIC MUSIC FOR US TO ENJOY. RIP ALL SONGSTERS I LOVE YOU ALL.
I’m here 2 weeks later. This song is nearly spiritual to me. I’ve only watched the video a few times becyi have my own video on my head. But this video is a beautiful representation of the 80’s & 90’s
I'm black and grew up in the inner city of Atlanta but I love this song!! I heard it in Walmart yesterday and needed to hear it again. God bless all yall
My parents constantly remind me that this is “their song” every time it plays. They fell in love to this song, describing how it played in the background as they experienced their first kiss. Low and behold, Free Fallin’ is basically the reason I was born lol. This song will always be special to me, as it reminds me of my lovely mom and pop. RIP Mr. Petty. Absolute legend ❤️
There are moments when you feel old, like when The Playboy Centerfold was actually born after you graduated high school. When the Halftime Superbowl isn't actually music. But thank you TSnell I now feel really fucking old!!!!!!
The saddest thing is that I don’t have a chance to listen to him Live 😔😔. The happiest thing is that we are blessed to enjoy his unique art and legacy. I love Tom Petty 💚❤️
Tom Petty ist one of the coolest song writers and musicians of all times!! He had an unbelievable cool voice. God, why did you pass so soon, Tom? The world became a better place because of your music!
Again, we lost one great musican! Not enough tears for this great guy. same age, same generation and now- my dreams are gone! Rest in peace Tom and best regards to all the others friends and musicans in heaven!
ghedi yea me too man .. I was.bailing like a baby ...these artist don't realize how much they help people like you & me that suffer from depression.. it freaking sucks 😞
Good times! We filmed for 3 days, in the Valley :) I'm the girl in the scenes at the hot dog stand, in a leopard jacket and wearing a black beret and pink Body Glove swimsuit on the skateboard ramp. I auditioned for Julian Temple, the Director. He asked me if I could skate. I had been skating since I was 10. I was at my late sister's house in Sherman Oaks, Ca. I got a page from my agent. I called her and she said "you got the music video if you don't mind playing the leads best friend? I was like "hold on" (jumping up and down) and then I said Yes! We filmed for 3 days. It is cool because everywhere Tom Petty sings about, we filmed at. Reseda, Ventura Blvd., Mulholland. My home town! I am an original Valley Girl. Tom Petty ~ Gone but never forgotten Hello to any of my cast and crew mates! Devan, Cheryl, Julian Temple
Still shocked about Tom Petty dying which in my opinion was very unexpected. A pure musical genius and legend. RIP Tom Petty, gone but never forgotten!
This was my Dads favorite Petty song. He passed away 4 months ago. Tom Petty is my all time favorite, now I listen to this song more than usual. I miss you Dad. Happy Father's Day in heaven
My Dad died on Fathers Day. I had spent 3 days at my sister's house where my Dad was for the last month of his life but I had to get back home. My sister drove me down to the ferryboat and as I was getting out of the car I said "I'll see ya later Dad".... He kinda smiled a little and said "I hope so". It was so sad cuz I knew that I'd never see him again and I think he knew it too. Then they drove away and he passed away the next morning on Fathers Day. Thanx for listening to me
Tom Petty gave me the courage to leave my husband that was an abuse relationship. Thanks to my coz Calvin. I got saved with his music. Learning to fly was the hardest thing I had to do. I love Tom Petty. May he RIP. Now that I'm safe. Thank you Tom, forever in my heart.
At east there will be a massive concert going on up in heaven: Freddie Mercury, John Bonham, prince, George Michael, George Harrison, John Lennon, David Bowie, Michael Jackson
My Mother took me to see Tom petty and the heartbreakers at the age of 11, We flew from Detroit to South Carolina, It was one of the most epic most awesome times of my life, Rip Mom fly high.....
Yeah! My therapist played this song on the guitar the other day and he nailed every note and pitch it was beautiful! I found it funny when he sang the high notes it was funny but yeah hes a music therapist so that's why he was playing the guitar. Edit: I cant tell you anymore about it bc that's confidential information
@@paddybyrne4987 'but' nothing dude. EVERYONE is great and has a roal to play. They both and the many people of this world are GREAT in their own unique ways.
TheGamecube64Guy Such a terrible loss to the music world! I am doing absolutely nothing today,except for listen to Tom Petty for the remainder of the day. R.I.P. 😓
This happens every day… he was picking up ‘good girls’ and dumping them… He felt his morals were falling. Oddly people think this was about skydiving, so he did learn to fly.
Alex Newtian Modern music will never beat the classics. The "Student's surpass their masters" rule doesn't apply with people like Miley Cyrus and Nicki Manaj who get popular from the things they do not the music they make. If you could even call it music.
Damn. I'll never forget, ten years ago, when I played "Free Fallin'" on my cd boombox for 24 hours straight in my college dorm after a brutal 6 hours of back-to-back final exams in physics, physical chemistry and advanced calculus as I lay in bed, in and out of sleep the entire day. Thanks for the incomparable music, Tom Petty; the Pearly Gates await.
A true classic! I remember the day this was released: I just came home from high school with my best friend, we sat and listened to this song, and the second it was over we said to each other simultaneously - "Man,... that's just a perfect song!"... And 30 years later I feel the same.
I it a favorite of life for me...released when i was about 25, i am not sure, i did not check, and unforgetable for me because of tom cruise i ine of his best movies (for me)....Jerey mcquire ...just google Tom cruise, free falling and you will find it on youtube....
This is such a great song. Simple but amazing. This is one of my go to songs when I want to just sit back and drift away from the realities of life. I will be forever grateful to Tom Petty for producing it.🥰👍❤
I saw Tom Petty perform with the Heartbreakers three times. I was never disappointed at his concerts. He gave everyone his all every time. He was phenomenal.
Look at this, children playing outside, California vibes, people working returning to their homes, funny color classic American cars, no crime (or not as prevalent as today), people loving America for what it is, no fighting bc of politics, there was no Democrat vs Republican like nowadays, hell, there was actual entertainment, great movies that became classics, awesome music, games, no internet which made it all worse in the grand scheme of things. What's now? Wherever you turn on news it's hate x9¹⁰⁰⁰, victimhood, blaming all on skin, mainly ppl like in the video, no responsibility, blame it on someone else, not your poor decisions, polarized society, politics as the new entertainment, with today's AI you have absolutely no idea what's true anymore, media vultures cooking up bad events ("true" or not) that'll bring clicks, nonstop wars, fools having voice, social media frying our brains, one atrocity more important than the other. Just take me back to 80/90s.
@@LuckySteTravels We all do, because back then it was normal. No vitriol in the media. Life really was (or at least perceived so) easier, no identitarians, authoritarians, you could even say ppl were peacefully and happily oblivious to all the wrongdoings, because with the rise of internet we began to think life is getting worse on a daily basis, when it was not, we just lived in our cities, towns, country, and weren't blasted with bad news from each corner of the Earth. Most of what we started to watch normally we wouldn't see in our lifetime, but the internet made all the bad things being exposed on a daily basis and people thought the planet is getting worse and worse, which was just false. We don't experience 99,9% things we watch happen on videos. Social media killed us, made us depressed. People are now looking at their phones in buses, play multiplayer in houses etc. instead of interacting with each other. We see bad things after bad things happen, we see stupid challenges made by kids that cause death, TT is destroying children's brains. Really, we became less sociable and more identitarian, angry, bitter, jealous and I can go on. Those things existed, but Internet fueled them. We weren't supposed to know all this stuff, being exposed to it because it overloads our brains. I don't know if this gets posted but if it does not, respond to it with your thoughts anyway.
The intro is one of the best I've ever heard.... And this as a whole is perhaps one of the best songs of all time. "Free Falling" is a jewel for all who was raised in the valley's. Tom Petty have moved from a great singer to an icon. God bless him.... Petty's work will be always remembered. What a great song for pete sakes 🧏🏼♀️🔥
Ever since Tom died, half his songs bring tears to my eyes. Had to take them off my playlists that I use while commuting, people look at you strangely, if you have tears running down your face, just sitting in a bus or train. Still listen to his songs all the time.
Many people seem incapable of reading a complete post. I wrote that I removed his songs from the playlists I listen to while commuting, but that I still listen to his songs all the time. You know, in private in my home.
I'd be honored if some Tom Petty fans would take a listen to my acoustic keyboard & vocal performance of INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN on my YT channel in tribute to one of the purest artists that the USA has ever produced. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thank You Tom, THE LEGEND LIVES ON
I love Tom Petty. I first got into the music in the late 80's in the UK, and saw him at Wembley Arena in 1992. Saw him and the band again in 2014 in Portland, OR. I feel privileged.
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My sister had breast cancer and it matasised in 2016. She was a musician 38 years and she loved listening to her favorite artists. Tom Petty was one of them, I loved him too since a teenager. She was given 4 tickets to his last tour and was promised to meet him. Tom was so kind to her and wanted to sing with her unfortunately, her hair was all gone and she felt self conscious to do so. He treated my big sister like a queen. Gave her autographs, memorabilia, every tshirt from his last concert and any product they were selling on tour. He whispered in my sisters ear, I will see you again one day Laury.. She died in June 2017 Tom Petty passed in October 2017, We lost 2 wonderful people and musicians. I am sure they are playing guitars and serenading heaven... I am very grateful my sisters dream came true and couldnt have been with a nicer man.. Thank you Tom Petty
What a lovely story Jenise. I'm crying right now thinking about it. Why is it always the good ones that get taken from us so soon? What a gift they were and how it hurts now that they are gone.
This life is cruel kid, keep on keeping on.
Bless her soul
i lost my wife of 10 years tracy on april 11th 2017 to thymic carcinoid cancer she was a music teacher teaching piano lessons to teens and singing in our church she was 39 she was my best friend and my world i have been lost with out her i know she is in good company up there
That was so moving. Sorry for your loss. Yeah, hopefully they'll have a jam in spirit 💜
Here to pay my condolences. RIP Tom Petty. Thank you for your contributions to the world.
David Choi *hunts for the dragon balls*
Thank you for blessing myself and every one else with your wounderful music. Im just so sad that i didnt get to see you with my Father. That was one of my most meaningful dreams.
David Choi we remember
David Choi I grew up listening to you.
Heroes never die
Today my mom's been gone for 13 years. She passed away less than 3 months after my dad did. I have such wonderful memories of riding around in our crappy gray chevette with no power steering and rusted out floor boards listening to his greatest hits cassette tape over and over because it got stuck in the tape player and this was her favorite song of his. Listening to this today in her memory. Love and miss you mom always ❤️
I know the feeling. Many happy wishes and blessings for you. They are proud of you.
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@Robert Heaverlo #impact 4:40 stay lucrative and safe #nopen
Proud mama today. My 11 year old was singing this song today, unsolicited!
i am 12 and bro i love this song so much
@Thekid0100 nice! Take in as much music as you can. You'll never regret it.
I hope you’re resting well, Tom. I’m sorry I never got to hear ya play live, but I’m so grateful for your music. 💛
I know my dad loves him and is so said we didn’t get to se him in a concert ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Rest In Peace
RIP tom❤️
Amen.
I love dis guy. I BN a fan.Yea I'm a BLK rocker
Theopteam 2018 am tomorrow tomorrow
RIP to a legend. 🙏🏻
RIP :(... Oh! Hey Red!
why
Red we will never forget him
No one cares
Deer Tom Petty is a legend that’s why.
My dad used to sing this song when I was a little girl. He did it to be funny and because he liked the song. After he died I couldn't listen to this song without crying. Now 15 years later it still bring back memories but I love hearing it now. When I hear it I feel like he's saying hello from heaven. I have changed the meaning in my mind. I'm the "good girl" who loves Elvis, her mama, America, horses etc. and he's a "bad boy for breakin my heart" by leaving me when he passed. He doesn't even miss me because he's still with me, I just miss him because I can't see him. He's writing my name in the sky, left the world for awhile, etc. anyway, this is a great song and means a lot to me.
EricaMorgan That is beautiful.
EricaMorgan He is with you every moment. And every moment you think of him fills him with joy beyond wonder.
EricaMorgan He is with you every moment. And every moment you think of him fills him with joy beyond wonder.
EricaMorgan As a daddy to a little princess that made me sad. I hope you have found comfort. He is there more than you know. Sending love to you!
Yo dad must be free fallin from Evan
I'm 66 years old, I had two reasons to learn English, one aviation and the other this guy, his music changed half of my life, it's a shame I didn't have time to spend it on the live stage, God knows what he's doing
He's dead, so God does know
Cantava muito 😢
He died at the same age you are now
Gone but never forgotten RIP Tom you legend
He'll always be free fallin' to us. RIP.
He's not dead. False rumor.
Craig Sheard he’s almost dead
yes, he has passed away..........pay attention please
No you need to read the full story! www.cbsnews.com/news/lapd-clarifies-cannot-confirm-tom-petty-death/
R.I.P Tom Petty♥️👋🏽🙌🏼
"Gonna free fall, out into nothing... Gonna leave this world for a while." One of my favourite lines.
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It's about shooting heroin, right?
@@ellathrad LOL! Wtf? How did you come to that conclusion?
LIFE
@@Ric_Vicious Just an extreme interpretation I read once, not mine. The vampires/bad boys are drug addicts and he's joining them, dumping/exploiting his good girl and free fallin' into a lifestyle that leads to nothing. Getting high to leave the world for a "while", like escapism.
Some of the best music ever produced, long live Tom Petty.
This was my little brother’s favorite song. He died in 1994, at 7 yrs old. I visit this song to remember him, and use it as the music to my mental montage of his life
Little guy is already your bezzy mate. My ex Cat is my friends Daughter.. Samsara is a wicked place 2 be. :)
Sorry about your brother passing at such a young age
Och brak słów.Wielka strata.😢
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Gonna miss this ROCK LEGEND! R.I.P. 2017
EricBlackmonGuitar ikr we love him! Thomas Earl Petty😌
EricBlackmonGuitar Rip
R.I.P ...a real legend ....now you are free fallin 💜
I guess you could say the Heartbreakers were heart broken.
EricBlackmonGuitar
Tom Petty was a brilliant figure in history. Great songs.
I play this song , sing even close to Tom Petty , but was mt great pleasure do it , go trought my veins ❤
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One of my favorite videos ever. As an 80s baby who doesn't remember much of the decade... this video gives me all the 80s feels.
The genius of this song is that it's basically 3 chords repeated over and over and over and over for four minutes without getting boring.
3 chords and the truth. You'll never need more.
❤ Like Dylan 3 chord genius😅
Rip bro
That’s rap music in a nutshell lol
Just Perfect it is.
Simple & Elegant Music that rarely is matched.
So Damn Beautiful. ❤
This is why I love the internet. It ensures that the works of a legend will never be lost.
Firechameleon13 sadly there is also hentai
I think you accidentally put sadly instead of luckily
This was in 2009
Firechameleon13
The only reason. Haha
Def bro I agree
Don't cry because he is gone, smile because he was here.
R.I.P Tom Petty...
edit: why tf does this have so many likes.
edit 2: not to be that guy but thanks for the likes. nice to see everyone coming together on the replies to the comment, ill try to respond to new replies in the future. the line "gonna leave this world for a while" hits hard. his impact on music is great, his time here was legendary, we were lucky to have shared the same time with him when we did, and we should all be incredibly grateful for it. theres not a day that goes by where i dont think about him and his legacy, and even though hes gone, we can still live that legacy as many times as we want. ill say it again, R.I.P Tom Petty.
What a lovely comment !!!!!
Wasn't the biggest fan of his, but he has a song or two in the soundtrack of my life
Aaron Creagh same
Awesome comment
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1989 was an excellent year! Thank you Tom!
This song has been stuck in my head literally my entire life and I’ll never get tired of it. Rip to a legend
👯♀️🕺🏻🕺🏻
Amen 🙏
Same here! It's still fresh everytime I hear it
I know exactly what you mean. You probably associate a certain broad emotion with the song… every time you feel a certain happy feeling the song starts playing in your head…
@@TheLamana39 My son -in-law looks so much like Tom Petty...
This is Sir Tom Petty helping the teenagers of the late 80s transition into the 90s. He was right about everything.
Wow
He was never a knight.
@@pauljordan4452[Everyone disliked that]
You are so right
@@pauljordan4452 true, but we don't require knighthood here in the States. If one's a cool old guy, it's Sir (with love 😉)
RIP Tom Petty (October 20, 1950 - October 2, 2017), aged 66
You will be remembered as a legend
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
He kept performing and taking medication rather than have his knee replaced.
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Yes
The older i get, the more I feel Tom's songs. He was a true artist.
Yeah... he was a true legendary man of music
He managed to find a new audience every 2 years and always kept the music just as fresh!
#TomPetty
I have heard this song so many times i would turn the radio down or change the station. Going into work the other morning and i turned it up and i thought the same thing you posted.
Couldn't say it better
He's so dang good 😄
I love his music. I was sad the day I heard he passed away? 66 years old. RIP Tom Petty.
If it were left up to record executives, this song would never have been released. Thankfully, Tom fought for it and threatened to leave the record company if they didn't release it.
Really?
So what your trying to say is that he wouldn’t back down?
@@NonsensicalNauticalRambingsI see what you did there...lmao
And Full Moon Fever went Platinum.
@@NonsensicalNauticalRambings good one !!
When I was 16, I went on vacation to the US with my parents and we did a helicopter flight through the Grand Canyon. The pilot played this song and managed to time it in such a way that the chorus kicked in at the exact moment we were passing a cliff and the canyon would open up in front of us. It was amazing.
That's awesome
Isn't it awe-inspiring when events line up almost perfectly in life? Your Grand Canyon story is a phenomenal example of that. Sounds like a fantastic experience!
Sitting in a helicopter and hear something about "free falling"? 🤔 Hm, I don't know.
Wow must have been a nice experience. But isn't it too loud in a helicopter to listen to a song? I guess the volume of the song must have been loud also
What a legend!
I got to see Petty 12 times live, Petty sings my life story. What a beautiful soul.
1989
Something nostalgic about this song, takes me back to a happier place, a place I hope returns soon.
Yes
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It’s never returning. Mass migration and government propaganda has killed western culture. Inflation and re-education camps are returning though. 60s, 70s, and 80s were the last great burst of humanity before it’s decline. Do you ever think about how there is no longer cultural definitions of the decades? 60s - beads, flowers, peace, love. 70s- bell bottoms, rock n roll 80s - Synth music, neon colors, etc. etc. Now, 2010s - ??? 2020s-??? The cultural enlightenment of the western world has been extinguished. Our culture consists of corporate fashion, corporate designed architecture, bland corporate cities, corporate controlled social movements. Anybody that is old enough to have experienced the 80s or even the 90s knows what I mean. Something was vibrant in life and culture in those days. Whatever “it” was is missing today. I feel like 9/11 was the catalyst for the shift, or a result of the shift taking place. Schizophrenic rant over.
This song does the same thing for me.
@@tomfreeman8478 you’re right …
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.
Yeah my father took me to see him for the first time when I was 7 years old. I was hooked. Got to meet him a couple of times during his life as I got older. He was so sincere and humble. We played this song at my father's memorial service years ago when he died. Brings back alot of memories
That's as bout as much obsequious treacle as I have ever seen crammed into one paragraph...kudos... er, most greatest kudos.
Wait did Tom petty died?
@@ethanpayero256 yes
Rip Tom.. this comment is everything..
REST IN PEACE TOM #LEGEND
Trump Dayz #legendindeed
We can bring em back alchemy thinking shhhh ruclips.net/video/NwZiH0IaoAQ/видео.html need stone
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Not only was this great music but these were great times to be alive. Oh how i wish i can get in time machine and go back. RIP Tom Petty.
Underrated aspect of this song: the background singers in the 3rd verse and the subsequent choruses. They harmonize wonderfully and really add depth to the song’s climax.
The bass line is super underrated too... Very simple but cleverly harmonizes with the guitar
An all time classic 😎
@@Orionhernandez-b6bBass plays chords' root notes.
@@pauljordan4452 yeah except for the a cord, not sure what note that is, I think it's c# tho
The texture is everything. Great mix as well. I’d love to have been there during production
My Dad bought me my first concert tickets, Tom Petty, and we went and saw him at the Greek theatre together, and Stevie nicks was his special guest. Such a great concert. Now I can’t listen to him without missing my Dad. RIP Dad. Miss you every day.
Man, that’s one great memoir of your dad link to this song. Must have been an awesome day. They do say life is all about making treasured memories. I’m sure your dad’s up there singing this song with Tom, god bless.
rest in peace to yo Dad!
God Bless you for keeping him alive in your heart. You will see him again.
Beautiful Honey 🥰
I’m so sorry bro rip dad😕🙏🏻
Rip Tom. You will forever be missed.😭💕🙏🏻
Tom says he's "Gonna leave this world for a while"
But leaves his music for us in the meantime.
R.I.P...................Tom Petty. Our generation is slowly slipping away ;(
A day with so much bad news....R.I.P to all the shooting victims In Las Vegas.
Thank you for being a good person
Simmer Solstice afraid so
He died in the hospital less than an hour ago. www.cbsnews.com/news/tom-petty-legendary-rocker-is-dead-at-66/
Rest in peace :(
TVWXMAN32 he was a true classic man. May he rest in peace
Of all the musicians that have passed away lately, this one hurts most of all.
Chris Cashman I totally agree with you there 😞
Kobe!
Chris Cashman Yeah. Gotta agree. loved that rythym player of acdc Malcolm young And frontman for tragically hip Gord. Downey
Chris Cornell got me in the feels
@Dee Jay oh really??!
Passed too young. Well missed. Thanks for your music. R.I.P
Yeah, definitely too young; I actually thought Tom Petty was older. Death sucks.
tbh the dude was 66 and looked like 50...death always sucks but he was 66
I don't think 66 is what it used to be; i feel age 80 is the tipping point nowadays.
HE IS STILL ALIVE
wikipedia wrote it so....
Brilliant TOM PETTY! Unforgettale.
Rest in peace Tom The Legend❤️
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Coronna Forest is that a fake profile?
2023 nearly 2024 , this song still Rocks today even after all these years.
Just a Shame Tom ain't here anymore.
All of you listening to this track you have Amazing taste in music.
Godspeed Tom 🙏 🙏
From the 🇬🇧
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yeah man, a genius song maker. Sad the guy has gone.But thats life, I thought Hendrix would never die. BUT HE HAS LEFT A LEGACY OF CLASSIC MUSIC FOR US TO ENJOY. RIP ALL SONGSTERS I LOVE YOU ALL.
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I’m here 2 weeks later. This song is nearly spiritual to me. I’ve only watched the video a few times becyi have my own video on my head. But this video is a beautiful representation of the 80’s & 90’s
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I'm black and grew up in the inner city of Atlanta but I love this song!! I heard it in Walmart yesterday and needed to hear it again. God bless all yall
Amém! Deus abençoe você também🙏🏽🇧🇷
You’re all amazing
amazing song
I'm here listening in Oct 2024!! I still love this song❤
Me too..from Australia 🦘🦘..love it when it out..has a lot of radio play..
This song was played at a very dear friend's funeral. He died way, way too young. RIP Cam 😢
💔💛
🙏🏾
I'm so sorry for your loss. I managed the Sweet for 2 years! They were so talented and real gentleman
Life can be so hard, that’s why we all need to love every day we have, we don’t know when it’s our last !! Be happy ❤
Wo,p womp
My parents constantly remind me that this is “their song” every time it plays. They fell in love to this song, describing how it played in the background as they experienced their first kiss. Low and behold, Free Fallin’ is basically the reason I was born lol. This song will always be special to me, as it reminds me of my lovely mom and pop. RIP Mr. Petty. Absolute legend ❤️
I think that is a great statement, love to you!
There are moments when you feel old, like when The Playboy Centerfold was actually born after you graduated high school. When the Halftime Superbowl isn't actually music. But thank you TSnell I now feel really fucking old!!!!!!
😊❤️❤️❤️
Sweet ❤
@@bigrags420 yep girls out run us
Glad I'm not a rabbit
I will always remember Tom at the Gorge Ampitheater, 5th row center, the wind blowin his scarf sideways, singing along to this jem of a song. RIP Tom.
Thanks to Tom for all the great songs and he is a legend .Rest in peace.
Playing this for my Dad as we slowly lose him. One of his favorite songs.
😢
I am sorry to hear stay strong
Cherish that he heard this with you. Bless you both, he'll never leave your heart.
Really sorry man i had that with my grandad earlier this hear however he never got music😭
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I never get tired of this classic....just a perfect song....RIP Tom
young people will never know how good it is. I am 15 and I love tom since I was little!❤
I am 11 and these songs are my life. God bless Tom and the 80s!
Same ❤️❤️
Rick Beato explains several things about this song that make it so great :
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@@tiagomoraisilva I'm 23 and I know how great the song is
The saddest thing is that I don’t have a chance to listen to him Live 😔😔. The happiest thing is that we are blessed to enjoy his unique art and legacy. I love Tom Petty 💚❤️
Saddest thing for me is I grew up in Gainesville where he is from and I never got to meet him
Master piece!!
This song helps me cry
@@thomasnavejas500 Sure it's great but not as great as actually seeing Tom Petty play
@@flamesofthepast9895 We are grateful to enjoy his music every day, all day.
Still one of my favorite songs by Tom , god bless you’re soul 🙏
Good night, Tom. You were special.
The Heartbreakers broke our hearts. But, he'll still be live in them!
He was one of the most personal artist i ve ever heard
He isn't dead yet that report was false but, he is very bad shape.
Supposedly he's still hanging on. Please don't rush to say ppl are dead. It's rather cruel.
If he is ok then that is awesome news! But what I am saying isn't cruel. it is a reaction to multiple news outlets.
Rest in peace, and may Tom free fall in the sky
Brandon Salgeuro how would that work?
RE: I don't know lol
He could be free falling into another dimension now! =) Wherever he is, I wish him everything wonderful. What an artist!!
what he died. omg I love u Tom Petty. How did he die? Does anyone know?
Sara -- he had a heart attack on Monday morning 2nd Oct.; his wife found him unconscious, and that night he died in the hospital. He was 66. :'-(
The fact you searched this song and scrolled the comments makes you cooler than you think you are.
Your coolest if you sing and bust out the accustic
😂😂👌
Thanks
Just out here going w the flow
I just remember listening to this on summer days as a kid while me and my mom cruised in her canary yellow '70s camaro. It was good times, I think.
Tom Petty ist one of the coolest song writers and musicians of all times!! He had an unbelievable cool voice. God, why did you pass so soon, Tom? The world became a better place because of your music!
Again, we lost one great musican! Not enough tears for this great guy. same age, same generation and now- my dreams are gone! Rest in peace Tom and best regards to all the others friends and musicans in heaven!
don't worry, everybody learns to fly :')
I can't believe it😓😓😓😓
17, this music helped my fucking depression and he died, yesterday i cried a lot. never cried over an artist.
ghedi yea me too man .. I was.bailing like a baby ...these artist don't realize how much they help people like you & me that suffer from depression.. it freaking sucks 😞
That was cool
I don't think Tom Petty had any clue on how deep this song really is. Listen to Tom Petty until I die. What a legend.
Legans never die
@@paulburke2039 “Legans” 🤣🤣😭😭
@@trapboi1111 he was a leg man-😏
Good times! We filmed for 3 days, in the Valley :) I'm the girl in the scenes at the hot dog stand, in a leopard jacket and wearing a black beret and pink Body Glove swimsuit on the skateboard ramp. I auditioned for Julian Temple, the Director. He asked me if I could skate. I had been skating since I was 10. I was at my late sister's house in Sherman Oaks, Ca. I got a page from my agent. I called her and she said "you got the music video if you don't mind playing the leads best friend? I was like "hold on" (jumping up and down) and then I said Yes! We filmed for 3 days. It is cool because everywhere Tom Petty sings about, we filmed at. Reseda, Ventura Blvd., Mulholland. My home town! I am an original Valley Girl.
Tom Petty ~ Gone but never forgotten
Hello to any of my cast and crew mates! Devan, Cheryl, Julian Temple
And never forgotten
U must've grown up since then...
@@dreamsteal4773 Yes! I loved the 80's
@@bhatrhalkno8290 Hi :) Thank you so much!
@@bertus161057 One of the greatest
I keep saying it: Tom Petty, one of the best songwriters of his generation. Poignant, beautiful, just real. I love this man.
Still shocked about Tom Petty dying which in my opinion was very unexpected. A pure musical genius and legend. RIP Tom Petty, gone but never forgotten!
Roman Gagne
This was my Dads favorite Petty song. He passed away 4 months ago. Tom Petty is my all time favorite, now I listen to this song more than usual. I miss you Dad. Happy Father's Day in heaven
My Dad died on Fathers Day. I had spent 3 days at my sister's house where my Dad was for the last month of his life but I had to get back home. My sister drove me down to the ferryboat and as I was getting out of the car I said "I'll see ya later Dad".... He kinda smiled a little and said "I hope so". It was so sad cuz I knew that I'd never see him again and I think he knew it too. Then they drove away and he passed away the next morning on Fathers Day. Thanx for listening to me
Hi👋
"Gonna leave this world for awhile" always gets me now. RIP Tom 😥
😥😥😥😥😥😥
I know
2:53 Unfortunately he left this world permanently, not for a while as claimed.
Scruffy: Makes comment on RUclips
Me: cold chills 😥
I'm a black guy who LOVES this tune
R.I.P Tom 🕊
Why You Bringg Color Into This?
@@frequencywatchersno reason
That wasnt important bro lol
I'm a white guy who loves this tune.
R.I.P. RACISM
Ok?
"im gonna leave this world for a while" you may leave this world but you wont leave everyone's heart.
Tom Petty gave me the courage to leave my husband that was an abuse relationship. Thanks to my coz Calvin. I got saved with his music. Learning to fly was the hardest thing I had to do. I love Tom Petty. May he RIP. Now that I'm safe. Thank you Tom, forever in my heart.
He is among the angels now
Hope life is good for you now. Enjoy your freedom.
@@nobodyspecial6513 🙏
Although we don't know each other I am glad you got out of that toxic relationship and wish you nothing but the best!!❤ Your a survivor not a victim
"learning how to fly but I don't got wings"💪😊
God Bless YOU TOM PETTY THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT MUSIC! 😇😇😇
Tom Petty was an absolute beast of a songwriter RIP ❤
One of the greatest songs of all time, truly.
One of the best song ever written
Hi Matt, How you doing
If you live in Los Angelos for sure
@@benjason_94 I’ve never lived in Los Angeles and I don’t see how living there would make that song any better either.
It just has a lot of Los Angelos symbolism in the lyrics and I feel it would mean more to people from there
Don't go anywhere, Tom. Stay with us.
At east there will be a massive concert going on up in heaven: Freddie Mercury, John Bonham, prince, George Michael, George Harrison, John Lennon, David Bowie, Michael Jackson
My bad..... Just realized my mistake. I knew that, I meant George Harrison. Brain fart. XD
My Mother took me to see Tom petty and the heartbreakers at the age of 11, We flew from Detroit to South Carolina, It was one of the most epic most awesome times of my life, Rip Mom fly high.....
i live in sc just thought id share that and sorry to hear bout ur mom
You had a great mother bro.
I'm sorry for your loss :(
I wish I had seen him in concert! Love him, and will miss him. He left us with songs that will be cherished forever.
No worries, your mother is looking down on you while listening to unlimited Tom Petty!
Don’t be sad Tom Petty is gone, be happy he lived to make this song
He ain’t gone, his souls just moved to another apartment 🤘
damn this comments old 💀 but yeah rip tom petty
wow, that's like so deep bro
Tom Petty left this a better world for us all just by doin' what he did. RIP Mr. Petty. Much love forever.
Yeah! My therapist played this song on the guitar the other day and he nailed every note and pitch it was beautiful! I found it funny when he sang the high notes it was funny but yeah hes a music therapist so that's why he was playing the guitar. Edit: I cant tell you anymore about it bc that's confidential information
Tom Petty a good songwriter but he's no Kurt Cobain lightning in a bottle
100%
@@paddybyrne4987 'but' nothing dude. EVERYONE is great and has a roal to play. They both and the many people of this world are GREAT in their own unique ways.
Great music will forever live on🙏🙌♥️ RIP TOM!!!!!
R.I.P. Tom Petty
October 20, 1950 - October 2, 2017
TheGamecube64Guy 18 more days until what would have been his 67th birthday and a week later after he ended his latest tour. May he rest in peace.
TheGamecube64Guy Such a terrible loss to the music world! I am doing absolutely nothing today,except for listen to Tom Petty for the remainder of the day. R.I.P. 😓
Miss tom❤
Everyone does.
It`s one of these things that portray a specific era but is also timeless.
Well the first part was the fifties or the snobby part of the sixties.
This happens every day… he was picking up ‘good girls’ and dumping them…
He felt his morals were falling. Oddly people think this was about skydiving, so he did learn to fly.
@@thatguy7085 As a skateboarder kid back then, my mental analysis stopped at "pretty girls and skateboarding". That's what this song was about to me.
@@thatguy7085 . Hey I've always said I want to skydive with this song playing... know the lyrics and still want to lol
@@trishamccarty3202 I have this for one of my sky diving videos. 😎
This maybe 25 years old, but it still sounds modern, a top tune.
Yeah! I thought this song was modern too! I think all of today's music sounds like this! I didn't know it was this old!
Andrew Todaro Are you stupid? Modern music does not sound like this.
Alex Newtian
Alex Newtian Modern music will never beat the classics. The "Student's surpass their masters" rule doesn't apply with people like Miley Cyrus and Nicki Manaj who get popular from the things they do not the music they make. If you could even call it music.
Alex Newtian thats right because modern music sounds like shit next to this.
Damn. I'll never forget, ten years ago, when I played "Free Fallin'" on my cd boombox for 24 hours straight in my college dorm after a brutal 6 hours of back-to-back final exams in physics, physical chemistry and advanced calculus as I lay in bed, in and out of sleep the entire day. Thanks for the incomparable music, Tom Petty; the Pearly Gates await.
Well they're thankfully still waiting because Tom isn't dead yet.
Were you trying to psychologically torture your roommate? God how awful.
Such a BEAUTIFUL SONG!!! 😍🎧💕
Thank you Tom Petty for giving us timeless classics like this.
Timeless masterpiece. RIP
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You're right, dude
That's for sure Stay cool All the best in the future 👍😁💯🐞🌿🌴💙💚💛💜🌻💐🌻🌞✌️🦋🐞
#BIGISLOOKINGFORME
Me and my mother used to listen to this when I was growing up .
And I see you again how do I keep finding you?
@@grifcheese1076 so do I!
Cool
@@grifcheese1076 you must listen to great music
@@ST-dm3zb then you have great taste lol
2024 we still jamming to this song❤
First album was Greatest Hits. Thank you so much
A true classic! I remember the day this was released: I just came home from high school with my best friend, we sat and listened to this song, and the second it was over we said to each other simultaneously - "Man,... that's just a perfect song!"... And 30 years later I feel the same.
Dani Grossman Shved so perfect
Remembers me good auld days !!
Rip tom petty and bruv Derek Crawford x
Dani G. Shved ok Damon I agree
I agree I have the same memory just different in the places it's a great song Rip Tom Petty love your music.
I it a favorite of life for me...released when i was about 25, i am not sure, i did not check, and unforgetable for me because of tom cruise i ine of his best movies (for me)....Jerey mcquire ...just google Tom cruise, free falling and you will find it on youtube....
This is such a great song. Simple but amazing. This is one of my go to songs when I want to just sit back and drift away from the realities of life. I will be forever grateful to Tom Petty for producing it.🥰👍❤
Mmmmm Roger that. That’s a big 10-4.
Amen
And Jeff Lynne
April 2024 I'm still listening! Who's with me??
Calgary Flames
Exactly
Me brother and I’m 16
Me too I m 62
May 2024.
I saw Tom Petty perform with the Heartbreakers three times. I was never disappointed at his concerts. He gave everyone his all every time. He was phenomenal.
I will never get tired of this song. RIP Tom Petty. We love you so much and we never stopped listening. We miss you.
Look at this, children playing outside, California vibes, people working returning to their homes, funny color classic American cars, no crime (or not as prevalent as today), people loving America for what it is, no fighting bc of politics, there was no Democrat vs Republican like nowadays, hell, there was actual entertainment, great movies that became classics, awesome music, games, no internet which made it all worse in the grand scheme of things. What's now? Wherever you turn on news it's hate x9¹⁰⁰⁰, victimhood, blaming all on skin, mainly ppl like in the video, no responsibility, blame it on someone else, not your poor decisions, polarized society, politics as the new entertainment, with today's AI you have absolutely no idea what's true anymore, media vultures cooking up bad events ("true" or not) that'll bring clicks, nonstop wars, fools having voice, social media frying our brains, one atrocity more important than the other. Just take me back to 80/90s.
Jesus loves do you want me pray for you your choice 2:46 🎉😢
@@belladonnahigh9206 true. ❤
@@belladonnahigh9206 couldn’t agree more and I weren’t even born… something screams I belong in this era
@@LuckySteTravels We all do, because back then it was normal. No vitriol in the media. Life really was (or at least perceived so) easier, no identitarians, authoritarians, you could even say ppl were peacefully and happily oblivious to all the wrongdoings, because with the rise of internet we began to think life is getting worse on a daily basis, when it was not, we just lived in our cities, towns, country, and weren't blasted with bad news from each corner of the Earth. Most of what we started to watch normally we wouldn't see in our lifetime, but the internet made all the bad things being exposed on a daily basis and people thought the planet is getting worse and worse, which was just false. We don't experience 99,9% things we watch happen on videos. Social media killed us, made us depressed. People are now looking at their phones in buses, play multiplayer in houses etc. instead of interacting with each other.
We see bad things after bad things happen, we see stupid challenges made by kids that cause death, TT is destroying children's brains.
Really, we became less sociable and more identitarian, angry, bitter, jealous and I can go on. Those things existed, but Internet fueled them.
We weren't supposed to know all this stuff, being exposed to it because it overloads our brains. I don't know if this gets posted but if it does not, respond to it with your thoughts anyway.
These lyrics take on a different meaning now, RIP Tom...
The intro is one of the best I've ever heard....
And this as a whole is perhaps
one of the best songs of all time.
"Free Falling" is a jewel for all who was raised in the valley's.
Tom Petty have moved from a great singer to an icon.
God bless him....
Petty's work will be always remembered.
What a great song for pete sakes 🧏🏼♀️🔥
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HERE LIES
TOM PETTY
1950 - 2017
YOU WILL
FOREVER
WILL BE
IN OUR
HEARTS
RIP Tom Petty... A true legend😪
Hard to believe it's been 6 years. I thought 3
He is a legend will always be remembered
Wait, what?
he's really a truly one so RIP and greetz to FL my fav state ...
Rip Tom Petty 🕊️
RIP Legend 💔
Rafi Santos 😭
Tom Petty still rocks me in 2024.
I just know him as the cool dude in Waterworld aka the greatest movie ever (ignore the haters).
Me too.
Here in 2021, listening like he is still here. Because legends never die.
Second that ! 🥂
Hell yeah turn it up the whole way!!!!!
Cheers I’ll drink my non-alcoholic beverage to that!
Legend saiz she still a good girl
and Tom is free from fallin
RIP champ
I’ll never stop listening .
*REMEMBER SCREAMING THIS AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS AS A YOUNG KID*
I still do
Sana
I still do it
Still do
Oh, hell yeah!!
Ever since Tom died, half his songs bring tears to my eyes. Had to take them off my playlists that I use while commuting, people look at you strangely, if you have tears running down your face, just sitting in a bus or train.
Still listen to his songs all the time.
You'll put them back sometime in the future.
Same.. just isn't the same
It sounded like you really didn’t want to go, and that’s ok.
Many people seem incapable of reading a complete post.
I wrote that I removed his songs from the playlists I listen to while commuting, but that I still listen to his songs all the time.
You know, in private in my home.
You mean it's strange to ride public transportation with tears running down your face, in 2020?
The first verse to this song is one of the best written verses in all of rock history.
God I miss the music of the 80's and early 90's. This song brings back overwhelming nostalgia
Was better times mate the world peaked then
Things 🙏❤️💋 will get better God Bless you I'll pray for you
Great times
@@niallireland2940 it never get old
They purposely took it away. To induce the feeling of hopelessness and despair
“If a song is hard to play, you are not done writing it.” Tom Petty
Viewing from UK during lockdown. The man is an American legend. Miss his music and humour.
I'd be honored if some Tom Petty fans would take a listen to my acoustic keyboard & vocal performance of INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN on my YT channel in tribute to one of the purest artists that the USA has ever produced. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thank You Tom, THE LEGEND LIVES ON
I love Tom Petty. I first got into the music in the late 80's in the UK, and saw him at Wembley Arena in 1992. Saw him and the band again in 2014 in Portland, OR. I feel privileged.
@@willritter4076 qqaqa
+George Bain So much of his style of music was influenced by the Byrds. Great guitar!
Will Ritter like llll lil PO KO look l lol