Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - I Won't Back Down (from "America" A Tribute to Heroes")
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- From the "America: A Tribute to Heroes" telethon, which aired live on 35 broadcast and cable networks on Friday, September 21, 2001. The original version of this song can be found on Petty's 1989 solo album, 'Full Moon Fever."
One of Howie Epstein's final appearances with the band.
PERSONNEL:
Mike Campbell - lead guitar
Howie Epstein - bass, backing vocals
Steve Ferrone - drums
Tom Petty - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Benmont Tench - keyboard, backing vocals
Scott Thurston - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Written by Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne.
Pure class and humility. We miss you Tom. 💔.
With all the other artists singing songs of sorrow, sadness and reflection, Tom stood the tallest with an anthem of strength, rebellion against the terrorists and the American spirit. I love you Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Damn right.
RIP Tom Petty.
John Boutet beautiful words
This song has meant a lot to me throughout the years...in a lot of different situations
Absolutely. Couldn't say it better. Bless his wife and children.
I think this is the ONLY time TPATH performed in suits......adding to the message. I WON'T BACK DOWN.
Who else came here to find both comfort and strength from TP during yet another crisis... this time of COVID-19 ? Thank you, Tom Petty. I miss an authenticity that spoke for an entire civilization very much!
Real music is forever!!
Not to be a crude simpleton, but watch Tom's face while he sings this. He looked dead straight into that camera and with a stern face told the bastards that attacked us that we aren't backing down, we're standing our ground. He basically was looking at Osama Bin Laden and telling him to fuck right off. It was a moment when he grabbed this country by the balls and said buck up, it's time to get serious, and we aren't going anywhere without a fight.Regardless of what happened afterward, in that moment, it was perfect.
So well put. Respect from here in the UK
when I saw this performance on TV when it first aired , that is exactly what I thought...he meant every word
Bin Laden won though. Just look at how hateful and fearful the US is today. Bin Laden achieved his goal.
Best version of this song I've heard.
I agree, if for no other reason than the venue. That song took on an entirely different meaning to me while I watched this performance on live TV. I always think of 9-11 when I hear that song now.
I hope that this song is not dedicated only to America, but to everyone who has felt injustice. Greetings from Serbia.
But this was dedicated to the victims, their family members and people across the world that were touched by 9/11.
@@dvchel I was thinking of a song, and it was composed much earlier. Real art is universal. When I listen to this song, I remember American planes above my head.
You can see the anger in his face when he sings the chorus - rightfully so and perfect.
On another note - he will be sorely missed.
What an incredibly talented man.
You're right Dav. This song is the definition of righteousness against oppressive regimes and corupt dictators from 3rd wold sh*t hole plots of land that want to kill infidels and destroy America. NOT HAPPENING HOME-SLICE
I liked Tom Petty long before this, I own most of this catalogue on vinyl, tape, or cd, but this performance really made me a true fan...as it was pretty much a big ol' 🖕..."bring it."
I remember watching this live...it was the only thing being broadcast on U.S. airwaves. It was on every single tv station including most cable networks.
We were unified, and ready to put boot to fuckin' head. 100%. Now, we seem to be at each other's throats for the most minuscule bullshit....
RIP Tom Petty.
John Babb
Well said John. Agree 100%.
This will forever be my enduring memory of Tom Petty. Such a powerful performance when we needed it more than ever before. RIP
Exactly right. The intensity of his performance that night forever changed the meaning of this song for me.
I can't believe I never saw this performance. Where the heck was I..??? I know I had an infant and a 2 yr old and a husband who traveled and was gone half of every month. Maybe I was busy with my babies..?? Just can't believe this was the FIRST time I've ever seen this. Wow..... And it was awesome, as only Tom Petty can be. God I miss him...😭💔
Definitely true!!!
Poor Howie is just a shadow of himself. Such an incredible talent. R.I.P Tom and Howie 🌹
As Bruce said after the Big Man's passing, "as long as we're here, HE'S here." Tom's music will live on as long as there are ears to hear it...A heart, and a void, so big it could crush this town. Godspeed TP
His steady seeking the camera with his eyes to Say it with feeling.Miss you Thomas Earl Petty...
Tom and his mates were great 🇺🇸🦬🌀
My ex husband was very abusive. Over 27 years, he pushed me down so far into the ground, holding me there, that I thought I would never have the strength to get back up again. Once he was gone, and I could listen to music again, I started listening to Tom. Over the following months, I grew stronger. Yes, I wept, but that was cathartic. When my ex. starts to make me feel bad again, and I feel my strength weakening, I put on this song and sing along to it, at the top of my lungs! (Apologies to my neighbours!). It always gets me through, and gives me that little pep talk! :) I thank Tom from the bottom of my heart :) xx
Bruce Springsteen has that effect on me. Glad you're doing better and getting stronger. :)
+Brad Preston - Thank-you, Brad :) I hope you have happiness in your life, and that the world is treating you kindly. :)
You keep on fighting the good fight, Sue! We are the survivors! Last year, I finally saw my escape from 43 years of abuse (not to mention the 21 years I had of it before that), and have barely looked back since. I am so glad I made that move, and I too, sincerely, have Tom to thank for that as well. (And believe it or not, Tom's father Earl helped me some years ago. Earl helped me, but not his own son. Weird). :-)
+Layla Sims - Thank-you, Layla. :) I'm so sorry to hear that you too have been abused. I thought 27 years was bad enough. I'm glad that you're in a better place now. :) I think Earl saw Tom's rebellion of what he wanted him to be as a challenge to his authority. If we try to clip our children's wings, one of two things may happen. They never fly, or they fly so high, to get away from us, that we may just lose sight of them. Tom has soared high. Wishing you much, much happiness, Sue :).
Oh yes, he has so soared high, and we know he hates to come down. LoL Thank you, and love ya, Darlin' (Texas darling). :-D
this song was awesome in the context of the show. lyrically so apt. hairs on neck etc
Indeed
Oh My God! This is amazing! The emotion and anger are so there ya' know. No wonder he won in court.
Great tribute to the victims and families of 9/11. It was 14 years ago today, and I still get very saddened thinking about what happened to the WTC in New York City and all those people who died. So this song is very fitting. I will never forget that day, and every year I pay tribute to the victims and their families of 9/11.
Tom was one of the last heroes of this country. He was a solid part of what little culture is left.
Great American Tune. We stand our ground!
GimmeShelterr , with a wee bit of help of your British Cousins.....Jeff Lynn co-writer! As usual , US/UK collaboration is pretty damned hard to beat. Miss this guy.
I’ll never get over the world losing this man. This song on that night... no song has ever gotten me so pumped up. Ever. Made me proud to be an American.
I love the guitarist who played the Interlude. See 2:03 to 2:22. But each single man is a mind-blowing talent. Rock on. I am an African American woman. Love. Great job.
Mike Campbell played at Tom's side for 46 years.
@@dheliker Wow. Thanks so very very very much.
Tom called Mike the co-captain of The Heartbreakers.
Tom Petty was an incredible talent and this was one of his best musical moments. He had so many great songs and I really loved his music a lot. I can't believe he's gone! It is indeed a sad loss in music. RIP.
I won't ever forget this one....thank you, Tom....
I remember this song from 7th Heaven. It's very poignant, not sure if that is the right word, even now and then when he died the next day the song came to my mind with everything going on.
This was the perfect song for the concert, nothing says what was in the heart of America better than this song.
RIP Tom Petty. Thanks for the beautiful music and song writing. "Hey baby, there ain't no easy way out, I stand my ground and I won't back down." Another legend gone. :(
He was loaded.....R.I.P Mr.Petty...Goat!!!!!
Everybody loves Tom Petty
Devastated that Tom has gone. He was an inspiration to so many people. He crossed the divide between Rock/Folk and Blues and I don't know anyone who did not like his music.(I mean that even my mum at 80 could listen to it without moaning about it being too loud or too crude or too perverted or this that and the other!) So may you fly away Tom and sleep(or JAM!!!) with the other rock 'n' roll greats in heaven. Hope you and Roy and George are planning to start the biggest Rock Gig in The Sky already!! RIP and Love and Peace xx
This song is so powerful , Tom your music has helped us through the good and bad times. Thank you for the beautiful music. ❤
Listening him while in quarantine. Good wishes to all from Chile.
Fifteen years ago today, and it still saddens me.
I will never forget those who perished on that horrific day.
My heart and prayers go out to the families of the victims of 9/11, and to the heroes that sacrificed their lives to try to save them and to their families who have lost loved ones.
Thank you Tom Petty for this great tribute.
Now it is 2017..our hearts and prayers to those in Las Vegas..Love to all
DIDO Dean. This song is the definition of righteousness against oppressive regimes and corupt dictators from 3rd wold sh*t hole plots of land that want to kill infidels and destroy America. NOT HAPPENING HOME-SLICE...lol
as a californian, i was asleep (literally) when the attacks happened, but i remember where i was when this happened. the defiance that petty communicated with his eyes and delivery was inspiring.
One of my most favorite moments in musical history.
Thank Tom . . . RIP!
Tom petty. You are my all time favourite. I lived my life on this song. It made me stand proud and no one walked over me.. Ever. Thankyou.
Great version of my favorite Tom Petty song. He did this one with PURPOSE! Keep rockin' up there in the sky. Thank you for the music sir.....
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers created an anthem that I need to listen to every now and again. There aren't many songs that I NEED to listen to just to put some things in perspective.
This is a very nice live version. Poor Howie Epstein really is sinking visually here..............RIP forever TOM..........and Howie.
Thank you, Tom. Even today, nearly 20 years later, this song is as relevant as ever.
We miss this guy big time a real rocker was friends with the best and nothing but respect his sound and the music he penned we will always have and it's the same rush no matter how many times you listen to it this song is super smooth thanks Tom for years of putting out music that will always stand the test of time
This song has saved my life many times over the years. I remember watching this broadcast at a friend's apartment in NYC, all of us still in a daze and just escaping for a little while with all the performances. I remember thinking "I wonder what song he's going to do" and how I started crying when I recognized it from the very first note. Such a perfect choice, a beautiful subdued performance, and a wonderful gift. RIP, Tom. Thank you for all the great music and especially this song, which has kept me going when I needed it the most.
I are crying tears 😭
I love this performance because there was a special respect to the dead that night, very serious somber mood, and maybe its just me but i read a lot in tom's eyes especially at minute 1:10...seems like he's taking the song to a different place.
Not just you!
I absolutely love this song and he has sung with some of my hero's 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🎸👍☮️
The candles behind him are just so perfect. This video is about to become the most shared vid on RUclips today. RIP Tom Petty. :(
Thank you for posting this. Tom Petty was a real genuine musician. I have loved his music from the start, and you are so right, He is missed already, I love the smile on his face and the way he enjoyed doing what he did. I wish the same-- I wish you peace and rest in love, Tom Petty, you are missed and loved by many! Thank you for the many years of music you left us. The music you gave lives on...💔😢✌💜
How appropriate for today's America .
Totally agree with other comments. Best version of this song ever. That Mike Campbell solo is so beautiful, Benmont on the Piano rocks. Great Job Petty and Heartbreakers.
...And I won't back down! Amen Mr. Petty! Great song my friend!
So sad that Tom has passed. He brought us such great songwriting and beautiful musical memories. Another rock legend gone from my teenage years. Rest in peace Tom, thanks for the music and your devotion to it, Sincerely Paul & Ryan a musical son & father .
Man this song really gave me hope when I was young 23 years later it still does thank you Tom Petty for some great tunes you are part of my life's sound track
You can tell by watching Tom's eyes and his mannerism's that he means and lives every damn word of this song. What an inspiration Tom Petty is to all those fighting hard battles in this world. If your in the right, just stand your ground and down back down. Let God do the rest. Or: "Be always sure you are right - then go ahead." - Davy Crockett
RIP Tom Petty. I wish you ‘The Best Of Everything’. You were a true piece of Americana.
Certainly that's your right. But to me and millions of Tom Petty fans we realize the significance of the song and what the lyrics stand for...whatever the situation. Rock on Tom.
This is one of the most memorable performances I can remember in the days immediately after the atrocity on 9/11/2001.
I was thinking about this song earlier today while hearing the details about the atrocity in Las Vegas last night. And then I heard the horrendous news about Tom Petty passing away.
Ouch. Not a good day. Rest In Peace, Tom Petty - thanks for the memories
NEVER FORGET....... NEVER BACK DOWN....... TO ALL USA...
ABSOLUTELY WE WON'T BACK DOWN!!!!!!!!!
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Jesus Leon hello Jesus✌✋
Jesus Leon hi Jesus, we meet again!! Hope ur day is blessed!!!😇
So good! I like that. Amen!
It was genuinely comforting to see this in those terrible, gut-shot days. Thank you so much. You and Bruce, that day, Man, you helped all us old rockers keep it together.
Tom and Howie...together again.
Exactly...
I am so grateful to have Tom Petty's music in my heart. Thoughts and prayers to his family. He will surely be missed.
One of the
best song writer/ poets of our generation
Seems rather surreal today of all days as we loose Tom and we morn the loss of so many in Las Vegas. WE WILL STAND OUR GROUND! Thanks Tom for your words!
Rest in peace Tom Petty. Thank you for your music and the effect it had on my life. Too soon sir.
Rest in Peace, Tom Petty You are a true inspiration to me during my fight against alcoholism, your music gave me strength to keep fighting. Thank you.
Just brilliant from Tom. I admire him and his songs so much. He was just so incredible 🔥💔
Rip my friend, thank you and go with God.
Such devastating to learn of your passing. Tom, you are a rock legend, and will be ever so sadly missed.
Here in South America we will also miss you, Thanks for your art, good trip Tom
I really love tom Petty, and i feel so sad to know he paseed, his music was real good, it helped me out, and hope his music will live on forever it can
What a beautiful performance. Tom Petty is so missed.
Best version of this song ever.
I’ve always thought this version was much better than the original studio version. The delay effects on the guitar and the emphasis on the pads really sound incredible.
Thumbs up for Steve Ferrone
one of the best live performances ever .
I feel every bit of these words. Just want what's mine and live my life.
One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. Thank you, Tom Petty. Rest In Peace!
Tom Petty was NOT one of my favorites....but when I saw the musical documentary on Netflix, I got a glimpse of how much he had done, and had a new appreciation for his music. I saw all the videos of the 80, 90s, but he just wasn't a favorite. NOW, I love his music, especially this one!
So sad to know you have gone. Thank you for the music
THANKS TOM GIVING ME A VOICE FOR OTHERS .RIP TOM
Tom just passed? wtf... dude saved music in the late seventies...
Timothy Abbott Very sad day. His music was awesome. He, as a person, was cool, humble and strong his ground. True folky, Americana. I'll miss your brilliant singing/song writing. Sucks that he's dead.
Born in Paris France, moved to Houston Texas at age 10, became naturalized American at 18. Now 48 and successful. Very simple: humbly respect and always willing to work hard. But above all, proudly STAND and hold back tears when confronted to pledge allegiance or recite America's national Anthem. Patriotic shouldn't even begin to describe our passion in all of us as Americans.
And now on that note, I will never BACK DOWN on calling out ignorant ungrateful arrogance in need of 'reality check' trips to Zimbabwe Africa that still enslave or touristic hot spots in India littered by crippled children careered to beg (crippled at birth by parents for income)...spare us the song & pony dance anti American terrorist rhetoric and b.s.
Tom Petty stares to the camera right at us as more of a true American than many wished they were (in this "America" A Tribute to Heroes). Never BACK DOWN for whats right, every time. Rest in peace with God my friend.
Still sad about Tom Petty not being with us any longer. I'm german and as a lifelong ELO & Jeff Lynne fan I got to know Tom's music through his collaboration with Jeff Lynne on Full Moon Fever and in the Traveling Wilburys, of course. Love much of his songs and bought six albums over the years. I always dreamt of another album that Tom and Jeff would do together as Petty & Lynne, sharing the songwriting credits between them both. Unfortunately that will not happen anymore. RIP Tom Petty
This is such a great version of this tune...rest in peace Tom, we loved you. God bless
Rest in peace, Tom. You were an American original.
One of my all time favorite songs. Tom always gets my armor on when I need it. RIP Tom.😊
His finest moments thank you TP
I discovered Tom Petty last week! Great!
I discovered him 3x weeks ago.🎼
I have never seen this when it was on originally...all I can say is "Wow"!!
"Rest in Love"!!!!! Cool!!!!! I like it more than RIP!!! So Rest in love from me too TOM!!!
I have the bad habit of expecting a live perfomance song to sound just like the studio version....but still a great performance by great Tom Petty...RIP king
The concert was the first time I heard this song...and was so impressed with the lyrics and the tone...Hope it hit the right notes with the survivors and relatives of the lost.
Touching given the circumstances. As a Brit, God Bless America.
RIP, fine sir. You will be missed. At least we have your music.
May you R.I.P. TOM. YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY MANY. YOU'LL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTSVAND YOUR MUSIC. FLY WITH ON THE WIND. REST ON THE MOUNTAIN
Keep Fighting Tom! You're my Hero and Heartbreaker! I Won't Back Down is a True Human/Civil Rights Anthem!
Thank you Tom. For everything. RIP.
Excellent input from Kelsey Grammer at the beginning there!
RIP one of the masters of our music. Sad, very sad...
I'll be miss you so dearly...
One of the last pure Rock -n-Rollers..He stood his ground RIP Tom Petty
Thank you, Tom.
Thank you TOM PETTY for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family. Everyone please be careful out there..
R.I.P. Tom Petty and Howie Epstein. Your music lives forever. 😞
I believe in standing up for ourselves and not backing down. If they want to fight, well we will give them a fight.