Lol. This dope feind was absolutely stoned on the junk here. He's been a junkie his whole life but he said he only did dope for 3-4 years. LMAO. Yeah right!!! I've never touched dope. It's for losers & lowlifes. Same with all narcotics. I worked in college at a group home for recovering dope heads. We always could tell when they were able to get that junk smuggled in because there's no denying when someone's high on dope. He's high as a kite on dope here. He knew what the consequences were.
Yes thank you Skip for sharing this! He meant so much to us. Feels like losing a good friend. Crying again over here but happy to see how happy he was here..just before the end. RIP Mr.Tom Petty. We will love you and your music forever.
Wow, 60th? So all the times that I saw him in my life, that was just two years for you. I hope you always had these front-row seats, so he started recognizing you. Cheers to you.
I hardly remember a day that went by that I didn't here one of his songs on the radio or from my collection. It's been 3 yrs. since Tom passed and his music lives strongly through my generation... Class of 79!
The tragedy of this... the tragedy of the whole situation... he had a bad hip, it was just awful and he knew he'd need it replaced. And according to those around him, this was going to be The Heartbreakers last tour. He wanted to finish the tour. He was in pain daily, he went to bed in pain, he died due to an overdose of painkillers... because he didn't want to disappoint us. His fans. He was doing it for us. He literally sacrificed himself for us, to enjoy his art and talent. Rest in peace Mr. Petty, never got to see you play live and I'll forever miss that opportunity. I've since gone and seen Bob Seger and Elton John on their farewell tours. Friends and fellow fans, these artists won't be around forever. Once they're gone, they're gone. If you have the chance, see them. Appreciate them.
Bad hip my ass, he was a god-damned junkie plain and simple. He knew the game when he was doing drugs. It's always the same when one od's, he had this wrong or she had that wrong. Boo hoo Don't do drugs morons.
I went to see Tom and the heartbreakers on 7/2/17 for my 14th birthday, I think that that just proves that every generation loves him and the heartbreakers wether if you’re 100 years old or if you’re just a baby, for as long as I can remember my parents have raised me on T.P. & the heartbreakers music. Tom is and always will be my idol, I love him soooo much❤️ ❤️ think that even through the saddest of times Tom wouldn’t want us to back down or breakdown, so Tom this is for you Even through the darkest of days and the saddest moments I won’t back down because I know that that’s what you would want me to do and I just want to make you happy and proud❤️❤️❤️ well Tom, now you are learning to fly into the great wide open among the wild flowers😇😇😇 I will love and miss you always and I will continue to listen to you and the heartbreakers on a daily basis like I always do, I will continue to play heartbreakers songs on my guitar every day like I always do, and anytime I hear something that reminds me of you, I will always think of you and look up towards that big stage in the sky where I know that you will always be playing your guitar. Rock on forever Heartbreaker 🎸😇❤️😭Good bye Tom we Love and Miss you always 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Your 14 or maybe 15 by now, so your experience and being a fan of Tom Petty will live on longer than us folks that are older...Your post was a beautiful tribute to Tom Petty..
Lillian, I have a daughter your age and she too is raised listening to to TP. I am so moved by your straight from the heart tribute to a fallen hero, that not a sad comment, but because so innocent, it has the tears rolling down my face. Sweetheart, you have a gift. Anybody who can use words so simply yet effectively owes it to herself to give professional writing a try. With Tom Petty as inspiration, you can not lose.I am marking down your name, and I am going to keep my eye out for you. There are not many real writers anymore, so it is WIDE OPEN. Maybe you too will write songs on your guitar. I am not joking, I hope I hear more from you some day soon!
What a beautiful tribute. Like your parents, I raised my kids on TP... took them to their first TP concert when they were 10 years old. I'm so glad you got to fall in love with quality, from the heart, real music. RIP TP.
Im 63 in 2 days. I love Tom's music. So do my children. They can aing word for word every song on tom pettys greatest hits album. They grew up listening to tom. My oldest daughter cried when tom left us behind.
Thinking exactly the same thing. Feel so bad for his family. They finally got him off the road and got a week. I was fortunate enough to have seen him on this tour on June 5th. So grateful I did. Rest easy Mr. Petty and thank you!
Steven Kaufman I caught on to him in '78, saw him in concert in '79 during the Lawsuit Tour and have loved him ever since. Great voice, great tunes, great lyrics, great songs, great band, funny, smart, intuitive, on the side of justice and all-around kinda guy you'd enjoy going down the river with. We were lucky to be on to him so early; made for a nice, long ride, one I loved every minute of.
In my opinion of all the musicians the world has lost recently, Tom Petty's passing is the hardest to take for me! His free and positive spirit and of course his amazing music is like medication for the soul! He truly brought hope and light to many people in a dark and frightening world. He will be missed very much forever!
The same for me. I was upset when Freddie Mercury passed, but Tom's has exceeded that. I am so glad that I got to see him on his last tour. One of the very few people who never put out a bad album. RIP Mr. Petty, you are dearly missed.
Jon Custar i agree 100 percent, I'm 13 yrs younger n even the younger generations luv him n heartbreakers music. Total devastatiin of my heart Total!!!
eddy gee That didn’t define his whole life. He ran charitable foundations and did little, nice things, every day. He made a difference in the world, he left a huge catalog of music, and lots of people cried,when he died.
I don't often cry when I hear of a celebrity passing. I might feel sadness for their loved ones, but rarely am I moved to tears. But wow, did this loss ever hit home. I still get teared up just watching this. Probably because Tom had the ability to make us all feel like loved ones. Through his music, humor, and sparkling eyes. He will always be my absolute favorite. ❤
I was at a friends house one day after school, he went to his album stack, pulled one out and said "You gotta hear this, this guys a musical genius"! That was 1979, I was 15yrs old. Been listening ever since!!
Same here, 1979 and 15y. at my friends house after school, when she mentioned she was going to see Tom Petty in concert.. She put on Here Comes My Girl, and I've been hooked ever since, That Song, out of the MANY that I LOVE, is STILL my number one song!
When I was 8 years old watching television I saw the video for "you got Lucky" and I had the feeling of having heard music from another level and dimension..... Imagine being a child and since 1982 I became a fan of the heartbreakers... greetings from Stgo Chile
What a way to go. The last song he ever performed, and damn did he ever nail it. Tom Petty was the absolute best in the world, and I’ll never forget him. So much love and joy he spread through his music. I just can’t believe he’s really gone.
Cissy Brazil The man may not physically be with us anymore, but the music that he made with his friends, is going nowhere. We get to keep that magic. 🌟
Tom, There are so many millions who miss you every day. You were, and still are, a significant part of our lives. This was the 60th time that I had the pleasure of watching you perform. So incredibly sad that we won't get to see you perform again.
Just came upon this video. Wow , amazing. When you have pain, it is very hard to function, and this man gave his all even in great pain. Thank you for sharing this wonderful moment in time!!
I know a lot of ppl complain about the audience having their phones out and not enjoying the moment, etc. (which I agree to a certain point) but if this person didn't have their phone out then we wouldn't have this gem. Props to ya for recording and sharing this. RIP Tom Petty
Corey City I agree, I grew up going to concerts where all you had in the air were lighters,but as I never had the opportunity to see Tom, I am thankful to see his show through this person
I had a ticket for this show. I had never seen him at a live performance before. Unfortunately, I was in the hospital this night, due to an infection, so I missed the show. Tom Petty ended up dying in that same hospital a few days later.
I’ve listened to this man’s words and music since I was 18 years old. When I heard the news, I wept unashamedly. Tears do not come easily to me, but he deserved every one of them. I started collecting his albums as soon as they were released; he was my constant companion. This world, my world, will never be the same. I posted the following words on Facebook that evening ... Thank you, Tom, for sharing your gifts as we each followed the path of our lives, for making it a magnificent, yet all too brief journey ... Thank you, God, for sharing Tom. To those who knew and loved him best, his family and his friends, you have our deepest condolences, as meager as they are, as sadly insufficient as language allows. His was a bright, bold, and beautiful Spirit that will never be forgotten. He always had wings - now they have unfurled and he knows precisely how to fly and is free. Cross over gently to that shining place, where there is no pain, with our gratitude, our many blessings, and yes, our tears, as well. May the sorrow of your passing recede and leave only the most gracious memories behind, the tender mercies and incredible moments of laughter resplendent with joy, all of those precious times of your life among us, such a wonderful and marvelous thing to behold. Your music inspired so much of my own writing over the years; your presence gave us all the courage to reach for the stars. Thank you for Being. While you were here among us, know that you were, indeed, so dearly loved.
Wanda Lea Brayton Very well said!! I feel the same!! We truly loved him an his music..in still cryin when I hear him..he's I Rock n Roll Heaven with all the other greats of our generation...
Same here, I actually did cry (wholeheartedly) for Tom's passing and I can't think of a single other celebrity I did that for. Tom Petty's music has been with me as far back as I can remember. I remember being a little girl and dancing to "Don't Do Me Like That". I can't believe he's gone....:(
Whoever posted this on RUclips, I want to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! This is fantastic. And Tom, wherever you are, I hope you know how much you are loved. RIP
Damn man... you can see how his hip is bothering him. So sad. The pain he put up with... for us. We were so lucky to have him while we did. Miss you Tom.
@@Ettesun ...I feel very fortunate that i saw one of his final shows. I did a painting of Tom Petty years before he passed and i put those tickets on the frame. That's one painting I'll never sell.
So true... for sure he was in pain. You can see a large knee brace on the right side through Tom's jeans. Probably my favorite rocker of all time... RIP and Thanks Tom
The older i get the more i feel lost in a world i dont recognize anymore. Musicians were sooo talented in our day as most commentors here can look back and remember the good times. It helped make us good people! I cant think of how much this music helped me through hard times. I can say not only were they great musical tallents . THEY WERE FRIENDS! RIP TOMMY BOY
I often become overwhelmed with memories, emotions, deep seated emotions of the roller coaster 60’s and 70s....my forgotten 80s and 90s and 2000s....too busy i guess....and cry for the mourning of those days....sad/happy.....the music and folks that i dont remember NOT being there...thought they were timeless....youth I suppose....and the hope that comes with it.
As I read through the comments while listening to what I considered to be one of the most influential & definitive songs that embodies the purest essence of and captures the true spirit that solidifies Rock n Roll’s status as one of mankind’s greatest accomplishments and most significant contributions for all of humanity to enjoy.The Genre of Rock n Roll has stood up to the test of time which in my opinion must take place to be considered qualified as a proper determinant of Greatness. while throughout the history of Rock n Roll Music there were some Dark Times that threatened the Authenticity of our beloved medium such as Disco, New Wave, New Age although around the same time Punk had been Labeled “Punk Rock” several songs immediately come to mind that to seem a lot more like I don’t know what to call it but definitely not even approaching what could be considered Rock. Just off the. Top of my
Hi Whispering Eagle, Well said. I was recently saying the same thing to my mother. This isn't the world I grew up in, and I don't recognize it anymore. There's far more road behind me than there is before me. It's almost over and I'm glad, I feel like a dinosaur that doesn't belong here anymore. The only rock & roll on the radio is on the oldies stations. We wanted our MTV, but now the only music videos are here on RUclips. Rest In Peace Tom Petty, you are truly missed. ☺️ ✌️ 🖖 😷
@Joe Blow Hi! Well said. Yes we did grow up with the best music of all time. Many years ago I was over at a friend's house we were playing double solitaire. Her son's friends came by waiting for him to get home. She had the oldies radio station on, and we were singing along with the song, same as we have for years. One of the kids noticed, she asked what kind of music it was she liked it, and couldn't believe us old folks knew all of the words. LOL!!! We had to explain rock and roll, and the song was about as old as she was. She had never heard it before. (Say what?) Half hour later we had new rock fans. I don't know what these kids parents had been listening to. When at red lights if there's a young person next to me, I crank up the rock, to share the music. They need to learn. 😁 Take care, stay safe. ☺️ ✌️ 🖖 😷
Just watched "Running Down A Dream" on Netflix and it really made me realize that this guy really was a stud, and belongs in the same category with the best of em. He stood up to record company's, and anyone when he thought something was BS. I can now totally see why he was so respected by George Harrison, Bob Dylan, and so many rock icons that were the pioneers of rocknroll as we know it. We lost a great man!
That's cool that you met him! I met Jim Ladd at the Fleetwood Mac concert in 97' and he was cool and he told me about all the different rockers he knew and said Petty was one of the coolest and most down to earth, so I believe it. I saw him about 5x but the show I remember most was in the summer of 1988 at the Pacific Amp in Costa Mesa CA. It's too bad that he passed so young and after working so hard for the last 50 years!
Carol LaMontagne yeah a loving warm sharing human being. At first, we were just yakking. I had no idea who he was. I was just standing there, and he walks up So How Ya Doin? in a jovial voice! I had a raging, scorching case of introvert back then. How he got me to talk like we were longtime buddies marvels me to this day.
The best scene in Runnin' Down a Dream, that shows what a genuine, real guy he was, was the argument in the studio with 2 record company guys, who wanted Roger McGuinn to sing a song they had given him. Tom went apeshit, with the classic line "I could smoke a joint and write better than that." And "Are you two getting a kick back for this song?" Tom saw right through them.
Words cannot express how the loss of Tom Petty has affected all his fans. He was a legend. He was fun, he loved his fans. Our generation is losing musicians way too soon. I've never felt so heartbroken over a musician passing as I am feeling with Tom. Rest easy Tom.... You're with some of your Traveling Wilburys band mates now. George Harrison and Roy Orbison. Forever you'll be missed 💔💔💔😥😥😥
L Lindsay, I feel like you too. The death of Tom Petty has hit me like no other musician either. I think, it is because throughout all of my life, Tom Petty's music has been there. I can point to times in my life and I can attach that memory to one of his songs. Throughout my time line, His music was a constant...
My grief is building as time passes. When I first heard I was saddened, in the wake of the Vegas tragedy, but the last few days I'm breaking down more and more, watching this video, reading these comments, hearing songs on the radio. We've lost some big names in the last couple years, all which saddened me but none which hit me like this. Just reflecting back on his music which was always with me throughout the last 4 decades ( I'm 58 ), always quality, soulful. I guess I didn't realize how much he meant to me, cause I'm not a weeper. Hope he knows how much he's loved and appreciated, and how much he'll be missed.
It began and ended with his first major hit. Lovely bookends. I'm still quite shocked at his passing. What a great library of music and personality he left behind. Just watched "Videos and Other Stuff" for the first time in around 2 decades. He was hilarious, knowledgeable, and had music like no other. The genuineness of punk rock, the gothic rusticism of American folk, and the neverending spirit of the blues. Rock on, Tom. Godspeed.
My wife and her close friends loved Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. We did hear Tom play above Charlotte, N. C. for my 60th birthday, thirteen years ago. We had a blast!! 🎶🎸 My wife passed away on October 19, 2017. Tom pre-deceased my wife Beth. We were writing my wife's obit for the paper and someone mentioned that we should add Tom's name to the obit in the pre-deceased list...and we did 🎸🎶😇
Tom was in a lot of physical pain, but he couldn't let his fans down. I wish he would have taken better care of himself than he did his fans. Stoic to the very end. Much Love Always Tom.
My sentiments exactly! We all have that one Petty song that is connected with one of life's major events. His music has certainly been the soundtrack to the ups and downs that life has dished out.
Poor fella, moving around that stage was excruciatingly difficult. How much he adored performing for us. Just love that his last performance, last song was maybe one of the first he and the band laid down. Full circle.
I was there on that lovely Monday evening - sitting up a lot higher. Who would have thought this would be his last song in concert. My first Petty concert was in '79 - Damn the Torpedoes tour - This will be my last but was lucky enough to share the night with my 13 year old son. Thanks for posting the up-close view. R.I.P. Tom.
He sounded fantastic and you could tell it was hard on him to keep the energy going but the music and crowd pushed him! He had true soul. Uncompromising, non-corporate, real! RIP💔
I just can't comprehend this, even after two days it just doesn't seem possible. I keep wanting to wake up from this bad dream. Tom Petty is Rock & Roll. I've been singing "I Won't Back Down" for several months because of a battle I'm enduring it's become my mantra and now it makes me want to win even more! I love you Tom, thanks for the soundtracks of our lives.😥💔💔💔
I'm still missing Tom Petty to this day. I remember seeing him at The Bridge Benefit Concerts at the Shoreline Ampitheater, at The Gorge, and so many other shows. He was part of a generation of musicians that wrote the music of our times. RIP Tom.
514 dislikes? This is such an classic tune. May I also say that he had a broken hip and emphysema at the time he was doing this song. We lost a great artist!
Tom had a way of making everyone happy with his music. I can't help but think how much pain he was in as he walked limping off the stage but you'd never know it because that is the kind of guy he was, a classy professional. RIP Tom, Your music will last a long long long time......and we will not forget you as we keep Running Down a Dream!
i saw him on his final tour one night in nashville tn... what a show! now just a few weeks later he is gone forever without warning... its not fair! bye Tom!
mark rush me too .. also at 16 and 43 then last time at 53 last month 😢Wow Classic man , Father , Husband and musician!! Play in Heaven with the other greats 🙌🏼💯
I remember the first song I heard from Tom Petty was free falling, I was 5 years old. I wanted to be the girl who was skateboarding in the video. Lol. Never saw him in concert I would of loved to see him. My dad missed the opportunity this last time that he was at the Hollywood bowl. I had a crush on him when I was younger... silly me. RIP in Tom Petty. We will miss you
One of the best there ever was. This is like Elvis dying. His music cut across all boundaries and I bet it's safe to say that every American of every age group knows at least 5 of his songs by heart. What a career and what a life.
the Thank you for 40 yrs - saying goodbye and the thank you poster..wow..and at 5:55 grabbed his heart ..which..well.. Thanks Tom Petty ..you was one of a kind man, a part of my youth..now chipped away :(...
It's so poetic Their last song together was the song that made them famous in the first place RIP Mr. Petty May you be dancing with Mary Jane right now
Thanks for the memories Tom . So many Summers of looking forward to you and Seger coming to pine knob in Clarkston Michigan . The parties on the hill. Late 70s and early 80s were the best of times . Glad I was a part of all of it. You made history and will be remembered as a artist with raw talent and pure class RIP.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers music was healing to me, in a time so painful in my life, what a privilege to listen to Tom Perry's music, what a talented man!! Heartbroken over his death.
To me as well.. His music, and the concert he put on for us back in 1989, shined light into a very dark place in my life. I had the honor of seeing him 5 times in total. I had hoped for a 6th, but wasn't meant to be...
This was so hard to watch but thanks for sharing! Loved that American boy from Gainesville, FL! 40 years of a really great time!,...but he went out doing what he loved,..entertaining us! Tom, please know you are so loved & missed by millions! I've been there since the beginning of your career, what an awesome journey!,.. thank you soooo much for all the amazing music!!! God bless ya,...Rest in peace and love now Tom, you made this world a better place while you were here and your light will shine on forever! ~Love, an American girl xx ~
Never forgotten!!! Great Celebration for Tom guys 🌟💔 I wish I could have seen you guys more. I saw you all @Sandstone in 97 then twice on the 40 th anniversary St. Louis &KC. I got pic from you in St. Louis. My daughter plays guitar and this Christmas I’m having my tickets and the 40 th Anniversary pic in the middle and some Amazing pics of both concerts . You guys were the best American Rock n Roll band . You all did things with your craft no one could touch. The real deal !! St. Louis was amazing and KC. RIP TomPetty 💔🙏🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
An American Girl here.. raised on Promises...there's a little bit more to life... I've been dancing to TP since I was a teen, learning to fly, letting go, not backing down, running down my dreams.. yea hearing people say "yer so bad" realizing the waiting is the hardest part, enjoying when I got lucky, dealing with the Breakdowns, dealing with time to move on, and saving grace. I'd say it's Time to move on... but I find myself crawling back to you TP you don't know how it feels to mourn your passing! you have always been my favorite... TP you have entered the great wide open, may you find your wings and Fly,, you are no longer a refugee in this difficult world,.. Live on in our hearts!
Very few artists in any genre of music have the opportunity to finish 40 years of work on top of their game as Petty was here. It was a fitting end for a great artist. He will be missed but not forgotten as long as rock is remembered.
What a great way to go out, thanks everyone for forty years of a great time, sings An American Girl and then says GOD bless you, goodnight. I am forever grateful for one of the best American Rock Bands ever. RIP Tom Petty, your music lives on forever.
I haven't been able to even click on this video until now. Tom's loss hit hard. I mean really hard. His voice was the first one I heard singing rock and roll music. The fact he is gone and I won't ever see him perform in person bothers the hell out of me. Rest in Peace Tom. 💔🎸
Same, I was brought up on Tom petty since I was a toddler. He was a huge role model to me growing up. And it’s still unreal to think he’s gone. RIP Tom, never to be forgotten, a true legend
Me either, today was the first time I did, and than there’s the ahole trashing him on here, really pissed me off, and normally I would’ve ignored it, but couldn’t today .
I can’t watch this because we have lost the most under rated performer, singer, songwriters we have ever seen in the music world.....God Bless, Tom Petty..!
@@tfcompleteprivate6312 you know, it means he was even better that the credit he was given, right? You do understand the term and how it was used in my post? Right? Your not some stupid person just looking for an argument, right?
Not looking for argument at all. TP in rated top 10 singer/ songwriters of all time....IMHO. I dont think he is underrated at all. Hes highly regarded. when Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynn, Bob dylan, and George Harrison invite you to be in a band with them....I think you are held in high regard. Thats all..peace!
This is a bitter sweet video. Who knew Tom Petty would be gone one week later, he did what he wanted to do - for his beloved fans. Happy birthday today Mr Tom Petty. A fan from Omaha Ne.
I'm almost 69 years old and I said there is just one more person I want to see in concert and that was Tom Petty. Unfortunately it will never happen now. I can and will still enjoy his music though.
Thanks Tom for all your great music. I remember around 1979 I was driving a truck for a living and playing your music on my cassette. Certain songs just bring back certain memories. I was 24 years old, now I'm 63, but it seems like yesterday. You and your band still sounded great! RIP my friend! You can tell by all the views how many people loved you and your music.
"god it's so painful when something is so close, and still so far outta reach..." Yes, it is Tom. So very painful to your millions of fans...you'll never know how much you are missed, now more than ever. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.....once and forever, "Our American Boy"...ps..one of my closest friends, and THE most American Girl you could ever ask for(born in NYC, raised in San Diego) passed away last week at only 62. She'll be missed, just like TP, as long as I walk the earth. Godspeed Sandy...and Tom. Life wont be the same without you both...
Hips can be replaced as an outpatient. Him staying on tour was Bullshit. He could have fixed the hip and gone right out. But no he didn't. As a former opioid user he wanted to stay on tour so he could have oxy and fentanyl. His Fucking doctors should have said NO!!!! Fix the hip. Get off the dope. But no he stayed on tour for the fans. Bullshit. He died in the dumbest way. From Fucking drugs. I'm Pissed at petty and his doctors. So Fucking dumb.
You ´ll be missed in Germany, too, dear Tom! I have listened to you since I was a schoolboy in the 70s. Feels like having lost one of my best friends who has always found the right words to help me cope, to get by - and to go on.
Yes Peter I agree ☝️, when Tom Petty passed I felt I lost a family member. I wish he would have taken care of his hip before he went on tour. He would have been here today. I cried when I heard the news. Their will never be a Tom Petty he sung with his heart ❤️ and soul for sure.
I would have killed to see Tom Petty. It sucks being 20 and growing up listening to all the amazing music from the 60s to the 90s. Not not ever being able to see them live.
So there's this- I grew up in the late 70's and was a teenager throughout the early 80's. Just by pure chance, not my choice, I never got to see Tom Petty live. I can, and do feel your pain, I would have loved to see Tom in concert
I was there the night before :-: glad I got to see him,all the greats are leaving us but I'm grateful I got to see him live-A short 16 yr old brown boy who loves rock🤘 Thank you for being awesome Mr.Petty
time to invest in all his music im glad to see young people still have good taste in music they dont make music like they used to ill bet hes looking down on you feeling blessed that your generation will keep it alive he really was and always will be the rock of all ages , i hope you kids, if your musicians or just a listener , can bring back the good ole rockin roll ,let his music inspire you , the kind of music that feels good and lifts up our spirits ,,, his spirit is flying free , until we meet again rip tom petty,personally i find the darker the skin the more deeper and beautiful soul expressed in their music , you should give it a try if you have yet my guitar saved my life growing ,just sayin ;) ,like BB King ,James Brown ,Hendrix ,Prince ,express yourself keepin it real ,peace out from the great nortwest
I Cri Everytiem rock and roll doesn't care what height, gender, color, or age you are......I'm a tall 53 white guy who lives jazz (where the vast majority of greats were black) I love Tupac, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush........I try every type of music because I don't wanna miss out on something great because it's not "cool" music....haha......you are a lucky dude to have seen him
And thank you for being awesome 16 yr old brown boy who loves rock! Everyone can love rock. Music knows no color. It's the universal language. Good to know young people are still appreciating GOOD music.
Tom was one of a kind, he sang the words of a generation and was always humble . Thank you Tom for writing the words that expressed what we felt in our every day lives with that voice that gave us joy and broke our hearts at the same time. I'm so sad that you're gone much too soon.
Elizabeth1022 NYC ... Well said! He was one of a kind and one helluva songwriter. We miss you Tom, thanks to You tube we can still rock with you while you're in Rock n Roll Heaven with so many others!
Elizabeth1022 NYC Tom was and forever will be the all time greatest. He didn’t sing the words of a generation, he wrote and sang the words of every generation there has been since he started. I am truly heartbroken over his passing still over 9 months later
Very Well Said. I absolutely agree, I also Do Not Like this World with Tom Petty NOT Around! The balance of coolness and Rock and Roll Energy Remains off ! RIP Mr. Petty..thank You for sharing yourself with us ALL ~
It´s sad to know he´s gone but it´s awesome to see him playing practically until the end. Now he´s a legend and will always be. Long life to Tom Petty.
The outstanfing thing about Tom Petty is that he never lost his humility and this shines out of jis thought-provoking, fabulous music, along with hus trademark empathy and simplicity. What a beautiful soul.😍
So sad! One of the Greatest song writers, performers, musicians, axe-slingers of all time! He played quite the influence musically on me growing up in the 70's-80's-90's I regret never seeing T.P & t Hb.'s live, although I did Love the music records, tapes, cd's, dvd concerts piped through the stereo & surround systems, radio etc. being pumped out over the last 40+ years, One of the hardest working musician's and bands ever!I used to say that to my buddies back in the day how they would pump out records & hits about every year since the mid- late 70's on, kinda like Rush (don't get me started) & others. Awesome songs, video's etc. Tom you will be sorely missed Bro RIP! As a side note I had an ex-girlfriend years ago who was obsessed with Rob Thomas- Matchbox 20 so we went to see them a few times in the late 90's-early 2kish, I wasn't a big fan then but have grown to like them OK , once saw them w/ Everclear opening which I enjoyed, anyways don't remember exactly when or which show now but it was in Columbus,Oh. & Rob Thomas came out later in the show maybe a closing song I think? Starting talking (not verbatim) but something about like "you ever have one of those songs that's just so great and special that you love , That is so great & effected your life so much you just wish you had wrote it yourself? Well here is that song" & They played American Girl & it was a pretty awesome cover really, my favorite part! Pretty good show, I always had more respect for them & Rob after that being such a Petty fan! It was I think they're(TP & t Hb's) 1st big hit, I know it was the 1st song on the greatest hits CD I have had for over probably 25 yrs. A few of the later songs on it was Mary Jane's LD, Into the Great wide open, etc. I think it was released in 93, It was a huge success as w all the other songs on there * I thought they were old then & had been around forever lol, I was just a kid really, a young man. My God time fly's! Enjoy life before it's over! So as far as American girl goes it being the 1st big hit from 1976 & last literally Tom Petty ever played, over 40 years it had come full circle from the beginning of his career to his last dance or performance on stage!
Frank Castle yes I know. But you are saying petty’s death wasn’t deserved and that you expected Dylan to die first. Were you implying that Dylan deserved to die?
First Tom for me was in Seattle July 5th 1981, I was hooked! What an amazing father, performer and person. My children love Tom as well, this warms my heart. I cherish the memories of 30+ live shows. Thank you Tom, thank you. God bless your soul ❤
There's NOTHING left to say that hasn't been said already. I remember being at work when the news of his passing hit the internet. It was almost IMPOSSIBLE to believe at first BUT reality quickly set in. The fans STILL have the music and the videos to enjoy. RIP.
"God bless ya, goodnight" - wow, one never knows when that last curtain is about to go down! Tom really set the bar high for an artist with consistently quality material. As he's known to have often said, he didn't like stuff just written for filler or "phoning it in."
He truly became a heartbreaker. His fans are broken now, but we will all be better because we had him in our lives. Oh, those songs. So many great songs. We love you, Tom.
I was devastated to hear of Tom's passing. He has been an ever present friend for 50 years of my life. Tom didn't often visit the UK in recent years but I was fortunate enough to go to the Isle of Wight Festival in 2012 and London Hyde Park in July 2017 with my whole family where Tom and the guys treated us to a fantastic show along with his Little Sister Stevie Nicks. Miss you like crazy Tom. Keep on Rockin' in Heaven and Thank you so much for the music and your company.
Dear Phil, I as I was reading the comments, I felt more and more sadness. Reading your post reminds me of hope. GOD BLESS YOU, Tom, and all of your fans !
All Things Must Pass was an album by his friend and fellow Traveling Wilbury, George Harrison. Now they're at the "end of the line" together with Roy Orbison.
This is sad to watch. And, from what I've read, his main goal after this was to slow down on touring and spend more time with his granddaughter. So many great memories of listening to his music. Thank you for everything, Tom.
I remember where I was when I heard about his passing. About to go into physical therapy and the radio station has just done "I wont back down" before the news broke. That song still gets me thru physical therapy to this day. Rip Tom you were a legend
Saw him for the first time ever a month ago in Vancouver... so glad that I decided to buy that last minute ticket and got to watch him live. Rest in peace to a total legend and thank you for your music.
He'll never leave...He just don't come around here no more.
Nice
named my cat Tom Petty. Fun to call it out when I want him to come inside.
I love you man
Love that!
Gay
At the last minute I decided to go to his last show at the Hollywood Bowl, so I drove seven hours to LA, so glad I went.
Omggg.
Absolute credit to you!! Bet your glad you did.👍
Good go, bro!👍
Lol. This dope feind was absolutely stoned on the junk here. He's been a junkie his whole life but he said he only did dope for 3-4 years. LMAO. Yeah right!!!
I've never touched dope. It's for losers & lowlifes. Same with all narcotics.
I worked in college at a group home for recovering dope heads. We always could tell when they were able to get that junk smuggled in because there's no denying when someone's high on dope. He's high as a kite on dope here. He knew what the consequences were.
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who ever was this close & taped this
thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!!~
alicia cabrera-thomas Thank you. I was so lucky to go to this show. It was my 60th Petty concert. So very sad to lose him.
He was just the best ... and this week has been so difficult..Thank you for this xo
Yes thank you Skip for sharing this! He meant so much to us. Feels like losing a good friend. Crying again over here but happy to see how happy he was here..just before the end. RIP Mr.Tom Petty. We will love you and your music forever.
Wow, 60th? So all the times that I saw him in my life, that was just two years for you. I hope you always had these front-row seats, so he started recognizing you. Cheers to you.
Good job with the video and it sounds great too
“We’re almost out of time, but we got time for this one right here.”
Snicker snicker?!
Awesome
I hardly remember a day that went by that I didn't here one of his songs on the radio or from my collection. It's been 3 yrs. since Tom passed and his music lives strongly through my generation... Class of 79!
@@jbh324 N I'm class of '91...(I had the coolest older brother) 💜
who would have thought it's was literally?Happy Birthday Tom×××
Sadly missed.
The tragedy of this... the tragedy of the whole situation... he had a bad hip, it was just awful and he knew he'd need it replaced. And according to those around him, this was going to be The Heartbreakers last tour. He wanted to finish the tour. He was in pain daily, he went to bed in pain, he died due to an overdose of painkillers... because he didn't want to disappoint us. His fans. He was doing it for us. He literally sacrificed himself for us, to enjoy his art and talent. Rest in peace Mr. Petty, never got to see you play live and I'll forever miss that opportunity. I've since gone and seen Bob Seger and Elton John on their farewell tours. Friends and fellow fans, these artists won't be around forever. Once they're gone, they're gone. If you have the chance, see them. Appreciate them.
I saw him twice. Once in 2006 and again in 2013.
I saw him once and will never forget it
I’m soon to turn 62 on the 22. I’ve seen all the big bands in concert nobody could carry water to Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers . No body
Bad hip my ass, he was a god-damned junkie plain and simple. He knew the game when he was doing drugs. It's always the same when one od's, he had this wrong or she had that wrong. Boo hoo
Don't do drugs morons.
@@AmericanDad1959 You sound like a lots of fun.
I went to see Tom and the heartbreakers on 7/2/17 for my 14th birthday, I think that that just proves that every generation loves him and the heartbreakers wether if you’re 100 years old or if you’re just a baby, for as long as I can remember my parents have raised me on T.P. & the heartbreakers music. Tom is and always will be my idol, I love him soooo much❤️ ❤️
think that even through the saddest of times Tom wouldn’t want us to back down or breakdown, so Tom this is for you
Even through the darkest of days and the saddest moments
I won’t back down because I know that that’s what you would want me to do and I just want to make you happy and proud❤️❤️❤️ well Tom, now you are learning to fly into the great wide open among the wild flowers😇😇😇 I will love and miss you always and I will continue to listen to you and the heartbreakers on a daily basis like I always do, I will continue to play heartbreakers songs on my guitar every day like I always do, and anytime I hear something that reminds me of you, I will always think of you and look up towards that big stage in the sky where I know that you will always be playing your guitar. Rock on forever Heartbreaker 🎸😇❤️😭Good bye Tom we Love and Miss you always 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
How wonderful that you got to see them. God Bless your parents for bringing you to this kind of music. Keep Rocking & Rolling...RIP Tom Petty. 😢
Your 14 or maybe 15 by now, so your experience and being a fan of Tom Petty will live on longer than us folks that are older...Your post was a beautiful tribute to Tom Petty..
Lillian, I have a daughter your age and she too is raised listening to to TP. I am so moved by your straight from the heart tribute to a fallen hero, that not a sad comment, but because so innocent, it has the tears rolling down my face.
Sweetheart, you have a gift. Anybody who can use words so simply yet effectively owes it to herself to give professional writing a try. With Tom Petty as inspiration, you can not lose.I am marking down your name, and I am going to keep my eye out for you. There are not many real writers anymore, so it is WIDE OPEN. Maybe you too will write songs on your guitar. I am not joking, I hope I hear more from you some day soon!
Lilian Rose Quinn this is awesome. We miss you Tom! 😰😭. RIP
What a beautiful tribute. Like your parents, I raised my kids on TP... took them to their first TP concert when they were 10 years old. I'm so glad you got to fall in love with quality, from the heart, real music. RIP TP.
Im 63 in 2 days. I love Tom's music. So do my children. They can aing word for word every song on tom pettys greatest hits album. They grew up listening to tom. My oldest daughter cried when tom left us behind.
I was there that night. It was such an incredible concert. Everyone was standing and singing along and dancing, it was magic.
Can't wrap my head around he,s gone. Finished the tour. And now we lost him.
Soar with the Angels Tom Petty. 💙🕊
Beverly Sutherland he is my friend, he is!
allyson Hansen And he was my big brother.
Thinking exactly the same thing. Feel so bad for his family. They finally got him off the road and got a week. I was fortunate enough to have seen him on this tour on June 5th. So grateful I did. Rest easy Mr. Petty and thank you!
Just an incredible fellow. Listening and seeing him since 1977. Him, the tunes, the band, the message. Don't back down.
Steven Kaufman I caught on to him in '78, saw him in concert in '79 during the Lawsuit Tour and have loved him ever since. Great voice, great tunes, great lyrics, great songs, great band, funny, smart, intuitive, on the side of justice and all-around kinda guy you'd enjoy going down the river with. We were lucky to be on to him so early; made for a nice, long ride, one I loved every minute of.
In my opinion of all the musicians the world has lost recently, Tom Petty's passing is the hardest to take for me! His free and positive spirit and of course his amazing music is like medication for the soul! He truly brought hope and light to many people in a dark and frightening world. He will be missed very much forever!
The same for me. I was upset when Freddie Mercury passed, but Tom's has exceeded that. I am so glad that I got to see him on his last tour. One of the very few people who never put out a bad album. RIP Mr. Petty, you are dearly missed.
Jon Custar i agree 100 percent, I'm 13 yrs younger n even the younger generations luv him n heartbreakers music.
Total devastatiin of my heart
Total!!!
I thought prince was bad but tom crushed me
he was a drunk and a drug addict
eddy gee That didn’t define his whole life. He ran charitable foundations and did little, nice things, every day. He made a difference in the world, he left a huge catalog of music, and lots of people cried,when he died.
I don't often cry when I hear of a celebrity passing. I might feel sadness for their loved ones, but rarely am I moved to tears. But wow, did this loss ever hit home. I still get teared up just watching this. Probably because Tom had the ability to make us all feel like loved ones. Through his music, humor, and sparkling eyes. He will always be my absolute favorite. ❤
Remember this;;; you are certainly not alone:: it actually hurts
Ditto I am crying now😢
Sir Petty...
You could see that Tom was hurting. We all miss him terribly. ❤
Tom petty is one of the greats
I was at a friends house one day after school, he went to his album stack, pulled one out and said
"You gotta hear this, this guys a musical genius"!
That was 1979, I was 15yrs old. Been listening ever since!!
Same here, 1979 and 15y. at my friends house after school, when she mentioned she was going to see Tom Petty in concert.. She put on Here Comes My Girl, and I've been hooked ever since, That Song, out of the MANY that I LOVE, is STILL my number one song!
When I was 8 years old watching television I saw the video for "you got Lucky" and I had the feeling of having heard music from another level and dimension..... Imagine being a child and since 1982 I became a fan of the heartbreakers... greetings from Stgo Chile
I can imagine myself having an album stack... yeah, that'd be cool. Sharing music and whatnot with friends, sounds wonderful.
Damm straight!
@@sweetgherkinz you can still do it S G alot of old hippies are still out there.
It's true
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What a way to go. The last song he ever performed, and damn did he ever nail it. Tom Petty was the absolute best in the world, and I’ll never forget him. So much love and joy he spread through his music. I just can’t believe he’s really gone.
You can see him limping, being brave. I also cannot wrap my head around him being gone. Doesn’t seem possible.
Cissy Brazil The man may not physically be with us anymore, but the music that he made with his friends, is going nowhere.
We get to keep that magic. 🌟
@@gunofapreacherman1340 well said
Cissy Brazil I hate it. Just hope he was saved 🙏🏼
As a nurse, it was painfully obvious to me that he was in a great deal of pain. I could even hear it in his voice. So sad. I will miss him so much!
Him being gone hurts forever
Tom, There are so many millions who miss you every day. You were, and still are, a significant part of our lives. This was the 60th time that I had the pleasure of watching you perform. So incredibly sad that we won't get to see you perform again.
Tom Petty is sitting on god’s lap now. For sure.
Thank you skip for sharing this....bless you
Just came upon this video. Wow , amazing. When you have pain, it is very hard to function, and this man gave his all even in great pain. Thank you for sharing this wonderful moment in time!!
I always put on Runnin' Down a Dream when I get a little depressed. Tom was there for me. Thanks for sharing.
The word Legend is used too easily nowadays,but this man was one,we are running out of true legends RIP Tom Petty
There are still alot left (the original Kiss guys, Aerosmith, Elton etc)see them when you can...
I know a lot of ppl complain about the audience having their phones out and not enjoying the moment, etc. (which I agree to a certain point) but if this person didn't have their phone out then we wouldn't have this gem. Props to ya for recording and sharing this. RIP Tom Petty
Corey City I agree, I grew up going to concerts where all you had in the air were lighters,but as I never had the opportunity to see Tom, I am thankful to see his show through this person
I had a ticket for this show. I had never seen him at a live performance before. Unfortunately, I was in the hospital this night, due to an infection, so I missed the show.
Tom Petty ended up dying in that same hospital a few days later.
Gteaparty 😭
Dead right ! Thanks for sharing
@@Gteaparty That is a very sad story, and I'm sorry you were so ill, and that you missed seeing Tom on that night. I hope you are better now.
Thank you Mr Petty....you were the soundtrack to so many of our lives...
It STILL hurts......
Soundtrack of me. Still feel his loss. Life is cruel sometimes. I try to understand😊😢
Very much so, I think until I die I will miss Tom Petty and Chris Cornell
I’ve listened to this man’s words and music since I was 18 years old. When I heard the news, I wept unashamedly. Tears do not come easily to me, but he deserved every one of them. I started collecting his albums as soon as they were released; he was my constant companion. This world, my world, will never be the same. I posted the following words on Facebook that evening ... Thank you, Tom, for sharing your gifts as we each followed the path of our lives, for making it a magnificent, yet all too brief journey ... Thank you, God, for sharing Tom. To those who knew and loved him best, his family and his friends, you have our deepest condolences, as meager as they are, as sadly insufficient as language allows. His was a bright, bold, and beautiful Spirit that will never be forgotten. He always had wings - now they have unfurled and he knows precisely how to fly and is free. Cross over gently to that shining place, where there is no pain, with our gratitude, our many blessings, and yes, our tears, as well. May the sorrow of your passing recede and leave only the most gracious memories behind, the tender mercies and incredible moments of laughter resplendent with joy, all of those precious times of your life among us, such a wonderful and marvelous thing to behold. Your music inspired so much of my own writing over the years; your presence gave us all the courage to reach for the stars. Thank you for Being. While you were here among us, know that you were, indeed, so dearly loved.
Wanda Lea Brayton Very well said!! I feel the same!! We truly loved him an his music..in still cryin when I hear him..he's I Rock n Roll Heaven with all the other greats of our generation...
Another one of the great artists is gone. I really liked him. Very talented. His music will be remembered forever. Rip, miss you.
Thank you for putting into words what I could not. Love you always Tom, I am forever “an American girl”, we celebrate your life!
Ron Denholm awesome Ron!!✌
Same here, I actually did cry (wholeheartedly) for Tom's passing and I can't think of a single other celebrity I did that for. Tom Petty's music has been with me as far back as I can remember. I remember being a little girl and dancing to "Don't Do Me Like That". I can't believe he's gone....:(
Whoever posted this on RUclips, I want to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! This is fantastic. And Tom, wherever you are, I hope you know how much you are loved.
RIP
I'm still weeping over Tom Petty.
@FalconerPhoto ,0√,
Rest in peace Tom Petty. Your fans loved you so much. Thanks for all of your great music!
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS DVD
Live from GATOR LAND EXCELLENT.
I believe he's in heaven resting in the arms of his beloved mama and God.
Damn man... you can see how his hip is bothering him. So sad. The pain he put up with... for us.
We were so lucky to have him while we did.
Miss you Tom.
Venger And he always smiled through the pain, like a Harrison. Class. Talent. Loved by all of us here. Miss them terribly. 🙏🏽
@@Ettesun ...I feel very fortunate that i saw one of his final shows. I did a painting of Tom Petty years before he passed and i put those tickets on the frame. That's one painting I'll never sell.
For himself too. For everyone. It was all good.
So true... for sure he was in pain. You can see a large knee brace on the right side through Tom's jeans. Probably my favorite rocker of all time... RIP and Thanks Tom
I saw this concert came home & 9 days later he was gone. I cried listening to my fav Tom petty tunes.
Tom could barely walk with his broken hip...but he was all about his fans.
Miss you, Tom 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
And he never complained publicly about it either
His bandmates weren’t aware it was a bigger problem because he was so good at faking being fine
The older i get the more i feel lost in a world i dont recognize anymore. Musicians were sooo talented in our day as most commentors here can look back and remember the good times.
It helped make us good people!
I cant think of how much this music helped me through hard times. I can say not only were they great musical tallents . THEY WERE FRIENDS! RIP TOMMY BOY
I often become overwhelmed with memories, emotions, deep seated emotions of the roller coaster 60’s and 70s....my forgotten 80s and 90s and 2000s....too busy i guess....and cry for the mourning of those days....sad/happy.....the music and folks that i dont remember NOT being there...thought they were timeless....youth I suppose....and the hope that comes with it.
As I read through the comments while listening to what I considered to be one of the most influential & definitive songs that embodies the purest essence of and captures the true spirit that solidifies Rock n Roll’s status as one of mankind’s greatest accomplishments and most significant contributions for all of humanity to enjoy.The Genre of Rock n Roll has stood up to the test of time which in my opinion must take place to be considered qualified as a proper determinant of Greatness. while throughout the history of Rock n Roll Music there were some Dark Times that threatened the Authenticity of our beloved medium such as Disco, New Wave, New Age although around the same time Punk had been Labeled “Punk Rock” several songs immediately come to mind that to seem a lot more like I don’t know what to call it but definitely not even approaching what could be considered Rock. Just off the. Top of my
Whispering eagle U said that beautifully, I’m 62 n Sadly I feel the same way
Hi Whispering Eagle,
Well said. I was recently saying the same thing to my mother. This isn't the world I grew up in, and I don't recognize it anymore. There's far more road behind me than there is before me. It's almost over and I'm glad, I feel like a dinosaur that doesn't belong here anymore. The only rock & roll on the radio is on the oldies stations. We wanted our MTV, but now the only music videos are here on RUclips.
Rest In Peace Tom Petty, you are truly missed.
☺️ ✌️ 🖖 😷
@Joe Blow Hi!
Well said. Yes we did grow up with the best music of all time.
Many years ago I was over at a friend's house we were playing double solitaire. Her son's friends came by waiting for him to get home. She had the oldies radio station on, and we were singing along with the song, same as we have for years. One of the kids noticed, she asked what kind of music it was she liked it, and couldn't believe us old folks knew all of the words. LOL!!! We had to explain rock and roll, and the song was about as old as she was. She had never heard it before. (Say what?) Half hour later we had new rock fans. I don't know what these kids parents had been listening to.
When at red lights if there's a young person next to me, I crank up the rock, to share the music. They need to learn. 😁
Take care, stay safe.
☺️ ✌️ 🖖 😷
Just watched "Running Down A Dream" on Netflix and it really made me realize that this guy really was a stud, and belongs in the same category with the best of em. He stood up to record company's, and anyone when he thought something was BS. I can now totally see why he was so respected by George Harrison, Bob Dylan, and so many rock icons that were the pioneers of rocknroll as we know it. We lost a great man!
cowboysfan782008 Totally!
cowboysfan782008 if you ever met him in person, he was the nicest loving person. He would dumb down his jokes, never offending anyone.
That's cool that you met him! I met Jim Ladd at the Fleetwood Mac concert in 97' and he was cool and he told me about all the different rockers he knew and said Petty was one of the coolest and most down to earth, so I believe it. I saw him about 5x but the show I remember most was in the summer of 1988 at the Pacific Amp in Costa Mesa CA. It's too bad that he passed so young and after working so hard for the last 50 years!
Carol LaMontagne yeah a loving warm sharing human being. At first, we were just yakking. I had no idea who he was. I was just standing there, and he walks up So How Ya Doin? in a jovial voice! I had a raging, scorching case of introvert back then. How he got me to talk like we were longtime buddies marvels me to this day.
The best scene in Runnin' Down a Dream, that shows what a genuine, real guy he was, was the argument in the studio with 2 record company guys, who wanted Roger McGuinn to sing a song they had given him. Tom went apeshit, with the classic line "I could smoke a joint and write better than that." And "Are you two getting a kick back for this song?" Tom saw right through them.
To the person who put this on RUclips. Thank you so so much.
He was such a LEGEND! & still is!
Missed already.
Burt Purvis I agree. My heart needed this right now.
I’m so blessed to have been at The Hollywood Bowl for this concert.Tom gave it EVERYTHING he had & left us 🙏💔🥀
what i would have given to be there. I tear up watching this last performance.
Tears..
flex
Words cannot express how the loss of Tom Petty has affected all his fans. He was a legend. He was fun, he loved his fans. Our generation is losing musicians way too soon. I've never felt so heartbroken over a musician passing as I am feeling with Tom. Rest easy Tom.... You're with some of your Traveling Wilburys band mates now. George Harrison and Roy Orbison. Forever you'll be missed 💔💔💔😥😥😥
L Lindsay And his close friend Gary Shandling who died last year at 66 also.
L Lindsay, I feel like you too. The death of Tom Petty has hit me like no other musician either. I think, it is because throughout all of my life, Tom Petty's music has been there. I can point to times in my life and I can attach that memory to one of his songs. Throughout my time line, His music was a constant...
My grief is building as time passes. When I first heard I was saddened, in the wake of the Vegas tragedy, but the last few days I'm breaking down more and more, watching this video, reading these comments, hearing songs on the radio. We've lost some big names in the last couple years, all which saddened me but none which hit me like this. Just reflecting back on his music which was always with me throughout the last 4 decades ( I'm 58 ), always quality, soulful. I guess I didn't realize how much he meant to me, cause I'm not a weeper. Hope he knows how much he's loved and appreciated, and how much he'll be missed.
L Lindsay So very true You couldn't of said it better.Still shedding years over his passing..hard to believe he's gone..
Richard Foster - me too... me too! It's finally hit me. 😔
I ve never met anyone who didn't like Tom Petty.
Dallas V What about his abusive father?
Rumpa Stiltskin I ve never met his father.
Dallas V Me Either
God bless family and friends love ya brother
god bless tom petty
It began and ended with his first major hit. Lovely bookends. I'm still quite shocked at his passing. What a great library of music and personality he left behind. Just watched "Videos and Other Stuff" for the first time in around 2 decades. He was hilarious, knowledgeable, and had music like no other. The genuineness of punk rock, the gothic rusticism of American folk, and the neverending spirit of the blues. Rock on, Tom. Godspeed.
Damn! You said it all about Mr. Petty so spot and so eloquently! It’s 2022 and still missed - thank God and him we have the amazing gifts he left us
My wife and her close friends loved Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. We did hear Tom play above Charlotte, N. C. for my 60th birthday, thirteen years ago. We had a blast!! 🎶🎸
My wife passed away on October 19, 2017. Tom pre-deceased my wife Beth. We were writing my wife's obit for the paper
and someone mentioned that we should add Tom's name to the obit in the pre-deceased
list...and we did 🎸🎶😇
Tom was in a lot of physical pain, but he couldn't let his fans down. I wish he would have taken better care of himself than he did his fans. Stoic to the very end. Much Love Always Tom.
Remember (Let there be) Peace in LA during the riots in '92?
Yeah he was hiding the amount of pain he was even, even from friends and bandmates. Tragic.
Thank you for posting.... can't believe that he's gone. He is a music legend!!
"I want to thank you for 40 years of a really great time."
😭😭
So I guess i'm not the only one here in March of 2019 who still have a hard time gettin over this, American Icone.
March 2020
...March 25, 2020, too!
Same here May 2020
I WILL NEVER get over losing HIM💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
May 2021❤
Thanks for posting this- what a privilege to be able to see it.
RIP TP! Long Live your legacy. good people down in Gainesville, fl
He had a good run. Pieces of him are wrapped around bits of our lives... forever.
Perfect words Barbara and so true.
Barbara Grace ew
It's a very good thing! You know it.
poetic Barbra thank you
My sentiments exactly! We all have that one Petty song that is connected with one of life's major events. His music has certainly been the soundtrack to the ups and downs that life has dished out.
Poor fella, moving around that stage was excruciatingly difficult. How much he adored performing for us. Just love that his last performance, last song was maybe one of the first he and the band laid down. Full circle.
I was there on that lovely Monday evening - sitting up a lot higher. Who would have thought this would be his last song in concert. My first Petty concert was in '79 - Damn the Torpedoes tour - This will be my last but was lucky enough to share the night with my 13 year old son. Thanks for posting the up-close view. R.I.P. Tom.
Les Wright This is one of those shows your son will never forget. I totally wish I had seen him in concert.
So sad to realize he's gone.
Right? It's just completely unbelievable. :-(
Indeed it was a very sad day when I heard the news. Tom's music has and will leave a lasting impact on all of his fans.
Sad indeed, another piece of my youth has died ... RIP Tom Petty.
Now you can go anywhere you want to baby . Miss you
He sounded fantastic and you could tell it was hard on him to keep the energy going but the music and crowd pushed him! He had true soul. Uncompromising, non-corporate, real! RIP💔
I just can't comprehend this, even after two days it just doesn't seem possible. I keep wanting to wake up from this bad dream. Tom Petty is Rock & Roll. I've been singing "I Won't Back Down" for several months because of a battle I'm enduring it's become my mantra and now it makes me want to win even more! I love you Tom, thanks for the soundtracks of our lives.😥💔💔💔
Maureen Kolkey Yeah,you can definitely tell that something isn't right with him in this video. Puts tears in my eyes 😢
I'm still missing Tom Petty to this day. I remember seeing him at The Bridge Benefit Concerts at the Shoreline Ampitheater, at The Gorge, and so many other shows. He was part of a generation of musicians that wrote the music of our times. RIP Tom.
Even though he's struggling physically, he still seemed like he was in good spirits.
His good spirit just makes it even more sad that he is gone. He had so much more to give.
He had a pain patch on.
@@susanmandeville693 that doesn't end all the pain.
Thank you for posting this.
Will be so missed Thank you TOM FOR THE JOY YOU HAVE GIVEN AND WILL GIVE
amazing content
514 dislikes? This is such an classic tune. May I also say that he had a broken hip and emphysema at the time he was doing this song. We lost a great artist!
And he should have stopped touring way before this but no, he decided to ignore the warning signs.
Tom had a way of making everyone happy with his music. I can't help but think how much pain he was in as he walked limping off the stage but you'd never know it because that is the kind of guy he was, a classy professional. RIP Tom, Your music will last a long long long time......and we will not forget you as we keep Running Down a Dream!
i saw him on his final tour one night in nashville tn... what a show! now just a few weeks later he is gone forever without warning... its not fair! bye Tom!
mark rush
I cannot believe we have lost another great one, from our generation.
Rest In Peace dear musical genius ~ R I P
mark rush me too .. also at 16 and 43 then last time at 53 last month 😢Wow Classic man , Father , Husband and musician!! Play in Heaven with the other greats 🙌🏼💯
I remember the first song I heard from Tom Petty was free falling, I was 5 years old. I wanted to be the girl who was skateboarding in the video. Lol. Never saw him in concert I would of loved to see him. My dad missed the opportunity this last time that he was at the Hollywood bowl. I had a crush on him when I was younger... silly me. RIP in Tom Petty. We will miss you
Same here, just change Nashville for Toronto. R.I.P. , we’ll miss you!
i will miss him
One of the best there ever was. This is like Elvis dying. His music cut across all boundaries and I bet it's safe to say that every American of every age group knows at least 5 of his songs by heart. What a career and what a life.
the Thank you for 40 yrs - saying goodbye and the thank you poster..wow..and at 5:55 grabbed his heart ..which..well.. Thanks Tom Petty ..you was one of a kind man, a part of my youth..now chipped away :(...
beatleme2 at least we still have his music.. Thanks so much Mr. Tom Petty
It's so poetic
Their last song together was the song that made them famous in the first place
RIP Mr. Petty
May you be dancing with Mary Jane right now
When he takes a bow at the end, you can see him hiding the pain. Broke my fucking heart. What a legend.
A pro's pro til the very end. When he said "Thank you" you know he meant it. What a fucking loss.
Thanks for the memories Tom . So many Summers of looking forward to you and Seger coming to pine knob in Clarkston Michigan . The parties on the hill. Late 70s and early 80s were the best of times . Glad I was a part of all of it. You made history and will be remembered as a artist with raw talent and pure class RIP.
I bet George greeted him with a ukulele.
Otto Clave I hope so. The world is never the same when souls like his depart. Thank you Tom Petty for your musical medicine for life.
The good news - Nothing last forever.
The bad news - Nothing last forever.
Thank you Tom, heaven is your new home.
What a way to go out. Thank you for making a huge contribution to our songbook of life
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers music was healing to me, in a time so painful in my life, what a privilege to listen to Tom Perry's music, what a talented man!! Heartbroken over his death.
To me as well.. His music, and the concert he put on for us back in 1989, shined light into a very dark place in my life. I had the honor of seeing him 5 times in total. I had hoped for a 6th, but wasn't meant to be...
who is tom perry?
zippity doodah I think she meant Tim Perry.
This was so hard to watch but thanks for sharing! Loved that American boy from Gainesville, FL! 40 years of a really great time!,...but he went out doing what he loved,..entertaining us! Tom, please know you are so loved & missed by millions! I've been there since the beginning of your career, what an awesome journey!,.. thank you soooo much for all the amazing music!!! God bless ya,...Rest in peace and love now Tom, you made this world a better place while you were here and your light will shine on forever! ~Love, an American girl xx ~
Never forgotten!!! Great Celebration for Tom guys 🌟💔 I wish I could have seen you guys more. I saw you all @Sandstone in 97 then twice on the 40 th anniversary St. Louis &KC. I got pic from you in St. Louis. My daughter plays guitar and this Christmas I’m having my tickets and the 40 th Anniversary pic in the middle and some Amazing pics of both concerts . You guys were the best American Rock n Roll band . You all did things with your craft no one could touch. The real deal !! St. Louis was amazing and KC. RIP TomPetty 💔🙏🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Him holding his heart during the applause--that got me.
An American Girl here.. raised on Promises...there's a little bit more to life... I've been dancing to TP since I was a teen, learning to fly, letting go, not backing down, running down my dreams.. yea hearing people say "yer so bad" realizing the waiting is the hardest part, enjoying when I got lucky, dealing with the Breakdowns, dealing with time to move on, and saving grace. I'd say it's Time to move on... but I find myself crawling back to you TP you don't know how it feels to mourn your passing! you have always been my favorite... TP you have entered the great wide open, may you find your wings and Fly,, you are no longer a refugee in this difficult world,.. Live on in our hearts!
wildnkarafree your a cutie pie
wildnkarafree I was a teen when it came out none of the music has grown old or outdated at all. Just kinda git better like a fine wine over time.
Vincent: for sure! and I like my wine too
Chris: mwah!
Lady, you're a true poet...rock on !
"there aint no easy way out" rest in peace, my musical brother
It's really sad to watch him knowing he was walking around on a fractured hip and in so much pain because he promised his fans a tour. RIP
Very few artists in any genre of music have the opportunity to finish 40 years of work on top of their game as Petty was here. It was a fitting end for a great artist. He will be missed but not forgotten as long as rock is remembered.
We'll keep it going as long as we can remember stuff lol
@@JustJeph33 haha! I was talking to my ex yesterday about this very topic of forgetting. Have a wonderful holiday season! 12/2022
@@TC-dw6wg U2
Two things were lost that day. A legendary composer and the Heartbreakers. Tom is gone and that band is gone.
We never know when our time is up. I did not expect TP to be one who left early. What he did, he did well. I will miss him.
The good die young. Way too soon.
What an honor it was to see this man and his band twice. Incredible legacy!!
What a great way to go out, thanks everyone for forty years of a great time, sings An American Girl and then says GOD bless you, goodnight. I am forever grateful for one of the best American Rock Bands ever. RIP Tom Petty, your music lives on forever.
VonBluesman God Bless You, Goodnight,... Now I have to go backstage and bang Stevie Nicks in her trailer.
I haven't been able to even click on this video until now. Tom's loss hit hard. I mean really hard. His voice was the first one I heard singing rock and roll music. The fact he is gone and I won't ever see him perform in person bothers the hell out of me. Rest in Peace Tom. 💔🎸
Bothers me too my man
Same, I was brought up on Tom petty since I was a toddler. He was a huge role model to me growing up. And it’s still unreal to think he’s gone. RIP Tom, never to be forgotten, a true legend
It hurts to watch this I was there the night before and couldnt believe how awesome it all was. Glad I got to share that time
Me either, today was the first time I did, and than there’s the ahole trashing him on here, really pissed me off, and normally I would’ve ignored it, but couldn’t today .
I can’t watch this because we have lost the most under rated performer, singer, songwriters we have ever seen in the music world.....God Bless, Tom Petty..!
Hardly underrated, the world knew he was a genius a legend and the world showed him that appreciation.
@@mikemc5221 Just ask some people on here - he was "fake." 🤣😂
Underrated ? Ah....no
@@tfcompleteprivate6312 you know, it means he was even better that the credit he was given, right? You do understand the term and how it was used in my post? Right? Your not some stupid person just looking for an argument, right?
Not looking for argument at all. TP in rated top 10 singer/ songwriters of all time....IMHO. I dont think he is underrated at all. Hes highly regarded. when Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynn, Bob dylan, and George Harrison invite you to be in a band with them....I think you are held in high regard. Thats all..peace!
This is a bitter sweet video. Who knew Tom Petty would be gone one week later, he did what he wanted to do - for his beloved fans. Happy birthday today Mr Tom Petty. A fan from Omaha Ne.
Lennon, Elvis, & Tom Petty "Our Modern Day King of Rock and Roll" ... RIP Tom....Thank you for everything
I'm almost 69 years old and I said there is just one more person I want to see in concert and that was Tom Petty. Unfortunately it will never happen now. I can and will still enjoy his music though.
papawbk the RUclips concert videos aren't too bad.
62 and right there with you, papwbk. Thank goodness for video and RUclips! Still miss you, TP; rest in peace.
Thanks Tom for all your great music. I remember around 1979 I was driving a truck for a living and playing your music on my cassette. Certain songs just bring back certain memories. I was 24 years old, now I'm 63, but it seems like yesterday. You and your band still sounded great! RIP my friend! You can tell by all the views how many people loved you and your music.
"god it's so painful when something is so close, and still so far outta reach..." Yes, it is Tom. So very painful to your millions of fans...you'll never know how much you are missed, now more than ever. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.....once and forever, "Our American Boy"...ps..one of my closest friends, and THE most American Girl you could ever ask for(born in NYC, raised in San Diego) passed away last week at only 62. She'll be missed, just like TP, as long as I walk the earth. Godspeed Sandy...and Tom. Life wont be the same without you both...
Makes Me Cry To See The Pain He's In, He Did This For Us! Tom Petty Rock & Roll God! I Love You!
Sadly missed he gave us so much
Now he walks among the wildflowers free of the pain! Thanks for the memories that I'll never forget.
Why the hell did you capitalize every damn word?
Bailey P.
WHO CARES
Hips can be replaced as an outpatient. Him staying on tour was Bullshit. He could have fixed the hip and gone right out. But no he didn't. As a former opioid user he wanted to stay on tour so he could have oxy and fentanyl. His Fucking doctors should have said NO!!!! Fix the hip. Get off the dope. But no he stayed on tour for the fans. Bullshit. He died in the dumbest way. From Fucking drugs. I'm Pissed at petty and his doctors. So Fucking dumb.
You ´ll be missed in Germany, too, dear Tom! I have listened to you since I was a schoolboy in the 70s. Feels like having lost one of my best friends who has always found the right words to help me cope, to get by - and to go on.
Yup... I felt the same way dude...
Peace from Pennsylvania 👍🏼🇺🇸
Yes Peter I agree ☝️, when Tom Petty passed I felt I lost a family member. I wish he would have taken care of his hip before he went on tour. He would have been here today. I cried when I heard the news. Their will never be a Tom Petty he sung with his heart ❤️ and soul for sure.
who would have thought 1 week later we would lose him? So very sad... thanks for sharing
I would have killed to see Tom Petty. It sucks being 20 and growing up listening to all the amazing music from the 60s to the 90s. Not not ever being able to see them live.
Saw him 5 times (my first concert) and he was to die for!
So there's this- I grew up in the late 70's and was a teenager throughout the early 80's. Just by pure chance, not my choice, I never got to see Tom Petty live. I can, and do feel your pain, I would have loved to see Tom in concert
@@barryengle8295 I'm 55 and never got to see him live, either. If he was ever doing a show nearby, I didn't know it.
I was there the night before :-: glad I got to see him,all the greats are leaving us but I'm grateful I got to see him live-A short 16 yr old brown boy who loves rock🤘 Thank you for being awesome Mr.Petty
And bless your heart xoxo
time to invest in all his music im glad to see young people still have good taste in music they dont make music like they used to ill bet hes looking down on you feeling blessed that your generation will keep it alive he really was and always will be the rock of all ages , i hope you kids, if your musicians or just a listener , can bring back the good ole rockin roll ,let his music inspire you , the kind of music that feels good and lifts up our spirits ,,, his spirit is flying free , until we meet again rip tom petty,personally i find the darker the skin the more deeper and beautiful soul expressed in their music , you should give it a try if you have yet my guitar saved my life growing ,just sayin ;) ,like BB King ,James Brown ,Hendrix ,Prince ,express yourself keepin it real ,peace out from the great nortwest
I Cri Everytiem rock and roll doesn't care what height, gender, color, or age you are......I'm a tall 53 white guy who lives jazz (where the vast majority of greats were black) I love Tupac, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush........I try every type of music because I don't wanna miss out on something great because it's not "cool" music....haha......you are a lucky dude to have seen him
And thank you for being awesome 16 yr old brown boy who loves rock! Everyone can love rock. Music knows no color. It's the universal language. Good to know young people are still appreciating GOOD music.
Tom was one of a kind, he sang the words of a generation and was always humble . Thank you Tom for writing the words that expressed what we felt in our every day lives with that voice that gave us joy and broke our hearts at the same time. I'm so sad that you're gone much too soon.
Elizabeth1022 NYC ... Well said! He was one of a kind and one helluva songwriter. We miss you Tom, thanks to You tube we can still rock with you while you're in Rock n Roll Heaven with so many others!
Elizabeth1022 NYC Tom was and forever will be the all time greatest. He didn’t sing the words of a generation, he wrote and sang the words of every generation there has been since he started. I am truly heartbroken over his passing still over 9 months later
Very Well Said. I absolutely agree, I also Do Not Like this World with Tom Petty NOT Around!
The balance of coolness and Rock and Roll Energy Remains off !
RIP Mr. Petty..thank You for sharing yourself with us ALL ~
No, Tom & company. THANK YOU. Thank you for all the amazing music you've given us for the past 41 years. Now, Rest In Peace. 🎤🎸👍
Legendary. As a guitarist I'll always consider his simplicity just incredible. Amazing really.
It´s sad to know he´s gone but it´s awesome to see him playing practically until the end. Now he´s a legend and will always be. Long life to Tom Petty.
What a legend love him and his wonderful band!
The outstanfing thing about Tom Petty is that he never lost his humility and this shines out of jis thought-provoking, fabulous music, along with hus trademark empathy and simplicity. What a beautiful soul.😍
Sharon, absolutley! It's his humility that is ever endearing. Even if some suggest he never existed at all. (Lol. Fake everything?)
Never realized how much I loved him till he was gone. Now I listen to him everyday.
Tom Petty and the heartbreakers😊
So sad! One of the Greatest song writers, performers, musicians, axe-slingers of all time! He played quite the influence musically on me growing up in the 70's-80's-90's I regret never seeing T.P & t Hb.'s live, although I did Love the music records, tapes, cd's, dvd concerts piped through the stereo & surround systems, radio etc. being pumped out over the last 40+ years, One of the hardest working musician's and bands ever!I used to say that to my buddies back in the day how they would pump out records & hits about every year since the mid- late 70's on, kinda like Rush (don't get me started) & others. Awesome songs, video's etc.
Tom you will be sorely missed Bro RIP!
As a side note I had an ex-girlfriend years ago who was obsessed with Rob Thomas- Matchbox 20 so we went to see them a few times in the late 90's-early 2kish, I wasn't a big fan then but have grown to like them OK , once saw them w/ Everclear opening which I enjoyed, anyways don't remember exactly when or which show now but it was in Columbus,Oh. & Rob Thomas came out later in the show maybe a closing song I think? Starting talking (not verbatim) but something about like "you ever have one of those songs that's just so great and special that you love , That is so great & effected your life so much you just wish you had wrote it yourself? Well here is that song" & They played American Girl & it was a pretty awesome cover really, my favorite part! Pretty good show, I always had more respect for them & Rob after that being such a Petty fan!
It was I think they're(TP & t Hb's) 1st big hit, I know it was the 1st song on the greatest hits CD I have had for over probably 25 yrs. A few of the later songs on it was Mary Jane's LD, Into the Great wide open, etc. I think it was released in 93, It was a huge success as w all the other songs on there * I thought they were old then & had been around forever lol, I was just a kid really, a young man. My God time fly's! Enjoy life before it's over!
So as far as American girl goes it being the 1st big hit from 1976 & last literally Tom Petty ever played, over 40 years it had come full circle from the beginning of his career to his last dance or performance on stage!
The traveling wilbury’s are almost all together again. RIP Tom 💐
Frank Castle and Dylan’s did?
Frank Castle yes I know. But you are saying petty’s death wasn’t deserved and that you expected Dylan to die first. Were you implying that Dylan deserved to die?
Frank Castle it sounded that way. I’m sorry
Frank Castle thank you. Stay safe. god bless
Yep, almost End of the Line.
His voice still sounds the same as it did in 1979 RIP you will be missed.
First Tom for me was in Seattle July 5th 1981, I was hooked!
What an amazing father, performer and person.
My children love Tom as well, this warms my heart.
I cherish the memories of 30+ live shows.
Thank you Tom, thank you.
God bless your soul ❤
There's NOTHING left to say that hasn't been said already. I remember being at work when the news of his passing hit the internet. It was almost IMPOSSIBLE to believe at first BUT reality quickly set in. The fans STILL have the music and the videos to enjoy. RIP.
It was the day after the shooting in Las Vegas, my hometown. I had to leave work. The two events left me distraught.
Awesome! Nice to know some people can still feel something. Thank you
"God bless ya, goodnight" - wow, one never knows when that last curtain is about to go down! Tom really set the bar high for an artist with consistently quality material. As he's known to have often said, he didn't like stuff just written for filler or "phoning it in."
He truly became a heartbreaker. His fans are broken now, but we will all be better because we had him in our lives.
Oh, those songs. So many great songs.
We love you, Tom.
Songs of healing
I was devastated to hear of Tom's passing. He has been an ever present friend for 50 years of my life. Tom didn't often visit the UK in recent years but I was fortunate enough to go to the Isle of Wight Festival in 2012 and London Hyde Park in July 2017 with my whole family where Tom and the guys treated us to a fantastic show along with his Little Sister Stevie Nicks. Miss you like crazy Tom. Keep on Rockin' in Heaven and Thank you so much for the music and your company.
He spent this life doing something he loved.
All things must pass....but.. THE SOUL IS ETERNAL.
God Bless you Tom.
Dear Phil, I as I was reading the comments, I felt more and more sadness. Reading your post reminds me of hope. GOD BLESS YOU, Tom, and all of your fans !
your god blessed him with death
All Things Must Pass was an album by his friend and fellow Traveling Wilbury, George Harrison. Now they're at the "end of the line" together with Roy Orbison.
Phil Granito he truly looks happy
If you want that ranger door handle fixed you have to find a free falling American girl and she'll know what it's like. Don't back down.
This is sad to watch.
And, from what I've read, his main goal after this was to slow down on touring and spend more time with his granddaughter.
So many great memories of listening to his music.
Thank you for everything, Tom.
wow...thanks for this video...my boyfriend and i watching now.....tears flowing....
I remember where I was when I heard about his passing. About to go into physical therapy and the radio station has just done "I wont back down" before the news broke. That song still gets me thru physical therapy to this day. Rip Tom you were a legend
Same
Saw him for the first time ever a month ago in Vancouver... so glad that I decided to buy that last minute ticket and got to watch him live. Rest in peace to a total legend and thank you for your music.