So many want to knock Taylor Swift for not being authentic or whatever word seems to fit on a particular day. Why not give her credit for wanting to pay her respects to a classic song by a classic artist? She appreciates Tom Petty. And I respect the hell out of her for that. She's a talented artist. So was Tom. He will be missed. Rip Tom Petty.
I'm actually pretty impressed. Don't like all of what Taylor does but think that this is a pretty good cover/tribute to a classic. I think Tom would be just fine with this.
I love taylor's music, i was so happy when i saw she covered this as i love tom petty too, any one putting hate at least she's trying to bring this kind of music back to this generation instead of 1D or Justin Bieber.
@@ellabelladani well, thank you…She obviously had so much talent, and could back it up with her voice. I actually have followed her since she started. My daughter’s guitar teacher left around 2003 or so…to play with her. He apparently didn’t last..but, you could tell she had it.
Everybody, leave her alone. She's one of the very few good musical artists nowadays! Name any other new artist that could cover this song and do a decent job!
To think Fearless (Taylor's version) is out now and Red (Taylor's version) is coming soon. And all these pics are from the original Fearless era 🥺💛💛 RUclips is the closest thing we have to a time machine.
And so she is a beautiful ,talented, and soulful american girl, with lots of more great down to earth music to come, I am sure. I love it when other artist do other artist songs and keep a certain amount of respect for the original song, yet make their it their own.Thank you Taylor Swift,I love Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and you sure did justice to their song! Lovely.
Great job of covering American Girl by Taylor when she was just either 18 or 19. It's not supposed to sound exactly like the original, for those who are musically uneducated.
This is one of the better songs of the last half century. I love the idea of an American Girl taking it on. No real clue who Taylor Swift is, but I am her fan.
I love tom but this is a great young version...that's the whole point of good music: to live on and hopefully be embraced by the next generation. I'm sure the lyrics spoke to her at that time in her career - stop being such haters and recognize other people live here and are experiencing a lifetime the same as you.
I hate the majority of people's attitude towards music. At the end of the day I think it is fantastic that modern artists are covering amazing songs such as this, if it continues, hopefully someone will pick up a guitar and create more amazing songs. I don't see how it is a problem, people need to get a grip.
dam these are harsh comments! angry. Taylor I like you. I think you write great songs...I do love bubble gum.. so.. there is that. Why oh why try to cover this classic. No one could get close to Tom and his band. I often wonder why people tamper with perfection.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are my favorite of all bands of all time... and i am 10000% down to hear Tom Petty and Taylor Swift sing this together in a new version combinig the original and this one. that would equal pure greatness
if she sung backup to tom and the heartbreakers playing this, it would be amazing. but something tells me people with nothing else to complain about would still hate it. so many people basing the notes they want to hear on a person's name.
Not a major Taylie fan, but she has a sweet little voice and this is pretty adorable :) Glad you can hear the bassist in the mix, that's the part I've always loved to hum along to since I was a little kid. Good to see a "star" (as opposed to an Artist, stars have wider-ranging appeal) paying homage to the true talent her nation has been home to. Now, let's hear her cover an Offspring tune! Lil' Taylor would be lovable singing The Meaning of Life, or even Bad Habit (She is, after all, an American Girl!) :)
I love Tom Petty and no one could beat the original, but this isn't bad. I was happy to hear she covered the song and I was happy with her version. I really like Taylor's voice and her style. I think people are being too harsh. It's possible to see the differences between the two and still appreciate both.
I love Taylor Swift!!! I think she did a gr8 job with this particular cover. However, there have been covers she has done that weren't all that great. So I'm not just sayin this cause I like her and her music.
Don’t really care for her music, but I came across this cover and gave it a chance. Great job and she kept it pretty close to the original. Give the Foxes & Fossils version a listen….Excellent and it was done live.
I don't know why everyone's so mean here. She sings this song great and it's perfect for her voice. Just because it sounds different from Tom's original version doesn't mean it's bad or that she's ruining the song in any way.
hahaha i think its funny wat everyone said bout this song by taylor swift cuz tom petty is my favorite artist and i love taylor swift! i dont think its her best work but reguardless of wat we think or say we have no say in it. i think the rude comments should stop because they do nothing and again reguardless wont effect how famous she is and how much she sings this song! =]
Wow, I love how people are like "This can't be better because it's not the original!" Well, can you honestly say Tom Petty's version was better just because he sang it first? That doesn't mean anything. What happens if someone sang it better than Tom Petty? Just because he came out with it first doesn't mean he's automatically graced with the ability to sing flawlessly and no one else can sing it as well as him. I think Taylor did a good job. I like both versions just the same.
Taylor, I would seriously suggest a retake/remake of this song in the next few years akin to Roy O., John F. & others when they felt the need too. NO doubt to me that you have your HEART truly in this Petty song. Linda R. did a stupendous cover of 'The Waiting'. (However my fav of 'The Waiting' is the live perf. where Eddie V. does lead vocals). I'm not a uTube "junky" and there maybe others. Currently now my thoughts drift out to Tom,,, "I can imagine him standing now at the gates of hell and NOT backing down". I hope you are truly free now Tom, in your Free Fallin'... RIP & thank you...
Breaking News: You can cover a song without making an identical copy! Who knew? If you want to hear a perfect imitation of Tom Petty's "American Girl," there's a remarkably simple solution: go listen to Tom Petty's "American Girl." It's actually that simple.
as far as covers go its a pretty good one. i can never say anyone else will live up to tom petty though. This is my favorite song of all time and no one else can do it complete justice. I love taylor though and that makes it more acceptable to me.
Many have covered this 1977 classic, but I think this version is the best cover. Taylor's soft voice is perfect for this song. No, its not as good as Tom's original, but it is the best cover IMO. And Taylor is one awesome American Girl.
You all sound like she was trying to be tom petty, she wasn't she knows that before she covers a song that it won't be as good as the original because nothing can be better than the original so stop comparing, enjoy it or don't listen to it.
I really dont understand why there are so many negative comments on this song. I mean, fine you like the real version better but its just a cover. Taylor obviously liked the song so she sung it for her fans. If you're not one of them then shut up.
Oh you people are TERRIBLE! This is my favorite Tom Petty song, she did it well, it fits her, no its not the Heartbreakers, but it IS GOOD and Tom would tell you that himself. Jeez, don't you have better things to do than slam someone so talented and NICE???? Are your lives THAT bad that it makes you feel better???? Tell you what, put out a cover of this on your youtube site. Lets see how well YOU do. She did good! Very good!
shes wasnt trying to be tom petty. fans should be congratulating her for attempting it. she wasnt trying to be as good as him. hes one of her many role models.
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gotta give her credit for picking a great song to cover. i'm too old to know much about her. but I see she has good taste in music. rip tom petty.
Well said. We will leave it at that.
Rip tom
The first outfit the little tiny top hat like a miniature of Tom’s hat.
So many want to knock Taylor Swift for not being authentic or whatever word seems to fit on a particular day. Why not give her credit for wanting to pay her respects to a classic song by a classic artist? She appreciates Tom Petty. And I respect the hell out of her for that. She's a talented artist. So was Tom. He will be missed. Rip Tom Petty.
She's awesome: writes her own songs and when she picks a cover it's a great one!
I'm actually pretty impressed. Don't like all of what Taylor does but think that this is a pretty good cover/tribute to a classic. I think Tom would be just fine with this.
Im happy 'cause Taylor Swift making Tom Petty remebered.
I love taylor's music, i was so happy when i saw she covered this as i love tom petty too, any one putting hate at least she's trying to bring this kind of music back to this generation instead of 1D or Justin Bieber.
not the 1d slander
Outstanding cover of a TP classic! Taylor will be around for a long time.....performing her originals and tributes to the legends....
Well, you were right.
@@ellabelladani well, thank you…She obviously had so much talent, and could back it up with her voice. I actually have followed her since she started. My daughter’s guitar teacher left around 2003 or so…to play with her. He apparently didn’t last..but, you could tell she had it.
Possibly the best cover of a Tom Petty classic
I think Miley Cirus’ cover of Wildflowers is right up there.
Everybody, leave her alone. She's one of the very few good musical artists nowadays! Name any other new artist that could cover this song and do a decent job!
Have you ever seen her live? NO! It's amazing how much effort she puts into her songs, she brings them to life. So sit down.
To think Fearless (Taylor's version) is out now and Red (Taylor's version) is coming soon. And all these pics are from the original Fearless era 🥺💛💛 RUclips is the closest thing we have to a time machine.
Just bringing the song to another audience. Lyrically meaningful to her. Pretty sure Taylor is an actual American girl.
And so she is a beautiful ,talented, and soulful american girl, with lots of more great down to earth music to come, I am sure. I love it when other artist do other artist songs and keep a certain amount of respect for the original song, yet make their it their own.Thank you Taylor Swift,I love Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and you sure did justice to their song! Lovely.
Nostradamus over here!
This is so good, can’t believe I had not heard it
This cover's stiill spinning in my mind from time to time
Great job of covering American Girl by Taylor when she was just either 18 or 19. It's not supposed to sound exactly like the original, for those who are musically uneducated.
stargazer completely agree!
wow - good job TS; really appreciate this cover, well done.
Really good I love how she didn't mangle the song she kept the same notes and just sung it how he did
Leave taylor alone
I'm warming up to Taylor Swift because I have a daughter....and this does a lot to earn some respect. Good cover.
Amazes me this only has 862,000 views.
Omg this is the best thing ever, i love tom petty and taylor swift!! x
This is one of the better songs of the last half century. I love the idea of an American Girl taking it on. No real clue who Taylor Swift is, but I am her fan.
She is so amazing💕
Not sure why some don’t like this. I think she nailed it. Good cover.
Pretty dang good. Love the way she just mellows out on this.
This is gold.
I love tom but this is a great young version...that's the whole point of good music: to live on and hopefully be embraced by the next generation. I'm sure the lyrics spoke to her at that time in her career - stop being such haters and recognize other people live here and are experiencing a lifetime the same as you.
I hate the majority of people's attitude towards music. At the end of the day I think it is fantastic that modern artists are covering amazing songs such as this, if it continues, hopefully someone will pick up a guitar and create more amazing songs. I don't see how it is a problem, people need to get a grip.
dam these are harsh comments! angry. Taylor I like you. I think you write great songs...I do love bubble gum.. so.. there is that. Why oh why try to cover this classic. No one could get close to Tom and his band. I often wonder why people tamper with perfection.
Adding fuel to the fire
so far the best cover of this song - originals are better most times but she did a great job - everclear killed it and goo dolls as well
NO WAY!!! I searched American girl covers on here thinking damn I wish Taylor would cover this. SHE DID?!?!? WHAT
This is my favorite version of American Girl. Somehow, it reminds me of being in high-school in the early 2010s and I love it.
Bullshit, she kills it. You 'taylor" it to your own style.
Best version ever! I ❤it.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are my favorite of all bands of all time... and i am 10000% down to hear Tom Petty and Taylor Swift sing this together in a new version combinig the original and this one. that would equal pure greatness
The song selection was exceptionally good, and it certainly matches your personality so well.
if she sung backup to tom and the heartbreakers playing this, it would be amazing. but something tells me people with nothing else to complain about would still hate it. so many people basing the notes they want to hear on a person's name.
Not a major Taylie fan, but she has a sweet little voice and this is pretty adorable :) Glad you can hear the bassist in the mix, that's the part I've always loved to hum along to since I was a little kid. Good to see a "star" (as opposed to an Artist, stars have wider-ranging appeal) paying homage to the true talent her nation has been home to.
Now, let's hear her cover an Offspring tune! Lil' Taylor would be lovable singing The Meaning of Life, or even Bad Habit (She is, after all, an American Girl!) :)
This version is great and compliments this song no apologies required
decent cover, and I love the pictures! TS is beautiful
ohhhh that was a great comeback!really thought provoking!
Am i the only one that really loves this?
I love this cover no one can top Tom of course but this is good and she made it her own style a little
I prefer the Tom Petty version, but I'm not gonna lie this is a decent cover.
Thanks for your honesty ❤️
I agree it’s a good cover but at the same time I think she ruined American Girl RIP Tom Petty 1950-2017
@@jacobstopper3804 that makes no sense how can you say it's a good cover but she ruined it at the same time
@@stevenstewart782 It’s my opinion
@@stevenstewart782 I can like the cover and not like her version
Not bad. I do miss Tom Petty badly. Keep his music alive.
I love this!!
I love Tom Petty and no one could beat the original, but this isn't bad. I was happy to hear she covered the song and I was happy with her version. I really like Taylor's voice and her style. I think people are being too harsh. It's possible to see the differences between the two and still appreciate both.
I love love love your music!
taylor is so pretty
im not a taylor fan but to the haters here, you do realize that Tom Petty granted permission for her to use this song? he is making $$$ from it.
Y’all should check out her 2017 cover of this song
she's great! I love her!
this is really good. great job taylor your voice works perfect with this song.
very nice! i am going to see here in houston in may i am so excited!
No way are u really going to see Taylor in houston Can u pls pls plsss invite me it has always been my dream 2 see her in person which date of may.
I love Taylor Swift!!! I think she did a gr8 job with this particular cover. However, there
have been covers she has done that weren't all that great. So I'm not just sayin this cause I like her and her music.
Very nicely sung, a good version, not to be compared with Tom Petty, but appreciated all the same.
Seems like she definitely did it as a tribute and she did it well
Thank goodness she re-covered this song. The recent one is so much better. And she actually got the words right the second time, lol.
Don’t really care for her music, but I came across this cover and gave it a chance. Great job and she kept it pretty close to the original. Give the Foxes & Fossils version a listen….Excellent and it was done live.
This is well done, but Foxes & Fossils version is unforgettable. A classic song by TP
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I don't know why everyone's so mean here. She sings this song great and it's perfect for her voice. Just because it sounds different from Tom's original version doesn't mean it's bad or that she's ruining the song in any way.
Not a big fan of Taylor Swift, but I absolutely love that she did this cover! Thank you Taylor.
This is the only Taylor swift song I have ever listened to but I must say she sure must have made tom smile with this rendition
hahaha i think its funny wat everyone said bout this song by taylor swift cuz tom petty is my favorite artist and i love taylor swift! i dont think its her best work but reguardless of wat we think or say we have no say in it. i think the rude comments should stop because they do nothing and again reguardless wont effect how famous she is and how much she sings this song! =]
Wow, I love how people are like "This can't be better because it's not the original!" Well, can you honestly say Tom Petty's version was better just because he sang it first? That doesn't mean anything. What happens if someone sang it better than Tom Petty? Just because he came out with it first doesn't mean he's automatically graced with the ability to sing flawlessly and no one else can sing it as well as him. I think Taylor did a good job. I like both versions just the same.
She's such a sweetie! :*
Of course shes a sweetie how nice of u to say that 2 young Tay Tay
Taylor, I would seriously suggest a retake/remake of this song in the next few years akin to Roy O., John F. & others when they felt the need too.
NO doubt to me that you have your HEART truly in this Petty song.
Linda R. did a stupendous cover of 'The Waiting'.
(However my fav of 'The Waiting' is the live perf. where Eddie V. does lead vocals).
I'm not a uTube "junky" and there maybe others.
Currently now my thoughts drift out to Tom,,,
"I can imagine him standing now at the gates of hell and NOT backing down".
I hope you are truly free now Tom, in your Free Fallin'... RIP & thank you...
The whole appeal of that song is its fast urgency. Take that away and its anemic.
Love this Cover!
I love taylor swift and tom petty!
she does a great job at this tune
Breaking News: You can cover a song without making an identical copy! Who knew?
If you want to hear a perfect imitation of Tom Petty's "American Girl," there's a remarkably simple solution: go listen to Tom Petty's "American Girl." It's actually that simple.
Or listen to the cover by Foxes and Fossils. It is truly awesome!!
as far as covers go its a pretty good one. i can never say anyone else will live up to tom petty though. This is my favorite song of all time and no one else can do it complete justice. I love taylor though and that makes it more acceptable to me.
Many have covered this 1977 classic, but I think this version is the best cover.
Taylor's soft voice is perfect for this song.
No, its not as good as Tom's original, but it is the best cover IMO.
And Taylor is one awesome American Girl.
Nice job Taylor Swift . Not a bad job at all .
You all sound like she was trying to be tom petty, she wasn't she knows that before she covers a song that it won't be as good as the original because nothing can be better than the original so stop comparing, enjoy it or don't listen to it.
Good point.
stop with the hating. I think she did a great job with this song. and not every songs she sings has to be the best. anyways I really like it
It's a nice cover, simple and has a sweet sound to it. Good for her.
stop the negative comments....damn..NO comparison Tom Petty for sure, but she's great. Job well done
Tom would be proud, she put her own spin on an already awesome song...Haters gonna hate, but I will respect any artist that trys something different.
Great version of one favourite song ever.
Jeez, if only life was like this always
They play this on Tom Petty Radio, so, it’s been officially approved!
I really dont understand why there are so many negative comments on this song. I mean, fine you like the real version better but its just a cover. Taylor obviously liked the song so she sung it for her fans. If you're not one of them then shut up.
Different. I love the song by Tom Petty! But this is very good for a remake. I was impressed. I didn't think it would be any good. Go Taylor!
Oh you people are TERRIBLE! This is my favorite Tom Petty song, she did it well, it fits her, no its not the Heartbreakers, but it IS GOOD and Tom would tell you that himself. Jeez, don't you have better things to do than slam someone so talented and NICE???? Are your lives THAT bad that it makes you feel better???? Tell you what, put out a cover of this on your youtube site. Lets see how well YOU do. She did good! Very good!
I was surprised...that is a decent cover.
Such a talented girl. She knows how to do it right~~~~
I listen to punk rock, classic rock, outlaw country, etc. Still a damn good cover. Aside from the canned drums, but she had no say in that.
Very nicely done. Tom should be proud.
this better be on debut tv!
If I'd heard this version before I'd ever heard of Tom Petty, I'd probably love it. As it is, I can't help but compare them and Tom Petty's amazing.
this is amazing!!!:)
@eldeano1 It's not that she "blatantly [copied]" it, she/her recording company obviously got permission from Tom Petty in order to make a cover of it.
Pretty good version, no autotune or rap in the middle, actually did justice to the original
Guys, its a cover for a reason. It's not gonna sound EXACTLY like the original.
So it goes...
Awesome cover, Taylor.
Im raised listening to Tom Petty and I love Taylor Swift! I really love this song and I think she did a great job but I do prefer the original :)
shes wasnt trying to be tom petty. fans should be congratulating her for attempting it. she wasnt trying to be as good as him. hes one of her many role models.
Great song! She has a good voice. ;)
Wow so good