my VP and I were talking about this yesterday. He said he we went to the first petty show here in 2008. after the opener, which were great (can't recall the name), they hadn't even started taking down the opener's stage setup before the crowd started chanting Tom's name. straight for 20 minutes. he eventually came out, on his own, without the band, house lights up, and just said to the crowd "holeeee shit....if i had known I'd get this reaction I'd have come here 20 years ago".
he came back twice more prior to his passing.
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
my VP and I were talking about this yesterday. He said he we went to the first petty show here in 2008. after the opener, which were great (can't recall the name), they hadn't even started taking down the opener's stage setup before the crowd started chanting Tom's name. straight for 20 minutes. he eventually came out, on his own, without the band, house lights up, and just said to the crowd "holeeee shit....if i had known I'd get this reaction I'd have come here 20 years ago".
he came back twice more prior to his passing.
Steve Winwood opened in 2008.
That tour was actually a little too much Winwood for my taste. Tom brought him out to sit in on a couple of Heartbreaker covers of Winwood songs (namely, Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home" and Spencer Davis Group's "Gimme Some Lovin'") during the middle of their set. Man, I thought we were done with Winwood by that point.
Still, speaks to what a gracious and respectful gentleman Petty was. Winwood was a major influence, and I think Petty was jazzed about playing with him.
Still no word or discount from Amazon. I guess I’m going to cancel it and try to find it elsewhere.
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1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II 2024: Baltimore
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
The box set is something to be treasured. So much to dig through. I love the home recordings, incredible to get to hear these songs take shape.Two other highlights are the live 12 minute version of It's Good to be King. They truly were one of the finest bands to ever take the stage. And the alternate take of Wildflowers, where the song begins with Tom counting Ringo Starr into the start of the song. Get your hands on some version of this set if you haven't
A couple of meaningful links from the past few days.
i have not been able to listen to the wildflowers box set. it's gonna be a tough ride. cause i really really miss tom and wildflowers was top shelf for me(and him)
Tom Petty - Leave Virginia Alone (Official Music Video)
TODAY 70th birthday bash for tom petty some dude named eddie is gonna sing. and it ain't the eddie from into the great wide open https://www.tompetty.com/festival
TODAY 70th birthday bash for tom petty some dude named eddie is gonna sing. and it ain't the eddie from into the great wide open https://www.tompetty.com/festival
Still no word or discount from Amazon. I guess I’m going to cancel it and try to find it elsewhere.
So annoying. I knew Amazon would let me down as soon as I saw they didn't have it yet on release day. I cancelled and ordered from my local shop. Spent more $ but got my copy within 3 business days. And it sounds amazing!!
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Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Tom Petty social channels are promoting something going down next week called #SomethingCouldHappen on the 8th. The first post showed past Tom Petty videos and today's post showed a teaser for a Behind The Scenes video for You Don't Know How It Feels.
David Fricke will host a very special one-hour livestream event in honor of Tom Petty’s iconic music videos throughout his career. Tune in at 7PM ET on the Tom Petty YouTube channel.
The event will bring together notable artists and directors who have collaborated with Tom including director Julien Temple (“Free Fallin’”, “Into the Great Wide Open”, “Yer So Bad”, “Learning To Fly”), director Jeff Stein (“Don’t Come Around Here No More”), filmmaker/producer Anne-Marie Mackay, and Dave Stewart of Eurythmics (who co-wrote/produced “Don’t Come Around Here No More” and is featured in the video).
In addition, never before seen behind-the-scenes footage of the 1994 “You Don’t Know How It Feels” video will debut with on set commentary from director Phil Joanou and Tom himself.
The livestream event will culminate in the world premiere of the brand-new video for “Something Could Happen” and a discussion with the video’s acclaimed director Warren Fu and lead actor Lauren Cohan (of “The Walking Dead” fame).
I really wanted the 7lp but being well over 200 CDN$ with tax I couldn't bring myself to buy it. Then Amazon listed a warehouse deal on one for $135 cdn. Listed it as 5% damage, but I wasn't really concern if the packing is scuffed a little, I just want to spin the records. Wife bought it for me for xmas.. looking forward to spinning it
I really wanted the 7lp but being well over 200 CDN$ with tax I couldn't bring myself to buy it. Then Amazon listed a warehouse deal on one for $135 cdn. Listed it as 5% damage, but I wasn't really concern if the packing is scuffed a little, I just want to spin the records. Wife bought it for me for xmas.. looking forward to spinning it
Just noticed in my 3LP set that the Side 3 label is printed twice, on both side 3 and side 4. Anyone else have this issue? Not a big deal just wondered if it was a recurring misprint.
Just noticed in my 3LP set that the Side 3 label is printed twice, on both side 3 and side 4. Anyone else have this issue? Not a big deal just wondered if it was a recurring misprint.
I had a flaw on my LP 1 slab that affected playback (a piece of glue or paper was stuck to the first track of both sides), and they replaced it.
If it's driving you crazy, shoot them a message. They'll likely replace that LP2 for you. They may even let you keep your variant.
Just noticed in my 3LP set that the Side 3 label is printed twice, on both side 3 and side 4. Anyone else have this issue? Not a big deal just wondered if it was a recurring misprint.
I had a flaw on my LP 1 slab that affected playback (a piece of glue or paper was stuck to the first track of both sides), and they replaced it.
If it's driving you crazy, shoot them a message. They'll likely replace that LP2 for you. They may even let you keep your variant.
Probably too late now after so long. It doesn’t bother me at all, I’ve played it like ten times and never noticed - and I might have the only misprint version! 😂 Glad you got yours sorted, that’s a much more annoying issue!
Just noticed in my 3LP set that the Side 3 label is printed twice, on both side 3 and side 4. Anyone else have this issue? Not a big deal just wondered if it was a recurring misprint.
I had a flaw on my LP 1 slab that affected playback (a piece of glue or paper was stuck to the first track of both sides), and they replaced it.
If it's driving you crazy, shoot them a message. They'll likely replace that LP2 for you. They may even let you keep your variant.
Probably too late now after so long. It doesn’t bother me at all, I’ve played it like ten times and never noticed - and I might have the only misprint version! 😂 Glad you got yours sorted, that’s a much more annoying issue!
I contacted them in December, and I preordered my copy. So I don't know if it's too late.
Nevertheless, enjoy the hell out of your possible 1/1!
Wildflowers was my favourite Tom Petty album. It had been for years. Probably since the first time I listened to it (Bought it with a gift card my aunt gave me for a local music store. I didn't really know other people felt the same way until a few years back. Then to find out there's a whole 2nd half to the album. How luck are we? Been playing the shit out of All the Rest.
Last time I saw Tom Petty play was at the Gorge in 2015 (maybe 2014?). I really regret not going to the last tour. Wildflowers is one of my favourite songs and he brought it out that tour...... sigh....
Must admit I totally missed this the first time around, I had an image of Tom Petty that for some reason put me off ever checking his stuff out - maybe just not as crazy popular in the UK? Picking up the album (based on the posts in this thread!) and listening to all the extras, home recordings and live show through the end of last year was one of my 2020 highlights.
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Glad I caught those shows.
Tracking now says that my 3LP set will arrive on Friday. No $5 discount, though. Rat bastards!
he came back twice more prior to his passing.
-EV 8/14/93
That tour was actually a little too much Winwood for my taste. Tom brought him out to sit in on a couple of Heartbreaker covers of Winwood songs (namely, Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home" and Spencer Davis Group's "Gimme Some Lovin'") during the middle of their set. Man, I thought we were done with Winwood by that point.
Still, speaks to what a gracious and respectful gentleman Petty was. Winwood was a major influence, and I think Petty was jazzed about playing with him.
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
2024: Baltimore
Upcoming: 2025 Hollywood, FL Night 2
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
it's gonna be a tough ride.
cause i really really miss tom and wildflowers was top shelf for me(and him)
Tom Petty - Leave Virginia Alone (Official Music Video)
70th birthday bash for tom petty
some dude named eddie is gonna sing. and it ain't the eddie from into the great wide open
https://www.tompetty.com/festival
So annoying. I knew Amazon would let me down as soon as I saw they didn't have it yet on release day. I cancelled and ordered from my local shop. Spent more $ but got my copy within 3 business days. And it sounds amazing!!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
If it's driving you crazy, shoot them a message. They'll likely replace that LP2 for you. They may even let you keep your variant.
Nevertheless, enjoy the hell out of your possible 1/1!