![]() ![]() It gives the timeline of a relationship: from meeting, to falling in love, to eventually breaking up (I assume). One of the slower, sadder tracks on Full Moon Fever. The intro to this song is so stereotypically eighties and it’s amazing. It’s okay because “Loooove is long, long road.” Having relationship troubles? Tom Petty gets it. “You can stand me up at the gates of hell but I won’t back down” Listen to this when you’re about to argue about a test grade or ask for a raise or do something similarly futile.įun fact: Sam Smith had to pay royalties to Tom Petty because his single “Stay With Me” was so similar to “I Won’t Back Down.” And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows and the good girls are home with broken hearts”Ī really motivating tune. “All the vampires walkin’ through the valley, move west down Ventura Blvd. This is a prime example of a cover that should never have been attempted. It arouses feelings of nostalgia and the lyrics are perfect for a sloppy sing-along. Watch out for the awesome guitar solo at 3:19. This is the #1 song to play at max volume while you’re driving down a deserted highway. The point is, no matter where you are in your personal life, Tom Petty’s got you covered. Released in 1989, Full Moon Fever was Tom Petty’s first official solo album – he previously performed with a band as “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.” This album is about love, break-ups, loneliness and achieving international stardom. But, not all Tom Petty albums were created equal. When I was about 15, I imported all eight CDs of the complete Tom Petty collection onto my iPod. My mother used to sing “Free Fallin” as she reminisced about living in California in the 80s. The creative lyricism of Tom Petty was thrust upon me at a young age. ![]()
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