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Thomas Earl Petty (20 October 1950 - 2 October 2017) was an American musician, singer, composer and songwriter best known for fronting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Apart from the band, he released three solo albums: "Full Moon Fever" (1989), "Wildflowers" (1994) and "Highway Companion" (2006).

After working with his early bands The Sundowners, The Epics, and Mudcrutch (which also included future Heartbreakers members Mike Campbell and Benmont Read Full BioThomas Earl Petty (20 October 1950 - 2 October 2017) was an American musician, singer, composer and songwriter best known for fronting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Apart from the band, he released three solo albums: "Full Moon Fever" (1989), "Wildflowers" (1994) and "Highway Companion" (2006).

After working with his early bands The Sundowners, The Epics, and Mudcrutch (which also included future Heartbreakers members Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench) he began his recording career with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers when the band broke onto the national music scene with their 1976 self-titled debut album. Still, it took America a full year to catch up to the album. "Breakdown" was re-released to radio and became a Top 40 hit in 1977 after word filtered back the band was creating a firestorm in England.
He was also a member of The Traveling Wilburys, along with George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison. Petty and the Heartbreakers also toured as a backing band for Bob Dylan.

Petty is a vocal critic of the modern recording industry, including the disintegration of independent radio stations.

Petty has been supported by his band, The Heartbreakers, for the majority of his career. He has occasionally released solo work, as is the case with his 2006 effort, Highway Companion, on which he performed most of the backing instrumentation himself. Examples of other solo albums include Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers

Petty died on 2 October 2017 following a cardiac episode earlier that day at his home in Malibu, California. Although some media outlets incorrectly reported his death following an erroneous police report, his death was confirmed later that day by his publicist and manager.

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Free Fallin'
Tom Petty Lyrics

She's a good girl, loves her mama
Loves Jesus and America, too
She's a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis
Loves horses and her boyfriend, too

And it's a long day livin' in Reseda
There's a freeway runnin' through the yard
And I'm a bad boy, 'cause I don't even miss her
I'm a bad boy for breakin' her heart

And I'm free, free fallin'
Yeah I'm free, free fallin'

All the vampires walkin' through the valley
Move west down Ventura Boulevard
And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows
And the good girls are home with broken hearts

And I'm free, free fallin'
Yeah I'm free, free fallin'

Free fallin', now I'm free fallin'
Now I'm
Free fallin', now I'm free fallin'

I wanna glide down over Mulholland
I wanna write her name in the sky
I'm gonna free fall out into nothin'
Gonna leave this world for a while

And I'm free (free fallin', now I'm free fallin')
Free fallin' (free fallin', now I'm free fallin')
Yeah I'm free (free fallin', now I'm free fallin')
Free fallin' (free fallin', now I'm free fallin')
(Now I'm)

(Free fallin', now I'm free fallin')
Yeah, I'm free, free fallin'
Oh! Free fallin'
Now I'm free fallin'
Free fallin'
(Free fallin', now I'm free fallin')
And I'm free
(Free fallin', now I'm free fallin')
Oh, free fallin'
(Free fallin', now I'm free fallin')

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: Jeff Lynne, Thomas Earl Petty

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Oasis Rocks

18w↑11

Lyrics 🤟

[Verse 1]
She's a good girl, loves her mama
Loves Jesus and America too
She's a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis
Loves horses and her boyfriend too
It's a long day, livin' in Reseda
There's a freeway, runnin' through the yard
And I'm a bad boy, 'cause I don't even miss her
I'm a bad boy for breakin' her heart

Chorus]
And I'm free, free fallin'
Yeah I'm free, free fallin'

[Verse 2]
All the vampires, walkin' through the valley
Move west down Ventura Boulevard
And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows
And the good girls are home with broken hearts

[Chorus]
And I'm free, I'm free fallin'
Yeah I'm free, free fallin'
(Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a
Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a)

[Verse 3]
I wanna glide down over Mulholland
I wanna write her name in the sky
I'm gonna free fall out into nothin'
Gonna leave this world for a while

[Chorus]
Now I'm free, free fallin'
(Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a
Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a)
Yeah I'm free, free fallin'
(Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a
Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a)

[Outro]
(Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a)
Yeah I'm free, free fallin'
Oh!
(Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a)
Free fallin'
(Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a)
And I'm free, oh, free fallin'
(Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a
Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a)
Free fallin'
(Free fallin', I'm-a free fallin', I'm-a)

All comments from YouTube:

DomTheBomb

5y↑4.4K

Gone but never forgotten RIP Tom you legend

Manpreet Singh Virk

15w

True 🙏

Richard Kougasian

34w

Gone too soon. Our loss. Rest easy.

Sheila Rose Burdynski

37w

Cpcc p ll

Wizdumb

37w

@Parasite Older than my dad that died before him.. that hits different

Bruno Andrés

39w

RIP

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Me

7w↑17

This has been one of my favourite songs for so many many years now. Always takes me to a happy place. ♥️

Kristen Fuller

@Me he was only 31 years old. I found out on the day of his birthday meaning I found out he passed away. His birthday was January 10th he would have been 32 if he was still here 😥😢 he was always there for me he stood up to my bullys when I was bullied.

Kristen Fuller

@Me he had this disease his whole life.

Kristen Fuller

@Me thank you. My friend passed away from rare disease called adhd. I learned about this disease today when I was talking to his mom. It's a disease you're Born with. He was born with this disease. Never heard of it before. At least he's not suffering from any more. He also had a fear of death phobia scared of dying 😥 💔 😢 I believe. So I believe he didn't want pass away I didn't want him to passed away 😢😢 I didn't know he was going to pass away he wanted to get better.

Me

@Kristen Fuller I'm so sorry to hear that. :( My condolences

Kristen Fuller

I feel mix to the song. My friend passed away January 4th 2023 I was at his funeral today and this played at the funeral. I hear the song on my radio now every time it comes on it will remind me of my friend that passed away 😢 i miss my friend.

Sealion_TTV or S.M.L Muzik

5w↑2

Timeless Song love it <3

Вал 163

Классное время, классные девушки)

Emeka O

39w↑981

This song has been stuck in my head literally my entire life and I’ll never get tired of it. Rip to a legend

Shay311

One of the best songs ever ❤

Daughter Of The King

@Charles Doherty
VERy well said

Emeka O

8w↑1

@Arturo HDZ Jr lol John Mayer can do no wrong🙌🙌

Arturo HDZ Jr

8w↑1

Listen to john mayers version youll deff have another style to keep in your head rent free

Emeka O

@Elliot Moloi it’s really amazing how many memories can be packed into a song☺️ there’s nothing like nostalgia in music

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Global Dayz

5y↑530

REST IN PEACE TOM #LEGEND

Terry Sommers

SEE ABOVE

WIll Jones

We can bring em back alchemy thinking shhhh https://youtu.be/NwZiH0IaoAQ need stone

chris brownlie

5y↑3

Trump Dayz #legendindeed

amie gray

My dad loved him I listen to him because takes me back to when my dad would just sit there and listen to his music my dad died in 2010 I was 18

Smi Sma

28w↑298

When I was 16, I went on vacation to the US with my parents and we did a helicopter flight through the Grand Canyon. The pilot played this song and managed to time it in such a way that the chorus kicked in at the exact moment we were passing a cliff and the canyon would open up in front of us. It was amazing.

Behr420

Best old school songs

Engineer Gaming

@Govind R N or dream on either

HisHonour Sirdrinksalot

Helicopters are very noisy and pilots need to listen to radios, you were lucky to experience that.

Govind R N

Would not want to be hearing to a song called Free Falling while airborne.

Engineer Gaming

I'm glad you had a good time in my country, though I'm in PA. May you have more good times, in different countries, in different events of your life.

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Christopher Nicholls

31w↑360

Tom Petty was a brilliant figure in history. Great songs.

Cory Hamilton

11w

@Jessa marret , I need you, please...#10 Top Hat. Asap.

Jessa marret

11w

@Cory Hamilton I hope all is well with you over there

Cory Hamilton

11w

@Jessa marret , very well.

Skaurd

16w↑2

He was a slight but petty at times

Gina Collins

19w↑1

Iloveyoursongs

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Riskerboy

13w↑128

I first heard this song long ago when I asked a guitarist in a hotel to start playing some of his favorite songs. After he played it, I was immediately in love. It was my favorite song for 8 years and whenever it was on the radio I started singing. I just found this song and decided to leave this here. Nobody will probably ever see this, but if you did, have a great day!

steven perez

@Ratty what the hell does this have to do with this video

Riskerboy

@Ratty ?

Ratty

3w↑1

Worcestershire Sauce

Riskerboy

@Darlene Atkinson Thanks, that means a lot! Hope you are doing well too!

Darlene Atkinson

3w↑1

Hey Riskerboy, this video was uploaded 13 years ago I am 65 earth years I always love how Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recorded edit their music, when I was super young which was many years ago, I use to walk to Tower of records and spend hours looking through records I at one time owned 5,000 records life change no longer have them. But there YouTube so this is commented to let you know I seen your comment and read it. Hope your life is all what you wanted it to be. Cheers.

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LaazrGaming

2y↑1.2K

REMEMBER SCREAMING THIS AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS AS A YOUNG KID

WIll Jones

@Dixie Brown https://youtu.be/FN7EC6kD0Ls

WIll Jones

@Robyn Ryan https://youtu.be/FN7EC6kD0Ls

WIll Jones

@Robyn Ryan https://youtu.be/LfToaDXQJBI

WIll Jones

@Robyn Ryan https://youtu.be/UH1H_2xNhTQ

WIll Jones

https://youtu.be/RnEfHeuIJgY

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Matt Wilson

39w↑177

One of the greatest songs of all time, truly.

Ben Jason and Splash Landing

If you live in Los Angelos for sure

Helen Marret

14w

Hi Matt, How you doing

Helen Marret

14w

One of the best song ever written

Red---Paul Van Ravenswaay

Soundtrak of my 20's

elizabeth kusce

I miss you so much Tom Petty

NightTrainFM

9w↑19

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Culturally significant to the golden era of music in the US and UK in the 80"s

neowolf09

3w↑1

I would say that golden age started in the 60s and 70s and extended into the 90s ending around the 2000 mark.

RC082381

2y↑4.4K

Today my mom's been gone for 13 years. She passed away less than 3 months after my dad did. I have such wonderful memories of riding around in our crappy gray chevette with no power steering and rusted out floor boards listening to his greatest hits cassette tape over and over because it got stuck in the tape player and this was her favorite song of his. Listening to this today in her memory. Love and miss you mom always ❤️

griphim

This bring me back when things were a little normal.
Love was extremely in the air/and you felt it in the air.

Sue Dacus

Those are the memories that give life meaning.

Petra

12w

🌇 🥉 💐

Kristofer Newton

13w

I Understand.

Josh

13w

Soo sorry for your loss :( RIP

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Mike Nice

Now I'm a bad boy from breakin her heart! Free falling!!!

Chuck

38w↑60

The man was a genius. I'm just blessed to grow up with his music. Rest in peace my friend we miss you and your music.

Eric Schrader

11w

His lyrics and melody were so simple and that's the beauty of his music. His collaboration with the Traveling Wilbury's is something that I recently discovered as back in the late 80's, I was too busy with life in general.

Wassim bazzi

38w↑239

God I miss the music of the 80's and early 90's. This song brings back overwhelming nostalgia

Pythagorean teacher

10w

@just.that.girl yeah example NZ has a crystal meth epidemic where truck drivers to lawyers to meet workers to electricians smoke it. Reached all levels of society. Drinking culture that's completely out of control for the 5,000 police officers our country has.
And an unknown percentage of organised crimes and gang population. but the country likes to turn a blind eyes while smiling and mention snowboarding and Lord of the rings 🤣👌

Pythagorean teacher

10w↑1

@just.that.girl oh that's completely understandable 🤣 I was merely giving insight to the kiwi culture as that's not in the tourist tour guide. Instead of this Lord of the rings image visitors have. Don't get me wrong New Zealand is beautiful like that. But there's so much more going on then censorship here allows.

Pythagorean teacher

10w↑2

@just.that.girl hby? I duno give out my i.g I don't know well. Or i read dem and they a little off.
I do enjoy talking to Americans that have been to New Zealand my cousin just move back to Chicago. He's from there and has dual citizenship. And one of my best friend Casey here from Baltimore. And Missouri is from Missouri. 🤣😁🤯🦖

Pythagorean teacher

10w

@just.that.girl I'm 30 year old screw up an ex drug user, used to be a 20 year old crak head and a club d.j with an almost 200 I.Q feeling half retarded. who done lots stupid shit to fit in. and then got clean. I have a 10 year daughter to a drunk slut that abandoned us. And am a proud single solo dad dat learnt to love him self. Who made a successful first business medical grade manuka honey company with a hundred beehive's. And manage to expand and get my life together. And I always wanted to own thousands of acre's of land and live wild ish like, was my dream. Like Huckleberry Finn but with money. I also enjoy weirdo things like reading science history and activities like building fruit tree orchards and Doomsday prepping. Gold & cans of spaghetti are the only currency I accept😁🤣 (that's a joke that's true). So there ya go a small assessment of me. (We must be mates now 👌)

just.that.girl

10w

@Pythagorean teacher 🤣🤣🤣 I think I'll stick to the fireworks in Auckland and avoid the meth orgys.

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Kid Justice

20w↑15

I don't listen to this song 'all the time', but gee, once in a while it's a very special treat. I never get tired of it... AND NEITHER DO YOU!

Jenise Bellanger

2y↑2.6K

My sister had breast cancer and it matasised in 2016. She was a musician 38 years and she loved listening to her favorite artists. Tom Petty was one of them, I loved him too since a teenager. She was given 4 tickets to his last tour and was promised to meet him. Tom was so kind to her and wanted to sing with her unfortunately, her hair was all gone and she felt self conscious to do so. He treated my big sister like a queen. Gave her autographs, memorabilia, every tshirt from his last concert and any product they were selling on tour. He whispered in my sisters ear, I will see you again one day Laury.. She died in June 2017 Tom Petty passed in October 2017, We lost 2 wonderful people and musicians. I am sure they are playing guitars and serenading heaven... I am very grateful my sisters dream came true and couldnt have been with a nicer man.. Thank you Tom Petty

Max Tremml

God bless them both. I'm sure they are having a great time since they came to kingdom come.

May they rest in peace and play awsome music all day and night long in paradise.

Wanitta Morris

Brother she with us in spirit will never due

Vince Bryant

Is Jill Marioland a Narcissistic?

Lisa McBride

Yes believe it your sister and Tom Petty are angels in heaven watching over you and making beautiful music. Just remember when you hear a TP song they are there with you!!

Bm45si Gola

@Stop the Philosophical Zombies if u love someone to much always die to soon. My sister died

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Jorge Negron

20w↑56

Timeless masterpiece. RIP

Bonita Barbie

14w↑2

💯%

Devin Robinson

32w↑118

This song is so nostalgic and brings out the best memories 🎶 🎧

Bobby Klein

24w

@Felicia Hill Hey! I'm truly move by your love and passion for lovely songs and I would love to know more about you because you seem nice and worth talking too but it's public here, can we chat off here if you don't mind ? Have a great day... Stay Safe

Felicia Hill

24w↑2

@Bobby Klein You don't know how it feels

Bobby Klein

24w

@Felicia Hill Hey! That's good to know, I just can't stop myself from listening to this song anytime am alone, if I may ask which of all his songs is your favourite ? Have a great day... Stay Safe

Felicia Hill

24w↑1

@Bobby Kleinwho doesn't love Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ¿

Bobby Klein

24w

@Felicia Hill Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!....Stay safe!!!

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Iain Tarves

14w↑14

This is one of my favorite songs ever and it will never get old. I love Tom Petty and wish he was still around to make music with the Heartbreakers! RIP ❤️

Bonita Barbie

14w↑1

I remember..watching mtv top 20 countdown at my besties house.. before cell phones .. things were different. This song still hits the same 💯❤️‍🔥

melanie Jane

13w↑12

Best song ever! Was lucky enough to see him live in Dublin uk with my dad who is his biggest fan! I will never forget looking at my dad when this song came on. Crossed arms, taking it all in with tears in his eyes. Will forever be my favourite song of all time! Rip to a legend

Niall Doherty

Dublin is in IRELAND.

Jordan

Twice in Dallas. I was tripping balls

Axo Miu And Friends

11w↑12

As a kid I always thought of this song and never knew why. Never even really remembered where I heard it. I'm 19 now and finally finding out about this great man's passing just a handful of years ago. Thank you, Tom. For writing that wonderful song that I never could stop thinking of.

OldMusicFan83

26w↑59

“If a song is hard to play, you are not done writing it.” Tom Petty

CzechRiot

32w↑178

It`s one of these things that portray a specific era but is also timeless.

That Guy

20w↑1

@Trisha McCarty I have this for one of my sky diving videos. 😎

Trisha McCarty

20w

@That Guy . Hey I've always said I want to skydive with this song playing... know the lyrics and still want to lol

CzechRiot

21w↑1

@That Guy As a skateboarder kid back then, my mental analysis stopped at "pretty girls and skateboarding". That's what this song was about to me.

That Guy

21w

This happens every day… he was picking up ‘good girls’ and dumping them…
He felt his morals were falling. Oddly people think this was about skydiving, so he did learn to fly.

JackAlope!

29w↑2

Well the first part was the fifties or the snobby part of the sixties.

Divorce.ly Inner Circle

4w↑3

One of the greatest songs ever. I've lived in and around "the valley" and Ventura Blvd. for decades--and various workout classes I've gone to in LA included this song. Lots of memories. Rest in Peace, Tom.

EricaMorgan

8y↑9.2K

My dad used to sing this song when I was a little girl. He did it to be funny and because he liked the song. After he died I couldn't listen to this song without crying. Now 15 years later it still bring back memories but I love hearing it now. When I hear it I feel like he's saying hello from heaven. I have changed the meaning in my mind. I'm the "good girl" who loves Elvis, her mama, America, horses etc. and he's a "bad boy for breakin my heart" by leaving me when he passed. He doesn't even miss me because he's still with me, I just miss him because I can't see him. He's writing my name in the sky, left the world for awhile, etc. anyway, this is a great song and means a lot to me.

Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman

20w

Who's cuttin those onions?

Volkwin Müller

20w↑1

@EricaMorgan Erica, all the people (me included) thank you! <3

EricaMorgan

20w↑1

@Volkwin Müller thank you for commenting on this. I hadn’t looked at this comment in years and had forgotten it even existed. I enjoyed reading all the nice comments people have written over the years. Im crying all over again reading them all. Thank you everyone ❤️

Volkwin Müller

20w

Oh Erica, what a story. Thanks for sharing. Your Dad is surely aroung all the time. My father did go five years ago and I exactly know what you mean. Keep going forward. Keep on "free fallin". Thanks for sharing your story!

Debra Grassette

21w

❤️

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Trevyn Hill

32w↑35

RIP, Tom
I've listened to your voice since I was a little boy watching my father struggle to maintain. Thank God, for you're talent, your spirit, and the blessing you are to us all.
LEGENDS NEVER DIE.

Helen Marret

Timeless masterpiece
How’re you doing today

Lindsay Beadle

37w↑18

A true legend. Rest in peace!!

Michael Smith

23w↑1

Hello 👋

Auto Week Africa

40w↑100

This guy knew what he was doing, amazing talent indeed

xtrmst_01

27w

@Debra Grassette "Haters" Lol! Pray for yourself cuz you're way too sensitive than normal, Debbie...

Debra Grassette

27w

There's so many haters but let me tell you what you out will come back sorry your life isn't working for you I'll pray for you 🙏

Debra Grassette

27w↑1

@xtrmst_01 Bless you

xtrmst_01

29w

@Debra Grassette ok good for you

drumstickAT

33w↑21

Gone but never forgotten RIP Tom you legend

Autumn Matuch

3y↑1.1K

I hope you’re resting well, Tom. I’m sorry I never got to hear ya play live, but I’m so grateful for your music. 💛

King Curt

2y↑1

Rip Petty. He was a legend. Respect him!

Aaron Lopez 87

Love the energy

Tina Moon

That's very nice. ✌

Kendall Stark

He and The Heartbreakers were my first concert. I was 13, and it was a school night. Best night of my teenage years. It was their Wallflowers tour.

thepianoman leo

Had a last chance a year before he died but couldn't afford ticket... Told everyone who was supposed to go with us to that concert it would be the last time we could see Petty live because I'd figured he would retire soon and or loose his voice unfortunately like most ageing artist, never thought he would be gone forever RIP LEGEND

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Marxxus Aram

22w↑33

It's still like yesterday. Much love to all the people who grew up in the 60s 70s and 80s and to all the artists that have come and gone. We had the best life culture and the greatest music talent.

Jade JJ

39w↑44

Every spring/summer I blast this song! It just never gets old ⚘️🌻🌞💓

Jade JJ

23w↑1

@Javier Arias no it's just the song give me spring and summer vibes...

Javier Arias

26w

Is it forbidden to do so on Falls/Winters?

Jaden Golden Rose

31w

Oh yeah 😎

Fidget box 👍

38w↑4

Just like I am right now lol

Steve

6w↑5

I spent 10 years jumping from Airplanes, this song was always played at some point on the Dropzone and was dedicated to the hopeless romantic skydivers, some of my most amazing memories and the best group of people to hang with!❤️👍

Sirris

40w↑82

one of the best songs ever recorded

Jade JJ

31w↑3

Same with " I won't back down" another great Tom Petty song 💕

Heather Wehbe

32w↑4

Perioddttt!!

Paul Amato

33w↑2

One of the best huh ?

Charles Doherty

35w↑5

Absolutely correct 👍

David Choi

5y↑6K

Here to pay my condolences. RIP Tom Petty. Thank you for your contributions to the world.

Manuel Almendarez

12w

So talented.he never song the comon cheesy stuff but always had some depth to it.its a testimony of his talent.its one of the reasons i love his music.i recall all the times i enjoyed toms music and watching his videos on mtv while in high school.so ,his death is emotional to me.one of my favorite musicians.

Stephen Fricke

45w

He is missed

Junior von Claire

46w

He was excellent. And he was compensated.

Šandor Hartig

48w

My name Is David also.......unrelated

Darren Pierazek

{sigh of sorrow & head shake} Man,...you said it, dude! .....heh!,....four years agio,...but ya still said it! LoL! Man!!....Ya know, just a couple of days ago, I had a friend over for some board 7 video game time, ya know...? and I have no idea what spurred the topic to life, but at one point we find ourselves talkin' bout random bands and guitar players. I remember at one point in the convo saying to him, "I know, right?! Hehehe!...Yah okay... I can't argue with you there. But dude, see...like, that's what I'm tryin' to get at, is like,....there are guitar players. A great many of them! And many of THEM, are great. But then,....man,....then there's just guitar legends. Like, Petty, Hendrix,....MF'n Slash!...." {outro chuckles...back to my game}

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MAL_PROTO

38w↑38

I still remember when I first heard this song all those years ago, just as good of a song now as it was then

Joseph Campbell

16w↑14

Real rock and roll. He just a great singer with soul. U can feel it. Love petty. Gone but not forgotten. Rip.

Helen Marret

14w

Hi Joseph

Helen Marret

14w

It never get old

Daniel Server

32w↑19

What a great song. Miss you, Tom.

Joseph Walther

6w↑3

This is song just sticks in your head for some reason. Even after watching "What makes this Song Great" by Rick Beato, I still don't know why it's still sticking in my head after all these years.

musicmankenn

5y↑163

This song really holds a special place in my heart. My daughter used to sing this with me in the car when she was little. Just goes to show you how music paints memories in our lives. Thanks Tom Petty. Songs like this shows why you are a legend...

H Lucarelli

5y↑1

musicmankenn that is super sad. I wish he was still here. My step mom started to cry when she hered what happened! My brother and me would sing a bunch of his songs and we still do

Spice

5y↑2

musicmankenn my first memory is with this song when I was 4

SER Manley

5y↑2

musicmankenn dude that's awesome, me and my daughter have a bunch of songs we love singing together also, started her at 5. And now she is 9 and actually requests these songs on the drive to school every morning , makes me lower it when we get close to school though lol , got forbid her friends may actually hear real musicians right .....

Leafpaw

32w↑7

Fun fact about Tom Petty: Him and my great uncle were very good friends. They would go inside of the bedroom of my grandmother’s house and play the guitar together!

Sarah Page

16w↑7

My daughter used to sing this song while we were driving in our 1990 Toyota tercel ez. She was just a tot in a car seat but every time we’d hear this song she would kick the back of my seat and sing “free free fallin”. She would do it as an adult to reminisce and we’d always laugh about it. She unfortunately passed away on Psalm Sunday of 2021. I will always feel her kicking the back of my seat singing “free free fallin”. RIP SWEETS LOVE YOU TO HEAVEN AND BACK ❤

Eden Everly

24w↑9

Omg, I'm crying. Brings me right back to that girl in 1989. This was my favorite song. I used to sing the chorus at the top of my lungs. I miss those days so much.

Tyrone Green

5w↑1

😇❤️‍🔥💯

gig writer

7w↑1

This song came on as I was driving cross country alone with everything I had in my car. I left behind a good job and my family because I finally wanted to pursue my dreams and find where I belonged. I felt so happy blasting Tom Petty as I drove through the desert and I haven't looked back since - best thing I've ever done. Tom Petty is a legend.

Dan Wright

5y↑131

I will always remember Tom at the Gorge Ampitheater, 5th row center, the wind blowin his scarf sideways, singing along to this jem of a song. RIP Tom.

Shay311

8w↑8

RIP to one of the best artists of all time 😢

Connor Klingman

40w↑11

A one of a kind artist. I almost had the chance to see him live just before passing, something that comes to haunt me for a good long while. At least I can still appreciate his music much more.

Kat Bonwick

37w↑14

Tom Petty was and is talented and awesome!! He is greatly missed. Rip 😣💞💔💔💯

Jessa marret

20w

Hello how’re you doing?

Tim Cartwright

8w↑2

one of the greatest songs ever made. THANK YOU!

danigs007

5y↑234

A true classic! I remember the day this was released: I just came home from high school with my best friend, we sat and listened to this song, and the second it was over we said to each other simultaneously - "Man,... that's just a perfect song!"... And 30 years later I feel the same.

Erik Spanjersberg

I it a favorite of life for me...released when i was about 25, i am not sure, i did not check, and unforgetable for me because of tom cruise i ine of his best movies (for me)....Jerey mcquire ...just google Tom cruise, free falling and you will find it on youtube....

Incognito Guy

I agree I have the same memory just different in the places it's a great song Rip Tom Petty love your music.

cj vlogs and more

Dani G. Shved ok Damon I agree

M C

5y↑1

Remembers me good auld days !!
Rip tom petty and bruv Derek Crawford x

chace ferrier

5y↑1

Dani Grossman Shved so perfect

Lydia Feyh McAvoy

23w↑5

My mom loved this song and would sing it to me everytime it came on the radio. Rest Peacefully Mom I Love you with all my heart❤️☮️❤️

Dusty Grant

38w↑22

RIP to the legendary Tom Petty!!!!!!!!!! As long as his music is playing and his voice is heard we Will remember one of the greatest song singer-songwriter and a powerful voice WILL continue to be heard!!!!!!!!!!!!

Helen Marret

14w

@Dusty Grant sleep tight

Dusty Grant

14w

I'm not working now retired kindof!!!!!!!!! I'm in bed ready to sleep now im in bed by my self because I'm single now!!!!!!!! Live with my sister because it's helping with bills!!!!!!!!!!!! How about you YOU single? Good night my new friend wishing you would text me messages know so others won't see our conversation good night 🌙

Helen Marret

14w

@Dusty Grant I’m coming home by the holiday, so what do you do for a living?

Dusty Grant

14w

Good luck on your service to the USA 🇺🇸 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When do YOU expect to come home!!!!!!!!!!!! By the holidays!!!!!!!!! I enjoy the season!!!!!!!!!!!

Helen Marret

14w

@Dusty Grant I’m from Gulfport Mississippi I’m 31 currently on deployment in Poland I’ll be back in the states in two months time

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Shelli's Sanctuary

🤘

Vince Mann

22w↑1

A timeless and boundless song, despite it being recorded in the late 1980's and despite it being about the San Fernando Valley.
One of the classics.
Thank you, Tom. You are missed.

Amanda Summers

5y↑69

Well... He's officially made good on his word. He's left this world... The legend learned to fly. Rest in peace Tom, you are officially immortalized through your music. The world is a little quieter without your wonderful voice.

Michael Smith

23w

Hello

Davies Jonathan

That's nice of you, Amanda how are you doing today?

LittleLulubee

17w↑3

I was 17 when this came out, living in sunny San Diego 🌴🌞 I remember blasting this, driving down the freeway at sunset time, singing along, on my way to the beach 💗🐬🌊 I miss the old days 😭😭

Chloe♡

38w↑11

Classic Rock never gets old ⚘️ 💛✌️

Jaden Golden Rose

31w↑1

Amen 💁🏼‍♀️

Kayla Reyes

22w↑3

Amazing song. Brings back so much memories with my dad 🙂

Samuel Miller

42w↑7

Hands down my favorite Tom Petty song and that's something because he did so many good songs.

Liam

5y↑178

RIP Tom Petty. Heroes are remembered, but legends never die.

Officer Tankster

That true

JW14

Giovanni Lule-Paredes he isn’t. Many people use the unfunny name “Clorox Bleach”

Liam

fuck you!

Liam

5y↑1

yeah my dude

Giovanni Lule-Paredes

5y↑1

WHY ARE YOU EVERYWHERE

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Neil Franklin

20w↑3

Fantastic song one of the best ever made

glenn Howlett

this is one of the best videos ever made, tom petty you will be missed rip tom

Yashu Neupane

9w↑2

Such a masterpiece. All time favourite ☺️

Tyrone Green

💯

John Wick

16w↑3

One of the greatest songs ever conceived.

Dan Delugach

3y↑238

I never get tired of this classic....just a perfect song....RIP Tom

Jade JJ

31w↑1

@Tiago Morais I'm 23 and I know how great the song is

Joe Mag

Rick Beato explains several things about this song that make it so great :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUyeAkjBXZI

Sahib Malhotra

3y↑1

Same ❤️❤️

Lucy Sellers

3y↑3

I am 11 and these songs are my life. God bless Tom and the 80s!

Tiago Morais

3y↑3

young people will never know how good it is. I am 15 and I love tom since I was little!❤

Joe Pellegrino

24w↑2

Legit one of the best rock songs of all time. I feel that it is often overlooked on those type of lists, but it absolutely should not be. This song embodies so much of what classic rock and roll is. RIP Tom Petty.

Helen Marret

14w

Hi Joe, How you doing?

Helen Marret

14w

What a great song

Oddish43

11w↑1

1. Tom Petty was awesome and will be missed, and this song was one of his most finest, simple but filled with regret and loss, sentiments that are both immediate and timeless.
2. Those skaters (especially the girl, who was obviously new to half-pipe skating) should have been wearing helmets.

Bama Rod

33w↑7

great song, great singer! RIP

Alexis Cowo

19w↑2

I just love the feeling of "good old times" that these classics provoke in me

Francisco Enrrique Negrete Gaete

39w↑4

Esta canción me ha acompañado por mucho tiempo en mi vida!!

Missy Mountains

37w↑5

As a 90s baby I sure have many great memories with this song 💜RIP Tom Petty gone but never forgotten 💔

Jessa marret

20w

Hello how’re you doing?

Angel Robinson

31w

I was born in the 90s also..so many memories with this song indeed 🤗

albr00n

39w↑11

Timeless classic.

Regina Repp

37w↑1

I always have the radio on in my car singing along the music so my kids were exposed to what I listen to. This song came out when my son was about 4-5yrs old. This song is playing and for a second I wasn’t singing and I hear my son sing “I’m three fallin!” with the most feeling and at the top of his lungs (off tune) and I get the biggest smile 😁 one of my favorite memories, he turned 37yo in February 😒

Alex Villarreal

37w↑2

lol so funny three fallin ... good memories there

Cats Can't Swim

2y↑1K

Tom Petty left this a better world for us all just by doin' what he did. RIP Mr. Petty. Much love forever.

Lee

Right on bro

KRAZY QU33N

He impacted all the creative people who listened to his music🎶 #TOMPETTY #GOODMUSIC

suzi22

So true and big respect. Mr Petty, you and the big "0" and George Harrison.....a super gig at St Peters

Terry dobbins

He never died he lives on

Carlos Fortunato

I agreed that is the truth

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Renee Kadlubek

Petty wins the night in CT

levithedestroyer

i dont see how tom petty can look like a soccer mom combined with a goul and end up looking like tiktok star is tiktok was in the 90s

Oasis Rocks

18w↑11

John Mc Cann

5w↑2

Beautiful!

Mystic296

3y↑797

Playing this for my Dad as we slowly lose him. One of his favorite songs.

mbg2227

One of my dads favourite songs too. Stay strong

john mckee

3y↑1

Hate you had to deal with that

Karmen Letourneau

So sorry for your loss. Great song.

tyamime1

God bless🙏🙏🙏

Random User

Irony is that we all are losing people slowly 🙃

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Cameron Chiesa

38w↑4

Thank you, Tom. I love this song!

griphim

8w↑1

The vibrations are deep inside of this 🎵 song!
I remember as a young man listening with the essences of this particular time and how things were going.
It was 💯 fun as hell.

Anita Starlight9

37w↑2

Love this song… reminds me of when I moved to Edmonton, changed my life, left losers and abusive relationship and playing this song! Over and over again! I sang it… I’m FREE!!!! Free falling yeah I’m FREE! I sang it loud and felt FREE with my whole being.. walked away and never looked back and I have been free ever since!

kettleroland820@gmail

18w

wow what a lovely and out standing profile you have here you profile was attracted to my eyes I can tell you are a very positive person. If it's okay with you I'd love to be friends!

Linda Hayes

3w↑1

I love it !!

Troy Holley

34w↑3

Never gets old.

Bryon Stalter

25w↑4

I was cool before cool existed 😎 that's how awesome this amazing song is I love Tom Petty you're missed my man wishing I could have met you or seen you in concert the best singer of all time in my opinion ❤

AMERICAN DREAMER♡♡♡

33w↑1

Forever will be one of the best songs ever 😊💗

Beach Lover

15w↑2

This song brings back so many wonderful memories of my life in Santa Monica, California when I was young. This song is everything.

Bonita Barbie

14w↑1

So nostalgic ❤️‍🔥

tsnell

2y↑291

My parents constantly remind me that this is “their song” every time it plays. They fell in love to this song, describing how it played in the background as they experienced their first kiss. Low and behold, Free Fallin’ is basically the reason I was born lol. This song will always be special to me, as it reminds me of my lovely mom and pop. RIP Mr. Petty. Absolute legend ❤️

Nerd#9347.

47w

Aww

Steven Hathaway

47w↑1

@Big Rags yep girls out run us
Glad I'm not a rabbit

alexander bailey

50w

Sweet ❤

PurrPurrPurrPurr

50w

😊❤️❤️❤️

Big Rags

51w↑1

There are moments when you feel old, like when The Playboy Centerfold was actually born after you graduated high school. When the Halftime Superbowl isn't actually music. But thank you TSnell I now feel really fucking old!!!!!!

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Autumn Angel

14w↑4

RIP Tom….thanks for what you gave to us all and all the Mums!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏✨✨✨✨

Tyrone Green

5w↑1

💯

GOHANTRAYYNGBOI692💯

31w↑4

I heard this on the radio 📻 earlier I think it was a rock station this song will never die the greatest legend ever r.i.p Tom petty fly high dude listening July 4, 2022🔥🔥🔥🕊🙏🏾REST in paradise. 🖤 💙

Denise Robinson

22w↑1

Love this song... haven't heard it for along time.... brought bk alot of memories...❤

Helen Marret

14w

It never get old

Sharon Butler

25w↑3

Listened to this when in a helicopter over the Grand Canyon whilst being flown by a one legged pilot 😆. Always reminds me of that amazing experience. Brilliant song, RIP Tom.

Michael Smith

23w

Hello

ScaryGoober

5y↑58

Rest in Peace Tom Petty. A true Legend. You will be forever missed by so many!

ScaryGoober

5y↑1

Same. May he rest in peace.

The Thinker's Bible

25w↑3

Fantastic song. Classic. I’m learning the drum part as part of my drumming lessons. It’s as fun to play as it is right listen to!

Helen Marret

14w

Hi Thinker’s, How you doing?

Helen Marret

14w

Never get old

GT380man

5w↑1

I’m here because I watched a great film about Jeff Lynne. Love Jeff & his music, for ever. Mr Blue Sky, Stepping Out, Telephone line & dozens more. What’s perhaps less well known is his generosity and talent in writing for others, helping Tom with this really solid song. Jeff contributed the phrase “Free fallin’” after Tom was stuck with the “I’m free” part. It ties all the threads together beautifully. RIP, Tom. Thanks Jeff.

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