Thomas Earl Petty (20 October 1950 - 2 October 2017) was an American musici… Read Full Bio ↴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 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.
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.
Somewhere Under Heaven
Tom Petty Lyrics
Jenny's father was a working man
He worked hard to be his best
In the middle of the afternoon
He would give little Jenny a kiss
Somewhere under Heaven
In the eye of a hurricane
Little Jenny would dance in the rain
In the afternoon thunderstorms
The Sun's shadow's movin' slow
She could smell the earth and sky
And off her mind would go
Somewhere under Heaven
In a field of sugarcane
Little Jenny would dance in the rain
One day you're gonna fall in love
One day you're gonna pay the rent
Hold on to what love you find
You're gonna need all you can get
Somewhere under Heaven
In the eye of a hurricane
Little Jenny would dance in the rain
Somewhere under Heaven
Somewhere under Heaven
He worked hard to be his best
In the middle of the afternoon
He would give little Jenny a kiss
Somewhere under Heaven
In the eye of a hurricane
Little Jenny would dance in the rain
In the afternoon thunderstorms
She could smell the earth and sky
And off her mind would go
Somewhere under Heaven
In a field of sugarcane
Little Jenny would dance in the rain
One day you're gonna fall in love
One day you're gonna pay the rent
Hold on to what love you find
You're gonna need all you can get
Somewhere under Heaven
In the eye of a hurricane
Little Jenny would dance in the rain
Somewhere under Heaven
Somewhere under Heaven
Lyrics ยฉ Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Mike Campbell, Thomas Earl Petty
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Moniss Riche
Broke in tears... listening to Tom ! It's music from Heaven
fedelia rivera
I miss him being amongst us. And looking forward to new music. My heart aches for his loved ones, he truly was a lovely and intelligent man.
evelyn baron
ok this a thoughtful comment with great emotional resonance and doesn't cross boundaries. Tx for excelllent comment!
Dirty Harry
What a wonderful song this is. I play it over and over again. Love the music , love the lyrics!
evelyn baron
This song has been around for years it is about his first wife who became so disoriented and abusive and he was still protecting her. Glad people are listening but it's not about us. Wildflowers is unique because he let his guard down and uniquely wrote directly/ one reason he separated material and wanted to work on it more. This one was released when he was alive and approved its release. I understand separation and all that stuff and not being able to talk directly to someone so yes this is very moving.
Christi Daniel
The wonderful magic of music!
Nicholas Kent
It's about whatever the listener wants it to be about ;-)
Diane Haseley
I thought it was about one of his daughters?
Highland804
Tom said this song's sound was the result of 6 guitars playing at once! Thanks to everyone in the family and the band and all the musicians and people behind the scenes who made this treasure for us to enjoy. Still waiting for mine to arrive. Cannot wait to put it on and listen over and over again.
Janet McIntosh
I will always miss him. His voice is forever in my head