You hear all these weird stops and little licks. And I made up on the spot, and we cut it with me playing the organ and Stan playing the drums.” He goes on to note that “it’s very improvised, especially the ending. … But there was a Hammond organ and some drums. “‘Hey,’” Tom Petty remembers Shark saying to him, “‘why don’t you guys fly down and we’ll cut a track before we take the gear out? Because no one’s around and we can do it for free.’ So Stan and I, just on a lark, flew to Tulsa. The result was ‘Luna’, an odd track in the band’s catalogue, built out of a studio jam between Lynch on drums and Petty on Hammond organ. They invited their new signing Tom Petty to take advantage of free studio time. But the engineers sent to retrieve the equipment from the Oklahoma studio had a great idea. When Russell and Cordell fell out, they closed down their Tulsa studio. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers were originally signed to Shelter Records, run by Leon Russell and producer Denny Cordell. Contrary to the usual tradition on this site, these ten songs are presented chronologically. Taken together, they present an alternate history of Petty’s evolution, a talented and likeable songwriter. Some of these tracks are relatively well-known, popping up on compilations or racking up respectable streaming numbers, but none of them was released as a single in the US. When I reviewed Petty’s catalogue a few years ago I kept a note of my favourite deep cuts. Ably supported by ace musicians like guitarist Mike Campbell, keyboardist Benmont Tench, and bassist/backing vocalist Howie Epstein, his songs were always beautifully presented. Petty had so many enjoyable hits through the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s that my list of favourite Tom Petty songs is largely predictable. The plan was to play the Damn the Torpedoes album in full.The late Tom Petty was a great singles artist – tracks like ‘The Waiting’, ‘Refugee’, and ‘Free Fallin” sound terrific blasting from cars and on classic rock radio. Unfortunately, a longer-than-expected costume contest cut into the 2nd set. For example, the 10/30/21 set below was a nod to the release date anniversaries of Wildflowers (11/1/94) and Damn the Torpedoes (10/19/79). Other times, the focus is on a particular album, or albums. They’ll be on the website soon too! Sometimes sets are based off of specific Tom Petty shows. Not Petty posts setlists on Facebook within a day or two of each show. They play some songs at every show (so far), but rotate the order and bring in new tunes to keep their show fresh. Not Petty setlists change from show to show. Jen’s favorite Petty song to play right now is “What Are You Doing in My Life”. She balances Jeff’s occasionally over-the-top energy with a steady and focused presence that keeps them rooted, like wildflowers. Jenny, of Lenny & Molly fame, holds down the fort and keeps the duo centered. Jeff’s favorite Petty song to play right now is “Shadow of a Doubt (Complex Kid)”. He sings with passion and plays with intensity. A folk singer by trade, his heart is in grunge, punk, and rock n’ roll. They’re damn right! Not Petty is…Ĭalifornia Jeff is a well-worn performer with hundreds of shows under his belt. Some might say that stripping down songs like “Refugee” or “You Wreck Me” for two acoustics is Not Petty. Not Petty explores the rock solid foundation of each song and brings it front and center. The duo delivers some of Petty’s most raucous and rockin’ songs in a way that pleases and surprises even the biggest Tom Petty fans. Not Petty finds a way to get to the point. Without the Heartbreakers driving the beat and adding sonic layers to the songs there’s a little space to fill. Other songs, however, require a bit more nurturing and love to come into bloom acoustically. It doesn’t take much to work up a good rendition of “Learning to Fly” or “Walls” for two acoustics, two voices, and a harmonica. These songs fit right into the Not Petty approach. He wrote many of his songs on an acoustic guitar. Tom Petty left a legacy of iconic music that is worth exploring from every angle. Not Petty’s “Wildflowers” approach allows the songs to go somewhere they feel free. By presenting the music this way, Not Petty creates an intimate experience that is often lost with a full, rockin’ band. Not Petty’s goal in arranging Petty’s songs for two acoustic guitars is to shine a light on the sly brilliance and deceptive simplicity at the heart of every Tom Petty song.
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