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American Girl - Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers | The Midnight Special

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performed on The Midnight Special June 2, 1978
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@Barrelsmoke 11 ай бұрын

Breaks my heart knowing he is gone. Such timeless music! Everyone loved Tom Petty! Thumbs up people!

@tonyhoodlass1846 10 ай бұрын

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@abelincoln3287 Жыл бұрын

I grew up with Tom Petty, lived in the same city (Gainesville) went to the same high school (he was 10 years older than me). Even though I never knew him personally, I got to know him very well through his music. He was never a showboat, never a big shot, just a nice guy and down to earth. RIP

@MMMarvelous 8 ай бұрын

Grew up with him?? You said you didn't even know him & was 10 yrs younger! By that standard, I grew up with him also & I didn't pass through Gainesville until '84.

@LoveMaskedBandits 5 ай бұрын

I lived in Gainesville in the last half of the 1980s! RIP Tom.

@LoveMaskedBandits 5 ай бұрын

@@MMMarvelousHe attended the same high school and grew up listening to his music. He stated he didn't know him personally.

@MMMarvelous 5 ай бұрын

@@LoveMaskedBandits When a person says "I grew with Tom Petty", 99.99% of Americans would infer that to mean they were friends as kids & grew up together as friends. The statement he made is actually paradoxical as it's like he's saying they were old friends from the time they were kids, but he doesn't know him. Just because you don't get the implication doesn't mean he's correct in his statement.

@LoveMaskedBandits 5 ай бұрын

@@MMMarvelous I do get it. I'm part of that .01%.

@devastaterx Жыл бұрын

It's hard to get Tom's voice out of your head once you hear him. So special.

@KittyGrizGriz 2 ай бұрын

So true! His “intonation” on certain lyrics is phenomenal. I Love Tom. 💖

@oneanddone7992 10 ай бұрын

After Tom passed, a tribute was given for him. The all-star band - with changing band members - played all of his hits. His catalog is remarkable. His ability to create one hit (and deservedly so) after the other, is on par with very few in all of modern music. One of the most remarkable things Tom ever said in an interview about his superstardom and brilliance, was "Man, I just wanted to make enough money to buy a decent car."

@Teleman73 Жыл бұрын

Tom was great. Mike Campbell still a character and playing and sounding like Tom when he sings!

@Lance37a Жыл бұрын

He sounds like Tom when he talks.

@KittyGrizGriz 3 ай бұрын

Mike Campbell is Jimmy Pages doppelgänger, I always see him in old footage etc

@rodewerk5034 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible video. Tom Petty at his best. Thanks a lot, The Midnight Special, you rock. . .literally.

@trumpingtonfanhurst694 Жыл бұрын

This song is one that takes me right back to a time when things were better

@steveresa2342 Жыл бұрын

I've always loved the bass line throughout this song. This song has been with me for most of my 61 years. The finest live band I ever witnessed.

@Cap683 10 ай бұрын

Ron Blair is an excellent bass player with a great sense of melody.

@KittyGrizGriz 2 ай бұрын

Ron Blair the “snake man” as Petty liked to call him. I love the bass - my favorite instrument & he’s a fabulous player 🎸!!!

@SweetPablo972 11 ай бұрын

Never fails! The one thing you want to see the lead guitar player playing, the coolest lick in the song, the how-does-he-do-it part, is where the camera is in the piano player who’s playing some mundane part.

@markoman5267 10 ай бұрын

It was very common in this era for some reason.

@jtf2dan 5 ай бұрын

The 70s was such an amazing time period for music, and Tom caught the end of it and carried it on.....RIP

@aboutagirlnamedjessie Жыл бұрын

Tom Petty forever! Freaking love this guy! I'm so lucky I got to see him live on his last tour. What a kick *ss performance for this rebel genius!

@retirednavy8720 7 ай бұрын

I grew up in the 70s. We never knew how good we had it back then.

@LoveMaskedBandits 5 ай бұрын

We know now! I miss the 60s and 70s myself.

@jimmycoleman5853 Жыл бұрын

The synchronicity between Tench & Campbell at the end of guitar solo is another example of what a great band this was.

@KittyGrizGriz 10 ай бұрын

Saw Tom in ‘79 on “Damn the Torpedoes” tour, the Fabulous Poodles band opened. I’ll never forget it! Tom has said the ‘powerhouse’ of the band was the drummer Stan Lynch, & I agree Stan’s phenomenal !!!

@wheelgunner1970 10 ай бұрын

Stan is an amazing drummer!

@Santaheckler 3 ай бұрын

Nobody could replace him imo…he came up with the most awesome rhythms and fills.

@hklinker 3 ай бұрын

@Kitty I saw the same tour - Dec. of ‘79 in Vancouver. The opening act was The Fabulous Poodles. That was peak Tom Petty.

@KittyGrizGriz 3 ай бұрын

@@hklinker That’s so weird you said that! I kept all of my concert stubs forever & ended up throwing them away, like a dummy. For the longest time I thought the bands name was the Fabulous Poodles or Psychedelic Poodles. By golly I was wrong and you are right it was the Fabulous Poodles who opened for Petty on that tour. Thanks for setting the record straight! I feel like the “village idiot” now haha. Thank you! I’ll edit my original post 😉

@hklinker 3 ай бұрын

The Fabulous Poodles’ hit at the time was Think Pink. I can see how you might confuse them with the Psychedelic Furs and even wondered as I read your original post whether you actually saw the Fab Poodles.

@stevejones18 11 ай бұрын

June 1978 - Right before my high school graduation. I mean I had listened to his stuff in the two years prior, but at this point in my life, getting out of high school and getting ready to go off to college, I was really starting to get into him. And by fall 1978, he was a staple of my whole time in college, but really in particular, the first two years I was in college especially, his stuff was being played EVERYWHERE. Great time in my life, and now every time I hear his stuff, I think of this time, and frankly, I tear up. Man, was this ever a great time in life! I really, really, really miss those days!!!! And he was a big, big part of life right about then. Really hard to believe he's gone now. That also makes me tear up. Sometimes I love hearing this music, because it was such a great time. And on the other hand, it's hard to hear this music, because it WAS such a great time, and now it's gone and it will never come back. We never knew we had it so good then!!!

@MarkWoodChannel 10 ай бұрын

The sheer beauty of Mike Campbell's guitar carried this band and I'll die on that hill.

@jackiehite5099 Жыл бұрын

So awesome

@macjam9090 5 ай бұрын

I first heard this in 1977 while still at school and it blew my mind. I bought the record. In England Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers were classed as a new wave band. After all these years the song still sounds amazing and it still blows my mind. It is still my Favourite Tom petty song. I bought the album too( as well as many other albums by Tom Petty) . Those were different times and great music.

@MostlyBrenda Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Played the heck out of the album. Tom was true to Rock'n Roll's roots.

@skipsmith8121 5 ай бұрын

The greatest American rocker of all time.

@Riffmaster227 4 ай бұрын

Bruce Springsteen would like a word!

@andyinoregon Жыл бұрын

No other guitarist ever complemented a lead singer better than Mike Campbell did Tom Petty. And it was sheer genius to have Ron Blair's epic bass guitar notes make their dramatic entrance 15 seconds into "American Girl."

@10000jims 11 ай бұрын

Mike Campbell is the best. I want to go back in time and slap the director of this episode for taking the shot away from Mike right when he starts his iconic solo.

@KittyGrizGriz 10 ай бұрын

Somebody mentioned before on another vid that Mike Campbell was studying Jimmy Page, now I can’t unsee the resemblance, wild.

@Piggy-Oink-Oink Жыл бұрын

TP was a stand up guy. He told The record co not to charge 9.99 for his album and to cap it at 8.99 which he said was the 'right' price. He was almost knocked off for saying this to the criminals who run the 'music business".

@Jeffrey.Seelman Жыл бұрын

Thanks Midnight. Another spectacular performance we can now watch.

@michiganman5341 Жыл бұрын

This is the first time I saw them. Have loved Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ever since. RIP Tom.

@SummerofKittyLove 11 ай бұрын

Tom is supposed to be homely with an odd singing voice but his looks and voice and everything just works. And I love that his favorite coffee was Folger’s!

@KittyGrizGriz 10 ай бұрын

He doesn’t look homely to me, plus his confidence if off the charts, confidence on it’s own is very very sexy

@theseeingeye454 10 ай бұрын

Beaky nose .The key to his success . Gave him that McGuinn nasal quality

@jimhere1 10 ай бұрын

I thought his looks and his voice were the perfect rock 'n roll sneer.

@theseeingeye454 10 ай бұрын

@@jimhere1 Spot on. Give a listen to " She don't need you" on the Your gonna get it album

@KittyGrizGriz 10 ай бұрын

His singing voice is great too!

@NevadaBoss 10 ай бұрын

Thomas Earl Petty/Charlie T. Wilbury. Oct 20, 1950--Oct. 2, 2017. We love & miss our 'American Boy' arguably the 2nd greatest American songwriter of the last 50 yrs. rip TP.

@Ibrian8888 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@louiegomez3466 Жыл бұрын

Digging the VOX guitar TP is playing....

@Sidley1960 Жыл бұрын

Saw their first tour at Cleveland Agora.i was amazed Mike Campbell’s guitar playing, truly underrated.

@bonzotalonzo9072 5 ай бұрын

Oh how I wish I could go back in time....

@TheHuckster100 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Goosebumps! Chills! Tears! Absolutely fantastic performance!

@joannmartinez8295 2 ай бұрын

Wow what a blast from the past! I remember this show and this performance I was all of 13 years old and completely in love with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers😊❤❤ I still am today❤

@dwaynejessome1728 Жыл бұрын

here we go!!! the big daddy of live performances on the Midnight Special The Dukes of Rock Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

@leelejnieks1234 Жыл бұрын

oh yeah, all right.

@KimbaRoars 10 ай бұрын

Great loss, incredible authentic talent that will live on forever. Rock In Peace.🙌🏽

@hauntedmilk8540 Жыл бұрын

Awwww yeah!

@mindriot69 Жыл бұрын

I totally remember watching this the night it premiered. I was 14 (two months from turning 15). That was the Friday night that I decided to kick my almost 2 year old heroin habit (I started right after my 13th birthday). I was a young guitar player and I knew that heroin was keeping me from getting better. Watching Tom Petty that night (it was actually now Saturday the 3rd of June) convinced me that I needed to start a different path. It was a struggle but it worked out (although it was a rough month plus because I did it cold turkey). Seeing this again gives me an incredible feeling. I havent seen this since then. I’m so happy that there’s a Midnight Special channel on KZfaq. And I really, really miss Tom Petty. ✌🏽❤️🎸🍄

@tomphillips8739 10 ай бұрын

What a great song writer and performer. I sometimes watch the postman to see him, being humble in film as in real life. Pearl Jam did a tribute to him in Ft Worth a couple weeks ago. Eddie misses him too.

@Heavyd103 10 ай бұрын

So proud of Tom, American classic artist

@blujay9191 Жыл бұрын

I still remember the year the stupid Super Bowl half time show's "wardrobe malfunction." The next year Tom Petty came out at halftime and with no frills just completely rocked the shit out of the place.

@popsrock6622 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous video!

@louiebee6745 2 ай бұрын

TP & Co with great songs, great singing and a super tight band. That NEVER gets old!✌✌

@sandib4234 Жыл бұрын

Love this!!

@catherinewilliams9680 Жыл бұрын

Their live album is one of the best ever. Their "breakdown" performance tells you all you need to know about their fans.

@BaconTomatoCheese 11 ай бұрын

I still get chills just THINKING about it… I have it on vinyl👍❤️🎸🇺🇸

@tracevicente 5 ай бұрын

Breakdown is my 5pm on a Friday song for decades.

@KittyGrizGriz 2 ай бұрын

“Breakdown” is my favorite song of theirs, it’s soooo good!

@metalbubba69 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding.

@ireneparks7392 4 ай бұрын

The greatest ❤

@johnshields6852 Жыл бұрын

I clearly remember this one, I was 18 and back then you couldn't see your favorite bands unless you went to a concert, they didn't have the bands I liked on very much, but Tom was one of shows I couldn't wait to see. Thanks for ride back in time.

@luke83rj 11 ай бұрын

Such an amazing performance!

@mr.roaddogwade7107 11 ай бұрын

Oh wow, thanks Midnight special. These are gold. Tom is one of the greats. I grew up in Ocala Fla. and he was from next door Gainesville. Saw him in local clubs around Florida in his early career. Fan every since. 👌🏼👏🏼

@iamtheoceanr Жыл бұрын

The best.

@pejaguilar30 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you very much The Midnight Special.

@josemiguelcarrizo7373 Жыл бұрын

Tom Petty was great. And the Heartbreakers too. All of them.

@hollygolightly7475 5 ай бұрын

I still can’t believe he’s not here

@KittyGrizGriz 6 ай бұрын

Mike Campbell-lead guitarist reminds me SO MUCH of Jimmy Page. Same mannerisms-moves etc… his doppelgänger for sure! ❤❤❤

@dwayneard5997 3 ай бұрын

Way back when...Mr Dilly's first music book was by The Fabulous Mr Tom Petty !! Taught me a Lot....A True American Rock and Roll Hero.... Thank You Tom..You will live in our Hearts.. Forever !! 🙏❤️🎸😎

@bennyteen8792 Жыл бұрын

The best video music channel on Utube!! I think!

@rebeccawagner4167 3 ай бұрын

Another outstanding performance ,ty Midnight Special, ty Tom Petty 🎉🎉

@gregoryduncan3067 Жыл бұрын

Just gotta upload "Listen to Her Heart" as well.

@KittyGrizGriz 2 ай бұрын

That’s my 2nd favorite song of theirs, after #1 - “Breakdown”

@swampfizz 4 ай бұрын

glad I got to see these guys....nuff said

@tonyhoodlass1846 10 ай бұрын

Awesome Guy rank's among the Best

@markstevenson6635 10 ай бұрын

Their first album is simply great, especially this song. A sign of things to come.

@MCW1955 Жыл бұрын

Damn. Sure is missed.

@resetsurvivor 9 ай бұрын

man, what a great performance

@jaidanmckeich6883 Жыл бұрын

Hell good

@alienwolf2 3 ай бұрын

the great tom petty loved his music since i was a young man what a great musican and the heartbreakers were an essenital part of the success. god bless

@Matt_Kraczon 3 ай бұрын

The nuance and interplay between the musicians her and throughout the entire career of the band is something to be respected and celebrated. Never a band to have anyone that would show out, but rather all use their impressive skills to make the song as good as they could. It all sounds so simple , but in reality it is far from it. The joy of their catalogue is that you can always hear something new and interesting every time you give one of their albums a spin, you just have to listen close enough. I always felt they did it all for the music and hang the rest of the industry BS, and that’s something we should all strive for.

@wandson5410 9 ай бұрын

Great live

@bendigiorgio2830 11 ай бұрын

Love Tom Petty. RIP

@tommcgeethree Жыл бұрын

Damn. That was fun. Gotta love Mike Campbell on guitar. 🎸 Oh yeah. 😎👍🍺🇺🇸

@TuckerSP2011 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I think this was about the time I saw him at the Beacon Theater in New York. He was just breaking into the big time. We knew he was going all the way.

@peterzang Жыл бұрын

A star from the start

@wandson5410 6 ай бұрын

I like that live performance

@KittyGrizGriz 10 ай бұрын

Thank goodness Tulsa’s Leon Russell gave Tom Petty his start in the biz by recording him @ Shelter Records, love both artists! My TTown roots

@louiebee6745 2 ай бұрын

And Tulsa's own Dwight Twilley (RIP)

@OttoByOgraffey Жыл бұрын

Right on, 'The Midnight Special'! Thank you, Burt Sugarman! Say hi to Mary for us!

@steveresa2342 Жыл бұрын

They're usually seen front row, behind the plate at Dodgers games. I only fairly recently realized that was Burt Sugarman.

@cohutta_pines 5 ай бұрын

I saw tom petty 4 times...great memories

@crlaw75 Жыл бұрын

Tom has said that the amps he used were Thomas Organ (U.S. VOX) Super Beatles because they were "handsome and cheap". Rest in peace, Tom.

@timothym.johnson3485 2 ай бұрын

That was the Friday night before my high school graduation. Which was the following Tuesday. June 6, 1978. Waukegan east high school.

@tabithatotten 3 ай бұрын

Good times. Sure miss Tom

@dwaynejessome1728 Жыл бұрын

Editor / producer man!!! you had the prime opportunity to have a clear veiw of Mike Campbell's amazing lead & you blew it.Thanks for sharing though

@P51 Жыл бұрын

EPIC performance of a great tune

@that70sgirl90 Жыл бұрын

The 70s... Great Music and Good Times ! Happy Wednesday... thank you for sharing! 💖

@michaelburns9207 Ай бұрын

.... one little promise she was going to keep 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

@marktroiani5401 Жыл бұрын

Man that was hot. Live but sounded just like the album with better guitar solo.

@joannmartinez8295 2 ай бұрын

Tom Petty and Stan Lynch the two voices I always heard first whenever I played as a Tom Petty record.... yes I'm old we actually had these things we called records that were played on something called a turntable.😂 Now they just refer to them as vinyl which is now coming back they're just massively expensive to buy or afford 😢 You can get a turntable for a reasonable price.

@louiebee6745 2 ай бұрын

Hey I still have my old TP records to this day! (And the turntable too!)😎

@wandson5410 11 ай бұрын

Oh cool sound

@catherinewilliams9680 Жыл бұрын

Why Mike Campbell doesn't get more love and respect as a songwriter/guitarist is criminal.

@seanhart8910 8 ай бұрын

I think Jon Heder should play Tom Petty in a biopic.

@ethanjpetch 3 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, Tom

@Piwork69 Жыл бұрын

Saw him at the LA Forum in '87. I think it was with Bob Dylan.

@26101976bdm 10 ай бұрын

Our little Billy must already be searching for that next special lady...

@unclekennymusic Жыл бұрын

very cool, looks like a small set for the production crew...

@StephanieJeanne Жыл бұрын

I loved Tom Petty's music and style so much! This is a great song and performance! Would love to see Refugee or Here Comes My Girl if you have them, anything of his really.

@gregoryduncan3067 Жыл бұрын

They were on an August 1978 episode too but it might have been the same footage as the June episode. American Girl, Listen to her Heart and I need to know were played on both shows. I don't think they did the show after that.

@StephanieJeanne Жыл бұрын

@@gregoryduncan3067Oh, okay. Well, those would be good, too!

@gregoryduncan3067 Жыл бұрын

Certainly, "Listen to her Heart". That would be peachy if they put that on.