As with all things in life, you always are sure you will have the time to do all the things your heart desires. I love Tom Petty and always thought I would see him “sometime”. That sometime never came because he was taken from us way too soon. I know all the folks reading this are probably younger than me…..don’t wait for that “sometime”

Damn, the world sucks without you Tom😢😢

The audience deserves an ovation as well, they were in perfect time with Tom.

I'm sure it's been said, but to have tens of thousands sing your music to you - allowing you to back them up - had to have been a deeply gratifying experience for him.

Last year, my husband, knowing his time was shortened due to COPD, carved a sign and hung it in his workshop garage. When he passed away Feb 2021, I took it down and have it with me always. It said "Learning to Fly." Robbie, You've earned your wings...fly free, my love. Fly free.

When this concert was recorded, I was with my wife in Gainesville, she was undergoing a bone marrow transplant at Shands. At the time of this concert I didn't even hear anything about it, we were so caught up in the game of living or dying. It wasn't until just a few years ago that I ran across it. I only mentioned it to my wife a few days ago. When I told her about how we had missed this concert She kicked me in the shin HARD. We should have gone she yelled at me. I reminded her she was quite sick at the time, to which she replied I would have gotten well a lot sooner had I known Tom Petty was playing just a few blocks away. Obviously she beat her AML.

When the audience reacts like this, you know the singer/artist has tapped into the soul of the audience. This was awesome!

Tom, I'm sure you're flying now, and you certainly earned those beautiful wings. We miss you so much.

I was lucky to see him live. My friend got free tickets. She came and woke me up and said "We're going to see Tom Petty right now." It was a beautiful concert. Thank you, Tom.

Really this should have millions of views. Jesus.

you can feel the love between the heartbreakers and their fans in this performance.

I was Tom's neighbor back in the early 2000s. Super Kool dude. I was bringing in my garbage containers in one afternoon when I saw him walking his dog and he said, "Where's Chase? Chase was our Shitzu who unfortunately passed away recently, but was a hit in the community back then. Chase was that pet who always made a point to sniff, bark, pee, and poo and everyone's lawn on the street.😅

This was played at my friend's funeral last year. This exact live version and it was so emotional and beautiful.

Having Stevie Nicks as backup singer, sums it all for how good he was. Amazing song from an even more amazing artist. Hello from a far far away country.

And Stevie Nicks on backing vocals...what a bless!

This gave me goosebumps, listening to everyone singing. Then they started clapping and getting louder, almost like they rehearsed this. That's when you know you're in sync with the crowd. So good.

The pure and absolute joy of an artist connected to his audience. Live music at its best, by one of the best ever.

God I hope that man knew how much he was loved. Not that I knew him personally, but through his music I fell in love with the man. He had a way of singing right to your soul. Corny, yes, but that's how he made me feel. Still does. I feel his loss keenly, but he will live on forever in his music.

Tom Petty never died. He just became inmortal.

Timeless masterpiece...RIP Mr. Petty

One of the many things that made Tom petty brilliant was he had class !

He's got wings now, the greatest.

Beautiful. Brings me close to tears no matter how many times I listen to this performance. He has the voice of a child, which somehow makes this all the more poignant. RIP Tom.

No one ever mentions what dandies they all were. Silk shirts, scarves, vests, blazers, cool hats. Such a difference from everyone else wearing t-shirts and jeans - not that there’s anything wrong with that. I just love seeing these videos, including shows I attended. TP and the Heartbreakers always had this elegant, rock n’ roll look and I loved it.

I just love Tom. Sings from his soul. Keep flying on, Tom.

I will love you forever Tom. Whether we will be rebels, free fallin, or refugees. I will find you among the wildflowers

Live music was Tom's thing. The difference between studio recordings is night and day. The man could leave a crowd wishing the show never ended.

I saw Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in Vancouver months before he died, not only was the second hand smoke worth it, the acoustic version of this song has stuck with me ever since. I don’t think this version is appreciated as much as it should be and perhaps that’s because he did it this way live and the radio only plays the album version. Man I wish I could see him live one more time, maybe it was meant to be this way. So sad, but makes me so happy I got to be there.

Almost every time we ask our Facebook communities for songs that have helped them through depression or a particularly hard time in life, someone brings up Tom Petty. No, music can’t cure a mental anguish or make hard times go away, but it certainly can help guide us through or at least provide moments of comfort. For many, Petty did this. As one friend put it, “He is the only musician I have ever listened to that made me feel like he was singing about my life.”

That's why he's one of the greats his voice just hits you deep miss the Heartbreakers

This concert was shot by famed director Peter Bogdonovich as part of a documentary he did on Petty called "Running Down a Dream." Well worth watching if you have not seen it. Petty's liife, from humble nobody in Gainesville Fla to international rock star, was truly remarkable and it was well covered by this film. One of the best rock star documentaries I have ever seen.

Wonderful musician. Incredible version. Rest in Peace. 🇧🇷

This is what a star looks like🤳🏼⭐️❤️

The beautiful Stevie Nicks is with him!!

He definitely learned to fly and is still soaring.

I have nothing to say I just love it Stevie Nick's and Tom Petty Rest in peace He Shure did learn to fly He did fly over his troubles and worry's with music

The very essence of how connected the Heartbreakers were as a live band . RIP Tom!

The BEST version of Learning To Fly on You Tube....How many rockers had Stevie Nicks begging to sing harmony "in the back"??

To be at a concert that captured that kind of magic is if you’re lucky happens once in your lifetime. I’m 76 and once at state college in San Francisco in the late 60’s the Chamber bros played ( Time ). This audience reminds me of that. It’s something you just can’t forget.

Our own American Treasure. Thank you for the music. Fly high Tom Petty. Never forgotten, Always missed 💘

God, how I miss Tom Petty. Rest in Peace man. 💔

What a great song by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers !!! 👩🐕🐈🐎🌹🌺🌻🌼🌷

He put to music what we all feel from time to time….miss you Tom😢

This whole concert was awesome &the documentary on the band was fantastic. As soon as it came out I ran out and bought it, but it's also sad just to think he's not with us anymore.

Yes people Tom Petty was the real deal loving rocker. I got my first chance to see Tom play in 2017 Ottawa Bluesfest. After so many years away from coming to our city. I'm so grateful to see the Heartbreakers for my first and only time Will miss hearing all those new tunes.But, won't stop listening to the old 🎶🎵🎼🎸♥R.I.P Tom. Rick from Ottawa

I love this more than I can say. I was singing in this crowd and, to this day, I miss Tom Petty.

just found this. been a big Petty fan since way back. this is a beautiful version of this song. Acoustic. Slower pace. absolutely fine. damn I miss this guy. well, here we are two years later and this is still a masterpiece.

This song saves my soul every time I hear it. RIP Petty.. ty for all the soul saving songs you gave me. xo

Can't help but cry when I see this. Still feel like we're sitting together discussing this one. Hey Mom....thank you♡

Comin down is the hardest thing. But you'll stay so high. So sad, the good old days may not return. Rip Tom

this is the most beautiful thing I heard during quaratine ♥️

I guess I’m getting old and soft. So beautiful it brought a tear to my eye.

Let's not ever forget this genius of a performer ❤❤

I could listen to this over and over again. IMHO this was an above average recorded song that was elevated to something far more amazing live. What an experience for the audience!

RIP TP, This performance is magical,mystical,brilliant...Thank You TP

Love this man. His music has taken me many places.

I loved Tom Petty so much, I listen to his SiriusXM channel all the time, it helps to see beautiful Tom and Stevie & I need comforting so much right now, my mom found her wings, less then two weeks ago, she is flying with the angels 😇 now. I miss her desperately & my poor papa misses his soulmate.❤

RIP Tom. Loved this song . Saw in on MTV many night spent staying up till the early hours on acid with MTV on the TV back in the 90s. Best times man.

LIFE WILL BEAT YOU DOWN ...... RIP TOM PETTY !! God Bless and Keep !

Such a sad loss 😞 TRULY , a great performer and songwriter

You couls run the "Tom Petty Simulation" a million times over. He would find a way to the stage, and that level of greatness in EVERY SINGLE ONE. He was THAT GOOD!!

A transcendentally beautiful song

My husband and I saw him at Redrock... It was awesome against that backdrop. I lost my husband in April so he and Tom can play a little guitar together~

Thank you Tom, thank you Heartbreakers. It's so great to hear this Song, especially from Gainsville 2006. I hear your music every day. We all miss you and the Heartbreakers.

God bless Tom as he is flying with the angels.

We were BLESSED with his music lucky to have lived in his time great memories

Finally you learned how to fly..RIP Tom

Your videos are great. --- Rest easy Mr. Petty You've got your wings.

I ran away from home at 19 ... got on a bus to Toronto ... listening to this song on my walkman.

Best live version of his best song ever, very moving! RIP Tom😊

we were above, stage right. what a night! so glad this was released. and Stevie!!

coming down IS the hardest thing..love you Tom

One of my favorite Tom Petty songs. I miss him.

Tom Petty, Forever Loved, Forever Missed, Forever Remembered ❤❤

You were and still are one of the best Tom Petty! I wish you were still here!

I’m lucky to have seen Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers in Tampa 6 yrs ago. What an honest artist. His music will enlighten and inspire forever. RIP Tom Petty 🙏🏼✌️💪❤️😎

The Heartbreakers really know how to break our hearts RIP Tom Petty

Life broke my heart and stole my crown. I just love Tom. Sings from his soul. Keep flying on, Tom.

Christ, Stevie’s voice is so unique, you can hear it clear as a bell on backing vocals.

Tom looked so pleased as he finished his hymnal! Just heavenly

Brought tears to my eyes. I miss him!!!!

Saw the TP and the HB's four times. Each one better than the time before. Fly on, TP!

One of my favorite Petty songs. Love this video.

Tom is other artist that causes many times tears on eyes, other is Bruce. Never saw Tom performing and it makes me sad. I believe that Tom can fly now

Saw his last show in Toronto, he died a few weeks later. Very grateful for getting one last Tom Petty experience in.

37 years to know that this song is About Learning to Live Before you can Fly😢

Some say Life will beat you down, it will break you're heart, steal your crown... Keep it coming, I gotta lotta mo!

I agree! Miss him every day 😊

I totally agree! I love my Tom Petty, always will,forever Tom Petty rests in my soul!!

Mr. Petty was very loved and is sorely missed. RIP

Love ❤️ you sweetie, you have wings , now My Tom Petty! 😍 😘 l Love you so much!!

RIP TP, This performance is magical,mystical,brilliant...Thank You TP Life broke my heart and stole my crown. ty tom petty...song of my youth.. fly with the angels

RIP Tom! Thanks for the music! Say "hi" to Elvis for me. He played that guitar too.

I saw Tom at the Garden State Arts in NJ almost 40 years ago. Great memory.

Legends on stage......just brilliant

Tom was before my time, during my time and he'll be after my time. True beauty will not be denied, and Petty and the heart breakers will transcend generations.

Tom was just magic! Personified!...🙏🏻💙✨💫🌟♥️🎶🎵☀️

Finding peace in this song today. Listening to it on repeat.

Love that J-200 Gibson he's playing, full body and lots of bass

when life break you down ,you keep going and fighting,and don't surrender,and you will find great love all around and it not always from people,but from all nature around you.🤘☯️🤘😇🤘