Hello my fine friends! Today we're continuing with side two of Hard Promises by talking about the second track from this side of the album, A Thing About You. If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/_ZquPbwmDa4 I mentioned a great live version of this track where you can see the on-stage interaction between Mike and Tom. You can watch that here: https://youtu.be/I9ldwvMqHHg And if you want to watch a fresh-faced Jake Thistle perform thi...
Jul 06, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Hello my fine friends! Today we're getting back into Hard Promises by talking about the wonderful second track from side two of the album, Letting You Go. If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/UzIG1KYBTDs If you want to see Tom laying down his actual vocals, check out this clip from the 1993 "Back Home" documentary: https://youtu.be/JXaKYn8qHEQ If you're also a Bowie fan, please go check out the episode I guested on from the Honest an...
Jun 29, 2022•14 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this special episode, Kevin is joined, once again, by co-host John Paulsen. Today's album wrap up episode covers Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' second album, You're Gonna Get It!. In the episode, the guys both picked their top three songs from the album and both (once again) picked the two heavyweight tracks from the album, but different third tracks. You can find combined "EP" on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3HGMUCa . As with the other album wrap episodes, both Kevin and John also sugges...
Jun 22, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this special episode, Kevin is joined, once again, by co-host John Paulsen. Today's album wrap up episode covers 1976's debut album, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. In the episode, the guys both picked their top three songs from the album and both picked the two heavyweight tracks from the album, but different third tracks. You can find combined "EP" on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3xRybkx . As with the Damn The Torpedoes episode, both Kevin and John also suggested an alternate track listi...
Jun 15, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Hello my fine friends! I spent a lot of time in my formative early 20s on the Kings Road in Chelsea/Fulham so this was a fun episode to record. I hope you'll forgive a little overindulgance on my part in giving you some personal background. Don't worry, there's still plenty of deep diving into the song! If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/f8nAdQQTJkM I talked about the live version from 1982 US Festival and you can find that version...
Jun 08, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Hello my fine friends! I hope you're ready for Something Big. I love this song and it's one I've really been looking forward to digging into. I wanted again to wish a very happy birthday to the founder and guiding hand of the Tom Petty Nation, which basically replaced the Tom Petty fanclub. Keith does a superb job steering the group and sharing his love of Tom and Tom's music. If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/iUZDwWOExcs I was ta...
Jun 01, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Hey folks, thanks for downloading this podcast. It means the world to me that people actually sit and listen to me ramble on about my favourite artist. Actually, it's a bit weird now that I come to think about it! What are you doing with your lives!!! Go outside! Smell a flower! High Five an Anglican minister (they could use cheering up)!!! But once you've done those things, come back and listen to me talk about Nightwatchman, which is one of my very favourite Tom Petty songs. If you want to lis...
May 25, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Welcome back to Season Four of The Tom Petty Project podcast. Thanks so much for staying with my on this journey, or, if you're just finding this ridiculous vanity project, I welcome you with open arms! Today's episode covers the second track from Hard Promises; A Woman In Love (It's Not Me). If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/fKDYErlu5Kc If you want to watch Stan break the fourth wall, as I talked about in the episode, check it ou...
May 18, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome back to Season Four of The Tom Petty Project podcast. Thanks so much for staying with my on this journey, or, if you're just finding this ridiculous vanity project, I welcome you with open arms! Today's episode covers the sensational lead track from Hard Promises; The Waiting. If you want to listen to the track before we dig in, check out the official video: https://youtu.be/uMyCa35_mOg I talked about Linda Ronstadt's version in the episode and you can check that out here (it's pretty da...
May 11, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this special episode, Kevin chats to Tom Petty superfan, John Paulsen. The plan is to do a similar album wrap episode with John as often as his schedule allows and I hope you enjoy the chat as much as we did. There was lots of general Petty chat too as Kevin dug into John's background with Tom's music and there's a great story about the time John touched Tom Petty's actual cowboy boot. In the episode, the guys both picked their top three songs from the album and without knowing it ahead of ti...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Today’s episode is another interview slash conversation episode and I’m joined today by a rhythm guitarist, songwriter, a clinical psychologist, and a huge Tom Petty fan, Nic Apostoleris. I didn’t edit this one down too much as I think you’ll enjoy our rambling extended discussion. You can check out Nic's music here and I'd recommend picking up the coloured vinyl, if you're into actual records as it's a nicely packaged disc packed with energy and some good old fashioned rock n roll! https://nica...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Hey folks! Today's episode covers the gloriously mellow and slick Louisiana Rain. If you want to listen to the song before you crack open the episode, you can do that here: https://youtu.be/F6y4-Rtf0W0 If you want to check out the alternate version from the An American Treasure compilation, you can find that one here: https://youtu.be/irElozIQEQ0 And if you wanna listen to the live version from the Live Anthology box set, which was recorded on December 7th, 1982 at Wembley Arena in London, Engla...
Apr 20, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Hey folks! Today's episode covers the searingly upbeat What Are You Doin' In My Life. You can check out the song here before we get started: https://youtu.be/M24Lfii8O6k In the episode I talk about an alternate version, from 2018's An American Treasure, which has a slightly different ending and mix. If you want to listen to that, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/gnPH766ZP00 I also mentioned a couple of times similarities that I hear between Mike's guitar tone and playing and that of Ronnie...
Apr 13, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Hey folks! Today's episode covers the the super bluesy/funky YouTell Me, which is the second track from side two of the immensely third Heartbreakers album, Damn The Torpedoes. You can check out the song here before we get started: https://youtu.be/lQ9n1NU_fwY If you are able to donate to humanitarian aid relief efforts in Ukiraine, financially, the Red Cross is coordinating a large-scale effort which you can contribute to by visiting their website here: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/do...
Apr 06, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Hey folks! Today's episode covers the superb, Don't Do Me Like That, which is the first track from side two of Damn the Torpedoes. If you want to check out the song before we dig into it, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/EFkJ_BOz88E I start the episode by paying tribute to Taylor hawkins, one of the most brilliant and charismatic rock drummers of the past two decades, who we sadly lost this past week. Check out this fantastic video of him talking drums and music here: https://youtu.be/PwjE...
Mar 30, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 8
I'm so happy to share my conversation with Paul Zollo with you. I could talk with this guy for days. If you haven't read his book yet, go do that as a matter of some urgency! Chcek out his debut album, Orange Avenue here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1qi8r3T8bzkKUJrwy2kMXG ... and his 2014 effort, Universal Cure (which has a completely different vibe) here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7vWhldLifnPjRRJwVFXp9a?si=vothPgmZT8ODpJbBGPNpUA Also, check out his writing here: https://bluerailroad.wor...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Hey all. Today is Jake Thistle's 18th birthday and I wanted to put out this edit which showcases the songs he played during the live stream that we did on February 2nd. There are six Tom Petty (and the Heartbreakers) songs, 1 Mudcrutch song and one of Jake's originals in this episode and hope you enjoy them all as much as I did. Don't forget to check out Jake's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/jakethistle You should also support him by going to his website to pick up music and mer...
Mar 19, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Hey folks! Today's episode covers the all out rocker, Century City, which is the last track on side one of Damn the Torpedoes. I tell you in the episode to go and watch the Rock Band video game note chart for this song as it really gives you a sense of how much Ron is playing! You can find that here (Ron's bass is on the left): https://youtu.be/yhwP4V4OCh4 I also talked about a similarity with David Bowie's Sufragette City, which you can listen to here (I skipped forward to the part that you'll ...
Mar 16, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Hey folks. Today's episode covers track four from Damn The Torpedoes, Shadow of a Doubt (A Complex Kid). If you want to listen to the song before you listen to the episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/xPwHYkVnLCI Check out this fantastic live version, recorded on March 6th, 1980 at the legendary Hammersmith Odeon in London: https://youtu.be/_WW-1Fn7NZQ In the episode, I reminded you that you can donate to humanitarian aid relief efforts in Ukiraine. If you are able help, financially, ...
Mar 09, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Hey folks. Today's episode covers the fantastic third track from Damn The Torpedoes, Even The Losers. If you want to listen to the song before you listen to the episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/5Ue4_MWwKY8 Check out this fantastic live version, recorded on March 6th, 1980 at the legendary Hammersmith Odeon in London: https://youtu.be/_WW-1Fn7NZQ In the episode, I briefly talked about the current crisis in Ukraine. If you are able, financially, to help at all, the Red Cross is coor...
Mar 02, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Heya peeps! Hope you're all well wherever in the world you are. Episode 2 of Season 3 is here for you and today we're talking about the marvellous Here Comes My Girl. If you want to listen to the song before you listen to the episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/n4nPa35CZPI If you're on Facebook, check out this fantastic video of Mike talking about how he put together the guitar parts for the song: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=202390328719537 And it you want to hear Stan talking ...
Feb 23, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Season Three already? Seriously? I just started this thing as something to do! Why are you all still here??? Oh... you love Tom like I love Tom. K. All good. Let's keep going and sharing our appreciation! If you want to listen to the song before you listen to the episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/YbWDV72oQlo Don't forget to follow us on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyproject Twitter: http...
Feb 16, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Welcome to the fourteenth and final episode of Season Two of the Tom Petty Project Podcast. Today’s episode is another interview slash conversation episode and I’m joined today by the extremely lovely and entertaining Gwen Jones. I managed to convince Gwen to jump on a Zoom call with me to discuss her love of Tom’s music and it wasn’t long before we were chatting like old friends. This episode will also be available on YouTube if you'd like to check that out. There's a special giveaway announcem...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Part two of my conversation with Jake Thistle! Check him out on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnNAkiDIEBKnLWe1hc7GV3A Don't forget to follow us on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomPettyProject Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyproject/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt6BLRWuuAR43zHpNKIirOw Support this show http://supporter...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Part one of my conversation with Jake Thistle! Check him out on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnNAkiDIEBKnLWe1hc7GV3A Don't forget to follow us on social media, like, subscribe, and please, leave a rating if you like the show: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetompettyproject Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomPettyProject Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetompettyproject/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt6BLRWuuAR43zHpNKIirOw Support this show http://supporter...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 12
Hello friends! Today's episode covers the final track from You're Gonna Get It!; Baby's a Rock 'n' Roller. This means we're done another album! 2 down, 16 to go!!! If you want to listen to the song before you listen to the episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/G9s5eAG5ks0 I didn't include any other videos today so I'm going to share a song I recorded during lockdown in May of 2020 with my wife's cousin, the fabulously talented Cory Teale. We thought we'd take a crack a Foo Fighters son...
Jan 26, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Hello friends! Today's episode covers the second-last track from You're Gonna Get It!; Restless. If you want to listen to the song before you listen to the episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/e5QKYC7yp3o Don't forget that I will be chatting to Jake Thistle, live, on Facebook today (Jan 19, 2022) at 7PM EST (5PM if your on the US West Coast, or midnight in UK). We're going to talk about all things Tom Petty including the opportunity Jake had to play with a couple of the Heartbreakers,...
Jan 19, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Hello friends! Today's episode covers the 8th track from You're Gonna Get It!, No Second Thoughts. If you want to listen to the song before you listen to the episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/ZHOtRItCHXo I talked a little about the killer live version from 1981, recorded in Philadelphia, that was included on the Live Anthology boxset. You can find that here: https://youtu.be/T483OoprENY One last link I wanted to give you is Bob Dylan's masterpiece, Not Dark Yet, from 1997's brillia...
Jan 12, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Hey folks! Today we're covering the utterly iconic track Listen to Her Heart. As I say in the episode, in my opinion, simply one of the most perfectly-crafted pop songs of all time. If you want to listen to the song before you listen to the episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/pH7nUIHLIC0 . You can also take a listen to Elvis Costello's cheeky appropriation of the ending on his 1978 track Radio Radio: https://youtu.be/eifljYPFW-E If you want to hear REO Speedwagon's cover of the song,...
Jan 05, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Hey folks! Today we're covering the epic opening to side two of You're Gonna Get It; I Need to Know. A great groove, a wonderful lyric, and a timeless staple of rock radio for the past four and a half decades! If you want to listen to the song before you listen to the episode, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/FJatokoNyg8 I talked about Tom's comment that the rhythm for the song was heavily inspired by Wilson Pickett's Land of 1000 Dances, a live performance of which you can watch here: htt...
Dec 29, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 7
