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calliecallie's avatar

"She had a tattoo too." My tattooed stepdaughter loved this song long before she got any tattoos. Now Tom Petty's gone into the Great Wide Open.

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JoeMRN - Un/Fortunately's avatar

Was never a fan but I loved the Wilburys. Sorry to see you go, Tom! We won't back down!

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LeighBowery'sLuxuryComedy's avatar

This really strikes a chord (so to speak). I 'know' that, of course; not just as a performer but from other esoteric interests. But there are times when the words you often speak to others need spoken back to you, and for that I thank you.

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Courser's avatar

You're very welcome. {{{hugs}}}

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automaticpilot's avatar

This is awesome. I love Neko.

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NorthernSaber's avatar

By any metric this Monday has sucked more than most. How 'bout we in the Wonketeriat resolve to make our little corners of Tuesday the best they can possibly be? I know we can't bring anyone back or save fallen childhood idols, but there are loads of us all over the map- maybe we can have an impact? If nothing else we can gladden ourselves by helping our brothers and sisters, and that, it seems to me, is a start...

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$5541709's avatar

And Neil Young.

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Viva La Tabula Raza's avatar

FIrst he was dead, then he was not dead. Guess that makes sense, since you can stand him up by the gates of hell and he won't back down.

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(((Sedagive The Relentless)))'s avatar

My god - Prince's guitar solo.

Miraculously great.

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Professor Fartsparkles's avatar

Don't you go having any last dances with Mary Jane, Thomas, don't you dare!

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Professor Fartsparkles's avatar

Tom Petty and the heartbreakers helped to introduce me to magical world of Rock and Roll, back when I was but a wee toot, the world would be lesser without him.

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Professor Fartsparkles's avatar

One of the worst ways to gain perspective ever.

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Professor Fartsparkles's avatar

I learned that music could have real meaning and genuine emotion from this man.

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Professor Fartsparkles's avatar

I'm crying now....just such a beautiful and poignant song...

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