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Tom Petty — The Golden Rose
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Sjaaks
(Horst, Netherlands)
Posted: Apr 19, 2010 - 04:28
 
 hunthunthunt wrote:
While this track was playing, my colleague exclaimed:
"Is this douche bag FM?"

 

The fact that Radio Paradise isn't broadcasted on FM is a compliment in itself, so don't mind that moron-colleague of yours...
About the song, also hearing a lot of Pink Floyd in there, but that's not a bad thing at all!

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k_trout
(Dream State)
Posted: Mar 21, 2010 - 10:53
 
 hunthunthunt wrote:
While this track was playing, my colleague exclaimed:
"Is this douche bag FM?"

 
oh that colleague of yours - what a laff riot



helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Jan 17, 2010 - 10:48
 
Great album, really nice!!

sirdroseph
(Outer Mongolia)
Posted: Jan 14, 2010 - 14:06
 
 andiman wrote:
Gooooodbye Tom Petty. {#Sleep}
 

Yea, no shit! He has very few non-snorers since the 70's.{#Sleep}

andiman
(Germany, Duisburg)
Posted: Dec 17, 2009 - 01:05
 
Gooooodbye Tom Petty. {#Sleep}

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Dec 14, 2009 - 04:13
 
The lyrics remind me of that favourite old ditty "The Good Ship Venus", the words to which I used to know off by heart and which are way too 'adult' for a family-friendly radio station ;)

countyman
(09 Stanley Cup Champs and Sixburgh)
Posted: Oct 15, 2009 - 04:17
 
 Cruzan wrote:
I really like TP's newer stuff. I think he is getting better with age.

This is a really cool song you would never hear on the radio.

 
He's a Neil Young wanna be.


akmegan
Posted: Jun 10, 2009 - 16:11
 
This album is one of my favorites for road trips. This song always makes me wonder what the video is like. Seems like it would be an epic saga. Similar to Don't Come Around Here No More" or "Runnin' Down A Dream". Anyone seen a video for this one? {#Cowboy}

HazzeSwede
(Vinyl Land)
Posted: Jun 10, 2009 - 16:11
 
                                                   {#Clap}
                                                           {#Arrowd}

azdcryan
(Sunny Arizona)
Posted: Apr 08, 2009 - 09:03
 
I'll say it again...

TP is an American Hero.  His music is simple, beautifully melodic, and absolutely reverant to the greatest lessons taught by all of the best teachers.

This album is really, really relaxing and enjoyable to listen to.

HazzeSwede
(Vinyl Land)
Posted: Feb 01, 2009 - 09:46
 
 loversclub wrote:
the beatles are back
 
What,is a concert coming up,new CD to buy,any T-shirts?  Tell me,Tell me!!!

vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Nov 01, 2008 - 15:20
 

'tis a bit Beatle-esque. . .


loversclub
(cologne germany)
Posted: Oct 29, 2008 - 14:56
 
the beatles are back

nate917
(2,815 miles from home)
Posted: Aug 27, 2008 - 09:22
 
 cosmiclint wrote:
Quite evocative of David Gilmore's On an Island
 
What a keen observation; I agree completely.


Cruzan
(AUSTIN, TX)
Posted: Apr 07, 2008 - 15:55
 
I really like TP's newer stuff. I think he is getting better with age.

This is a really cool song you would never hear on the radio.



felam
(City By The Bay, Ca)
Posted: Apr 07, 2008 - 15:47
 
Normally, my skin crawls at the sound of his voice. But this isn't too bad.
bumrush
(Never Forget Pluto)
Posted: Mar 22, 2008 - 17:42
 
More Wildflowers please :)
hunthunthunt
(London)
Posted: Feb 20, 2008 - 06:08
 
While this track was playing, my colleague exclaimed:


"Is this douche bag FM?"

joeychick
(San Diego)
Posted: Feb 06, 2008 - 16:14
 
MCKY wrote:
so did Eli!


westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Feb 04, 2008 - 17:29
 
formersnowbug wrote:
Tom's been listening to Wish You Were Here.


Hmm.... Pink Floyd?

Tom's been listening to the production values or the song structures?

I kinda like Tom Petty.

A bit bad boy, cocky, a bit psychedelic, a bit counter-culture, slightly cranked up contemporary American folk music, simple, good song structures, nice melodies.

Tom sings better than Dylan or Cohen though I suppose that's not saying much.



MCKY
(PEI, Great White North)
Posted: Feb 04, 2008 - 17:19
 
joeychick wrote:
I haven't heard this one before, but I like it.

BTW, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers totally rocked the Super Bowl last night!


so did Eli!
joeychick
(San Diego)
Posted: Feb 04, 2008 - 17:16
 
I haven't heard this one before, but I like it.

BTW, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers totally rocked the Super Bowl last night!
funkaholic
(Los Angeles)
Posted: Jan 19, 2008 - 19:51
 
This guy tries too hard to be deep and artful...and he's not.

Stick to the Rock 'N Roll, Tom.
cosmiclint
(Vancouver BC)
Posted: Dec 22, 2007 - 11:15
 
Porgie_Tirebiter wrote:
Today was the first time I ever heard this tune, somehow - and I'm not at ALL
surprised to find that I'm merely the latest in a long line of folks who heard
a lot of Pink Floyd in it.

(not that that's necessarily a bad thing...)


Quite evocative of David Gilmore's On an Island
Dave_Mack
(On the bus)
Posted: Oct 17, 2007 - 14:07
 
Definitely "Echoes" of "She's So Heavy" in this one.
EssexTex
(London)
Posted: Sep 19, 2007 - 06:19
 
Not his best but he's earned his stripes, plods along minding his own...like a strange but entertaining Uncle
Porgie_Tirebiter
(In Communicado)
Posted: Aug 31, 2007 - 15:21
 
Today was the first time I ever heard this tune, somehow - and I'm not at ALL
surprised to find that I'm merely the latest in a long line of folks who heard
a lot of Pink Floyd in it.

(not that that's necessarily a bad thing...)
keller1
(Taco Bell is a phone company in Mexico)
Posted: Aug 25, 2007 - 21:18
 
MickMan wrote:


A couple good tune? Please. Do you listen to his music only when you hear it on the radio? Listen to Wild Flowers a few times and then tell me he's only got a couple good tunes. He's a legend in American music.


Ok, to begin with, he can't sing. But then again neither can Dylan.

Then there's the sound ... listen to King of the Hill by Roger McGuinn and you'll hear every lick Petty has.

Then there's the tunes. This one (a cumulative 6.1 from the august RP listeners) is exceptionally sucky. Then there's stuff like Mary Jane's Last Dance, which is a really highly rated track here but sounds to me like a below average bar band on a bad night.

Just sayin ...


dharmanavy
(Sandiego)
Posted: Aug 18, 2007 - 20:34
 
Once again......AHHH...
shuttlecr
(Houston, Texas)
Posted: Aug 15, 2007 - 17:59
 
I luv these tracks that get very little airplay...
MickMan
(Western, NY)
Posted: Jul 31, 2007 - 07:31
 
keller1 wrote:
This is a guy with minimal talent who made a couple of good tunes and a lot of shite ones ... like this one.


A couple good tune? Please. Do you listen to his music only when you hear it on the radio? Listen to Wild Flowers a few times and then tell me he's only got a couple good tunes. He's a legend in American music.
HazzeSwede
(Stockholm)
Posted: Jul 31, 2007 - 04:52
 
Seldom a Prophet in your own contry,TP up in top in my book.
driver8
(The 36th Chamber of Shaolin)
Posted: Jul 18, 2007 - 08:34
 
keller1 wrote:
This is a guy with minimal talent who made a couple of good tunes and a lot of shite ones ... like this one.


I disagree...and you got to admit the guy's famous...

zurcronium
Posted: Jul 15, 2007 - 05:41
 
Like every other Petty song except slow. The words are clear at least which is not true of Petty songs at normal pace. He has got the Dylan disease.
Misterfixit
(Nashville)
Posted: May 29, 2007 - 07:19
 
This is one of Tom's really introspective cuts. He is VERY talented, BTW .. and not just a rock and roll character with nutcracker jeans.
keller1
(Taco Bell is a phone company in Mexico)
Posted: May 29, 2007 - 07:18
 
This is a guy with minimal talent who made a couple of good tunes and a lot of shite ones ... like this one.
MatClarke
(Stonehenge, England)
Posted: May 29, 2007 - 07:17
 
I can't believe anyone enjoyed palying this dirge
Gambrinus
(Either on the ice or in the bar)
Posted: May 16, 2007 - 14:49
 
Roverfish wrote:
...
BTW, why's he saying goodbye to his golden roast? ...


Thanks for the laugh. Except now thats all I hear when he sings.

z11355
Posted: May 13, 2007 - 11:11
 
boooooooooooooooooooooooring

I try to like TP but unless it's straight ahead rock-n-roll, it's
mostly just annoying and boring
pannaramma
(Away)
Posted: Mar 27, 2007 - 06:40
 
B O R I N G
squidish
(under the sea)
Posted: Feb 08, 2007 - 12:09
 
I was thinking of the Yellow Rose of Texas...
jlind
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Dec 29, 2006 - 19:56
 
Derecho wrote:


I came to mention it, too. I'm thinking of Meddle.

Man I was thinking the same thing.
Derecho
(A Land Without Traffic Lights)
Posted: Dec 26, 2006 - 17:51
 
guitar_man_101 wrote:

Honestly, before i even read the comments, I heard quite a bit of Pink Floyd in this one!


I came to mention it, too. I'm thinking of Meddle.
SpaceCase
(Lancaster, PA, USA)
Posted: Dec 15, 2006 - 07:34
 
Tom Petty is Great...but this song?? I just don't know....
Marr
(Houston (dreaming of Austin))
Posted: Dec 15, 2006 - 07:29
 
Alafia wrote:
I am SO thoroughly tired of TP.
Why does he get played so much on RP?
Give us a break for awhile Bill, please?


He gets played because so many people at RP like him and his work. Including, I assume, Bill himself.
I suspect you ought to do what I do when something I don't like comes on. Use your mute and wait till something else comes on.
MojoJojo
(Indianapolis, IN USA)
Posted: Sep 18, 2006 - 12:41
 
This strikes me as between "Pretty Good" and "Quite Likeable". I gave it a 7 instead of 6 since I respect Mr. Petty's body of work 'or the years. (keep him coming by the way)
Alafia
(into the great wide open firmware)
Posted: Sep 15, 2006 - 09:49
 
I am SO thoroughly tired of TP.
Why does he get played so much on RP?
Give us a break for awhile Bill, please?
ChardRemains
(Pepperland)
Posted: Sep 15, 2006 - 09:48
 
Yeah. Not fond of TP, but this is working for me.
Mari
(way2milky)
Posted: Sep 15, 2006 - 09:48
 
Radio Paradise!
rkbrownie
(So. Cal-The O.C.)
Posted: Aug 31, 2006 - 18:38
 
TP misses his honey..........great slow dance by the rock and roller with a good edge to it!