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The Tom Petty Project

I always consider this one of Tom’s great ambiguous lyrics. Jaan Uhelzski writes that “Petty seems to be nervously taking stock, weighing options, reminiscing, trying to keep his incipient anxiety at bay and trying to hold on to a few last remnants of his former life.” and Benmont Tench says “It's another song that sounds like it's all about whoever, but these songs were about him." and whatever meaning you layer on afterwards, I do love that Mike Campbell makes the following observation on this song; “You reflect on it after the fact, and maybe you can read things into it, but in the moment you're just putting your nose to the grindstone."

Today’s guest conversation sees the return of the uniquely brilliant and inventive musician, Youtuber, and all round musicians musician, Ivan Anderson. I have an Ivan Anderson Returns bonus episode coming out this Friday for you as we had a massively free-ranging conversation about his recent collaboration and upcoming new album, as well as touching on Guns n Roses, Van Halen, Queen, and all kinds of other bands and topics. When you have a guy like Ivan on, there’s just so much to talk about, but for now, sit back relax and enjoy my conversation with the mind behind the genius of the Cyberattack Extended Universe!

Check out Ivan's website here, where you can find links to everything he has going on: https://cyberattack.world

NOTE: There is some profanity during my conversation with Ivan.

Listen to the song:

Album version: https://youtu.be/PeEj8M1K_mI

Home Demo recording: https://youtu.be/e_4QsL3pCu4

Live: https://youtu.be/ktR8eaecWmU

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All music other than the piano version of Wildflowers, including the theme song, provided by my very best friend Randy Woods. Check him out at https://www.randywoodsband.com

The Tom Petty Project is not affiliated with the Tom Petty estate in any way and when you’re looking for Tom’s music, please visit the official YouTube channel first and go to tompetty.com for official merchandise.

A last very special thanks to Paul Zollo. Without his book, "Conversations with Tom Petty", this podcast wouldn't be nearly as much fun to research. And further thanks to Warren Zanes for his outstanding book "Petty, the Biography".

Producer: Kevin Brown

Executive Producer: Paul Roberts

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