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An American Treasure

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers · 2018

110 min · 26 tracks · Southern rock · heartland rock

A nostalgic journey through Tom Petty's unreleased gems and live performances, encapsulating his signature heartland rock sound.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on past
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • live performances capturing energy
  • for road trip vibes
  • moments of heartfelt storytelling

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek consistent pacing throughout

Where this album fits

Career context
Released posthumously in 2018, 'An American Treasure' showcases Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' expansive catalog during their prolific years. This collection came out just over a year after Petty's passing, highlighting his enduring impact on rock music and providing fans with previously unheard tracks and live recordings that capture the essence of his artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Dylan· Bruce Springsteen· The Eagles

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Rockin’ Around (With You) 2:26
  • 2 Anything That’s Rock ’n’ Roll (live at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1977‐11‐11) 3:37
  • 3 Listen to Her Heart (live at the Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, 1977‐04‐23) 3:20
  • 4 Louisiana Rain (alternate version, 1979) 5:04
  • 5 Here Comes My Girl (alternate version, 1979) 4:57
  • 6 Kings Road (live at the Forum, Inglewood, CA, 1981‐06‐28) 5:14
  • 7 Keep a Little Soul (outtake, 1982) 3:11
  • 8 Straight Into Darkness (alternate version, 1982) 4:30
  • 9 Don’t Treat Me Like a Stranger 3:05
  • 10 Rebels (alternate version, 1985) 5:18
  • 11 You’re Gonna Get It (alternate version, 1978) 3:14
  • 12 Walkin’ From the Fire (outtake, 1984) 4:44
  • 13 The Best of Everything (alternate version, 1985) 4:10

Disc 2

  • 1 I Won’t Back Down (live at the Fillmore, San Francisco, CA, 1987‐02‐04) 3:39
  • 2 Two Gunslingers (live at the Beacon Theatre, New York, 2013‐05‐25) 3:50
  • 3 Crawling Back to You 5:02
  • 4 Wake Up Time (alt. take, 1992) 5:30
  • 5 Accused of Love 2:44
  • 6 Gainesville (outtake, 1998) 4:05
  • 7 You and Me (Clubhouse version, 2007) 3:12
  • 8 Like a Diamond (alt. version, 2002) 4:15
  • 9 Southern Accents (live at Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, 2006‐09‐21) 5:01
  • 10 Insider (with Stevie Nicks) (live at Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL, 2006‐09‐21) 4:56
  • 11 Something Good Coming 4:10
  • 12 Have Love Will Travel 4:04
  • 13 Mudcrutch / Hungry No More (live at House of Blues, Boston, MA, 2016‐06‐15) 7:16

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