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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Greatest Hits

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers · 1993

65 min · 18 tracks · Southern rock · heartland rock

A timeless collection of rock anthems that blend Southern grit with heartland sincerity and catchy melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • for nostalgic road trips
  • catchy tunes for carefree moments
  • dynamic energy shifts throughout
  • accessible hits for casual listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer complex, lengthy compositions
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Greatest Hits' in 1993, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers had solidified their place in rock music, following a string of successful albums including 'Full Moon Fever' (1989) which marked Petty's commercial peak. This compilation came after nearly two decades of music-making, showcasing their evolution while appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners alike.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Dylan· Bruce Springsteen· The Eagles

Tracklist

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

  • 1 American Girl 3:32
  • 2 Breakdown 2:42
  • 3 Listen to Her Heart 3:03
  • 4 I Need to Know 2:23
  • 5 Refugee 3:22
  • 6 Don’t Do Me Like That 2:42
  • 7 Even the Losers 3:38
  • 8 Here Comes My Girl 4:25
  • 9 The Waiting 3:59
  • 10 You Got Lucky 3:36
  • 11 Don’t Come Around Here No More 5:04
  • 12 I Won’t Back Down 2:56
  • 13 Runnin’ Down a Dream 4:23
  • 14 Free Fallin’ 4:15
  • 15 Learning to Fly 4:01
  • 16 Into the Great Wide Open 3:44
  • 17 Mary Jane’s Last Dance 4:33
  • 18 Something in the Air 3:17

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